On the first night of Shavuot, Jews throughout the world observe the centuries-old custom of conducting an all-night vigil dedicated to Torah learning and preparation for receiving the Torah anew the next morning. Chabad of Oregon will offer classes from midnight-4 a.m. including "Getting to know G-d": explore the "personality" of G-d through more than 3,000 years of Jewish scholarship. Congregation Bais Menachem—Chabad of Oregon, 6688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-977-9947.

KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day.

The TASK Steering Committee will meet to discuss plans for the future. TASK is a disability inclusion program offered by Jewish Family and Child Service. 9:30 a.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-226-7079.

Walk, bike or skate with community members in a walk-a-thon to raise money for youth aliyah and at risk children.

A discussion group based on Wendy Mogel's LA Times bestseller, "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee," will meet monthly for the duration of the school year.

Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420.

Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am.

On the final day of Omer, escort Temple Beth Israel's Torah scrolls to their new home. The procession will assemble at the old congregation site and walk to the new building. A dedication service and celebration will follow. Please bring flowers or greenery and a donation of vegetarian canned goods for the tzedakah food pantry. For information, call the office at 541-485-7218. 12:30-5 p.m. Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St., Eugene.

Led by conductor and music director Cindy Petty, the JCO's season finale will feature Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnole" and D'Indy's "Symphony on a French Mountain Air." $8 general and $5 for st

Participants should bring digital cameras. Rabbi Marc Sirinsky will open with a lecture and discussion, then participants will apply the concepts they learned by photographing the sacred and mundane in the synagogue's architecture and landscape. The afternoon will close with a large-group discussion. $25 per person. RSVP requested, call 541-488-2909. 11 a.m. Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 East Main St., Ashland.

It's time to celebrate receiving the Torah, the festival and the summer. Potluck dairy supper; no meat, but dairy, vegetarian, fish, salads and fruit preferred. There also will be a craft project. 5-7:30 p.m. Congregation Kol Ami, 1006-B NE 146th St., Vancouver. 360-896-8088

Celebrate Shavuot and bring new meaning to an ancient tradition. The procession will begin in the lower parking lot and walk through the gardens, before entering the sanctuary for a short ceremony. A dairy/vegetarian potluck will follow at 6:15 p.m., when the winners of the Tikkun Ticket Raffle will be announced. Maariv service will begin at 8:00 p.m, followed by late-night study with Reb Aryeh Hirschfield. Donations of fresh, organic produce will be accept on behalf of The Oregon Food Bank. For information, call Rivka Gevurtz at 503-819-7101 or e-mail rgevurtz@comcast.net. 5:30 p.m. P'nai Or, 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237.

Congregation Shaarie Torah will hold a learning event the first night of Shavuot for adults and teenagers 12 and older. Classes will run from 8 p.m.-midnight, including cakes, fruits and beverages, and the opportunity to chat with Rabbi Zuckerman, faculty and staff of the synagogue. At 8 p.m. Cantor Aaron Vitells will speak on “Revelation According to the Hassidic Movement”; at 9 p.m. Bob Horenstein will speak on “Would Ruth Have Been Eligible Under Israel’s Law of Return?”; at 10 p.m. Dorice Horenstein will speak on “The Ten Commandments-Why Them?”; and at 11 p.m. Rabbi Arthur Zuckerman will speak on “Will the Real Mt. Sinai…Please Stand Up?” To RSVP, call 503-226-6131. 8 p.m. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave.

Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461.

Observe the festival of Shavuot with an evening of study and connection. Looking at sources ancient and contemporary, from within Jewish tradition and without, examine the "Jewish demand" to perceive the divine image within every person. The evening will begin at 8 p.m. and continue until about 11:30 p.m. with some snacks along the way. Everyone is welcome to any or all of the event. 8 p.m. Beit Am, 625 NW 36th St., Corvallis. 541-753-0067.

The theme for this evening of study is Jewish citizenship, specifically differing perspectives of Jewish identity and requirements for conversion to Judaism.

In anticipation of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai, it is customary to stay awake the first night of Shavuot. Join Rabbi Zwiebel for dinner and an all-night learning session about various topics.

An assortment of learning opportunities will begin at 11:30 p.m. with “Mikvaot in Colonial America” led by Dr. Laura Leibman; followed by “Conversion and Matrilineal Descent” at 12:30 a.m. with Rabbi Kenneth Brodkin; then at 1:30 a.m. Rabbi Motti Wilhelm will lead “Minhag in Jewish Law and Practice"; at 2:30 a.m. Rabbi Menachem Berzon will lead “Why Standing before Sinai Would Have Sufficed"; Rabbi Tzvi Fischer will lead “G’neivas Da’as—Deception in Jewish Law” at 3:30 a.m.; and Shacharis at 4:40 a.m. Congregation Kesser Israel, 6698 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-222-1239.