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Nov

2 2014

Morning Minyan at Shaarie Torah

8:30AM - 9:30AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for a morning Minyan to form a community with a bond and help those who are saying kaddish.

Nov

2 2014

In these two separate three-session classes, Rabbi Rose will give you tools to get more comfortable with Jewish…

Nov

2 2014

Beth Israel Social Action Committee and Brotherhood present Gun Control Advocacy in Oregon: a talk by Ginny Burdick,…

Nov

2 2014

Book Discussion of In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist

10:45AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Facilitator-led book discussion of 2014 Portland selection for Jewish Book Month: In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist.…

Nov

2 2014

L'Chaim – To Life! represents Shirley Gittelsohn's family and favorite places. Local, and by turns global and even…

Nov

2 2014

Mah Jongg Benefit Tournament

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR

Calling all Mah Jongg players! Join us at Havurah Shalom on Nov. 2 for a benefit tournament!

Nov

2 2014

Jewish Community Orchestra Concert

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Fall Concert: Pieces by Borodin, Sibelius, and Goldmark.

Nov

3 2014

Morning Minyan at Shaarie Torah

7:25AM - 8:25AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for a morning Minyan to form a community with a bond and help those who are saying kaddish.

Nov

3 2014

Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity

2:00PM - 3:15PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

This course examines Jewish identity and religious expression against the backdrop of dramatic political and social c…

Nov

3 2014

Page2Stage Prologue Performance

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Based on the book, The Ministry of Special Cases. Encounter the author and context through this performance.

Nov

4 2014

Heartstrings: Musical Instruments Handcrafted in Oregon

6:45PM - 8:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Learn about the making of handcrafted guitars and ukuleles with luther Mark Roberts.

Nov

4 2014

Susan Winkler presents Portrait of a Woman in White

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, Oregon 97219-2466

Book Discussion by Local Writer Susan Winkler.

Nov

4 2014

Breakneck through the Talmud Part I

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer for a breakneck dash through the Babylonian Talmud.

Nov

4 2014

Jewish Voices is an annual event with readings by prominent Jewish poets and writers who share from their personal…

Nov

5 2014

Kehillah Night at McMenamin's Raleigh Hills Pub

5:00PM - 11:00PM  

McMenamin's Raleigh Hills Pub
4495 SW Schools Ferry Road
Portland, Oregon 97225

SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday, November 5th for FRIENDS of KEHILLAH NIGHT! It is the perfect night to visit…

Nov

5 2014

Mamash Learning at Shaarie Torah

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for our weekly Mamash Learning class as we discuss and learn about subjects regarding Judaism.

Nov

5 2014

Wednesday Night School

6:00PM - 8:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for Wednesday Night School! This is for middle and high school students but adults are more than welcome to attend.

Nov

5 2014

Behavioral Investigator Vanessa Van Edwards explains the latest research in communication and relationships.

Nov

5 2014

The Longevity Revolution

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

No one has all the answers, but our synagogue is the perfect place to raise the questions and reflect together on…

Nov

6 2014

Morning Minyan at Shaarie Torah

7:25AM - 8:25AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for a morning Minyan to form a community with a bond and help those who are saying kaddish.

Nov

6 2014

For those 65 or older, please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for a bagel breakfast and Torah with Rabbi Josh Rose.

Nov

6 2014

This course examines Jewish identity and religious expression against the backdrop of dramatic political and social c…

Nov

6 2014

Israeli Literature As a Window to Israeli Society

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR

This course of study offers a fresh and fascinating examination of Israeli society since the birth of the State in 19…

Nov

6 2014

Jewish Book Month: I Dig Archeology

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

In The Courtyard of The Kabbalist - Learn from an archeologist how discoveries are analyzed.

Nov

6 2014

OJMCHE Talk: Dan McMillan | HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN?

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Oregon Historical Society Pavilion
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

While there is no shortage of excellent scholarship and historical research on the Holocaust, there has been little…

Nov

6 2014

Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud. Every Thursday.

Nov

7 2014

Foundation Fridays: A Shabbat Celebration

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

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

Join us for Foundation Fridays - a free young families Shabbat experience.

Nov

7 2014

Cultural Cafe - Lunch & the Liberal Arts

11:45AM - 2:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Join us for a delicious lunch and presentation by George Fendel, pianist and host for OPB and KMHD radio.

Nov

7 2014

Friday night community Shabbos dinner

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

In the Hollywood neighborhood

Portland, OR 97219

Friday night community Shabbos dinner

Nov

7 2014

PDX Live!

7:30PM - 9:15PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Join Cantor Bletstein, Ed Kraus and Klezmocracy for another rockin’ season of PDX Live! New melodies, surprise…

Nov

8 2014

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Nov

9 2014

Compassionate Listening Basic Intensive

9:30AM - 5:00PM  

Resolutions Northwest
1847 NE 44th Ave. Rm #300 97213
Portland, OR 97213

 

2-day Basic Intensive Facilitated by Bill Jacobsen - Assisted by Yehudah Winter November 8 from 9:30 to 5:30 &…

Nov

8 2014

"Camp Havurah" Shabbat

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR

Havurah Shalom is starting a new tradition - "Camp Havurah" Shabbat morning services. Mark your calendars for the…