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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Mar

2 2016

At the end of the 15th century, the Inquisition forced the Jews in Spain to leave or convert to Catholicism. Many of…

Mar

3 2016

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13 2016

Dare I Call You Cousin

6:00PM - 5:00PM  

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

Dare I Call You Cousin, an exhibition of photos, poems, and videos compassionate to the struggle of both Israelis…

Mar

3 2016

Taking care of someone with dementia also means taking care of yourself and getting help.

Mar

3 2016

Author Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett with speak about her new book, Carolina Israelite. How Harry Golden Made Us Care…

Mar

4 2016

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Mar

6 2016

10th Annual Weekend in Quest

9:00AM - 5:00PM  

Holiday Inn Express Astoria

A Shabbaton weekend of study with a scholar yet to be announced.

Mar

4 2016

Marion Bauer: Historical Portland Woman Composer

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Multnomah Co. Central Library
US Bank Meeting Room
801 SW 10th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205

Free Public lecture about Marion Bauer, woman composer from Portland who became famous in New York in the early to…

Mar

4 2016

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5 2016

Scholar in Residence with Rabbi Simcha Willig

4:15PM - 12:15AM  

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

Rabbi Simcha Willig will join us as a Scholar-in-Residence over Shabbat!

Mar

4 2016

JND March Shabbat Services

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Moishe House PDX
Moishe House
Portland, OR

Join JND, Congregation Beth Israel’s group for 20 and 30-somethings.

Mar

6 2016

Jewish Arts Month

11:00AM - 6:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

A different art exhibit goes up 11:00 am each Sunday, Feb. 28th through March 25th.

Mar

6 2016

Evelyn (Evie) Banko survived the Second World War as a child refugee. Born in Vienna, Austria, Evie and her family…

Mar

7 2016

Proverbs with Rabbi Fischer

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer for a weekly study group going through the book of proverbs and applying it to daily life.

Mar

8 2016

Author Series: Stir by Jessica Fechtor

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Written with intelligence, humor, and warmth, Stir is a heartfelt examination of what it means to nourish and be…

Mar

10 2016

Nosh and Drash

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

A monthly discussion with Rabbi Eve Posen covering a wide range of topics that will draw on our experiences.

Mar

12 2016

13th Annual Carl Preschool Auction

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

The Enso Building
1400 NW Marshall St
Portland, OR 97209

Join the Carl Preschool for their 13th annual auction featuring fabulous games, prizes and items big and small to bid on.

Mar

13 2016

Jewish Arts Month

11:00AM - 6:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

A different art exhibit goes up 11:00 am each Sunday, Feb. 28th through March 25th.

Mar

13 2016

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon is proud to present Garri Regev - President of the Israel Genealogy…

Mar

13 2016

Ruth Gruber, Photojournalist celebrates the remarkable life, vision, and heroic tenacity of a twentieth-century…

Mar

14 2016

Proverbs with Rabbi Fischer

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer for a weekly study group going through the book of proverbs and applying it to daily life.

Mar

15 2016

This Educators' Open House is open to teachers and educators from around the region and is a chance to learn…

Mar

15 2016

Author Series Laura Nicole Diamond

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Author, Laura Nicole Diamond, a civil wrights lawyer and board member of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) will…

Mar

15 2016

Sephardic Winter Film Series: Nicky’s Family

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

Films shown second Tuesday of each month at 7PM. Admission & Sephardic dessert are FREE.

Mar

15 2016

The Diary of Anne Frank in Salem

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Pentacle Theater
324 52nd Ave. NW
Salem, OR 97304
Salem, OR 97304

Temple Beth Sholom, Salem, is proud to announce a benefit performance of the play, The Diary of Anne Frank. This…

Mar

16 2016

Vashti’s Banquet: A Women’s Night Out

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21ts St
Portland, OR 97232

This is s Sisterhood sponsored event, open to all women. $36 for Neveh Shalom Sisterhood members, and $40 for…

Mar

16 2016

Act Against Homelessness: Volunteer at Transition Projects

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

Transition Projects
665 NW Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97209

Help the homeless in Portland with other Young Adults as we learn more about Transition Projects' work...

Mar

17 2016

One-Eyed Watchman: Viewing War through the camera lens

1:00PM - 2:15PM  

University of Oregon White Stag Block
70 NW Couch
Portland, OR 97209

Talk about photojournalism and its affect on the reader.

Mar

19 2016

Davita's Harp

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

In the stormy melting pot that was 1930s’ New York City, a young girl comes of age and finds her voice. You’ll…

Mar

20 2016

Echoes and Reflections is a comprehensive Holocaust education program that delivers professional development and a…

Mar

20 2016

Jewish Arts Month

11:00AM - 6:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

A different art exhibit goes up 11:00 am each Sunday, Feb. 28th through March 25th.

Mar

20 2016

Davita's Harp

2:00PM - 4:30PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

Coming of age in New York in the 30’s with a missionary nurse aunt, a mystical story writing “uncle” and…

Mar

21 2016

Hamantaschen Bake Off

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Enter you best Hamantaschen recipe in this fun food-lovers contest for Purim! Vote for your favorite!

Mar

21 2016

Israeli Folk Dancing at Leedy Grange

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229

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

Mar

21 2016

Proverbs with Rabbi Fischer

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer for a weekly study group going through the book of proverbs and applying it to daily life.

Mar

23 2016

Fiesta De Esther - Purim at Neveh Shalom

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

6pm Dinner | 7pm Megillah reading for Purim at Neveh Shalom

Mar

23 2016

Join us for this year's Purim Party on March 23!

Mar

24 2016

Cirque du Purim

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County
9604 NE 126th Ave Ste 2320
Vancouver, WA

Megillah reading at 5:30pm followed by all-you-can-eat dinner buffet. Aerial and ground acrobatics, stilt walkers…

Mar

24 2016

Davita's Harp

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

In the stormy melting pot that was 1930s’ New York City, a young girl comes of age and finds her voice. You’ll…

Mar

25 2016

A Rollicking Purim Shabbat

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Kol Shalom: Humanistic
1509 SW Sunset Blvd
Ste 1E
Portland, OR

A Rollicking Purim Shabbat

Mar

25 2016

Davita's Harp

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

In the stormy melting pot that was 1930s’ New York City, a young girl comes of age and finds her voice. You’ll…

Mar

26 2016

Davita's Harp

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

In the stormy melting pot that was 1930s’ New York City, a young girl comes of age and finds her voice. You’ll…

Mar

27 2016

Davita's Harp

2:00PM - 4:30PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

Coming of age in New York in the 30’s with a missionary nurse aunt, a mystical story writing “uncle” and…

Mar

28 2016

Join Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett and Roger Porter as they discuss why authors turn to autobiography and memoir, and…

Mar

28 2016

Proverbs with Rabbi Fischer

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer for a weekly study group going through the book of proverbs and applying it to daily life.

Mar

31 2016

Join us to explore this critical issue with Denise Lieberman, nationally-recognized expert on voting rights and…

Mar

31 2016

Davita's Harp

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

In the stormy melting pot that was 1930s’ New York City, a young girl comes of age and finds her voice. You’ll…