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Apr
2 2024
Wondering Jews Podcast Release
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join Portland b…
Apr
4 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
Apr
4 2024
OJCF - Endowments
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Save the date - OJCF Presentation on endowments. More details to come!
Apr
4 2024
BB Camp's Central Coast Community Seder
5:00PM - 8:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Suite 234
Portland, OR
Central Coast Community Seder at BB Camp
Thursday April 4, 5PM
Let all who are hungry come and eat!
You are warm…
Apr
4 2024
Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing
8:00PM - 10:00PM
CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219
Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…
Apr
5 2024
Monthly Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Melissa Abu
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join for a Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for…
Apr
5 2024
First Friday Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Join us for a special community Shabbat dinner! It's a unique experience to come together to celebrate Shabbat, and t…
Apr
6 2024
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Start your Shabbat off with some fun! Tot Shabbat is open to all members of the community and aimed at kids 0-5…
Apr
6 2024
EJC Puppetry Workshop with Ora Fruchter
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Puppetry Workshop with Ora Fruchter
Apr
6 2024
Ver Vet Blaybn? (Who Will Remain?) Film Screening
7:00PM - 9:00PM
OJMCHE
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Join us for a screening of Ver Vet Blaybn? (Who Will Remain?), a feature-length documentary film from the Yiddish Boo…
Apr
7 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
Apr
7 2024
OJMCHE Free First Sunday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education offers FREE ADMISSION on the first Sunday of every month,…
Apr
7 2024
The Braid - YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE Second Showing
11:00AM - 1:00PM
YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE
Today's Jewish immigrant stories of inspiration, resilience and finding home.
Co…
Apr
7 2024
The Marianne Wollstein Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
The Marianne Wollstein Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament
Sunday, April 7
• 11:00am…
Apr
7 2024
From Yiddish Book Rescue to Yiddish renaissance
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 N W Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
From Yiddish Book rescue to Yiddish Renaissance with Susan Bronson, Executive Director of the Yiddish Book Center…
Apr
9 2024
17th Annual Sephardic Winter Film Festival
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join Congregation Ahavah Achim for our monthly winter film festival. For list of all dates and films:…
Apr
10 2024
Hashem Also Knows: A Women's Passover Class on Emunah
9:15PM - 10:15PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Get ready for the “Holiday of Emunah” with Mrs. Meira Spivak, taking place Wed. April 10, 9:15 at the Portland Ko…
Apr
11 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
Apr
11 2024
CNS Art, Heart, and Soul Series: Hand-painted Ceramics
6:00PM - 9:00PM
The Butterfly Effect Art Space
7829 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
CNS Art, Heart, and Soul Series: Hand-painted Ceramics
Thursday, April 11, 6:00-9:00pm
The Butterfly Effect Art Space…
Apr
11 2024
Alicia Jo Rabins & The Camas High School Choir
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97214
Alicia Jo Rabins joins 135 students from the Camas High School Choir, a Third Angle string trio, and a rock band for…
Apr
11 2024
Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing
8:00PM - 10:00PM
CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219
Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…
Apr
11 2024
How To Run A Passover Seder
8:25PM - 9:25PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Learn how to host a memorable and engaging Passover Seder for your guests and children.
Led by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Brow…
Apr
12 2024
JFCS Community Connection
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Join JFCS for conversations on Zoom: It is a space for anyone in the community to connect with others and share what…
Apr
12 2024
EJC Mindful Collage with Char Breshgold: Let Creativity Bloom!
12:30PM - 4:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Mindful Collage with Char Breshgold
Apr
13 2024
EJC Spill Those Guts Already: A Flash Memoir Class with Leanne Grabel
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
A Flash Memoir Class with Leanne Grabel
Apr
14 2024
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 10 AM - 2 PM
Food Making Fest at Gesher — A Bridge Home
Share your cooking energy…
Apr
14 2024
JFCS Passover4All Meal Delivery Team
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Chag Pesach sameach! As families gather together this year, the Passover4All team is happy to help provide Passover m…
Apr
14 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
Apr
14 2024
Israeli folk dance class & open dance!
2:30PM - 5:00PM
SW Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
We're a friendly and welcoming group enjoying dancing in the bright and beautiful dance studio at the Southwest…
Apr
14 2024
CNS Men’s Club Texas Hold’em Tournament
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Men’s Club Texas Hold’em Tournament
Sunday, April 14, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Congregation Neveh Shalom, Birnbach Hall
…
Apr
14 2024
OJMCHE Annual Gala 2024
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Save the date for OJMCHE's Annual Gala! More details to come.
Apr
16 2024
Wondering Jews Podcast Release
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join Portland b…
Apr
16 2024
The Pesach Eve Segulah of Rav Shimshon Ostropoli
8:30PM - 9:25PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Led by Rabbi Dovid Yehuda Rimmer Please Note: It is highly recommended that you read the letter before…
Apr
17 2024
Community Collecting Event: April 17
11:00AM - 3:00PM
OJMCHE
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Community Collecting Events, where we aim to preserve and…
Apr
18 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
Apr
18 2024
Apr
18 2024
OJCYF Annual Benefit Dinner
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Stern Ball Room
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Schnitzer Family Campus
Portland, OR 97219
Teen-led annual benefit dinner featuring cocktails, dinner, guest speaker, overview of the program year, and rousing…
Apr
18 2024
Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing
8:00PM - 10:00PM
CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219
Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…
Apr
19 2024
NGG & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Next Generations Group (NGG) & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
This group is for NGG members only and regist…
Apr
19 2024
EJC Presents FRIDAY NOONTIME CONCERT WITH THE ORCHID TRIO
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Free Classical Music concert at EJC
Apr
21 2024
Family Pesach Experience with Cara Abrams
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Join Education Director Cara and friends for a fun, family Pesach experience! Families will be invited to engage with…
Apr
21 2024
Hand-Made Matza Making Workshop, Charoset and Passover Storytelling
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Passover Matza Making Workshop based on a recipe from the annals of the Spanish Inquisition.
Roll up your sleeves …
Apr
21 2024
Chocolate Pesach Seder with Rabbi Gary Oren
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Join Rabbi Gary Oren for a chocolate Pesach Seder! Kids will be guided through a fun, interactive Seder; Pesach choco…
Apr
21 2024
EJC Creative Embodiment: Ruach in Artistic Practice with Liz Asch Greenhill
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
creative workshop to include guided visualization, breathing techniques, brainstorming, sharing, writing or…
Apr
21 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
Apr
21 2024
The Jewish Communities of the Caribbean
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Online via Zoom
Portland, OR
The first Jews arrived in the Caribbean 500 years ago. This presentation will show how these Sephardic Jews laid…
Apr
21 2024
Pre-Passover Treasure Hunt for Chametz and Bonfire
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Pre-Passover Treasure Hunt for Chametz followed by a Bonfire
Sunday, April 21 from 2 - 2:45 pm.
A short and sweet …
Apr
21 2024
The Burned Piano Project Concert Series
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Piano Concert and discussion.
Apr
21 2024
Israeli folk dance class & open dance!
2:30PM - 5:00PM
SW Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
We're a friendly and welcoming group enjoying dancing in the bright and beautiful dance studio at the Southwest…
Apr
22 2024
Erev Pesach Men's Mikvah Immersion Hours
2:30PM - 4:30PM
No appointment necessary. Men in our community are invited for a traditional Pre-Yom Tov immersion.
Donations apprec…
Apr
22 2024
First Night of Passover Community Seder at Gesher
5:00PM - 8:30PM
This is the most important story that we live: the passage from slavery to freedom defines us as a people. It culti…
Apr
22 2024
Oregon Hillel Community Seder at Oregon State
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Memorial Union Ballroom
112 SW Jefferson Way,
Corvallis, OR 97331
PESACH SEDER MENU: - Garlic & Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce (Ratatouille for Vegetarians/Vegans) -…
Apr
22 2024
Tigard Passover Seder
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
join the Tigard Jewish community for a Passover Seder packed with tradition!
Enjoy a beautiful Hebrew/English Passov…
Apr
22 2024
College Student Passover Seder
7:45PM - 9:45PM
9816 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a Seder with your community. Complete with…
Apr
23 2024
Gesher Theatrical Second Night Community Passover Seder Outdoors
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Second Night Community Seder at Gesher:
This is the most important story that we live: the passage from slavery to f…
Apr
23 2024
2024 CKA 2nd Community Passover Seder
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
Please join CKA for our 2nd Night Community Passover Seder. The cost is $45 for CKA members and $50 for non members. …
Apr
23 2024
Beit Haverim Community Seder
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Join Beit Haverim for a family-friendly Seder with Rabbi Alan Berg and Cantor Ann Brown.
Reservations close April 13t…
Apr
23 2024
P'nai Or Community Passover Seder
6:00PM - 10:00PM
P'nai Or Community Seder Limited seating--get your tickets early! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Our Community…
Apr
23 2024
Student Seder
7:45PM - 11:59PM
Chabad on Campus SW Portland Jewish Student Center
9816 SW 6th ave
Portland, OR 97219
Free Seder for college students! Hosted at the Chabad on Campus SW Portland Jewish Student Center, this Seder will…
Apr
25 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
Apr
25 2024
Demo day IAC Eitanim
6:00PM - 8:30PM
IAC Eitanim
Portland, OR 97229
The IAC Eitanim Teens leadership program's Demo day for the third time in Portland, led by the team's mentor Mr. Eyal…
Apr
25 2024
Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing
8:00PM - 10:00PM
CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219
Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…
Apr
26 2024
Shabbat Evening Services and Passover Seder Experience
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Irael
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Congregation Beth Israel hosts a Shabbat celebration coupled with a light Passover meal; all are welcome.
Apr
27 2024
Kol Shalom Community Seder
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Portland Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
All are welcome to join in Kol Shalom's annual Community Seder. We will share a humanistic haggadah reading, music, w…
Apr
27 2024
Apr
27 2024
Portland Young Adult Seder
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Irael
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Raise a glass (or four) at Portland’s Young Adult Seder. This musical, interactive Seder experience, led by…
Apr
28 2024
Oregon Holocaust Memorial Clean-Up
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Community members will gather at the Memorial to help clean up the grounds.
Apr
28 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
Apr
28 2024
Climate Action Fair
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Celebrate Earth Day at the Climate Action Fair! The Fair will feature prominent speakers and representatives from mul…
Apr
28 2024
EJC Embodying the Exodus: Moving Towards Freedom
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
workshop to internalize the Exodus and transform, as a community, from captives to free people through reflection,…
Apr
28 2024
Carpathian-Pacific Local in Tigard
2:00PM - 4:00PM
U & I Event Center
11905 SW 69th Ave
Tigard, OR 97223
An intimate program of klezmer and Yiddish song, Romanian and Hungarian fiddle virtuosity, devotional Hasidic…
Apr
28 2024
Israeli folk dance class & open dance!
2:30PM - 5:00PM
SW Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
We're a friendly and welcoming group enjoying dancing in the bright and beautiful dance studio at the Southwest…
Apr
28 2024
Pre-Yom Tov (Pesach) Men's Mikvah Immersion Hours
2:30PM - 4:30PM
No appointment necessary. Men in our community are invited for a traditional Pre-Yom Tov immersion.
Donations apprec…
Apr
30 2024
Wondering Jews Podcast Release
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join Portland b…
Apr
30 2024
Global Connections: Is the Golden Age of American Jews Ending?
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Franklin Foer, Dr. Leonard Saxe, and Pamela Nadell
Apr
30 2024
Global Connections: Is the Golden Age of American Jews Ending?
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Zoom
New York, NY 10012
Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Franklin Foer, Dr. Leonard Saxe, and Pamela Nadell