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May 15, 2026
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
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
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…