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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.

Young Families

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Mar

1 2018

PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad - The Purim Edition

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221

Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…

Mar

1 2018

Purim at the Stadium

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Purim at the Stadium

Mar

1 2018

Chabad Clark County Purim in the Palace

5:15PM - 7:15PM  

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

Chabad Clark County Purim in the Palace

Mar

3 2018

Tot Shabbat with Mini Mensches at CBI

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…

Mar

3 2018

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

Mar

4 2018

Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…

Mar

4 2018

Purim Carnival

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

Purim Carnival

Mar

7 2018

Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…

Mar

7 2018

Jewish TV Theme Songs with Cantor Bitton

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Jewish TV Theme Songs with Cantor Bitton

Mar

10 2018

Tot Shabbat

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

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

Young children and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling

Mar

10 2018

BB Camp Chocolate Seder (for K-8th graders)

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

BB Camp Chocolate Seder (for K-8th graders)

The Third Annual Chocolate Seder is the best way to prepare for Passover…

Mar

11 2018

Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…

Mar

12 2018

Taste of Temple (Congregation Beth Israel)

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

Come for food and a taste of Congregation Beth Israel

Mar

14 2018

Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…

Mar

17 2018

Tot Shabbat with Mini Mensches at CBI

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…

Mar

18 2018

Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…

Mar

18 2018

Junior Matzah Chef

10:00AM - 11:15AM  

Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Junior Matzah Chef

Mar

18 2018

Passover for Preschoolers!

11:30AM - 1:00PM  

TBD

This event is for young families to enjoy the holiday with art, music provided by PJA's music specialists, books for…

Mar

18 2018

The Carl Preschool Family Dance Benefit at Shaarie Torah

3:00PM - 6:00PM  

Shaarie Torah Social Hall
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Family Dance Benefit at Shaarie Torah All Ages Family Dance Party Professional DJ and light show Complimentary…

Mar

21 2018

Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…

Mar

21 2018

Kindergarten / New Family - ALIYAH Tours

4:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

Kindergarten / New Family - ALIYAH Tours

Join Director Mel Berwin for a tour of ALIYAH.

Contact Mel Berwin to RSVP.

Mar

23 2018

Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve (Age 0-5)

5:15PM - 7:15PM  

Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve (Age 0-5)

Rabbi Eve welcomes Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow.…

Mar

25 2018

Cook for Passover with Gesher's Rabbis

10:00AM - 2:00PM  

Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Cook for Passover with Gesher's Rabbis

Mar

28 2018

Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…

Mar

29 2018

Bedikat Chametz - Pre Passover Treasure Hunt and Bonfire

7:00PM - 7:45PM  

Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Bedikat Chametz - Pre Passover Treasure Hunt and Bonfire

Mar

30 2018

First Night of Passover Community Theatrical Seder at Gesher

5:30PM - 9:30PM  

Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

First Night of Passover Community Theatrical Seder at Gesher

Mar

30 2018

Theatrical Community Passover Seder

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Gesher - A Bridge Home
10701 SW 25th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219

Join Gesher's Rabbi Laurie and Rabbi Gary for an active, engaging, creative Passover Seder. Participate in the…

Mar

31 2018

A Humanistic Passover Seder

4:00PM - 7:00PM  

Starlight Room
1125 SE Madison St
Portland,

A Humanistic Passover Seder - Why is it different from all other Seders? Come and find out, we have saved a seat for you.

Mar

31 2018

Theatrical Passover Seder for Young Families

4:00PM - 7:00PM  

Gesher
10701 SW 25th Ave
Portland , OR 97219

Children know how to make believe. ​Gesher Rabbis Laurie Rutenberg and Gary Schoenberg invite you and your family…