Rabbi David Zaslow will teach a six-session class based on his newly published book “Reimagining Exodus; A Freedom Story.” The biblical Exodus is the most influential liberation and freedom story ever told. It has served as both an inspiration for Puritans, American revolutionaries, abolitionists, Mormons, the modern civil rights movement, and revolutionaries the world over. Participants will not only learn how the story has been used historically by non-Jews, but how in Jewish tradition the Exodus has also been applied to the individual life journey with its enslavements, challenges, liberations, and revelations. This groundbreaking course explores the Exodus as the intersection of this foundational story for Judaism and Christianity.
Fee: $70, including text. Dates: March 29, April 5, 12, May 10, 24 and 31. Wednesdays, 5-6:15 PM. Pre-registration required by calling 541-488-7716.The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Call 541-488-5146 for more info.
In this workshop we will do the work of understanding and treating the four distinct Heart diseases of Pharaoh, so that we can learn to soften our own hardened hearts and journey to Freedom.
Through text study, breath-work, chanting, meditation and inner journeying, we will explore the heart of Pharaoh and give our own hearts the loving attention that is required for healing.
The Kindness Commons Presents: Israel 360
About Israel360
Israel360 is a pilot project of The Kindness Commons™ and is housed at Congregation Neveh Shalom, Portland, Oregon.
Israel360 is a series of regularly occurring programs that will consider many aspects of Israel–modern and ancient–from diverse viewpoints and approaches. Some sessions will have a cultural, political or military focus, while other events will examine Israeli history, sociology or the peace process.
In today’s world, any mention of Israel can be contentious, because people arrive at events with pre-formed opinions. To help us grow past this, and to model the Jewish values of shmirat halashon (thoughtful speech), derekh eretz (civility) and makhlokhet l’shem shamayim (directed dialogue), all programs will be facilitated.
At each event, attendees will be reminded of a set of guidelines for participation. The goal is to ensure that dialogue and discussion are respectful and that questions and comments spring from a sense of curiosity rather than a desire to prove a position or score a rhetorical point.
About The Kindness Commons™:
*The Kindness Commons™ is an initiative and gift of Rabbi David Kosak. Like all commons, it provides free access to necessary societal goods. In this case, those goods are the Jewish tradition’s deep wisdom on how to build functional, caring and durable communities. Core components and teachings of The Kindness Commons™ center on:
- Kindness (chesed)
- Civility and caring behavior (shmirat halashon and derekh eretz)
- Rich and respectful conversation and dialogue (makhlokhet l’shem shamayim),
- Mutual responsibility (kol yisrael ma’arivin zeh b’zeh and tikkun olam)
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, March 30, 7:00pm
The Role of Ethics in the Israeli Defense Forces
Thursday, April 27, 7:00pm
Understanding Israeli Borders from Antiquity to Modernity
Thursday, May 25, 7:00pm
Topic TBA
All events are FREE admission. RSVP requested: 503.246.8831 ~ lwoloshin@nevehshalom.org
Sponsorship is sought for future programing. Please contact dkosak@nevehshalom.org for more information.
During the month of April, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting Art Supplies for Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP). Items can be dropped off in the blue pin located in the MJCC lobby.
Congregation Neveh Shalom is introducing a periodic program known as our Tefilla Lab. At occasional services and in workshops, we will introduce the community to different melodies, niggunim and other innovations. The goal is to provide a space for experimentation where we can try out what prayer forms might deepen our kehilla’s experiences. Our hope is that some of these experiments will yield results that we can incorporate more regularly into our communal Shabbat spirituality.
Please note: the Tefilla Lab service on April 1 will be the main Shabbat morning service for the congregation.
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Good Deeds Day is an annual celebration of community volunteering that takes place on a Sunday with millions of participants around the world doing good together. Also with a special volunteer opportunity just for 6-12th graders: J-Serve! All projects take place at the MJCC.
Projects available all day and are family friendly!
Pre-registration required at www.jewishportland.org/gooddeedsday
Come and help create traditional burial clothing, which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. No sewing skills necessary! Sewing machines welcome.
Chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of issues in the body. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can relieve arthritis and joint pain, clear up skin conditions, help normalize body weight, address digestive issues and improve the quality of your sleep. Learn how easy it can be to change your life through diet by eating clean, whole food.
Instructor: Hilary Conway, Nutritional Therapist
Registration: oregonjcc.org/registration Code: FIT300