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Apr 14, 2026
Apr
12 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…
Apr
12 2026
Public Curator Led Tour; Without End: Recent Works on Grief by Cara Levine
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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…
Apr
12 2026
Between Antisemitism & Activism: History of the Jewish Campus Experience
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Admission is Free; RSVP is required
Join us for a panel discussion addressing the history of Jewish university experi…
Apr
12 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…
Apr
12 2026
Jewish Community Orchestra
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Doors open at 2:15; concert begins at 3 p.m. TICKETS Tickets General $20; Seniors $10; Student $8 with a student ID
Apr
12 2026
Mimouna Celebration
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Mimouna Celebration:
A Post-Passover Moroccan Tradition
Sunday, April 12, 2026
5:00-7:00pm
Congregation Neveh Sh…
Apr
12 2026
Info Session: Kumi Justice Retreats
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Zoom
Kumi Justice Retreats are a unique opportunity for Jewish teens (rising 10th-12th graders) to interrupt racism, antis…
Apr
12 2026
Freedom, a new rock musical inspired by the story of Moses
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Havurah Shalom member Chari Smith is bringing a bold new rock musical to the stage! Freedom, inspired by the story…
Apr
13 2026
Apr
14 2026
Reading of the Names 2026
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
The annual Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names will be held at Pioneer Courhouse Square. Watch this space for more information.
Apr
14 2026
Stories of Survival
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97201
Come and hear the Stories of Survival from three of our local Holocaust Survivors. Everyone is welcome.
This gatheri…
Apr
14 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…
Apr
14 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 …
Apr
15 2026
Senior Movie Matinee: Eleanor the Great (2025)
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
“I’m 94 years old, and I’m moving to Manhattan for the first time today.”
Sometimes a new chapter begins exac…
Apr
15 2026
Sephardic Film Festival Screening
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
Our Winter Sephardic Film Festival occurs on the second Tuesday of each month from December to April! Enjoy light…
Apr
15 2026
Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, …
Apr
16 2026
OJCYF Annual Benefit Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Stern Ballroom
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
This event will feature entertainment, guest speakers and a rousing Mitzvah Moment.
Apr
17 2026
Lev El Lev Music for Grandparents and Grandkids
9:30AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA
Grandparents/grandfriends, join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5) for Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart), a joyful inter…
Apr
18 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…
Apr
18 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…
Apr
18 2026
Congregation Beth Israel Annual Fundraiser
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Details for this fun annual event coming soon!