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Fall Art Gallery Exhibit Opening: Jews of Africa – A Photographic Journey through Ancient and Awakening Communities 6:30 pm
Fall Art Gallery Exhibit Opening: Jews of Africa – A Photographic Journey through Ancient and Awakening Communities @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – Dec 31 @ 6:45 pm
Jewish photographic documentarian Jono David showcases 59 images from his 4-year project documenting Jewish life, culture, and history in 30 African countries and territories. The exhibition features numerous anecdotal narrations and “Jewish African Voices” —...
Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan 6:15 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 1 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for this special Kabbalat Shabbat accompanied by Ilene Safyan on guitar. New melodies are intermixed with congregational favorites. It’s a wonderful way to welcome Shabbat.
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Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade 10:15 am
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 2 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) 10:15 am
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 2 @ 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am Zidell Chapel Join other young families for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
Yoga Minyan 11:00 am
Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of...
Bossa PDX at the Loose Wig Concert Series 7:30 pm
Bossa PDX at the Loose Wig Concert Series @ Loose Wig
Dec 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Join pianist/vocalist Kerry Politzer, bassist Damian Erskine, guitarist Enzo Irace, flutist/saxophonist Joe Manis, and drummer Micah Hummel for an evening of classic bossa nova and Brazilian jazz standards at the  Loose Wig house concert series....
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Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy 10:00 am
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah,...
JGSO: Read All About It!: Using Online Newspapers For Genealogical Research 10:30 am
JGSO: Read All About It!: Using Online Newspapers For Genealogical Research @ Congregation Ahavath Achim
Dec 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon invites you, your family and friends to its upcoming program “Read All About It!: Using Online Newspapers For Genealogical Research” by Janice M. Sellers Description: Newspapers are valuable in...
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From Age-ing to Sage-ing 7:00 pm
From Age-ing to Sage-ing @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This class is based on the work of Rabbi Zalman-Schachter Shalomi z”l of the same title. We will be using his book as well as Conscious Aging: Cultivate Wisdom, Connect with Others, Celebrate Life –...
Never Again Coalition Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm
Never Again Coalition Monthly Meeting @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nov: Neveh Shalom; Dec: Kol Shalom
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Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer 5:00 pm
Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer @ Rabbi Stampfer's Home
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join our Emeritus Rabbi for weekly study of our sacred texts. Free.
Learn the Art of Jewish Storytelling 6:15 pm
Learn the Art of Jewish Storytelling @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 5 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Learn the art of Jewish storytelling with professional storyteller Brian Rohr. In this nine class course, Brian will teach the art and skill of performative storytelling, exploring the ancient stories, personal narrative and techniques on...
Sephardic Winter Film Festival 7:00 pm
Sephardic Winter Film Festival @ Congregation Ahavath Achim
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Double Feature – Note that this is first Tuesday of the month MAY YOUR MEMORY BE LOVE. In March 1943, twenty-year-old Ovadia Baruch was deported together with his family from Greece to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Upon arrival...
Unresolved Issues of the 20th Century 7:00 pm
Unresolved Issues of the 20th Century @ OJMCHE
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm
Unresolved Issues of the 20th Century: The Quest of the Repatriation of Nazi Looted Art, with Donald Burris 7pm on December 5, 2017 Ticket Info: $8 members, $10 general public   Speaker Donald S. Burris, is...
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OJMCHE Exhibit Tours 1:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education | Portland | Oregon | United States
OJMCHE has exhibition tours every Wednesday at 1 pm. Tours are free with admission and members, of course, can always visit for free. Come early or stay after and enjoy lunch in the museum’s Lefty’s...
Giving Care and Caring for Ourselves: A Series on Rituals and Resources for End of Life 6:30 pm
Giving Care and Caring for Ourselves: A Series on Rituals and Resources for End of Life @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
In this series, we explore Jewish end-of-life traditions that provide spiritual, logistical, and ethical frameworks for walking through the process of grief. Nov: JoAnn Bezodis: Shalom for the Soul: Spiritual Strategies for Coping with Grief....
Ashland Jewish Women’s Circle 7:00 pm
Ashland Jewish Women’s Circle @ Chabad of Southern Oregon
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Jewish Women’s Circle invites you to a Chanukah Party and Silent Auction. Schmooze and meet Jewish Women from all backgrounds and walks of life. RSVP at jwc@chabadofashland.org
Israeli Dancing 7:00 pm
Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. 10 week class No class on 11/22 Register at: www.oregonjcc.org/registration Registration code: CG 101
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“Hands On” Plant-Based Cooking Class 11:00 am
“Hands On” Plant-Based Cooking Class @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
   Let’s make breakfast!  Come learn how easy it is to create fabulous plant based favorites with seasonal flavors that even carnivorous family and friends will love! I’ve planned some comforting dishes made with simple...
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 7 @ 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak. Free.
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2nd Annual Scholar in Residence with Award-Winning Journalist Amir Tibon 7:30 pm
2nd Annual Scholar in Residence with Award-Winning Journalist Amir Tibon @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm – Dec 10 @ 8:30 pm
Amir Tibon, award-winning journalist and Washington DC correspondent for the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz, will present a series of talks throughout the weekend. Amir Tibon is an award-winning journalist and Washington DC correspondent for the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz....
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Yoga Minyan 11:00 am
Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of...
Women’s Torah Study 12:30 pm
Women’s Torah Study @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join Mel Berwin for an uplifting conversation and learning—all levels welcome! Free
PJ Havdallah (Ages 0-5) 5:30 pm
PJ Havdallah (Ages 0-5) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us as we say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs. We’ll have dinner, stories, art and a whole lot of fun. $5 per person. Co-sponsored by PJ Library. RSVP at: nevehshalom.org/pjhavdallah
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Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy 10:00 am
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah,...
Cooking for Outside In 12:00 pm
Cooking for Outside In @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet in the CNS Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens. Info: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.
Sisterhood Mitzvah Project 12:00 pm
Sisterhood Mitzvah Project
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Please join the Sisterhood for a special mitzvah project. More details: coprez22@gmail.com
Menorah Workshop for Children 1:00 pm
Menorah Workshop for Children @ Home Depot
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
All children are invited to a Build your own Menorah Workshop sponsored by Chabad of Southern Oregon! Meet Judah the Maccabee, get a free workers apron… Free Event, Sign up at www.chabadofashland.org
Sufganiyot: The Making of an Old World Holiday Treat 1:00 pm
Sufganiyot: The Making of an Old World Holiday Treat @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Led by Robin Ellison with Abbey Vanderbeek Come join us in the kitchen at TBS as we make old world jelly donuts to celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah! We will bring the ingredients and the...
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Soup to the Streets 6:00 pm
Soup to the Streets
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Soup to the Streets is a special initiative by Rabbi Kosak. During the winter months, when the need for food and shelter amongst Portland’s homeless community is the greatest, congregants come together at Rabbi’s house,...
From Age-ing to Sage-ing 7:00 pm
From Age-ing to Sage-ing @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This class is based on the work of Rabbi Zalman-Schachter Shalomi z”l of the same title. We will be using his book as well as Conscious Aging: Cultivate Wisdom, Connect with Others, Celebrate Life –...
“Jewish Luck” (1925) Yiddish Silent Film: Selected Scenes Scored 8:00 pm
“Jewish Luck” (1925) Yiddish Silent Film: Selected Scenes Scored @ Portland State University - Lincoln Recital Hall
Dec 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Event Link: http://tinyurl.com/JewishLuckPDX Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/295086217663190/ What: A screening of selected scenes from the silent film “Jewish Luck” (1925) with scores collaboratively written and performed by PSU students under the direction of Artist-in-Residence, David Spear...
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First Night of Chanukah at Director Park 4:30 pm
First Night of Chanukah at Director Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 12 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the First Night of Chanukah with music, Chanukkah foods, children’s crafts and a Menorah Lighting with dignitaries. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public...
Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer 5:00 pm
Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer @ Rabbi Stampfer's Home
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join our Emeritus Rabbi for weekly study of our sacred texts. Free.
Ashland Menorah Lighting 5:30 pm
Ashland Menorah Lighting @ On the Plaza, Downtown Ashland
Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Chabad of Southern Oregon invites the entire community to the 15th annual 10 Foot Menorah Lighting in Ashland. Fire Dancing Performance, Music, Latkes and donuts for sale. Gift shop for all your Chanukah items and...
Learn the Art of Jewish Storytelling 6:15 pm
Learn the Art of Jewish Storytelling @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 12 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Learn the art of Jewish storytelling with professional storyteller Brian Rohr. In this nine class course, Brian will teach the art and skill of performative storytelling, exploring the ancient stories, personal narrative and techniques on...
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OJMCHE Exhibit Tours 1:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Dec 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education | Portland | Oregon | United States
OJMCHE has exhibition tours every Wednesday at 1 pm. Tours are free with admission and members, of course, can always visit for free. Come early or stay after and enjoy lunch in the museum’s Lefty’s...
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 5:30 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
Medford Menorah Lighting – 1st Time Ever! 6:00 pm
Medford Menorah Lighting – 1st Time Ever! @ Vogel Plaza
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join this historic event as Chabad of Southern Oregon lights the 10 foot Menorah for the first time ever in Medford. Mayor Gary Wheeler and Community Leader and Co-founder of Lithia Motors, Dick Heimann will...
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Nosh and Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen 3:00 pm
Nosh and Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Nov: Pirkei Imahot Talk with Lois Shanker Dec: A Jewish Perspective on Dying with Dignity. Free & open to all
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 14 @ 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak. Free.
New York Jewish Pop Up Deli 4:30 pm
New York Jewish Pop Up Deli @ Chabad Mitzvah Deli
Dec 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy delicious authentic New York pastrami and corn beef sandwiches with latkes and donuts and Chanukah music. Come with your family and friends. Play dreidel games. Reserve a table for your Chanukah party. Other menu...
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 5:30 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
Neveh Shalom Chanukah Party 6:00 pm
Neveh Shalom Chanukah Party @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Celebrate the festival of lights with your congregational friends. Bring your own chanukiah to light and bring toilet paper to make a giant chanukia and support Neighborhood House. Birnbach Hall. Dinner: $18/adult, $12/kids, $54 Family...
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Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 3:00 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
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Tiferet Shabbat 9:15 am
Tiferet Shabbat @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
Dec 16 @ 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
Please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for a special Shabbat morning service. At this service, we will include new melodies, explore the service with some reflections on the prayers themselves, and chant according to the Triennial cycle...
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 10:00 am
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am Meet in the MAIN service (Stampfer Chapel or Main Sanctuary) for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with...
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade 10:15 am
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 16 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) 10:15 am
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 16 @ 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am Zidell Chapel Join other young families for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
Yoga Minyan 11:00 am
Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of...
Temple Beth Sholom Hanukkah Party: Lights, Laughter, & Latkes 6:00 pm
Temple Beth Sholom Hanukkah Party: Lights, Laughter, & Latkes @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come share laughter, lights, and a variety of latkes. Bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share. Come early at 2:00 for latke making. We will have an open mic, where you are invited to share...
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 6:30 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
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Celebrate Chanukah! A Festival for Kids and Families 9:30 am
Celebrate Chanukah! A Festival for Kids and Families @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate Chanukah! A Festival for Kids and Families @ Congregation Neveh Shalom | Portland | Oregon | United States
Join Neveh Shalom’s ALIYAH Jewish Learning Program for an exciting Chanukah celebration! K-6th Grade: 9:30am-12pm: Art projects, baking, glow in the dark room and a special presentation by author Eric Kimmel. Preschool (0-5yrs): 10-11am: Play dreidel, music...
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy 10:00 am
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah,...
The Shroud Crowd Meeting 2:00 pm
The Shroud Crowd Meeting @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. Contact Sandy Axel: sandyaxel@msn.com.
New York Jewish Pop Up Deli 4:30 pm
New York Jewish Pop Up Deli @ Chabad Mitzvah Deli
Dec 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy delicious authentic New York pastrami and corn beef sandwiches with latkes and donuts and Chanukah music. Come with your family and friends. Play dreidel games. Reserve a table for your Chanukah party. Other menu...
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 5:30 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
Songs to Warm a Winter’s Night! 7:00 pm
Songs to Warm a Winter’s Night! @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Night of Music with Ilene Safyan and Barry Lavine. Join us for a memorable evening of music that will touch your soul and soothe your heart while indulging in fine wines and scrumptious desserts....
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New York Jewish Pop Up Deli 4:30 pm
New York Jewish Pop Up Deli @ Chabad Mitzvah Deli
Dec 18 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy delicious authentic New York pastrami and corn beef sandwiches with latkes and donuts and Chanukah music. Come with your family and friends. Play dreidel games. Reserve a table for your Chanukah party. Other menu...
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 5:30 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
From Age-ing to Sage-ing 7:00 pm
From Age-ing to Sage-ing @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This class is based on the work of Rabbi Zalman-Schachter Shalomi z”l of the same title. We will be using his book as well as Conscious Aging: Cultivate Wisdom, Connect with Others, Celebrate Life –...
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Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer 5:00 pm
Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer @ Rabbi Stampfer's Home
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join our Emeritus Rabbi for weekly study of our sacred texts. Free.
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park 5:30 pm
Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park. This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
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OJMCHE Exhibit Tours 1:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education | Portland | Oregon | United States
OJMCHE has exhibition tours every Wednesday at 1 pm. Tours are free with admission and members, of course, can always visit for free. Come early or stay after and enjoy lunch in the museum’s Lefty’s...
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Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 21 @ 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak. Free.
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Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve 5:15 pm
Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 22 @ 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Rabbi Eve welcomes Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow. Contact Rabbi Eve for location: eposen@nevehshalom.org. Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
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Yoga Minyan 11:00 am
Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of...
Women’s Torah Study 12:30 pm
Women’s Torah Study @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 23 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join Mel Berwin for an uplifting conversation and learning—all levels welcome! Free
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Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy 10:00 am
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah,...
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Chinese Food and Movie at the J 11:00 am
Chinese Food and Movie at the J @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chinese Food and a Movie Join the community for this annual tradition! Enjoy a Kosher Chinese-inspired lunch, watch a family friendly film, and partake in a variety of fun activities and crafts here at the MJCC....
From Age-ing to Sage-ing 7:00 pm
From Age-ing to Sage-ing @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This class is based on the work of Rabbi Zalman-Schachter Shalomi z”l of the same title. We will be using his book as well as Conscious Aging: Cultivate Wisdom, Connect with Others, Celebrate Life –...
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Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer 5:00 pm
Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer @ Rabbi Stampfer's Home
Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join our Emeritus Rabbi for weekly study of our sacred texts. Free.
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OJMCHE Exhibit Tours 1:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Dec 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
OJMCHE Exhibit Tours @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education | Portland | Oregon | United States
OJMCHE has exhibition tours every Wednesday at 1 pm. Tours are free with admission and members, of course, can always visit for free. Come early or stay after and enjoy lunch in the museum’s Lefty’s...
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Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 28 @ 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak. Free.
CNS Men’s Club Get Together 6:00 pm
CNS Men’s Club Get Together @ The Big Legrowlski
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Neveh Shalom Men’s Club hosts this co-ed event to eat, kibbitz and network ! RSVP: elovitzclan@comcast.net. The Big Legrowlski in NW PDX. Bring a suggested $18 donation for the Sunshine Pantry.
7:00 pm
@ Rose Schnitzer Manor, CSP
Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“Post-War Jewish-America: Hiding in Plain Sight,” Author Talk with Edward Hershey, Thursday, December 28, 7:00pm, Rose Schnitzer Manor Are you a product of the 50s or 60s? Are your parents? Retired journalist Edward Hershey, who often draws...
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Yoga Minyan 11:00 am
Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of...
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Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy 10:00 am
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah,...