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Bridging culture and community in the Pacific Northwest - and beyond.

Bridging culture and community in the Pacific Northwest—and beyond.

The Institute for Judaic Studies is a nonprofit organization that encourages people throughout the community to join together in learning about Jewish history, culture, and life. 

 

Upcoming Events

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Digging Torah: Joshua Safran
Jan 14
Digging Torah: Joshua Safran

Joshua Safran will lead a discussion on "Revelations from the Fourth Dimension", the mystical significance of the ancient Hebrew calendar through the eyes of R’ Tsvi Elimelech Shapiro. Cosponsored by PJA.

Digging Torah: Adinah Miller
Feb 4
Digging Torah: Adinah Miller

Adinah Miller, Program Director of Tivnu will lead a discussion on "Ethical Kashrut". Cosponsored by PJA.

2019 Weekend in Quest
Mar 1
2019 Weekend in Quest

Save the date for our 13th Weekend in Quest!

An exhilarating shabbaton (study) weekend in Astoria, on the Beautiful Oregon Coast by the mighty Columbia River. 

 

Innovation

IJS helps provide seed money to projects and programs that promote Jewish community, education and innovation. 

We are currently accepting grant proposals for:

  • Hiddush/Innovation: The Rabbi Joshua Stampfer Grant Fund

Registration Open!

2019 Weekend in Quest is now open for registration.

 

Jewish Culture, Community & You

Our programming is at the heart of our community-building.

Through study, music, film and more: our cross-cultural exchanges bring us together.  Join us!

 
 
 
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