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Oct

4 2015

Hoshana Rava Service

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

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

Ticket not needed for this event... Free!

Oct

4 2015

Everyday Holiness

9:15AM - 10:15AM  

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

Each class will introduce blessings and prayers with an explanation of their meaning and their accompanying…

Oct

4 2015

Sushi in the Sukkah

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

Please join the Shaarie Torah community for a delicious sushi meal underneath the Sukkah canopy. Free and open to all.

Oct

4 2015

Oregon Holocaust Memorial Public Tour

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Oregon Holocaust Memorial
Washington Park at intersection of SW Washington Way & Wright Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Join trained Oregon Holocaust Memorial docents on the first Sunday of August, Septmeber and October for a free public tour.

Oct

4 2015

Sukkat Shalom vs. Climate Chaos!

2:30PM - 6:30PM  



Portland, OR 97218

Multicultural, Multifaith, Eco-Social Justice Climate Action Teach-in, Discussion, and Celebration of the Earth!

Oct

4 2015

Women’s Night in the Sukkah

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

How do we create a shelter of peace? Gather with Rabbi Eve Posen and women of all ages for a inspirational time in…

Oct

5 2015

Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

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

Ticket not needed for this event... Free!

Oct

5 2015

Yizkor and Shemini Atzeret Services

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Our services on Shemini Atzeret begin at 9:00 am. 


Yizkor will take place at approximately 10:45 am.

Oct

5 2015

Shemini Atzert - Yizkor Service

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

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

Please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for their Shemini Atzert Yizkor Service.

Oct

5 2015

Shemini Atzeret at P'nai Or with Cathy Zeutlin

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Gabriel Park
3916 SW Nevada Ct.
Portland, 97219

Shemini Atzeret with Cathy Zeutlin

Oct

5 2015

Simchat Torah with P'nai Or

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Simchat Torah w/ Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin & Hazzan Bruce Morris

Oct

5 2015

Simchat Torah Blow Out

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

Ticket not needed for this event... Free!

Oct

5 2015

Dancing with the Torah at CST

7:15PM - 9:15PM  

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

Join Shaarie Torah for their Erev Simchat Torah Ma'ariv & Processional Hakafot - DANCING WITH THE TORAH!

Oct

5 2015

Soup and Sushi on Simchat Torah

7:15PM - 9:15PM  

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

As we dance and sing with the Torah, enjoy some hot soup and delicious sushi.

Oct

6 2015

Simchat Torah Service

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

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

Ticket not needed for this event... Free!

Oct

6 2015

Simchat Torah at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 2:00PM  

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

Please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for their Simchat Torah service let by Rabbi Josh Rose.

Oct

6 2015

Simchat Torah morning service at Beit Haverim

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Beit Haverim: Reform
1111 Country Club Rd
mailto: PO Box 311
Lake Oswego, OR

Rabbi Alan Berg will lead a morning service for Simchat Torah.

Oct

6 2015

Community Lunch, Hakafos, and Guided Torah Study

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

Simchat Torah, a lively holiday with singing, dancing, and lots of celebration, is getting even better!

Oct

6 2015

Prayerbook and Biblical Hebrew For Beginners

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Beit Haverim: Reform
1111 Country Club Rd
mailto: PO Box 311
Lake Oswego, OR

Beit Haverim is pleased to offer to our members and the larger community a six session beginners Hebrew course…

Oct

7 2015

“The American Road” looks at how the automobile, and the road that it created, have impacted the American…

Oct

7 2015

Mesora Adult Bnei Mitzva

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Course will begin on Wednesday, September 2nd 2015. The 10-week programs consists of: Ten classes on Jewish…

Oct

8 2015

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.

Oct

8 2015

In this monthly class we will explore different topics in Torah, ranging from mussar (Jewish self improvement),…

Oct

8 2015

Retirement Celebration for Dvid Fuks

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Come join us to celebrate the accomplishments and retirement of David Fuks.

Oct

8 2015

Guy Mendilow Ensemble: Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom Performance

8:30PM - 10:00PM  

Lincoln Hall
Portland State University
1620 Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

The Guy Mendilow Ensemble recasts traditional Sephardi song and performs in the endangered Judeo-Spanish language of Ladino.

Oct

9 2015

Simchat Torah Family Service

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Beit Haverim: Reform
1111 Country Club Rd
mailto: PO Box 311
Lake Oswego, OR

Join Rabbi Alan Berg and Cantor Ann Brown for a joyous Simchat Torah celebration. We will also consecrate our Religio…
Oct

10 2015

Shabbat Storytime

9:45AM - 10:15AM  

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

A Shabbat Storytime co-sponsored by PJ Library

Oct

10 2015

Kids Shabbat Time

10:30AM - 11:45AM  

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

Come join us for a free fun Tot Shabbat!

Oct

10 2015

Torah Yoga for Preschoolers

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

Please join professional yoga instructor Rachel Stern as she engages with preschoolers and their parents,…

Oct

10 2015

Congregation Beth Israel Traditions Fundraiser

6:30PM - 11:00PM  

The Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

Enjoy an evening that will include: cocktails, a traditional delicious Jewish meal, memorable entertainment, plus…