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May 5, 2026
May 15, 2026
Yom Yerushalayim
May 22 - May 23, 2026
Shavuout
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day (US)
May
1 2026
May
3 2026
Family Camp at BB Camp
1:00PM
Spring Family Camp: May 1-3
Discover the magic of BB Camp with your family and friends! Throughout the year, we hos…
May
2 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…
May
2 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…
May
3 2026
Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Fe…
May
3 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…
May
3 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.…
May
3 2026
A Letter to Uncle Bruce: Grief Processing Through Letter Writing
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
This event is FREE; Registration is required
“Dear Uncle Bruce, I just took a shot of tequila. Well, maybe I did, an…
May
3 2026
Public tour of 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
Steve Marcus, affectionately dubbed the “Top Dog of Kosher Pop Art,” brings a vibrant visual celebration of art a…
May
3 2026
Schechter Spark
4:00PM - 6:00PM
TBD
Schechter Spark, our signature annual fundraiser, unites our vibrant community across the Pacific Northwest. This…
May
5 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…
May
5 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 …
May
6 2026
May
6 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…
May
6 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.…
May
7 2026
Brighter Together: JFCS' Annual Fundraiser
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7th for JFCS’ “Brighter Together.” Join us for an evening of care, connec…
May
7 2026
May
17 2026
Portland Jewish Music Festival
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
11 days and nights at Eastside Jewish Commons of Jewish music concerts, workshops, films and more spanning Mizrahi,…
May
9 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…
May
9 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…
May
12 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 • …
May
12 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…
May
12 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 …
May
13 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…
May
13 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.…
May
13 2026
Portland Kollel 20th Year Celebration
7:30PM - 10:30PM
MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
Save the Date
Join us for a special evening as the Portland Kollel marks a meaningful milestone—celebrating 20 year…
May
14 2026
May
16 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…
May
16 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…
May
17 2026
CNS Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament
Sunday, May 17, 2026 (in the morning, exact times tbd)
More information TBA!
May
17 2026
Day for the J
11:30AM - 3:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Come experience all the MJCC has to offer at our annual open house event on May 17th from 11:30am - 3:00pm. The day i…
May
20 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…
May
20 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.…
May
23 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…
May
23 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…
May
27 2026
JFGP Annual Meeting 2026
4:00PM - 6:30PM
Mark your calendar for our Annual Meeting - Details to follow
May
27 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…
May
27 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.…
May
30 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…
May
30 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…
May
31 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 …
May
31 2026
CNS Spring Fundraiser
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Spring Fundraiser!
May 31, 5pm-9pm
More information to come.