Through June 12
“The Skin of our Teeth” at Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 SW Morrison St., Portland. 503-241-1278 or artistsrep.org
Through June 13
Ruth Gruber: Photojournalist at OJMCHE. See page 65
Through July 15
Portland Soul: Portraits in Jazz & Blues at Portland International Airport. See page 34
June 3
Shabbat on the Farm with Tuv Ha’aretz. 6:15-8:30 pm at Tryon Life Community Farm (parking and shuttle at Riverdale High School, 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.). 971-266-0231
June 5
Alicia Svigals in Concert. 7 pm at Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. $18 general; $10 students. nevehshalom.org/aliciasvigals
ORA, NW annual meeting open to all Jewish artists. Bring up to three pieces of art work. 2 pm at Neveh Shalom, Room 102. To exhibit and sell items at ORA events, complete an application to jury at: northwestjewishartists.org
The Latest Research in Healthy Brain Aging. 2 pm at Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6140 SW Boundary St., Portland. Free. RSVP: 503-535-4004 or sophia.stamatis@cedarsinaipdx.org
Song of Miriam Brunch. 10 am at the MJCC. $32. 503-246-4367
June 7
How the Jews of America Saved Some of the Jews of Europe During the Shoah. See page 65
June 8
96th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. See page 58 and 64
True Story of a Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany. See page 65
June 9
Pre-Shavuot Decorating Party. 9:30-11 am at Congregation Kesser Israel, 6698 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. $5 donation. Jodi Fried,
503-222-1239
Shavuot Cheesecake Bake Off. 6:15-7:30 pm at the MJCC. Free. Copy of recipe due June 7 to Mara Zellinger at mzellinger@oregonjcc.org
June 10
Shabbat on the Plaza at Beth Israel. 6 pm. 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. 503-222-1069
Reading: “Memoir Writing from a Jewish Perspective” by students of Rob Freedman’s workshop followed by oneg. 7-9 pm at Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave., Portland. Free but RSVP: 503-248-4662 ext. 4
June 11
Participatory Tikun Liel Shavuot 7:30 pm-midnight at Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave., Portland. Study into the night. Light supper and cheesy desserts will sweeten our learning. Free. RSVP required: shaarietorah.org/shavuot or 503-226-6131
June 15
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Annual Reception. See page 59
June 15-29
Portland Jewish Film Festival. See pages 28-33
June 24
Shabbat on the Plaza at Congregation Beth Israel. 6 pm. 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. 503-222-1069
North Coast Shabbat services led by Avril Nudelman. 8 pm at the Bob Chisholm Center, 225 Ave. A., in Seaside. Followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Bev Eastern 503-244-7060
June 25
Third Annual Lefty Sing Along. See page 38
June 26
Walking tour of historic Jewish Portland with Polina Olsen, author of three books on Old South Portland. 10 am-noon. $10; all proceeds donated to the Jewish Federation of Greater
Portland. RSVP for starting location: ojfas@comcast.net
Friends and Family Day. 11 am-3 pm at B’nai B’rith Camp, 3509 NE Devil’s Lake Road, Otis. Enjoy camp activities and celebrate the grand opening of our new central programing building, the Merkaz Campus Center. RSVP: jbenjamin@bbcamp.org
Harry Nemer Service Award. See page 65
June 29-Sept. 25
Every Minute Counts: Photographs by Katherine Joseph. See page 65
June 30-July 24
West Side Story at Broadway Rose Theatre, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard. 503-620-5262 or broadwayrose.org
July 7
31st Annual “Send a Kid to Camp” Golf Tournament. Join BB Camp at Lewis River Golf Course. 503-496-7445 or bbcamp.org/golf-tournament
July 8
Shabbat on the Plaza at Beth Israel. 6 pm. 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. 503-222-1069
Shabbat in the Park with Congregation Shir Tikvah. 6 pm at Laurelhurst Park. Shirtikvahpdx.org
July 13
Borshbelt Comedy Night. 7 pm at the MJCC. Performed by residents of the Rose Schnitzer Manor’s Older but Wiser group. 503-244-0111
July 22
Shabbat on the Plaza at Beth Israel. 6 pm. 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. 503-222-1069
July 24
Parking lot party at the MJCC. Come celebrate success of the Roots & Rafters Campaign to fund improvements to the Schnitzer Family Campus. 1-4 pm community party with food, music, games and activities for the whole family. 503-244-0111
July 28
Farm to Table Meal with Beer. 7-9 pm at the MJCC. Tasting featuring Leikam Brewing’s ales, paired with amazing locally sourced organic appetizers courtesy of Urban Gourmet Delivery. 503-244-0111
July 29
North Coast Shabbat services led by Rabbi Sam Joseph and Rabbi Rachel Joseph. 8 pm at the Bob Chisholm Center, 225 Ave. A., in Seaside. Followed by an Oneg. Bev Eastern 503-244-7060
Aug. 4-21
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Broadway Rose Theatre, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard. 503-620-5262 or broadwayrose.org
Aug. 5
Shabbat on the Plaza at Beth Israel. 6 pm. 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. 503-222-1069
Aug. 6
12th Annual SHOC Walk & Run. See page 64
Shabbat in the Pool with Havurah Shalom at the Sellwood Park Pool, 7951 SE 7th Ave
Portland. 5:15 pm pool fun followed by Havdallah, story and BYO picnic. 503-248-4662 ext. 4
Aug. 7
Bark Mitzvah. 10 am-1 pm at the MJCC. Join us for some fun activities for our four-legged friends! Games, treats, doggy arts and crafts. Dogs must be on leashes at all times. 503-244-0111
Aug. 14
Family wallyball tournament. 9 am-2 pm at the MJCC. Music, light hearted competition, the pool float and an ice cream social. RMartin@oregonjcc.org
Aug. 19
Shabbat in the Park with Congregation Shir Tikvah. 6 pm at Overlook Park. Shirtikvahpdx.org
Shabbat on the Plaza at Beth Israel. 6 pm. 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. 503-222-1069
North Coast Shabbat services led by Neil Weinstein. 8 pm at the Bob Chisholm Center, 225 Ave. A., in Seaside. Followed by an Oneg ShabbatBev Eastern 503-244-7060
Aug. 21
Walking tour of historic Jewish Portland. See June 25
For kids and teens events, see page 56
