PDX Eastside Jewish Commons

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

Kommuna Lux (.lux) brings their electrifying mix of Ukrainian folk, klezmer, and Balkan swing to EJC on Saturday June 6 for a night of unforgettable music!  🎶  Known for transforming concerts into full on celebrations! You also help the band raise critical humanitarian aid for Ukraine through their touring work.

Saturday June 6 | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | at PDX Eastside Jewish Commons

Register (at link in bio): https://events.humanitix.com/kommuna-lux-ukranian-klezmer-band

05/28/2026

Portland live performance lovers, this one’s for you 🎭✨

Eastside Jewish Commons is launching a brand new staged reading series celebrating bold, moving, and imaginative Jewish storytelling - bringing together some of the region’s most exciting theatre makers for 3 unforgettable nights.

From Venice to Antarctica, these stories travel across time, place, identity, and connection - and everyone is invited. ✨

This inaugural series features:
📖 Everything that Never Happened by Sarah Mantell - May 31
❄️ ANTARKTIKOS by Andrea Stolowitz - June 10
✉️ Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor - June 15

After years without a dedicated platform for Jewish theatre in Portland, this new series helps reignite that artistic legacy while creating an inclusive space for community, conversation, and live performance.

“We are thrilled (we want to say ‘kvelling.’ Can we say ‘kvelling?’) to invite lovers of theatre to EJC to discover an inclusive new space in which to connect with the dynamic present and rich tradition of Jewish stories on stage,” says EJC Executive Director Cary Clarke.

🎟️ Save your seat for 1 show - or all 3:
https://collections.humanitix.com/ejcs-staged-reading-series (link in bio)

05/23/2026

Jon Fisch () is one of only a handful of comedians to appear on both The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - and now he’s coming to Portland at EJC! 😊

A prolific monologist with universal appeal, Jon’s comedy takes on the idiosyncrasies of city living with the kind of sharp observational humor that’s made him a standout at comedy festivals across the country, including Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Festival.

Join at EJC for a night of smart, hilarious stand-up from one of NYC’s favorite comics!

📍 Eastside Jewish Commons (@2420 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232)
🗓️ Sunday June 7 | 7 to 9 PM
🎟️ $25 advance / $27 at the door

Register at link in bio: https://events.humanitix.com/jon-fisch-stand-up-comedy

05/20/2026

Portland live performance lovers, this one’s for you 🎭✨

Eastside Jewish Commons is launching a brand new staged reading series celebrating bold, moving, and imaginative Jewish storytelling - bringing together some of the region’s most exciting theatre makers for 3 unforgettable nights.

From Venice to Antarctica, these stories travel across time, place, identity, and connection - and everyone is invited. ✨

This inaugural series features:
📖 Everything that Never Happened by Sarah Mantell - May 31
❄️ ANTARKTIKOS by Andrea Stolowitz - June 10
✉️ Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor - June 15

After years without a dedicated platform for Jewish theatre in Portland, this new series helps reignite that artistic legacy while creating an inclusive space for community, conversation, and live performance.

“We are thrilled (we want to say ‘kvelling.’ Can we say ‘kvelling?’) to invite lovers of theatre to EJC to discover an inclusive new space in which to connect with the dynamic present and rich tradition of Jewish stories on stage,” says EJC Executive Director Cary Clarke.

🎟️ Save your seat for 1 show - or all 3:
https://collections.humanitix.com/ejcs-staged-reading-series (link in bio)

Theater at EJC, featuring works by Jewish Playwrights. A staged Reading Series!

05/20/2026

OR ArtsWatch spotlights EJC’s inaugural theatre series, featuring dynamic works by Jewish playwrights and stories that bring Jewish voices, history, and imagination to the Portland stage.

Broadway Rose's whimsical classic musical, Third Rail's sci-fi/horror, Center Stage explores food insecurity, UO Theatre explores our anti-immigrant crisis. Plus: More opening and continuing shows, Eastside Jewish Commons’ new reading series, more new season announcements.

05/20/2026

11 days and nights. Countless Jewish melodies. One unforgettable 2026 Portland Jewish Music Festival. 💙 The Portland Jewish Music Festival brought together musicians, artists, neighbors, dancers, learners, and music lovers from across Portland and beyond for 2 incredible weeks of concerts, workshops, conversations, and community celebration at EJC! 🎶💙😊💙

From klezmer dance parties to Mizrahi masterworks, intimate performances to joyful packed rooms - thank you to every musician, partner organization, and attendee who made the 2nd Annual PJMF so special! 💙 We’re still glowing from the energy, connection, and music that filled EJC every single day for the last 2 weeks! 💙😊🎶

Swipe through for a look back at some of our favorite moments from Portland Jewish Music Festival! 💙