Calendar

Feb
11
Sun
Jewish Community Orchestra Young Artist Showcase and Silent Auction @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Silent Auction at 2:00 PM, Concert at 3:00 PM

Turina – La Procession du Rocio. Shostakovich – Cello Concerto No. 1 mvmt. 1, Kira Wang, soloist. Mendelssohn – Violin concerto in e minor, op. 64 mvmt. 1, Ian Song, soloist. Smetana – Three Dances from “The Bartered Bride.” Poulenc – Piano Concerto mvmt. 1, Alyssa Shi, soloist. R achmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in c minor, op. 18 mvmt. III, Jenna Tu, soloist.

Tickets are available at the door on the day of the concert.

  • General Admission: $10
  • Senior Citizens: $8
  • Students: $5
Apr
25
Wed
11th Annual Sara Glasgow Cogan Memorial Lecture with Dr. Timothy Snyder (Yale) @ Porland State University - Smith Ballroom
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
11th Annual Sara Glasgow Cogan Memorial Lecture with Dr. Timothy Snyder (Yale) @ Porland State University - Smith Ballroom | Portland | Oregon | United States

What: A public lecture by Timothy Snyder titled “Resisting Tyranny: Lessons from the European 20th Century”
When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | Doors open at 7:00pm, Lecture begins at 7:30pm
Where: Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom (SMSU 355) NOTE: This location has changed
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: Stacey Johnston | stacey8@pdx.edu | 503-725-8449

Please join us for the 11th Annual Sara Glasgow Cogan Memorial Lecture “Resisting Tyranny: Lessons from the European 20th Century” featuring Timothy Snyder of Yale University. If you would like to RSVP for this event, each individual may fill out the RSVP form online or contact our office at judaicst@pdx.edu.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Professor Emeritus Nathan Cogan, the Cogan Family, and the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.

Cosponsored by the Oregon Jewish Community FoundationThe Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, The Oregon Historical Society, The Mittleman Jewish Community Center/Portland Jewish Academy, the Russian Flagship program, and the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Project.

Aug
30
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Sep
6
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Sep
13
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Sep
20
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Sep
27
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Oct
4
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Oct
11
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.

Oct
18
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.