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Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2026
Passover
Apr 14, 2026
Yom HaShoah
Apr 21, 2026
Yom HaZikaron
Apr 22, 2026
Yom HaAtzma’ut
Apr

1 2026

Celebrate at Gesher with Rabbi Gary and Rabbi Laurie

On the First Night of Passover

Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 pm

Ra…

Apr

1 2026

Why the Golem? with Leora Troper

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, …

Apr

1 2026

Community Passover Seder-Chabad NE

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Chabad of Northeast Portland
4635 NE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211

Chabad of Northeast Portland invites you to celebrate Passover with an unforgettable Community Seder filled with gour…

Apr

1 2026

Student Unity Seder

7:30PM - 10:30PM  

Chabad at Reed
3355 SE Steele St
C6
Portland, OR 97202

Unity Seder for all Jewish students. Led by the Citrons of Chabad on Campus, hosted at Chabad at Reed. Complete with …

Apr

2 2026

Join us for a fun and interactive online Second Night Seder!

You're invited to our My Jewish Learning Seder on…

Apr

2 2026

CNS 2nd Night Community Seder 5786

5:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

CNS's 2nd Night Community Passover Seder
Thursday, April 2, 5:00pm, Birnbach Hall
Register Here

Gather around the ta…

Apr

2 2026

CKA 2nd Night Community Seder

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Join Congregation Kol Ami for our 2nd Night Community Seder. The interactive seder lead by Rabbi Dunsker will also in…

Apr

2 2026

Student Unity Seder

7:30PM - 10:30PM  

Chabad at Reed
3355 SE Steele St
C6
Portland, OR 97202

Unity Seder for all Jewish students. Led by the Citrons of Chabad on Campus, hosted at Chabad at Reed. Complete with …

Apr

3 2026

Adult and Teens Deep and Delicious Passover Seder —  Shabbat Dinner

With a Taste of Theatre

 

Friday,  April …

Apr

4 2026

Women's Torah Study

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…

Apr

4 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

Apr

4 2026

Kol Shalom Annual Community Seder

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

The Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd,
Portland, OR 97232

Great way to have a seder without the expense of a meal.

Apr

4 2026

Omek Young Adult Seder

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR 97209

Next year in Jerusalem… this year at our Young Adult Seder. It’s the third night of Passover. You may be a…

Apr

5 2026

Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Fe…

Apr

5 2026

Wee Kol Ami

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98662

Wee Kol Ami is a playgroup for young children and their families that meets once a month, typically on the first Sund…

Apr

5 2026

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

5 2026

Docent Tour; Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus.

12:00PM - 12:30PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

Tour is included with admission; Members: Free/General Public $5

Steve Marcus, affectionately dubbed the “Top Dog…

Apr

5 2026

Portland Jewish Writers Circle

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

To be provided on contact

Writers gather, discuss the community, share writing samples and ideas, follow a writing prompt and consider…

Apr

6 2026

BB Spring Break Camp in Vancouver

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Spring Break Camp – Vancouver,WA

School may be out but camp is in session! Join us at Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA Spe…

Apr

7 2026

BB Spring Break Camp in Vancouver

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Spring Break Camp – Vancouver,WA

School may be out but camp is in session! Join us at Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA Spe…

Apr

7 2026

Central Coast Community Seder

April 7, 5PM, BB Camp

Join BB Camp staff for a warm and festive Passover Seder, w…

Apr

7 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…

Apr

7 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew

NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Join …

Apr

8 2026

BB Spring Break Camp in Vancouver

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Spring Break Camp – Vancouver,WA

School may be out but camp is in session! Join us at Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA Spe…

Apr

8 2026

Learn to Israeli Folk Dance!

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind the dances with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman. Enjoy the ca…

Apr

8 2026

Learn to dance! Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mutlnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind this popular dance form with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman.…

Apr

8 2026

Why the Golem? with Leora Troper

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, …

Apr

9 2026

BB Spring Break Camp in Vancouver

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Spring Break Camp – Vancouver,WA

School may be out but camp is in session! Join us at Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA Spe…

Apr

10 2026

BB Spring Break Camp in Vancouver

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Spring Break Camp – Vancouver,WA

School may be out but camp is in session! Join us at Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA Spe…

Apr

10 2026

Lev El Lev Music for Grandparents and Grandkids

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Grandparents/grandfriends, join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5) for Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart), a joyful inter…

Apr

10 2026

Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner

5:30PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

Held on the first Friday of every month September-May, Ahavath Achim's First Friday Shabbat is the perfect…

Apr

11 2026

Women's Torah Study

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…

Apr

11 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

Apr

12 2026

Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Fe…

Apr

12 2026

Public Curator Led Tour; Without End: Recent Works on Grief by Cara Levine

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

Tour is included with admission; Members: Free/General Public: $5

Cara Levine’s multidisciplinary artwork explore…

Apr

12 2026

Between Antisemitism & Activism: History of the Jewish Campus Experience

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

Admission is Free; RSVP is required

Join us for a panel discussion addressing the history of Jewish university experi…

Apr

12 2026

Israeli Folk Dance Intermediate Class & Open Dance at SWCC

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

SWCC intermediate Israeli dance class (registration required) meets 4 times: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, at 2:30-3:30, f…

Apr

12 2026

Jewish Community Orchestra

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Doors open at 2:15; concert begins at 3 p.m. TICKETS Tickets General $20; Seniors $10; Student $8 with a student ID

Apr

12 2026

Mimouna Celebration

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Mimouna Celebration:
A Post-Passover Moroccan Tradition

 

Sunday, April 12, 2026
5:00-7:00pm
Congregation Neveh Sh…

Apr

12 2026

Info Session: Kumi Justice Retreats

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

Zoom

Kumi Justice Retreats are a unique opportunity for Jewish teens (rising 10th-12th graders) to interrupt racism, antis…

Apr

12 2026

Havurah Shalom member Chari Smith is bringing a bold new rock musical to the stage! Freedom, inspired by the story…

Apr

13 2026

Apr

14 2026

Reading of the Names 2026

10:00AM - 5:00PM  

Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

The annual Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names will be held at Pioneer Courhouse Square. Watch this space for more information.

Apr

14 2026

Stories of Survival

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97201

Come and hear the Stories of Survival from three of our local Holocaust Survivors. Everyone is welcome.

This gatheri…

Apr

14 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…

Apr

14 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew

NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Join …

Apr

15 2026

Senior Movie Matinee: Eleanor the Great (2025)

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

“I’m 94 years old, and I’m moving to Manhattan for the first time today.”
Sometimes a new chapter begins exac…

Apr

15 2026

Sephardic Film Festival Screening

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

Our Winter Sephardic Film Festival occurs on the second Tuesday of each month from December to April! Enjoy light…

Apr

15 2026

Why the Golem? with Leora Troper

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, …

Apr

16 2026

OJCYF Annual Benefit Dinner

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Stern Ballroom
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

 

This event will feature entertainment, guest speakers and a rousing Mitzvah Moment.

Apr

17 2026

Lev El Lev Music for Grandparents and Grandkids

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Grandparents/grandfriends, join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5) for Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart), a joyful inter…

Apr

18 2026

Women's Torah Study

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…

Apr

18 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

Apr

18 2026

Details for this fun annual event coming soon!

Apr

19 2026

The Mitzvah Project with Our Just Future
Sunday, April 19, 2026  |  9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Our Just Fu…

Apr

19 2026

Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Fe…

Apr

19 2026

Sephardi Sundays

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

Join Ahavath Achim for the first edition of our new SEPHARDI SUNDAYS series for a panel discussion, fresh Sephardic…

Apr

19 2026

The Mitzvah Makers with Our Just Future
Sunday, April 19, 2026  |  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Just Fut…

Apr

19 2026

Object Theater Puppetry as Jewish Text Study with Ora Fruchter

12:30PM - 3:30PM  

OJMCHE
724 NW DAVIS ST
Portland, OR 97209

Workshop participants will have in-depth and playful conversations about Jewish stories, developing and sharing…

Apr

19 2026

Israeli Folk Dance Intermediate Class & Open Dance at SWCC

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

SWCC intermediate Israeli dance class (registration required) meets 4 times: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, at 2:30-3:30, f…

Apr

20 2026

Yom HaZikaron Event

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

 

Yom HaZikaron Event

Monday, April 20, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway

Apr

20 2026

Yom Hazikaron Eve

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

TBA

Apr

21 2026

Women’s Kabbalah Class with Mimi Wilhelm

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Chabad SW Portland
Chabad SW Portland 6612 SW Capitol Hwy,
Portland, OR 97219

Theme: Kabbalistic Teachings That Will Elevate Your Daily Reality

When: Monthly Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Jan 20 • …

Apr

21 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…

Apr

21 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew

NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Join …

Apr

22 2026

Why the Golem? with Leora Troper

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, …

Apr

23 2026

 
JFCS Community Connection Support Group
Meets every other Thursday at 2pm on Zoom
 
Join JFCS on Zoom every other…
Apr

23 2026

2026 Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education Gala

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Sentinel Hotel
614 SW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

 

Please save the date for OJMCHE's Annual Fundraising Gala

The evening will include a delicious dinner with entertai…

Apr

23 2026

All ages welcome! A light, fun evening to bond, connect, and bake challah together with your mom, daughter (or grandd…

Apr

23 2026

Zohar & Zhug Class (Monthly)

8:00PM - 9:15PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

Join community member Dr. Yosef Rosen, Director of Jewish Life & Learning at the Jewish Federation of Portland, for…

Apr

24 2026

Lev El Lev Music for Grandparents and Grandkids

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

Grandparents/grandfriends, join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5) for Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart), a joyful inter…

Apr

24 2026

Earth Day Planting Event 2026

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

All ages are welcome to join us for our second annual clean up and planting of the Schnitzer Family campus planters. …

Apr

25 2026

Women's Torah Study

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…

Apr

25 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

Apr

26 2026

Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Fe…

Apr

26 2026

Krav Maga Introductory Course

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239

Learn Krav Maga, a form of self-defense at the MJCC!

Apr

26 2026

Ilan Katan Open House!!

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97219

Need an excuse to get out of the house? We’ve got one! Our Open House invites families with children ages 0–5 to …

Apr

26 2026

Yom Ha'atzmaut Volunteers 2026

12:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

 

Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day by giving back to the Jewish community. The Jewish Federation of�…

Apr

26 2026

Krav Maga Class (Israeli Self-Defense) with Jazzy Green

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

This two hour introduction seminar is being offered in response to a real and present need many in our Jewish…

Apr

26 2026

Israeli Folk Dance Intermediate Class & Open Dance at SWCC

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

SWCC intermediate Israeli dance class (registration required) meets 4 times: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, at 2:30-3:30, f…

Apr

26 2026

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Community Event

5:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Details TBA

Apr

28 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…

Apr

28 2026

Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew

NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026

Join …

Apr

29 2026

Shalom Snuggles Music and Sensory!

9:15AM - 10:15AM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97219

Music and Sensory for babies and the Adults who love them! Whether you're looking for care or not we want to provide…

Apr

29 2026

Learn to dance! Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mutlnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind this popular dance form with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman.…

Apr

29 2026

Washington County and Beaverton Candidate Forum

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Provided After Registration

Join us to hear from candidates currently running for Beaverton City Council and Washington County Comissioners.

Can…

Apr

30 2026

American Red Cross Blood Drive

9:00AM - 3:00PM  

Candlelighters for Children with Cancer Office
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Candlelighters for Children with Cancer Office

To sign up. visit redcrossblood.org a…

Apr

30 2026

Spaghetti Dinner at BB Camp

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Spaghetti Dinner: April 30

April 30, 2026

5:00 pm Camp Tour

6:00 pm Dinner

Join us for an amazing dinner and a f…

Apr

30 2026

Rooted: Nature Inspired Embodied Healing

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

Rooted is a 3-part nature inspired embodied healing series for women who are ready to quiet mental noise, unwind the…