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Nov 11, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
Thanksgiving
Nov
2 2021
The Soul in Action: Mystical wisdom for today's challenges
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
An experiential Jewish mysticism class exploring our souls and how to work on developing their traits, using Jewish…
Nov
3 2021
From Antiquity to Today: Are we our mothers’ daughters?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Over ten virtual sessions, the course will explore the role of women in Jewish history from heroines of the Bible to …
Nov
3 2021
Affinity Knitting Circle
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
Join long time community member and new EJC stakeholder, Marge Congress, for a weekly knitting circle.
Directions: O…
Nov
3 2021
Zivug: Activist Couples Preparing for Marriage
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
A 7-class series for couples interested in a conscious and healthy transition to marriage. Through Jewish wisdom,…
Nov
3 2021
Powerful Women: From Tanach To Today
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hw
Portland, OR 97219
Nov
4 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Nov
4 2021
UPHEAVAL movie screening
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Online
Community Screening of “Upheaval”
Registration will be required. More details to follow.
Nov
4 2021
Upheaval: the Journey of Menachem Begin and Discussion with the Director
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
Come to a free online screening of the documentary, Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin, to be enjoyed anytime be…
Nov
6 2021
Community GALA or IMPACT - Hold 1
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Details forthcoming - possible other date is November 18th
Nov
6 2021
Fall Family Havdallah with BB Camp
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Fall Family Havdallah
Saturday, November 6, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
at The Eastside Jewish Commons
$18/per family get …
Nov
8 2021
Child Covid-19 Vaccines: Q&A with Boost Oregon
8:00PM - 9:30PM
ONLINE
Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 will likely become available the first or second week of November.…
Nov
9 2021
The Soul in Action: Mystical wisdom for today's challenges
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
An experiential Jewish mysticism class exploring our souls and how to work on developing their traits, using Jewish…
Nov
10 2021
From Antiquity to Today: Are we our mothers’ daughters?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Over ten virtual sessions, the course will explore the role of women in Jewish history from heroines of the Bible to …
Nov
10 2021
Affinity Knitting Circle
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
Join long time community member and new EJC stakeholder, Marge Congress, for a weekly knitting circle.
Directions: O…
Nov
10 2021
Zivug: Activist Couples Preparing for Marriage
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
A 7-class series for couples interested in a conscious and healthy transition to marriage. Through Jewish wisdom,…
Nov
10 2021
Powerful Women: From Tanach To Today
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hw
Portland, OR 97219
Nov
11 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Nov
11 2021
Moishe House New Member Tea Party
7:30PM - 8:30PM
An opportunity for new Moishe House community members (aged 22-32) to meet residents and other community members for…
Nov
12 2021
Moishe House Bellydancing with Myrto
4:30PM - 5:30PM
A virtual bellydancing class with Greek/Anatolian Jewish educator hosted by Moishe House Portland.
Nov
14 2021
Shir Tikvah Hanukkah Pop Up Sale
9:00AM - 12:30PM
The Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
We will be teaming up with ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists to offer a Covid-safe edition of our Hanukkah Pop Up. Shir T…
Nov
14 2021
Growing Hearts: A New Program for Families of 6th-8th Graders
11:00AM - 12:15PM
East Side Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR
This is an informational meeting for parents and kids interested in "Growing Hearts," a new program for Bnai Mitzvah …
Nov
14 2021
ORA Art Show & Eastside Jewish Commons Open House
1:00PM - 4:00PM
The Eastside Jewish Commons thrilled to host another Open House for our community to come tour and explore the Common…
Nov
16 2021
Nov
30 2021
Everything Jewish Chanukah Store
Urban Jewish Oasis
1218 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
Chabad is moving Everything Jewish to the Pearl District and building YOU a home in the center of Portland.
Get your…
Nov
16 2021
American Judaic Legal Symposium
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Oregon's Fourth Annual
American Judaic Legal Symposium
Labor, Discrimination & Harassments
Jewish and Secular Legal …
Nov
16 2021
The Soul in Action: Mystical wisdom for today's challenges
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
An experiential Jewish mysticism class exploring our souls and how to work on developing their traits, using Jewish…
Nov
16 2021
Moishe House Book Club
7:00PM - 8:00PM
A book club hosted every third Tuesday by Moishe House Portland. While Moishe House programming is normally created…
Nov
17 2021
From Antiquity to Today: Are we our mothers’ daughters?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Over ten virtual sessions, the course will explore the role of women in Jewish history from heroines of the Bible to …
Nov
17 2021
Jewish PDX Small Business Networking Group
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside
PORTLAND, OR 97215
Please register at https://colabpdx.org/networking/
Co/Lab: Reimagine Jewish is a new organization in Portland and w…
Nov
17 2021
Jewish PDX Small Business Networking Group
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside
PORTLAND, OR 97215
Please register at https://colabpdx.org/networking/
Co/Lab: Reimagine Jewish is a new organization in Portland and w…
Nov
17 2021
Affinity Knitting Circle
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
Join long time community member and new EJC stakeholder, Marge Congress, for a weekly knitting circle.
Directions: O…
Nov
17 2021
Zivug: Activist Couples Preparing for Marriage
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
A 7-class series for couples interested in a conscious and healthy transition to marriage. Through Jewish wisdom,…
Nov
17 2021
Powerful Women: From Tanach To Today
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hw
Portland, OR 97219
Nov
18 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Nov
20 2021
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Stop by on a Saturday morning to welcome Shabbat with music, friends, and fun! We'll sing, we'll dance, and we'll…
Nov
21 2021
JFCS Thanksgiving food box packing & delivery
9:00AM - 3:00PM
JFCS Thanksgiving food box packing and delivery
Details coming soon!
Nov
21 2021
Moishe House Jewish Makers Market
1:30PM - 5:30PM
13th Moon Gravity Well
4513 SE 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97206
We are ecstatic to announce that we will be hosting a makers market this chilly season! Endless goodies provided by l…
Nov
24 2021
From Antiquity to Today: Are we our mothers’ daughters?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Over ten virtual sessions, the course will explore the role of women in Jewish history from heroines of the Bible to …
Nov
24 2021
Zivug: Activist Couples Preparing for Marriage
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
A 7-class series for couples interested in a conscious and healthy transition to marriage. Through Jewish wisdom,…
Nov
24 2021
Powerful Women: From Tanach To Today
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hw
Portland, OR 97219
Nov
25 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Nov
26 2021
Moishe House Leftovers Shabbat
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Shabbat blessings and dinner with Moishe House Portland.
Nov
28 2021
Handmade Hanukkah Menorah-Making Workshop!
11:00AM - 2:30PM
Sellwood Community House
1436 SE Spokane St.
Portland, OR 97202
Make your very own unique menorah at this family-friendly workshop! Price includes all materials and instruction. Reg…
Nov
28 2021
Gresham Giant Menorah Lighting
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Gresham Arts Plaza
401 NE 2nd St.
Gresham, OR 97030
Celebrate Chanukah in Gresham with the lighting of a 12 foot Menorah, giant inflatable Dreidel and lively Chanukah mu…
Nov
28 2021
Vancouver Community Chanukah Celebration- 2021
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Esther Short Park
610 Esther St
Vancouver, WA 98660
Join us on the first night of Chanukah for the lighting of the Grand Menorah. This is a free community event.
- Liv…
Nov
28 2021
DIY Steel Dreidel Making Class and Chanukah Celebration for Russian Speaking Families
Sunday, November 28, 5:30PM …
Nov
28 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
Login for all of the nights: Click he…
Nov
29 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
Login for all of the nights: Click he…
Nov
30 2021
Next MJCC PDX BIX ZOOM
How can we fix downtown Portland?
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Noon
Panelists
Greg Go…
Nov
30 2021
Ahavath Achim Hanukkah Party
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Congregation Ahavath Achim will be celebrating Hanukkah on Tuesday, November 30th as a community. Join for a festive…
Nov
30 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
Login for all of the nights: Click he…