Tish’a B’Av
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Aug 3, 2025
Aug 9, 2025
Tu B’Av
Aug
2 2025
Chabad Tisha B'Av Service
9:45PM - 11:45PM
Chabad SW Portland, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
Evening prayers followed by the traditional reading of Eicha (Lamentations), mourning the destruction of the Beit HaM…
Aug
3 2025
Chabad Tisha B'Av Service
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad SW Portland, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
Morning service (without Tallit and Tefillin), followed by the recitation of Kinot—a moving liturgy of mourning tha…
Aug
3 2025
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.…
Aug
3 2025
Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…
Aug
3 2025
JADE Understanding Viddui (ViRTUAL)
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Viddui is a deathbed prayer providing an opportunity to acknowledge our mistakes and ask forgiveness from God as well…
Aug
3 2025
Legend of Destruction Film Screening for Tisha B'Av
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join Congregation Ahavath Achim this Sunday, August 3 for a free and exclusive screening of the award-winning…
Aug
3 2025
Chabad Tisha B'Av Service
7:45PM - 9:45PM
Chabad SW Portland, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
The afternoon service of Tisha B'Av includes Tallit and Tefillin, Torah reading, Haftorah, and the traditional Nachem…
Aug
4 2025
Aug
15 2025
Camp Gan Israel
Chabad of Northeast Portland
4635 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
Camp Gan Israel – Summer Fun for Kids!
Registration is now open for Camp Gan Israel, a warm and exciting Jewish da…
Aug
6 2025
Connecting with Your Teen Grandchild in the Age of Social Media
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Please use this link to…
Aug
7 2025
EJC Rosalyn Kliot: Art Opening and Exhibit
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC ART OPENING Rosalyn Kliot
Aug
10 2025
Evolve Hadassah Nature Hike
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Held at a park in Beaverton
Portland, OR
Join us for a community building event. We are meeting to take a hike in a Beaverton park, enjoy nature and continue …
Aug
10 2025
Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…
Aug
10 2025
Pints & Possibilities: Tu B'Av Speed Dating + Community Mix & Mingle
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Inner SE Portland - Location sent after RSVP/registration
Celebrate Tu B’Av, the Jewish holiday of love, with a relaxed evening of connection, laughter, and possibility. Whe…
Aug
10 2025
Young Professionals Cooking Class - Eggplant Beef Yaprakes
4:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join us for a hands-on Sephardic cooking learning experience in how to make Eggplant Beef Yaprakes, a staple meat…
Aug
13 2025
Songs from Home: An Israeli Concert
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • 19 Av 5785
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom, Stampfer Chapel
RSVP Here!
Aug
13 2025
The Sounds of Bossa Nova, Singing and Pronunciation Workshop
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
The Sounds of Bossa Nova: A Pronunciation Workshop for Music and Language Lovers
Aug
14 2025
Wondering Jews: Lan Su Chinese Garden Tour & Tea
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Wondering Jews: Lan Su Chinese Garden Tour & Tea
Thursday, August 14, 2025 • 20 Av 5785
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lan…
Aug
14 2025
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Climate Action Committee for a summer pollinators volu…
Aug
14 2025
Congregation Ahavath Achim: Shiurim (Learning) - Zohar & Zhug
8:15PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Led by former CAA hazzan, and Director of Jewish Life & Learning at the Jewish Federation of Portland, Dr. Yosef…
Aug
15 2025
EJC Friday Noon Concert: Brazilian Music: Tim Connell Duo
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Brazilian Music at EJC: Tim Connell Duo
Aug
15 2025
Family Shabbat Dinner at the J!
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Join friends and family at the J for a monthly Shabbat Dinner, held on the 3rd Friday of each month (unless otherwise…
Aug
17 2025
Dignity Grows Packing Party
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA
Volunteer to pack with our Dignity Grows™ Chapter. Each Dignity Tote provides comprehensive monthly p…
Aug
17 2025
Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…
Aug
19 2025
Women's Philanthropy Networking Meetup - August
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Women's Philanthropy Networking Meetup
details to come
Aug
20 2025
Portland Jewish Festival
5:00AM - 8:00AM
Jamison Square Park
810 NW11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
PORTLAND JEWISH FESTIVAL - August 20th, 5–8 PM at Jamison Square Park.
Come celebrate Jewish life and culture at t…
Aug
21 2025
Portland Lesbian Choir Community Concert
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR
Join us for a night of music and community in honor of Outliers and Outlaws. Members of the Portland Lesbian Choir b…
Aug
22 2025
Aug
24 2025
Last Day of Camp: Campfires, Cocktails, and Competitions
August 22-24, 2025
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or …
Aug
24 2025
Meet Author Maggie Anton: Book Reading, Book Signing, Refreshments
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Congregation Neveh Shalom Sisterhood Presents Maggie Anton Book reading, Signing session, Refreshments Sunday…
Aug
24 2025
P'nai Or Sing-Along
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Lake Oswego location will be on the ticket
Come join us for an afternoon of singing! Don't miss P'nai Or's Third Annual Sing-along with rock, pop, folk, jazz…
Aug
24 2025
Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…
Aug
24 2025
Summer BBQ Party in the Park
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Raleigh Park and Swim Center
3500 SW 78th Ave, Portland, OR 97225, USA
Portland, OR 97225
Dear Community Keruv levavot is happy to share that once again this year, Keruv Levavot Organization is excited to…
Aug
25 2025
Nu! to Nigun: Musical Chassidic Workshop
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Join PDX Nigun Circle facilitator Aiden Kugelman-Samba for Nu! to Nigun, a monthly workshop inviting the Portland…
Aug
27 2025
CAA - Special Shiur (Learning) for Elul: "Prayer & Purpose"
8:00PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join Dr. Uri Henig, a regular minyan member and leader from our 2025 Shavuoth velada, to explore the meaning and…
Aug
31 2025
Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…