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Sep 2, 2019
Sep
1 2019
Dec
31 2019
Fall Monthly Mitzvah Projects
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin i…
Sep
2 2019
Big Truck Day
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Big Truck Day - SAVE THE DATE!
Come out to see police vehicles, fire trucks, limos, race cars, construction tru…
Sep
2 2019
Israeli Folk Dancing at Leedy Grange
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229
Join in for an evening of Israeli and International folk dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.
Please see sites.…
Sep
4 2019
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Sep
4 2019
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us on the first Wednesdays of every month from September to June for Chai Baby Indoor Playground, with kosher sn…
Sep
4 2019
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
Plan and transition to your next chapter of life. If you are looking to retir…
Sep
4 2019
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to ru…
Sep
5 2019
Women’s Philanthropy Three part Financial Empowerment Series - Adulting
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Our 3 part series will start with Adulting.
All of those questions you’re afraid to ask! (i.e., How do I make a bu…
Sep
5 2019
Sep
6 2019
JND September Shabbat on the Plaza
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Join us and the entire Congregation for a song-filled Shabbat Evening Service. Every Shabbat on the Plaza service fea…
Sep
7 2019
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning tog…
Sep
7 2019
Mini Mensches Brunch and Learn: High Holidays
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Mini Mensches Presents: Brunch and Learn- High Holidays Edition
Directly following Tot Shabbat, we invite parents to…
Sep
7 2019
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanct…
Sep
7 2019
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…
Sep
7 2019
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…
Sep
8 2019
Elul Learning at Shaarie Torah
9:15AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join Rabbi Rose to prepare for the High Holy Days with his Elul Learning class. September 8 & September 15, at 9:15 a…
Sep
8 2019
Neveh Shalom's Back to Shul Celebration
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Summer is coming to a close and we are coming back together as a community. Join us for music, food and fun at our an…
Sep
9 2019
Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah
2:30PM - 3:25PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah
Jewish mysticism helps us understand the Torah, the world, a…
Sep
10 2019
Moishe House - Campfire & Game Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Hang with the moishe house roomies as we roast 'mallows by the fire, play some board games, and enjoy the beautiful t…
Sep
11 2019
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Sep
11 2019
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
Plan and transition to your next chapter of life. If you are looking to retir…
Sep
11 2019
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to ru…
Sep
12 2019
Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.
Thursdays: 11:30 am - 12:15 p…
Sep
12 2019
Sep
13 2019
Global Shabbat
7:00PM - 9:00PM
SE Portland
Shabbat Shalom. שבת שלום. Svetigu Sabatu. Счастливой субботы.
On September 13th in Portlan…
Sep
15 2019
Elul Learning at CST
9:15AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join Rabbi Rose to prepare for the High Holy Days with his Elul Learning class. September 8 & September 15, at 9:15 a…
Sep
15 2019
Cub Scout Pack 739 Kickoff Meeting
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join Cub Scout Pack 739 for their kickoff meeting on Sunday, September 15!
Cub Scouts is for kids in K-5th grade, …
Sep
15 2019
Grace Paley’s Life Stories with Judith Arcana
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
725 NW Davis
Portland, OR
On September 15, please join Judith Arcana, author of Grace Paley's Life Stories, for a conversation with poet and pu…
Sep
16 2019
Israeli Folk Dancing at Leedy Grange
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR , OR 97229
Join in for an evening of Israeli and International folk dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.
Please see sites.g…
Sep
17 2019
Chabad - Jewish Happy Hour
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location visible to members - https://www.meetup.com/Jewish-Happy-Hour/
Love happy hour? Love Jews? You are in luck they are finally coming together on the third Tuesday of the month! Meet …
Sep
18 2019
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Sep
18 2019
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
Plan and transition to your next chapter of life. If you are looking to retir…
Sep
18 2019
OJCF 4th Annual Taste of Giving Event
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Lagunitas Community Room
237 NE Broadway
210
Portland, OR 97201-5721
Taste of Giving - Proceeds of the evening will benefit PDX Hillel and Oregon Hillel
Beer - Bingo - Buffet
Drinks 6:…
Sep
18 2019
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to ru…
Sep
19 2019
Sep
20 2019
Sep
22 2019
PJA Family Camp
4:30PM - 12:30PM
Camp Solomon Schechter
Portland Jewish Academy's first annual family camp weekend.
Sep
20 2019
Moishe Meets Max
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Barrel Room Portland
105 NW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Please come and indulge in appetizers, dueling piano, and the company of our new moishe house resident, Max! Enjoy th…
Sep
21 2019
MoHo Volunteers at the Oregon Food Bank Garden
8:45AM - 12:00PM
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Dr
Portland, OR 97211
Volunteer with us at the Oregon Food bank in their community garden! Get your tikkun olam fix (and a chance to benefi…
Sep
21 2019
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning tog…
Sep
21 2019
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanct…
Sep
21 2019
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…
Sep
21 2019
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…
Sep
21 2019
CST Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Rose
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210
Join Rabbi Josh Rose and members of the Shaarie Torah community for a sweet Shabbat morning service geared especially…
Sep
21 2019
Entrance Experience to the High Holidays
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Entrance Experience to the High Holidays - Congregation Beth Israel Main Sanctuary
This atmospheric service marks th…
Sep
21 2019
Selikhot at Shir Tikvah
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR
Jewish Death and Dying: A Conversation with Rabbi Ariel Stone
Presenting her new book The Alef Bet of Death: Dying…
Sep
21 2019
Two Worlds: A Rock and Soul Selichot Experience
8:00PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Wine & Cheese | 8:30pm: Service | Free
Our Selichot experience this year brings two worlds of music together. Rabbi …
Sep
22 2019
Young Adult Adventure: Swing into the Jewish New Year
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tree-to-Tree Aerial Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson Rd.
Gaston, OR
Young Adult Adventure - Swing into the Jewish New Year!
Ring in 5780 with the young adult community at Tree-to-Tree …
Sep
22 2019
Teen/Parent/Educator Anti-Semitism Workshop
1:00PM - 4:00PM
We are in this together. Find out what you can do. This interactive, discussion-based workshop presented by the Anti-…
Sep
24 2019
Moishe House - Orion String Quartet House Show
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
The Orion String Quartet is dedicated to bringing classical music to accessible, casual spaces. They gather with one …
Sep
25 2019
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Sep
25 2019
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Designing Your Retirement - CANCELLED
Plan and transition to your next chapter of life. If you are looking to retir…
Sep
25 2019
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to ru…
Sep
26 2019
CSP Sweet New Year Celebration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Please join us for the CSP Sweet New Year Celebration.
Contact Alison Burger at CSP 971-717-7147 or email Alison.Bu…
Sep
26 2019
Sep
27 2019
Moishe House - Rosh Hashanah Newcomer Shabbat
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Wind down from your week, bring in the Jewish new year, and share it with Moishe House! Have you or a friend not been…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at CST
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join us for beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah Service in our Sanctuary. Tickets must be presented upon entry at our build…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at Shaarie Torah
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Following our famous and delicious Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner, join us for a beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah Service in o…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh HaShana Men's Mikvah Immersion
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Drop in hours, no appointment necessary for pre-Yom Tov immersions. Donations can be made online www.jewishportland.o…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Mini Mensch Tot Service
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Erev Rosh Hashanah starts with a 5:00 PM Mini Mensch Tot Service in Goodman Hall for the youngest members of our comm…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Family Servies - Neveh Shalom
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services - Neveh Shalom
5:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services - P'nai Or of Portland Jewish Renewal
6:15PM - 9:15PM
P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Celebrate High Holy Days 5780 with P'nai Or of Portland!
Our services invite deep spiritual reflection, reawakening,…
Sep
29 2019
Oct
9 2019
Portland's UnShul High Holy Day services
6:45PM - 8:00PM
As the Spirit Moves Us
3651 SW Custer Street
Portland, OR 97219
Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 29th, 6:30 pm We begin our Days of Awe experience gathering around the Peace Pole…
Sep
29 2019
Oct
9 2019
Portland's UnShul High Holy Day services
6:45PM - 8:00PM
As the Spirit Moves Us
3651 SW Custer Street
Portland, OR 97219
Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 29th, 6:30 pm We begin our Days of Awe experience gathering around the Peace Pole…
Sep
29 2019
A Unique Erev Rosh Hashanah Experience
7:00PM - 9:00PM
West Hills Unitarian Universalist
8470 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR 97223
Kol Shalom invites You to a Unique High Holiday Experience. A human-centered, inspiring ceremony which …
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah @ Cedar Sinai Park
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zidell Hall in Rose Schnitzer Manor
Zidell Hall at Rose Schnitzer Manor
Sep
29 2019
2019 Erev Rosh Hashannah
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Please join Congregation Kol Ami for the 5780/2019 High Holy Day Season.
To register please visit: https://jewish…
Sep
29 2019
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at Congregation Beth Israel
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Main Sanctuary - Congregation Beth Israel
The 7:30 PM Traditional Service, with a sermon from Associate Rabbi Rachel…
Sep
30 2019
Rosh Hashanah Services Day 1 - Neveh Shalom
8:30AM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…
Sep
30 2019
Rosh HaShanah Morning Tefilah with Congregation Shir Tikvah
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Alameda Haus/The German American Society
5626 NE Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
Registration for High Holy Days 5780 is only needed for non-members and guests of members.
Non-members: registration…
Sep
30 2019
Rosh Hashanah Services at Shaarie Torah
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join us for a beautiful Rosh Hashanah Service in our Sanctuary. Followed by Kiddush lunch. Tickets must be presented …
Sep
30 2019
Havurah Shalom Rosh Hashanah Family Service (esp. with children ages 0-10)
9:30AM - 10:15AM
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205
This upbeat and participatory Rosh Hashanah service is for the whole family! Enjoy stories and skits, soulful prayers…
Sep
30 2019
1st Day Rosh Hashana Morning Service @ Cedar Sinai Park
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Zidell Hall in Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221-1019
Cedar Sinai Park
love. honor. respect.
Sep
30 2019
Congreation Kol Ami Rosh Hashana services
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
To register for the CKA HHD season 5780/2019 please visit https://jewishvancouverusa.org/worship/high-holy-days/
Sep
30 2019
Family Rosh Hashanah Services at Shaarie Torah
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
For the first time ever, Rabbi Rose will lead our family service for families with children ages 0-18. This fun and i…
Sep
30 2019
High Holiday Services 2019 with Chabad of Northeast Portland
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Chabad of Northeast
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
High Holiday Services
Services will be held at Chabad Center for Jewish Life
Rosh Hashana
Day 1 - September 30
Serv…
Sep
30 2019
Rosh Hashanah Traditional Service at Congregation Beth Israel
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
CBI’s Traditional Rosh Hashanah Service, with sermon from Senior Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, begins in the Main Sanctu…
Sep
30 2019
Rosh Hashanah Youth & Family Services Day 1 - Neveh Shalom
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve…
Sep
30 2019
Kesser Kids' Time
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join us for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11. Kids will have tons of fun playing games, singing songs, …
Sep
30 2019
Rosh Hashanah Family Service at Congregation Beth Israel
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
CBI’s Traditional Rosh Hashanah Service, with sermon from Senior Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, begins in the Main Sanctu…
Sep
30 2019
Rosh HaShanah Family Service with Congregation Shir Tikvah
1:30PM - 2:15PM
Alameda Haus/The German American Society
5626 NE Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
Our Family Tefilah for Rosh HaShanah is best suited for children up to 10 years of age. Hear the story of Creation fr…
Sep
30 2019
Taschlich at Lower Macleay Park with Shaarie Torah
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join us for a lovely Tashlich in the woods at Lower Macleay. Tickets must be presented upon entry at our building.
…Sep
30 2019
Tashlikh 5780 with Congregation Shir Tikvah
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Sellwood Riverfront Park
SE Spokane & SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97202
Join us at Sellwood Riverfront Park for this meaningful tradition. Welcome the New Year with reflections on the past …
Sep
30 2019
JND Tashlich & September Happy Hour
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Willamette River - details TBD
Join us as we symbolically cast off our sins (bread) from last year into a flowing river (the Willamette). We will me…
Sep
30 2019
Vancouver Rosh Hashanah Services
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County
9604 NE 126th Ave Ste 2320
Vancouver, WA
Our services are led in English, and are refreshingly casual and easy to follow. The prayers and songs are reci…