Upcoming Events
July 28th
Jewish Magic School – Love Spells (Tu B'Av Special) 5:00-7:00pm
Portland, OR
Jewish Magic School with Dr. Yosef Rosen
Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97215
Join Dr. Yosef Rosen for a special session of Jewish Magic School focused on love spells in Jewish tradition just in time for the beginning of Tu B’Av on Tuesday, July 28th!
Registration $15
Click here to register!
About the Presenter:
Dr. Yosef Rosen is the Director of Jewish Life & Learning at the Jewish Federation of Portland (OR). A recipient of a doctorate in Jewish Studies (UC Berkeley), Yosef translates the mysteries of Kabbalah into usable mythologies and immersive practices. His public workshops merge what modern society often keeps separate: the contemporary and the ancient, the academic and the experiential, the religious and the secular, the spiritual and the somatic.
As a teacher, Yosef blurs the line between education and initiation—he encourages students to reclaim their own forgotten or censored lineages of Jewish creativity.
(Note: Ahava Northwest is not an official event partner for this session. If you have any questions about this program or will no longer be able to attend, please contact Dr. Yosef Rosen at yosef@jewishportland.org.)
July 29th
Meet me under the Apple Tree
Tu B'Av Singles Event
7:00-9:00pm | Ages 21-45
Portland, OR
Registration $18
Click here to register!
A Midrash teaches that when Pharaoh was frightened that the Jews were becoming too great in number, he declared that they should not be allowed to sleep in their homes together. In response to this decree, the Jewish women secretly gathered together to lure their husbands into the apple orchards.
Join us for an evening of dancing, connection IRL, and meeting your most compatible match.
Event features:
Intimate gathering of a limited pool of intentional singles (straight and queer welcome; we will provide tools to signal preference)
Vibes provided by DJ fCD, spinning Mizrahi, Israeli, and world grooves
Cash bar with non-alcoholic options, and light kosher snacks
Playful games provided to spark connection and deep conversation
Bring a friend of the gender you’re interested in and receive a discount on both tickets! This is how we keep our numbers balanced.
Matching will be powered by Matchbox. It’s a software that uses relationship science to find you your most compatible match at the party. The algorithm has matched more than half a million people to date, across 40 countries. It optimizes for long-term compatibility, based on values—but it’s up to you to see if you’ll click.
This event is a collaboration between Congregation Ahavath Achim (Portland’s original Sephardic synagogue), Ahava NW, Portland Jewish Connection, Moishe Pod West Portland, and NextGen at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
Ticket Includes:
1 free drink, intentional singles, and a matching experience.
Bring a friend of the gender you’re interested in and get a discount for both of you! It helps keep our numbers balanced, too.
How it works:
Upon arrival, you’ll take a matching questionnaire built by Matchbox's team of relationship scientists and curated by your hosts.
The Matchbox algorithm will identify your optimal match at the party, based on relationship science, AI, and Nobel Prize-winning economics.
After mingling with the whole group, matches are revealed!
Registration & More Info: https://ahavathachimpdx.weebly.com/meetmeundertheappletree.html
August 13th -16th Chavaya: A Jewish Transformational Festival Duvall, WA
Chavaya is an earth-based, Jewish, family-friendly festival rooted in community, spirituality, and the living landscape of the Pacific Northwest. We gather to celebrate connection to one another, to the land, and to the Divine - through music, ritual, art, joy, learning, and a deep celebration of Shabbat.
Whether you’re already steeped in Jewish community, seeking to reconnect, or just curious - Chavaya invites you into a space of renewal and discovery: a place to ground in Jewish tradition, explore new expressions of spirituality, and co-create an experience that nourishes the soul and honors the world we share.
Ahava Northwest’s Matchmakers Beni and Whitney will be attending and doing “mini matches” and connecting with singles throughout the event. Come by and discover your bashert!
Registration & More Information available at ChavayaFestival.com
