Lag BaOmer
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May 5, 2026
May 15, 2026
Yom Yerushalayim
May 22 - May 23, 2026
Shavuot
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
1 2026
Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner
6:45PM - 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…
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
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!
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
Curator-Led Tour; Without End: Recent Works on Grief by Cara Levine
1:00PM - 2:00PM
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…
May
3 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…
May
3 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…
May
3 2026
29th Street Writers Author Readings
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
The 29th Street Writers have been learning & writing together for more than 40 years.
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
2026 Israeli-American Lag BaOmer Celebration
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Israeli American Lag BaOmer Celebration
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00-8:30pm | TBD park
Join Congregation Neveh Shalom Is…
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
5 2026
QJ Roots: A Queer Jewish Youth Support Group
7:00PM - 8:00PM
QJ Roots: A Queer Jewish Youth Support Group
For ages 15–18 | Facilitated by Adrien Wolmark, PhD, LCSW
Meets the…
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
6 2026
Fragments: Yoni Avi Battat in Concert
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Yoni Avi Battat amplifies and transforms the echoes of his Iraqi-Jewish ancestry to broaden perspectives, touch…
May
7 2026
JFCS's Community Connection Support Group
2:00PM - 3:00PM
JFCS Community Connection Support Group
Meets every other Thursday at 2pm on Zoom
Join JFCS on Zoom every other…
May
7 2026
Brighter Together: A JFCS Celebration of Care
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Broder Söder at Nordia House
8800 SW Oleson Road
Portland,
Join us May 7th for an evening of connection, celebration, and community as we come together in support of the vital …
May
7 2026
Portland Jewish Connection Goes to the First Thursday Night Market!
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Join Portland Jewish Connection on Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 pm as we go to Deschutes Brewery and explore the First T…
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
7 2026
EJC: Shpilkis Klezmer Concert and Dance Party!
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Shpilkis is a high energy klezmer brass band who play thoughtful arrangements of old-school tukhes-shaking grooves.
May
8 2026
EJC Free Concert: Diane Chaplin Solo Cellist
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for a noon concert with world-class cellist Diane Chaplin
May
8 2026
May
10 2026
Scholar-in-Residence 2026 with Rabbi Danny Nevins
7:30PM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Congregation Neveh Shalom and the Suher Family would be honored to have you join us for The 9th Annual Yoni Suher (z…
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
9 2026
Workshop: CHAIA, Yiddishist, The Art of Unaccompanied Yiddish Folksong
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Learn how to imitate the tone and inflection of unaccompanied Yiddish folksong in this deep dive workshop! J
May
9 2026
Alicia Jo Rabins: Girls in Trouble Full Band Album Release Concert!
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Girls in Trouble is Alicia Jo Rabins' critically-acclaimed musical midrash and storytelling project, bringing…
May
10 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!
May
10 2026
Sephardic Mother's Day Brunch (with live Sephardic Music)
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC and Congregation Ahavath Achim warmly invite you to a special Sephardic Mother’s Day Brunch, a celebration of…
May
10 2026
The Shabbat Effect Book Tour with Dr. Alan Morinis
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210
What if one sacred day of rest could transform the way you live every day? Join Dr. Alan Morinis, founder of The Muss…
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
Ladies Nightout Shavuot Cooking Workshop
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Ladies Night Out Shavuot Cooking Workshop
Shavuot Salads: Seasonal, Make-Ahead, and Entertaining-Friendly
Led by Son…
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
12 2026
Sharaka: Promoting Peace in the Middle East
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Through public engagement, advocacy, and educational initiatives, Sharaka creates spaces for meaningful dialogue abou…
May
12 2026
EJC Concert: Cabaret Artist Maeve Stier!
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Maeve Stier is a singer-accordionist based in Portland, OR. Since returning from their Broadway debut in the Tony…
May
13 2026
Workshop: Christina Crowder, The Inner Secrets of Klezmer Dance Tunes
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Whether you’re familiar with klezmer or new to the genre, this workshop will take a deep dive into tunes from the…
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
Christina and the Zamlers, Yankl Falk, Dance Party, with live music!
6:15PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Please join us for a night of Yiddish Dancing with live klezmer performed by Christina Crowder and the Zamlers wit…
May
14 2026
May
16 2026
Spring Farmers’ Market Tour with Sonya Sanford
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Portland Farmer's Market
OR
Ever felt overwhelmed strolling through the Portland Farmers' Market? This is your opportunity to take an insider…
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
16 2026
EJC: Yair Dalal with Dror Sinai in Concert
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Portland Jewish Music Festival Festival headliner Yair Dalal is a world-famous Israeli musician, composer, and peace…
May
17 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!
May
17 2026
Mah Jongg Tournament 2026
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
The CNS Sisterhood Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Please join us for a fun-filled day…
May
17 2026
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
17 2026
Shir Ifrah and Ariel Lazarus: Ladino-Andaluce A Mediterranean Journey
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
In this joint concert, Dr. Ariel Lazarus-an award-winning composer, guitarist, and scholar of Sephardi culture and…
May
18 2026
Silverlinings Casting Sessions
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
In these two sessions, May 18 and 19, you and the exhibition artist, Cara Levine, will draw a lost object of particul…
May
18 2026
Join us in person for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable Henrietta Szold. LABORS OF LOVE: THE LIFE …
May
19 2026
Silverlinings Casting Sessions
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
In these two sessions, May 18 and 19, you and the exhibition artist, Cara Levine, will draw a lost object of particul…
May
19 2026
JFCS’ Stretch & Schmooze Senior Yoga
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland,
JFCS’ Stretch & Schmooze Senior Yoga
Tuesday, May 19, 3-5pm
at Eastside Jewish Commons
Community members 60…
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
21 2026
Habitat for Humanity Build with the Jewish Volunteer Corps
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Check back here for more information regarding this event and registration!
May
21 2026
JFCS's Community Connection Support Group
2:00PM - 3:00PM
JFCS Community Connection Support Group
Meets every other Thursday at 2pm on Zoom
Join JFCS on Zoom every other…
May
21 2026
Shavuot: Standing Together at Sinai—A Night of Learning for Our Community
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Shavuot: Standing Together at Sinai—A Night of Learning for Our Whole Community
Thursday, May 21 | 5:30-9:30pm | Po…
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
23 2026
Playing in the Sand with OK YOU
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
This public event is open to kids of all ages and their families. Join OK YOU for a playful exploration of grief and …
May
24 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!
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
28 2026
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
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!
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
Jew Oughta Know Part II
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Tickets $5; free for members w/code on back of membership card
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at OJMCHE! In…
May
31 2026
Bagel Rescue Volunteer Information Session
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Henry Higgins
628 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Check back here for event details and registration information!
May
31 2026
Listen, Laugh, Connect: An Intergenerational Comedy Experience
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Portland Comedy Theater
535 NW 16th Avenue
Portland,
Listen, Laugh, Connect: An Intergenerational Comedy Experience
Sunday, May 31, 4-6m
at Portland Comedy Theater, 5…
May
31 2026
CNS Spring Fundraiser: A Strong Foundation
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Spring Fundraiser: A Strong Foundation
Celebrating 70 Years of Foundation School
Sunday, May 31, 5pm-9pm
RSVP by …