Jews Next Dor

168397_10150092695304040_515604039_6023454_3885536_nLooking to connect with some Jews your age?

 

New to the Jewish scene in Portland?

 

44976_532885321697_31600050_31591901_3550630_nJews Next Dor (JND), Congregation Beth Israel’s group for 20/30-somethings, is for you!

 

Operating under Portland’s largest Reform synagogue, JND creates opportunities for the young adults of Portland’s Jewish community to come together in a relaxed and open environment. Offering both spiritual and social events, JND is the next big thing in the Portland Jewish scene.

 

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to be added to our mailing list (We only send out one –two MAX - emails a month). If you haven't all ready, join us on Facebook so you can see upcoming events and get invited to any adhoc gatherings!

Upcoming JND Events

February JND Shabbat Service

Friday, February 3

7:30 PM

Beth Israel-Pollin Chapel

1972 NW Flanders, Portland

This month we are celebrating Shabbat Shirah, the Shabbat of Song, with an extra musical service!  Join us as we bring in Shabbat with music, prayer and Dvarscussions.  Afterwards, we will have one of our "spontaneous" gatherings at a local NW bar. If you can't make it to services, but want to join for drinks afterwards, contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the location.


Tu Bishvat Game Night

Saturday, February 11

7:00 PM

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Celebrate Tu Bishvat, the Jewish birthday of the trees, at this annual JND Game Night!  Please bring a snack or drink (beer, wine, soda, juice) and your favorite game.  If you need help with transportation, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll hook you up!


Ronald McDonald House

Sunday, February 19

Arrive by 4:30 PM

Ronald McDonald West location - Near OHSU

JND will be planning, purchasing, preparing, and providing a meal for families at the Ronald McDonald House. Ronald McDonald house provides housing for families who have children getting treatment at area hospitals. This is a very meaningful mitzvah! There is a limit of 6 people, but we are considering more dates in the future.  Please contact Julia at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details including the address if you're interested!


JND February Happy Hour

Tuesday, February 21

5:30 PM and on!

The Original, 300 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

Join us for good drinks, good food, and good friends. Don't miss it!


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March JND Shabbat Service

Friday, March 2

7:30 PM

Beth Israel - Pollin Chapel

Join us as we bring in Shabbat with music, prayer and Dvarscussions. Afterwards, we will have one of our "spontaneous" gatherings at a local NW bar. If you can't make it to services, but want to join for drinks afterwards, contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the location.


Purim Pub Crawl

Saturday, March 10

Location(s) TBD

The Rabbis of old say "A person is obligated to drink on Purim until s/he can no longer distinguish between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordachai." Join us for this mitzvah!


Community Events


Heeb Remixed Featuring WEINLAND, with Gideon Freudmann and St. Even

Thursday, February 2

8:00 PM

Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison at 10th

21 and up, $10 Cover

Heeb Remixed is a night dedicated to emerging Jewish musicians and songwriters. This event is the first of Oregon Jewish Museum's six: social playground, a series of programs celebrating the next generation of Jewish talent in the fields of music, food, sports, film, independent media, and design.  For more information, visit http://www.ojm.org/six.htm

Buy Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/220611


Portland Tu B’Shevat Tree Planting: New Year of Trees

Sunday, February 12

2:00 PM

Kenton Community Garden, N. Burrage Ave & N. Houghton St

On February 12, 2012 we will plant fruit trees in Kenton Community Garden in order to beautify and improve the resident’s quality of life.  In the future these same trees will provide local residents with a new, sustainable and important food source.

For more information, visit http://www.jewishportland.org/section.aspx?id=106


Beth Israel's 5772 Purim Schpiel: The Pirates of Purim

Wednesday, March 7

6:00 PM

Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders, Portland

Avast, ye Matey!  Are ye prepared to be dazzled by the finest schpiel that ever set sail from Beth Israel?  Dust off yer peg leg, adjust yer eye patch, wake up the parrot and join us for a salty romp through the Megillah, featuring musical offering based on beloved Gilbert & Sullivan favorites.

Purim service and Megillah reading followed by the show herself.  Put yerself in a piratical mood and celebrate Purim with us.


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