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Oct

1 2022

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

 

Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…

Oct

2 2022

With Only Tree Limbs & Jute - Learn to Build with a Master Sukkah Visionary

9:30AM - 5:00PM  

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

 

COME AND HELP BUILD A "SUKKAH OF THE FOREST," IN THE FOREST

 

Gesher invites you to join Master Sukkah Builder, Sc…

Oct

2 2022

EJC and JFCS present a Crafty Apple Rosh Hashanah

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

 

EJC and JFCS present a Crafty Apple Rosh Hashanah October 2nd, 2022 1-3 pm Eastside Jewish Commons 2420 NE…

Oct

4 2022

All are Welcome - Erev Yom Kippur at Kesser Israel

12:00AM - 11:55PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

 

Our Yom Kippur services are open to all. Here is our schedule for the day: 6:40 am - Selichot &…

Oct

4 2022

Kol Nidre Tot Service

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

A Kol Nidre observance for young families.

Oct

5 2022

All are Welcome - Yom Kippur at Kesser Israel

12:00AM - 11:55PM  

Shannon Katz
6698 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

 

Our Yom Kippur services are open to all.  Here is our schedule for the day:

8:00 am - Shacharit

4:30 pm - Minch…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Service - Neveh Shalom

8:30AM - 7:40PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Family Services - Neveh Shalom

9:00AM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Family Experience at Shaarie Torah

9:30AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Welcome to the High Holy Days at Shaarie Torah: Your Place to Be in 5783!

Join for a Yom Kippur Family Experience w…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Storytelling - Alternative Torah Experience at Neveh Shalom

10:00AM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Family Service

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

A Yom Kippur observance for families

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Family Service - Havurah Shalom

3:30PM - 4:15PM  

Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205

 

This service is geared toward families with children ages 5-10. All are welcome!

We explore the themes of Yom Kippur…

Oct

5 2022

Humanistic Yom Kippur with Kol Shalom

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

West Hills Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
8470 SW Oleson Road
Portland, OR 97223

 

Please join Kol Shalom for a Humanistic Jewish Yom Kippur at the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8470 S…

Oct

6 2022

BB Camp's Sukkot in the Park

4:30PM - 6:00PM  

Sukkot in the Park with BB Camp
 
When: Oct 6th 4:30-6:00 pm
Where: Gabriel Park
Who should come: Families of cam…
Oct

9 2022

Sukkah Building & Decorating with Shaarie Torah

9:30AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Sukkah Build & Decorate!!
Sunday, October 9
Bagel Nosh at 9 am (following minyan at 8 am)
Build the Sukkah at 9:30 …
Oct

9 2022

Help Complete Gesher's All Natural Whimsical Sukkah - and Stay for Dinner

2:00PM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Gesher warmly invites you to:

Complete Gesher's  All Natural Sukkah - Woven of Tree Limbs and Jute

Everyone Welcom…

Oct

10 2022

Sukkot Services at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 
Sukkot Services in our Sukkah
Day 1 and 2 - no Morning Minyan on Monday
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also…
Oct

11 2022

Sukkot Services Day 2 at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Sukkot Services in our Sukkah 
Day 1 and 2
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also be live-streamed 
Join on …

Oct

12 2022

Pizza in the Hut!

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

 

Pizza in the Sukkah Join the community for Pizza in the Sukkah! Enjoy an evening of great food, schmoozing,…

Oct

13 2022

Jewish Music Fest PDX

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

The Portland Jewish community is very excited to host the first ever Jewish Music Fest PDX -- a celebration of…

Oct

13 2022

BBQ in the Sukkah

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Melissa Abu
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join for a Sephardic BBQ in the Sukkah at Congregation Ahavath Achim. All are welcome.

Oct

14 2022

Shabbat Dinner in Gesher's Sukkah

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

Enjoy a relaxing, delicious Shabbat dinner in Gesher's whimsical Sukkah in the quietude of the forest, a symbol of gr…

Oct

14 2022

Gresham Community Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Gresham Chabad Jewish Center

OR

 

Enjoy Sukkot in Gresham with a community Shabbat Dinner in Gresham's first ever Sukkah!

Shake the Lulav and Etrog and …

Oct

15 2022

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

 

Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…

Oct

16 2022

Hoshana Raba Services with Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 11:55AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Hoshana Raba Services in our chapel! 
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also be live-streamed 
Join on zoom:…

Oct

17 2022

Erev Simchat Torah with Dancing & Drinks at CST

7:30AM - 9:30AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Join us for a fun, lively and interactive Erev Simchat Torah with a dancing Torah, drinks, and more! 

If you are no…

Oct

17 2022

Young Family Simchat Torah Fun - Neveh Shalom

5:15PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

Simchat Torah Morning Service and Celebration
October 17-18
Simchat Torah celebrates and marks the conclusion of the …

Oct

17 2022

Erev Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

Simchat Torah Morning Service and Celebration
October 17-18
Simchat Torah celebrates and marks the conclusion of the …

Oct

18 2022

Simchat Torah Services at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Simchat Torah Services from our Chapel with Rabbi Oren and friends. 
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also b…

Oct

23 2022

Sarah Stein Jewish Stories for Families and Children

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

 

Sarah Stein will present an hour of Jewish stories for children 8 yrs. and older and their family. Stories will…

Oct

30 2022

BB Camp's Trunk-Or-Treat

4:30PM - 6:30PM  

 
Trunk-Or-Treat
When: Oct 30th 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: BB Camp Office Parking Lot, located at 6443 SW Beaverton Hillsdal…