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Dec

1 2018

to
Dec

31 2018

Monthly Mitzvah Project
 

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

Monthly Mitzvah Project

Each month, the MJCC and PJA communities collect items for different area organizations in P…

Dec

7 2018

to
Dec

9 2018

Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir
 

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

Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir

CNS and the Suher family announce the third…

Dec

9 2018

Israeli Art Show and Sale

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

Israeli Art Show and Sale

Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery, based in Jerusalem, has exposed the world to contemporary …

Dec

9 2018

Safrai Gallery (from Jerusalem) Art Show

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

Safrai Gallery (from Jerusalem) Art Show

Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery has exposed the world to contemporary Israel…

Dec

9 2018

What is the Best Way to Use Wealth Towards Tikkun Olam?

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Kol Shalom Center
1509 SW Sunset Blvd Suite 1E
Portland, OR 97239

What is the Best Way to Use Wealth Towards Tikkun Olam?

Sunday Forum - What is the Best Way to Use Wealth Towards T…

Dec

9 2018

Portland Jewish Academy Auction

4:30PM - 8:30PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Join PJA for their 57th annual auction.

Dec

10 2018

Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose

2:30PM - 3:25PM  

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

Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose

Mussar is an approach to self-awareness and personal development that is grounded in d…

Dec

10 2018

Rosh Chodesh Women's Win(e)d Down

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

Rosh Chodesh Women's Win(e)d Down

A time for women in their 30-50’s to gather and welcome the new Jewish month. Ho…

Dec

11 2018

Mah Jongg for Beginners

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!

November 20 - December …

Dec

11 2018

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players

Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!

November 20…

Dec

11 2018

13th Annual Sephardic Winter Film Series

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim (Barbur)
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
portland, OR 97239

13th Annual Sephardic Winter Film 

Join us at Congregation Ahavath Achim on Barbur.  Admission & Separdi dessert …

Dec

11 2018

to
Jan

22 2019

Tools for Guiding Your Child's Behavior

8:00PM - 9:15PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Tools for Guiding Your Child's Behavior

Join us for an interactive Parenting workshop, using Sarah Radcliff's book "…

Dec

12 2018

Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE

1:00AM - 2:00PM  

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

Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…

Dec

12 2018

Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground

For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet fri…

Dec

12 2018

Israeli Dancing

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

Israeli Dancing

Join us for a fun Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.

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Dec

13 2018

PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221

Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…

Dec

13 2018

Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen

3:00PM - 4:00PM  

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

Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen

A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.…

Dec

13 2018

Outside the Frame goes to City Hall

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Portland City Hall Atrium
1221 SW 4th Ave #110
Portland, OR 97204

 

Outside the Frame goes to City Hall

Offices of the Mayor Ted Wheeler, Commissioner Nick Fish and Commissioner Chloe …

Dec

13 2018

Intro to Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Location varies among local synagogues

 

Intro to Judaism

The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30

T…

Dec

13 2018

Pianist David Rothman in Recital

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Pianist David Rothman in Recital

Piano virtuoso David Rothman tackles the masterworks of composers Ludwig van Beetho…

Dec

13 2018

And Then They Came For Me

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Lakeridge Junior High
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

And Then They Came For Me

A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…

Dec

14 2018

Young Families Shabbat Dinner

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Young Families Shabbat Dinner

Come together with other families to share in a special Shabbat experience. 

With fu…

Dec

14 2018

And Then They Came For Me

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Lakeridge Junior High
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

And Then They Came For Me

A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…

Dec

15 2018

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

Celebrate Shabbat with the youngest with music, dancing and fun with our clergy! Always fo…

Dec

15 2018

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanct…

Dec

15 2018

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders

10:15AM - 11:15AM  

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

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders

Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…

Dec

15 2018

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)

10:15AM - 11:15AM  

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

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)

Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…

Dec

15 2018

Kesser Kid's Time 2018

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.

Dec

15 2018

And Then They Came For Me

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Lakeridge Junior High
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

And Then They Came For Me

A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…