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Young Adults

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Apr

1 2016

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Apr

3 2016

The Havurah Synagogue in Ashland, Oregon will host Rabbi Arthur Green for a Shabbaton from April 1 - 3, 2016.

Apr

1 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…

Apr

2 2016

It's Magic!

6:30PM - 10:30PM  

The Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

Featuring the dazzling talents of Hart Keene, Illusionist and Magician (as seen on America’s Got Talent)

Apr

2 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…

Apr

3 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…

Apr

5 2016

Urban League of Portland's Career Connections Job Fair

10:00AM - 3:00PM  

Double Tree by Hilton
Double Tree by Hilton at 1000 N.E. Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232

The Urban League of Portland's Career Connections Job Fair is a wonderful opportunity for job seekers and career changers!

Apr

6 2016

1,000 Mitzvahs

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Author Linda Cohen shares a journey from sorrow to inspiration through daily acts of kindness.

Apr

6 2016

Israeli Dancing

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.

Apr

7 2016

Music Under the Dome

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

A beloved music series returns...

Apr

7 2016

Reel Vs. Real: Muslim Media Stereotypes and Islamophobia

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

Speakers will talk about how they deal with Islamophobia in their own communities and audience members will have the…

Apr

7 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…

Apr

8 2016

Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner & Service

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

Havurah's catered Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm.

Apr

8 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…

Apr

9 2016

B'nai B'rith Camp Bash

5:00PM - 11:00PM  

B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway Blvd #147
Beaverton, OR 97005

Join us for the 4th annual BB Camp Bash!

Apr

9 2016

10th Annual Chair Affair Auction - Benefitting Community Warehouse

6:00PM - 9:30PM  

Montgomery Park
2701 NW Vaughn Street
Portland, OR 97210

The evening includes a unique silent auction, catered dinner, live auction, and entertainment.

Apr

9 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…

Apr

10 2016

Lend some muscle power while doing some internal searching for what we need to get rid of before Passover.

Apr

10 2016

Jewish Community Orchestra April Concert

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Pieces by Schubert, Appert, Rossini, and Schumann.

Apr

11 2016

Effective Communication with Rav Gav

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rav Gav for an insiring lecture on Effective Communication: How To Communicate With Anyone.

Apr

11 2016

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.

Apr

12 2016

Sephardic Winter Film Series: God’s Slave

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.

Apr

13 2016

Israeli Dancing

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.

Apr

14 2016

OJMCHE Annual Theater Fundraiser The Pianist of Willesden Lane

10:30AM - 11:59PM  

Portland Center Stage
128 NW Eleventh Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitzkrieg, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true and…

Apr

14 2016

The W Connection

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

The W Connection provides peer-to-peer emotional support from women of all ages who understand what it means to lose…

Apr

14 2016

An Inspirational Women's Passover Experience

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

An evening of Passover insight and inspiration for women.

Apr

16 2016

Shabbat HaGadol Drash

10:55AM - 11:40AM  

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

Shabbat HaGadol, the Shabbat before Pesach is a special time.

Apr

17 2016

Apr

17 2016

Please join Congregation Neveh Shalom for a night of casino fun and auction.

Apr

17 2016

"Raising the Roof: Raising Shtetl Architecture from the Dead," a documentary by Yari and Cary Wolinsky, follows the…

Apr

18 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.

Apr

19 2016

The Jewish Future: Young Adults Discussion

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Moishe House PDX
Moishe House
Portland, OR

Discussion of the Jewish Future for young adults with the Jewish People Policy Institute​.

Apr

20 2016

The 10th Annual Benefit dinner for the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation. Funds raised are then granted out…

Apr

20 2016

Israeli Dancing

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.

Apr

21 2016

Join a treasure hunt for hidden "not-for-Passover" baked goods- we call it chametz - as both a physical and…

Apr

22 2016

Come one, come all! Gesher will provide the slave clothing, exit visas and a feast for a participatory and dramatic…

Apr

22 2016

Kenny and Zuke's Second Annual Passover Seder

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

Kenny and Zuke's Delicatessen
1038 SW Stark St
Portland, OR 97205

For the family style dinner, Ken will prepare some traditional favorites mixed with some Middle Eastern dazzlers.

Apr

22 2016

Community Passover Seder

7:45PM - 10:30PM  

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

Join us for a Warm Family Style Seder

Apr

23 2016

Passover Services - First Two Days

9:30AM - 1:00PM  

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

Join us for services on the first days of Passover.

Apr

23 2016

Beit Haverim Second Night Seder

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Celebrate Conference Center
15555 Bangy Rd.
#100
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Join us for a
family-friendly Seder 
with Rabbi Alan Berg and 
Cantorial Soloist Ann Brown.

The second night o…

Apr

23 2016

At this Passover seder, children and adults will be invited to role play our jobs in Egypt, build pyramids, journey…

Apr

23 2016

Congregation Kol Ami: Second Night Community Seder

6:00PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

There is a place for you at our table.

Apr

23 2016

Everyone is heartily invited to join the UnShul for a Second Night Passover Seder.

Apr

23 2016

Moishe House 2nd Night Passover Seder!

6:00PM - 11:00PM  

Goodman Hall, Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209

Join the Portland Jewish young adult community for our annual 2nd night Seder!

Apr

23 2016

Kenny and Zuke's Second Annual Passover Seder

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

Kenny and Zuke's Delicatessen
1038 SW Stark St
Portland, OR 97205

For the family style dinner, Ken will prepare some traditional favorites mixed with some Middle Eastern dazzlers.

Apr

23 2016

SE Portland Second Seder

7:30PM - 10:30PM  

Southeast Portland Chabad House
3355 SE Steele St
Portland, OR 97202

Join us as the SE Portland Jewish Community gathers together for a Passover Seder!

Apr

24 2016

Passover Services - First Two Days

9:30AM - 1:00PM  

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

Join us for services on the first days of Passover.

Apr

24 2016

A Humanistic Jewish Passover Seder with Kol Shalom

4:00PM - 7:00PM  

Starlight Room
1125 SE Madison St.
Portland, OR

A Seder like no other.

Apr

27 2016

Israeli Dancing

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.

Apr

29 2016

Passover Yizkor Service

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Commemorate the last day of Passover and take time to honor the memories of loved ones.

Apr

30 2016

Yizkor Service - Passover Eighth Day

10:45AM - 11:15AM  

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

We welcome all to our services. If you need to say Yizkor for a loved one who passed away, join us for this special time.

Apr

30 2016

Like Jews of Morocco, come to a post-Passover pot-luck dessert party!

Apr

30 2016

Passover - Neilat HaChag

7:25PM - 8:55PM  

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

At the conclusion of Passover we will get together to sing, share words of Torah, and reflect on this Passover holiday.