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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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Aug

2 2025

Chabad Tisha B'Av Service

9:45PM - 11:45PM  

Chabad SW Portland, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 97239

 

Evening prayers followed by the traditional reading of Eicha (Lamentations), mourning the destruction of the Beit HaM…

Aug

3 2025

Chabad Tisha B'Av Service

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Chabad SW Portland, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 97239

 

Morning service (without Tallit and Tefillin), followed by the recitation of Kinot—a moving liturgy of mourning tha…

Aug

3 2025

Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…

Aug

3 2025

Legend of Destruction Film Screening for Tisha B'Av

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join Congregation Ahavath Achim this Sunday, August 3 for a free and exclusive screening of the award-winning…

Aug

3 2025

Chabad Tisha B'Av Service

7:45PM - 9:45PM  

Chabad SW Portland, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 97239

 

The afternoon service of Tisha B'Av includes Tallit and Tefillin, Torah reading, Haftorah, and the traditional Nachem…

Aug

7 2025

EJC Rosalyn Kliot: Art Opening and Exhibit

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

EJC ART OPENING Rosalyn Kliot

Aug

10 2025

Evolve Hadassah Nature Hike

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Held at a park in Beaverton

Portland, OR

 

Join us for a community building event. We are meeting to take a hike in a Beaverton park, enjoy nature and continue …

Aug

10 2025

Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…

Aug

10 2025

Pints & Possibilities: Tu B'Av Speed Dating + Community Mix & Mingle

4:00PM - 8:00PM  

Inner SE Portland - Location sent after RSVP/registration

 

Celebrate Tu B’Av, the Jewish holiday of love, with a relaxed evening of connection, laughter, and possibility. Whe…

Aug

10 2025

Young Professionals Cooking Class - Eggplant Beef Yaprakes

4:00PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join us for a hands-on Sephardic cooking learning experience in how to make Eggplant Beef Yaprakes, a staple meat…

Aug

13 2025

Songs from Home: An Israeli Concert

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • 19 Av 5785
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom, Stampfer Chapel
RSVP Here!
 

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Aug

13 2025

The Sounds of Bossa Nova, Singing and Pronunciation Workshop

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

The Sounds of Bossa Nova: A Pronunciation Workshop for Music and Language Lovers

Aug

14 2025

Wondering Jews: Lan Su Chinese Garden Tour & Tea

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

 

Wondering Jews: Lan Su Chinese Garden Tour & Tea


Thursday, August 14, 2025 • 20 Av 5785
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Lan…

Aug

14 2025

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Shiurim (Learning) - Zohar & Zhug

8:15PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

 

Led by former CAA hazzan, and Director of Jewish Life & Learning at the Jewish Federation of Portland, Dr. Yosef…

Aug

15 2025

EJC Friday Noon Concert: Brazilian Music: Tim Connell Duo

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

Brazilian Music at EJC: Tim Connell Duo

Aug

17 2025

Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…

Aug

19 2025

Women's Philanthropy Networking Meetup - August

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Women's Philanthropy Networking Meetup

details to come

Aug

20 2025

Portland Jewish Festival

5:00AM - 8:00AM  

Jamison Square Park
810 NW11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

 

PORTLAND JEWISH FESTIVAL - August 20th, 5–8 PM at Jamison Square Park.

Come celebrate Jewish life and culture at t…

Aug

21 2025

Portland Lesbian Choir Community Concert

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR

 

Join us for a night of music and community in honor of Outliers and Outlaws. Members of the Portland Lesbian Choir b…

Aug

22 2025

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Aug

24 2025

Last day of Camp (ages 21-35)
 

Last Day of Camp: Campfires, Cocktails, and Competitions

August 22-24, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned camper or …

Aug

24 2025

Meet Author Maggie Anton: Book Reading, Book Signing, Refreshments

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

Congregation Neveh Shalom Sisterhood Presents Maggie Anton Book reading, Signing session, Refreshments Sunday…

Aug

24 2025

Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…

Aug

24 2025

Summer BBQ Party in the Park

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Raleigh Park and Swim Center
3500 SW 78th Ave, Portland, OR 97225, USA
Portland, OR 97225

 

Dear Community Keruv levavot is happy to share that once again this year, Keruv Levavot Organization is excited to…

Aug

25 2025

Nu! to Nigun: Musical Chassidic Workshop

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

Join PDX Nigun Circle facilitator Aiden Kugelman-Samba for Nu! to Nigun, a monthly workshop inviting the Portland…

Aug

31 2025

Israeli dancing - class & open dance - at SWCC!

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join in Sunday afternoons Aug. 3-31 at Southwest Community Center, 2:30 to 3:30 for a beginner/intermediate split c…