Calendar

Oct
2
Mon
Fall Art Gallery Exhibit Opening: Jews of Africa – A Photographic Journey through Ancient and Awakening Communities @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – Dec 31 @ 6:45 pm

Jewish photographic documentarian Jono David showcases 59 images from his 4-year project documenting Jewish life, culture, and history in 30 African countries and territories. The exhibition features numerous anecdotal narrations and “Jewish African Voices” — video commentaries from people across the Jewish African world.

Exhibit displayed October 2 – December 31

Dec
16
Sat
Tiferet Shabbat @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
Dec 16 @ 9:15 am – 12:15 pm

Please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for a special Shabbat morning service. At this service, we will include new melodies, explore the service with some reflections on the prayers themselves, and chant according to the Triennial cycle of Torah readings.  It will be a mix of the beautiful and familiar traditional Shabbat morning service and new ideas and energy.  This service meets in the Chapel downstairs on the third Saturday of the month.

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am

Meet in the MAIN service (Stampfer Chapel or Main Sanctuary) for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and active lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week. Return to the service to help lead Adon Olam, and join the community for lunch!

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 16 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am

Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 16 @ 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am
Zidell Chapel Join other young families for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.

Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of Indigo Wellness Center here in Salem, we will offer two levels of Yoga, concurrent with Saturday morning services … its a YOGA MINYAN! One level will be gentle yoga and the other more strenuous.  This six-week package is $60 and can be paid at the office.  Drop-ins are welcome and costs $12 per class.

 

Temple Beth Sholom Hanukkah Party: Lights, Laughter, & Latkes @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come share laughter, lights, and a variety of latkes. Bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share. Come early at 2:00 for latke making. We will have an open mic, where you are invited to share a good Jewish story, joke, or anything else wonderful about life. Be sure to bring your menorah and let’s shine the lights of Hanukkah as brightly as we can.

 

Menorah Lighting at Directors’ Park @ Directors' Park
Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park.

This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.

Dec
17
Sun
Celebrate Chanukah! A Festival for Kids and Families @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join Neveh Shalom’s ALIYAH Jewish Learning Program for an exciting Chanukah celebration!
K-6th Grade: 9:30am-12pm: Art projects, baking, glow in the dark room and a special presentation by author Eric Kimmel.
Preschool (0-5yrs): 10-11am: Play dreidel, music and dance, art projects and Chanukah treats.
Free and open to the public. RSVP required for non-CNS members: jbezodis@nevehshalom.org
Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
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Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah, is the last generally accepted code of Jewish law and custom. We will explore the theory and practice of halakhah (Jewish law) for beginners to advanced students.