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PDX Eastside Jewish Commons A joyful, inclusive, and inspiring Jewish community space where you can connect, learn, and grow.

Five pieces, five musical worlds. 🎶Join at the EJC on Saturday, October 17, for The Jewish Clarinet with clarinetist Rey...
10/13/2026

Five pieces, five musical worlds. 🎶

Join at the EJC on Saturday, October 17, for The Jewish Clarinet with clarinetist Rey Abolofia ( and pianist Lee Melaugh! Hear music by Verdi, Simeon Bellison, Gershwin, Milhaud, and Steve Reich - and learn how Jewish identity shaped the music. 😊

For Reich’s New York Counterpoint, Rey plays live alongside ten clarinet parts he recorded, with sound surrounding the room. This concert is a chance to experience the music from every direction! 💙

Saturday, October 17 | 7 to 8:30 PM

All ages | Suggested donation: $18 | Kids 12 and under free

Details and tickets: https://ejcpdx.org/events/2026/10/17/rey-abolofia-the-jewish-clarinet

EJC is excited to spotlight our partnership with Oregon Jewish Community Foundation: Oregon Jewish Community Foundation ...
10/09/2026

EJC is excited to spotlight our partnership with Oregon Jewish Community Foundation: Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF)!

Learn more about Oregon Jewish Community Foundation → ojcf.org

Explore EJC’s Events and Community Partners → ejcpdx.org

October 2026 is here at EJC! 💙😊 Browse all October EJC events, learn more, register, and get tickets at ejcpdx.org/event...
10/03/2026

October 2026 is here at EJC! 💙😊 Browse all October EJC events, learn more, register, and get tickets at ejcpdx.org/events!

Grab a friend and come learn American Mahjong!Jennifer Yoken has been teaching Mahjong to family, friends, and community...
10/01/2026

Grab a friend and come learn American Mahjong!

Jennifer Yoken has been teaching Mahjong to family, friends, and community members of all ages for over 30 years. Join her for a fun, welcoming introduction to this timeless, engaging and social game. During this three-part series, you’ll acquire the basics including learning the tiles, the card, the set up, and the Charleston.  You’ll build confidence, and start enjoying your first games around the table. 💙

This three part series runs October 8, 15, and 22, 1-3pm. Participants must attend all three sessions.

$36 registration fee includes a National American Mahjongg League card and snacks.

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/beginner-american-mahjong-series

Fall is the season of Sukkot - and EJC is celebrating with 3 joyful community gatherings:🌾 A Sukkot hoedown and square d...
09/26/2026

Fall is the season of Sukkot - and EJC is celebrating with 3 joyful community gatherings:

🌾 A Sukkot hoedown and square dance
🎶 A harvest concert with brianQTN 
🪕 A bumper crop bluegrass brunch

Come for one or join us for all 3!

Learn more and register at: https://ejcpdx.org/ejc-sukkot-and-mini-harvest-fest

Which Sukkot gathering will you be joining us for?

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Get your steps in! Join us at Eastside Jewish Commons every 2nd and 4th Thursday for an hour long social paced walk depa...
09/23/2026

Get your steps in! Join us at Eastside Jewish Commons every 2nd and 4th Thursday for an hour long social paced walk departing from EJC (2420 NE Sandy Blvd). This groups is designed for seniors, but walkers of all ages are welcome.

Meet at 10:15 am, get walking at 10:30, return to EJC by 11:30 am. The walk will be just under 3 miles. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle to keep hydrated.

Walkers are welcome to keep the conversation going with a no-host, post-walk lunch at a nearby cafe or food cart.

EJC Walks — our walking group for seniors — meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month. Free. No RSVP required.

Join EJC for a FREE Field Trip to Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale on Tuesday 9/29! 🍎😊💙 Together, we will pick apple...
09/23/2026

Join EJC for a FREE Field Trip to Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale on Tuesday 9/29! 🍎😊💙 Together, we will pick apples, visit the farm stand, and learn more about one of the Hood River Valley’s finest orchards.

Transportation and lunch are provided.

Our bus is big enough for community members of all ages — come celebrate the season with us! 🍎💙

😊 Field Trip Schedule ⬇️

-9:30 am: Meet at EJC
- 10 am: Bus departs for Kiyokawa Family Orchards
- 11:30 am: Apple picking, farm stand visit, lunch
- 2 pm: Bus departs Kiyokawa Family Orchards
- 3:30 pm: Return to EJC

This free event is the first in a season-long pilot of cultural field trips and outings for Jewish elders made possible in part with funding from the Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders.

Free | Advance registration required. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/apple-harvest (link in bio)

G’Mar Tov! ✡️💙 EJC wishes you a meaningful Yom Kippur! 💙
09/21/2026

G’Mar Tov! ✡️💙 EJC wishes you a meaningful Yom Kippur! 💙

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2420 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR
97232

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm

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+15032085425

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