PDX Eastside Jewish Commons

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 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 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! 💙

As we welcome the year ahead, let’s embrace the sweetness of new beginnings and the strength of community! 🍎🍯😊 L’Shanah Tovah! 🍎😊🍯

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What a fantastic evening! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for B-Ready, B-Resilient, BINGO! at Eastside Jewish Commons. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter, friendly competition, great food, prizes, and meaningful connections.

In addition to enjoying Bingo and building community, participants took home emergency preparedness supplies and practical tips to help them feel more prepared for the unexpected.

A heartfelt thank you to Erin from Upstream Access, the team at EJC, as well as everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. We loved spending the evening with you and look forward to seeing you at our next gathering! 💙