The Community Calendar is a resource for the Greater Portland Jewish community. The events on this calendar are not necessarily endorsed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

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Jul

1 2015

Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Gregg Swain, author, will share slides of the beauty of historical tiles.

Jul

2 2015

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.

Jul

5 2015

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.

Jul

7 2015

God is a Verb: Reading and Book Discussion

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

God is a Verb is a national bestseller. The powerful spiritual tradition of Kabbalah, after centuries of secrecy and…

Jul

8 2015

Looking through the museum’s photograph collections we became aware of how many people are photographed with their…

Jul

9 2015

Bereavement Support Group

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Share concerns and thoughts with others coping with loss. Carole Price, LCSW, has more than 35 years of experience…

Jul

9 2015

30th Annual “Send a Kid to Camp” Golf Tournament for B.B. Camp

12:00PM - 7:00PM  

Lewis River Golf Course
3209 Old Lewis River Rd
Woodland, WA 98674

Join BB Camp at Lewis River Golf Course, and help send a kid to Camp!

Jul

9 2015

Bob Horenstein, Director of Community Relations and Allocations at JFGP, is a regular contributor to the Jerusalem…

Jul

9 2015

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

Jul

10 2015

Shabbat on the Plaza

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Sunshine, music, friendly faces and Shabbat - what more do you need?

Jul

10 2015

Gabe Hunter-Bernstein and Cantor Ann Brown will lead our Shabbat Service.

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Birthday blessings for the month July will be offered. All are welcome to attend. An Oneg will follow.

Jul

12 2015

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.

Jul

12 2015

2nd Annual MJCC Dog Walk

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Walk along our new sidewalks to Gabriel Park and back. Benefits Animal Aid in Hillsdale.

Jul

12 2015

Summer Hike

10:00AM - 2:00PM  

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

Join our Men’s Club for a spectacular hike this summer led by Peter Bedrick and Joe Goodman!

Jul

12 2015

Jews & Brews at Ambacht Brewery

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Ambacht Brewery
1060 NE 25th Ave #B
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Tom Kramer will open his tasting bar to “20 and 30 somethings” for a sampling of high quality beers: Matzobrau,…

Jul

13 2015

Musical Learning and Lunch

11:30AM - 1:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Classical music appreciation by Terry Ross. Enjoy a catered lunch and information about our favorite classical composers.

Jul

13 2015

Understanding Your Senior Dog

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Dr. Andrea Frost, an MJCC member, from Pacific Veterinary Hospital, will talk about issues we face with our senior…

Jul

14 2015

God is a Verb: Reading and Book Discussion

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

God is a Verb is a national bestseller. The powerful spiritual tradition of Kabbalah, after centuries of secrecy and…

Jul

15 2015

Summer 2015 brings a selection of car-themed movies to OJMCHE in conjunction with the museum's Auto|Biography exhibit.

Jul

15 2015

Cedar Sinai Park Ground Breaking

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Cedar Sinai Park / Robison Jewish Health Center
6125 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Cedar Sinai Park is breaking new ground for the Harold Schnitzer Health & Rehabilitation Care Center & Robison Renovation.

Jul

16 2015

Bereavement Support Group

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Share concerns and thoughts with others coping with loss. Carole Price, LCSW, has more than 35 years of experience…

Jul

17 2015

Family Picnic

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Willamette Park-west linn
1100 12th Street
west linn, OR

Bring your own picnic dinner and blanket or lawn chairs and meet near the playground. For families at all stages and ages.

Jul

17 2015

Gabe Hunter-Bernstein will lead our Shabbat Service.

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Gabe Hunter-Bernstein will lead our Shabbat Service. All are welcome to attend. An Oneg will follow.

Jul

19 2015

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.

Jul

19 2015

Please join us for a barbecue, music, wii games, and an interactive yoga demonstration at the Kehillah Housing…

Jul

19 2015

South Portland Walking Tour with OJMCHE

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Cedarwood Waldorf School (Former Neighborhood House)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Join us for a historic walking tour of Jewish South Portland.

Jul

20 2015

Israeli Folk Dancing at Leedy Grange

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229

Learn and enjoy Israeli folk dances, brought to you by Sue Wendel and friends.

Jul

21 2015

There is strength in the past that can inspire the future. Join freelance writers Leah Klass, from Portland and…

Jul

22 2015

Enjoy the museum's air-conditioned auditorium every Wednesday at noon, starting July 15 – August 26.

Jul

22 2015

Why Sinatra Matters

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

George Fendel, jazz enthusiast, radio DJ, and pianist will discuss and play the music of Sinatra. Discover the…

Jul

23 2015

Bereavement Support Group

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Share concerns and thoughts with others coping with loss. Carole Price, LCSW, has more than 35 years of experience…

Jul

23 2015

Backyard Beit Midrash

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

beta Mikdash House
2226 NE 10th Ave
Portland, OR

Beit midrash-style learning of selected hasidic midrashim/commentaries on the weekly Torah portion.

Jul

24 2015

Pre-Neg Happy Hour at Beth Israel

5:00PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Bring your blanket and dinner, and we will have time to schmooze before the service begins at 6:00 PM.

Jul

24 2015

Shabbat on the Plaza

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Sunshine, music, friendly faces and Shabbat - what more do you need?

Jul

24 2015

P'nai Or & Mikdash Kabbalat Shabbat + Potluck Dinner

7:00PM - 11:00PM  

beta Mikdash House
2226 NE 10th Ave
Portland, OR

Come join the hevre and meet someone new with a soulful kabbalat shabbat (7:30). And then dig into a festive…

Jul

24 2015

Shabbat Service

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Our Shabbat Service will be led by our recent B'not Mitzvah. All are welcome to attend. An Oneg will follow.

Jul

25 2015

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Jul

26 2015

Tisha B'Av with Neveh Shalom

8:30PM - 12:00PM  

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

Tisha B’Av Servcies at Congregation Neveh Shalom

Jul

25 2015

Erev Tisha B'Av at Shaarie Torah

9:00PM - 11:55PM  

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

The Shaarie Torah community will gather for a Tisha B'Av service and Eicha Lamentations. Afterwards, we will have…

Jul

26 2015

Join us for a Tisha B'Av program to help you connect to the meaning of this day. Shacharit and Kinnos will begin at…

Jul

26 2015

Al Sharouq Meet and Greet

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

beta Mikdash House
2226 NE 10th Ave
Portland, OR

A video conference call and conversation with non-violent Palestinian leaders and non-profit activists in the West…

Jul

26 2015

Racism 101 Training: American Identity = White Supremecy

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

In Other Words Feminist Community Center
14 Northeast Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR

We commemorate Tisha b'Av with the added awareness of the racial injustices deeply entrenched within ourselves and…

Jul

27 2015

Yoga Nidra

6:00PM - 6:30PM  

beta Mikdash House
2226 NE 10th Ave
Portland, OR

Yoga Nidra is one of the most effective and least explored techniques for unleashing the power of your deep unconscious.

Jul

28 2015

If you would like to observe a Sofer in the act of Tikkun Torah--the fixing (aka 'healing') of the Torah, come to…

Jul

28 2015

Jul

28 2015

Born to a family of scribes, Rabbi Bar-Ami has applied his extensive knowledge of Jewish sources and his skills as a…

Jul

29 2015

Knit and Nosh

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

beta Mikdash House
2226 NE 10th Ave
Portland, OR

Bring whatever you are working on. Anne will be happy to advise, teach, or just enthuse about your projects and…

Jul

29 2015

Mah Jongg

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg.
Mah Jongg cards provided.

Wednesdays, July 29-Aug. 26
7:00-9:0…

Jul

29 2015

Born to a family of scribes, Rabbi Bar-Ami has applied his extensive knowledge of Jewish sources and his skills as a…

Jul

30 2015

Bereavement Support Group

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Share concerns and thoughts with others coping with loss. Carole Price, LCSW, has more than 35 years of experience…

Jul

30 2015

KabShab Repeat Prep Sesh

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

beta Mikdash House
2226 NE 10th Ave
Portland, OR

Come get ready for shabbos Thursday night at beta MIKDASH, as we learn the chants to be used in the following…

Jul

31 2015

Shabbat on the Plaza

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Sunshine, music, friendly faces and Shabbat - what more do you need?

Jul

31 2015

Rabbi Berg will lead our Shabbat Evening Service.

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Rabbi Berg will lead our Shabbat Service. All are welcome to attend. An Oneg will follow.