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Soul Harmony 7:30 pm
Soul Harmony @ Brunish Theater at the Portland’5 Center for the Arts
Apr 16 @ 7:30 pm – May 3 @ 2:00 pm
Soul Harmony WHAT: Musical featuring “The Story of Deborah Chessler, Sonny Til & the Orioles” WHEN: April 16-May 3; 7:30 pm Thursday-Sunday; 2 pm Saturday and Sunday WHERE: The Brunish Theater at the Portland’5 Center...
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Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival! (Day one) 7:00 pm
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival! (Day one) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday, May 2-3rd. What’s more Jewish than a great story? This festival will bring together classical and maggid style storytelling, The Moth Style personal narrative, storytelling workshops for those who want to learn the art,...
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival (Day 1) 7:00 pm
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival (Day 1) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Congregation Shaarie Torah Presents: Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival Saturday/Sunday, May 2 & 3 Saturday May 2 – 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Sunday, May 3 – ...
Tot Shabbat at Shaarie Torah 10:45 pm
Tot Shabbat at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 2 @ 10:45 pm – 12:15 pm
An engaging and interactive Shabbat program for preschool kids. Attendance is free and the location is Shaarie Torah. This event is for ages 2 to 6 and parents are ALWAYS invited to stay. 10:45 to...
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Book Talk @Neveh 10:45 am
Book Talk @Neveh
May 3 @ 10:45 am
Book Talk@Neveh A series of book discussions held throughout the year. Come to one or dive into them all – meet others and connect over good literature with facilitated, in-depth discussion during this 10:45am Sunday...
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival! (Day two) 1:00 pm
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival! (Day two) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday, May 2-3rd. What’s more Jewish than a great story? This festival will bring together classical and maggid style storytelling, The Moth Style personal narrative, storytelling workshops for those who want to learn the art,...
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival (Day 2) 1:00 pm
Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival (Day 2) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Congregation Shaarie Torah Presents: Tell It Like It Is: Portland’s Jewish Storytelling Festival Saturday/Sunday, May 2 & 3 Saturday May 2 – 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Sunday, May 3 – ...
Congregation Kol Ami: A Night of Magic 5:00 pm
Congregation Kol Ami: A Night of Magic @ Congregation Kol Ami
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gala 2015 is Sunday, May 3. It’s a different kind of Gala, and a once-in-a-lifetime night. CKA is partnering with Clark County Food Bank to bring Grand Prix World Champion of Magic, Shawn Farquhar, plus...
Uncle Bonsai performs 6:30 pm
Uncle Bonsai performs @ Temple Beth Sholom
May 3 @ 6:30 pm
The Seattle trio Uncle Bonsai performs original, contemporary folk/pop music at Temple Beth Sholom in Salem on Sunday, May 3, at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door, $36 VIP tickets (preferred...
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Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland 7:00 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland @ Havurah Synagogue
May 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Rabbi David Zaslow will be teaching a poetry writing class in seven sessions beginning Tuesday, April 21. Rabbi Zaslow says, “The power of the metaphor is a portal...
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Mamash Learning at Shaarie Torah (final class) 6:00 pm
Mamash Learning at Shaarie Torah (final class) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for our  Mamash Learning class as we discuss and learn about subjects regarding Judaism. Our enriching classes will reflect the current holidays as well as going into other facets of Jewish life.
Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah (No class on April 8th) 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah (No class on April 8th) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No class on April 8th, due to Passover. Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah for Middle and High School students Every Wednesday (except for major holidays) from 6:00 to 8:15 For more information email Dorice...
Hidden Treasure: The Lives and Afterlives of Jewish Texts 7:00 pm
Hidden Treasure: The Lives and Afterlives of Jewish Texts @ Congregation Shir Tikvah--the eastside shul
May 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us as Professor Oren Kosansky reveals what the genizah of the old synagogue in Rabat, Morocco tells us about the Jewish relationship to the written word as well as the earlier generations of Moroccan...
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Bringing Bubbe Home 7:00 pm
Bringing Bubbe Home
May 7 @ 7:00 pm
Book talk about how Debra Zaslow, storyteller and rabbetzin, brings her 103-year-old grandmother home to die with her family. Free. At the MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland. 503-244-0111.
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah 7:30 pm
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 7 @ 7:30 pm
Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud.
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Rabbi David Zaslow and Storyteller Debra Gordon Zaslow – “An Evening of Interfaith Stories” 7:30 pm
Rabbi David Zaslow and Storyteller Debra Gordon Zaslow – “An Evening of Interfaith Stories” @ St. Mark Presbyterian Church
May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
P’nai Or invites you to join Rabbi David Zaslow and Storyteller Debra Gordon Zaslow for “An evening of Interfaith Stories” The Zaslows will weave stories from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist traditions, with true tales...
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Shaarie Torah 11:30 am
Mother’s Day Brunch at Shaarie Torah
May 10 @ 11:30 am
Join us as the Men’s Club show their talent in cooking! Let’s appreciate our families with art, poems and good food
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Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland 7:00 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland @ Havurah Synagogue
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Rabbi David Zaslow will be teaching a poetry writing class in seven sessions beginning Tuesday, April 21. Rabbi Zaslow says, “The power of the metaphor is a portal...
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Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah (No class on April 8th) 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah (No class on April 8th) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No class on April 8th, due to Passover. Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah for Middle and High School students Every Wednesday (except for major holidays) from 6:00 to 8:15 For more information email Dorice...
Book signing for Manny Taiblum 7:00 pm
Book signing for Manny Taiblum @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 13 @ 7:00 pm
Please join Shaarie Torah in celebrating our Gabbi Manny Taiblum who wrote a stunning book, With G-D at my Side: A Child’s Story of Survival, about his life experiences of escaping the Nazis and surviving...
Book Signing with author Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett 7:00 pm
Book Signing with author Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett @ Pollin Chapel (Schnitzer Family Center)
May 13 @ 7:00 pm
Author Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett will be speaking about her book, Carolina Israelite: How Harry Golden Made Us Care about Jews, the South, and Civil Rights (UNC Press) at Beth Israel on May 13, 2015. Copies...
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Community Without Walls: Jews, Business, and China 5:57 pm
Community Without Walls: Jews, Business, and China
May 14 @ 5:57 pm
Michael Bloom has been doing business in China for decades. Does he have stories! Free Place: TBA Sponsored by MJCC & JFGP
Not your Grandfather’s Torah: Delving into Jewish Learning with Rabbi Rose 6:30 pm
Not your Grandfather’s Torah: Delving into Jewish Learning with Rabbi Rose
May 14 @ 6:30 pm
Second Thursday of the Month, 6:30 In this monthly class we will explore different topics in Torah, ranging from mussar (Jewish self improvement), Jewish spiritual practices, the inner meaning of the holy days and more....
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah 7:30 pm
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 14 @ 7:30 pm
Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud.
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Where is Chabad? Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm
Where is Chabad? Kabbalat Shabbat @ MJCC
May 15 @ 6:30 pm
Chabad Shluchim from 18 western states gathering in Portland for a regional convention invite the community to an inspirational Kabbalat Shabbat and report from the leadership of Chabad. Where are we? “Where is Chabad, Where...
Shabbat Service in Spanish & Hebrew, Bienvenidos a Shabat 7:00 pm
Shabbat Service in Spanish & Hebrew, Bienvenidos a Shabat @ Havurah Shalom
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
May 15, 7:00 pm – 15 de Mayo 7:00 Did you know that the second most widely spoken language in the US Jewish community is Spanish? Come join us for a unique Friday night service...
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Clothing Exchange fundraiser at Shaarie Torah 1:00 pm
Clothing Exchange fundraiser at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring your gently used clothing or accessories in good condition, ranging from ages 2 and above. Go home with “new to you” items! $10 per person, and food available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the...
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Celebrating Our Caring Community Luncheon 11:30 am
Celebrating Our Caring Community Luncheon @ Multnomah Athletic Club
May 19 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please join us on Tuesday, May 19 for our third annual fundraising luncheon, Celebrating Our Caring Community. The event will take place at the Multnomah Athletic Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will...
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland 7:00 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland @ Havurah Synagogue
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Rabbi David Zaslow will be teaching a poetry writing class in seven sessions beginning Tuesday, April 21. Rabbi Zaslow says, “The power of the metaphor is a portal...
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7th Annual Havurah Women’s Clothing Sale 5:00 pm
7th Annual Havurah Women’s Clothing Sale @ Havurah Synagogue
May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Havurah’s 7th Annual Women’s Clothing Sale will be on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21st from 5:00 – 8:00 PM each day. The sale features gently used clothing on par with what you’d...
Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah (No class on April 8th) 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah (No class on April 8th) @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No class on April 8th, due to Passover. Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah for Middle and High School students Every Wednesday (except for major holidays) from 6:00 to 8:15 For more information email Dorice...
Shavuot Cheesecake Bake-Off 6:15 pm
Shavuot Cheesecake Bake-Off @ MJCC
May 20 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Enter your best cheesecake in this fun contest or vote for your favorite. Non-Kosher kitchen entries accepted. Entries due : 6:15 PM Judging and Tasting: 6:30-7:30 PM at the MJCC.
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7th Annual Havurah Women’s Clothing Sale 5:00 pm
7th Annual Havurah Women’s Clothing Sale @ Havurah Synagogue
May 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Havurah’s 7th Annual Women’s Clothing Sale will be on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21st from 5:00 – 8:00 PM each day. The sale features gently used clothing on par with what you’d...
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah 7:30 pm
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 21 @ 7:30 pm
Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud.
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Musical Shabbat Services at Shaarie Torah! 6:30 pm
Musical Shabbat Services at Shaarie Torah! @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 22 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for our Friday Kabbalat Shabbat services–with live music! The 4th Friday of each month. An event infused with a special kind of spiritual power.
North Coast Shabbat 8:00 pm
North Coast Shabbat
May 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May 22       The North Coast Shabbat Group holds its monthly services March-October. Rabbi Rachel Joseph leads May services at 8 pm at the Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Ave. A in Seaside. Bev Eastern, 503-244-7060
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Shavuot Showdown 5:15 pm
Shavuot Showdown
May 23 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
May 23 CNS Shavuot Showdown. An evening of learning, fun and food at Congregation Neveh Shalom! Come for one part or all of the night’s festivities beginning with young family program at 5:15 and concluding...
Into The Night: Tikkun Leil Shavuot 8:00 pm
Into The Night: Tikkun Leil Shavuot @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 23 @ 8:00 pm – May 24 @ 12:00 am
Into The Night: Tikkun Leil Shavuot @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
  Please join Shaarie Torah for a night of inspiration, study and togetherness at Into the Night: Tikkun Leil Shavuot There will be davening, delicious cheesy desserts, teachings by Dorice Horenstein, Rabbi Josh Rose, Jason...
Middle School Lila Lavan 8:00 pm
Middle School Lila Lavan
May 23 @ 8:00 pm
Middle schoolers will have a sleepless night at the shul. A night full of discussions, food, games and more!
Tikun Leil Shavuot 8:00 pm
Tikun Leil Shavuot
May 23 @ 8:00 pm
Join us for a night of tasty dairy foods and study into the night. Uncover all the treasures we received on Mt. Sinai–The Giving of the Torah
Tikun Leil Shavuot 8:00 pm
Tikun Leil Shavuot @ Congregation Kol Ami
May 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join us for a cheesecake potluck and a night of study.
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Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland 7:00 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland @ Havurah Synagogue
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn to Write Poetry with Rabbi David Rabbi David Zaslow will be teaching a poetry writing class in seven sessions beginning Tuesday, April 21. Rabbi Zaslow says, “The power of the metaphor is a portal...
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Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah 7:30 pm
Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 28 @ 7:30 pm
Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud.
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Friday Night Lights 5:30 pm
Friday Night Lights
May 29 @ 5:30 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with friends! Enjoy dinner, songs, and entertainment. Adults- Members $15 Non-members $18 Ages 3-12 Members: $9 Non-members: $12 Max $50/family RSVP by May 27 oregonjcc.org/fnl
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Ritual Burial of Sacred Texts 10:30 am
Ritual Burial of Sacred Texts @ Jewish Cemetery at River View
May 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Join us in a short ritual in which we reflect on our special relationship with the written and printed Hebrew word, and on the transitory nature of even our most cherished sacred objects. Bring your...
Robison Sisterhood Brunch 11:30 am
Robison Sisterhood Brunch
May 31 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Robison Sisterhood luncheon to unveil new direction This year’s annual Robison Sisterhood luncheon on May 31, includes lunch a fashion show and a preview of things to come. The sisterhood has been in existence for...
Havurah Shalom Mah Jongg Party 1:00 pm
Havurah Shalom Mah Jongg Party @ Havurah Shalom
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tiles will be clicking at Havurah on May 31! Join us for a fun, relaxing afternoon playing Mah Jongg and connecting with friends. We will have snacks and drinks and prizes. All levels of players...
Sky High with Jewish Scouting 1:00 pm
Sky High with Jewish Scouting @ Sky High Sports (Tigard)
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
THE JEWISH SCOUTS OF PORTLAND WANT YOUR SON TO JOIN US! Learn about scouting with a Jewish twist and let your child(ren) jump on the trampolines at Sky High Sports in Tigard for a full hour!...
Celebrate 40 years with Rabbi Yitz 4:30 pm
Celebrate 40 years with Rabbi Yitz
May 31 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Celebrate 40 years of Rabbi Yitz Temple Beth Israel hosts a gathering at 4:30 pm, Sunday, May 31 at TBI to honor Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin and Shonna Husband-Hankin’s 40 years of service and leadership building...
An Evening of Storytelling 7:30 pm
An Evening of Storytelling @ Havurah Synagogue
May 31 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
An Evening of Storytelling   The Havurah hosts an evening of storytelling on Sunday, May 31 at 7:30 PM featuring mermen, chickens, fools, tigers, rabbis, pirates and other assorted characters, real and imagined. Tellers include...