Calendar

Apr
24
Fri
Israel Through the Eyes of the Community – a PDX Art Display @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 24 – May 31 all-day

Israel from the Eyes of the Community – A PDX Community Art Display:
Members from the Greater Portland area submitted photos that were taken by them while in Israel. A committee selected the photos on display. During the week leading up to our annual Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration (May 3), you can vote for your favorite photo! Winners will be announced at Yom Ha’Atzmaut.

Submissions to lsteinberg@oregonjcc.org by April 17.

Exhibit on display April 24 – May 31

May
1
Fri
May Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 1 – May 31 all-day

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the green bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.

This project reflects the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.

Please drop off items in the green bin in the MJCC Lobby.

May
Canned, Dried, and Fresh fruit for Shavuot benefiting hungry families
•    Neighborhood House Food Pantry

May
8
Fri
Virtual Friday Night Sing A-Long
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Rabbi Eve will lead a short Friday night sing a long for families on Zoom. There will be bit of singing, a story and blessings. Please log in and mute yourself until we start. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/412465750 Meeting ID: 412 465 750

(Congregation Neveh Shalom)

Virtual Good Morning Moment – Shabbat
May 8 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom_

May
9
Sat
Torah Yoga with Rachel Stern @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

With professional yoga instructor Rachel Stern. Celebrate Jewish Holidays through movement, stories and more! Kiddush lunch to follow. Torah Yoga is for children ages 2.5-7 but is open to all ages. Parental or Caregiver attendance is required, participation is encouraged.

If you would like to be on our special Torah Yoga email list, email us at cst@shaarietorah.org and we’ll add you to the list. (CST will never share your email). 2nd Saturdays. Please note 11:30 am start time. October 2019 – May 2020 (No class April 2020).

Women’s Torah Study, Saturdays at 12:30pm @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Women’s Torah Study, Sat, 12:30pm

Jan 11, Feb 22, Mar 14, Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9, and May 23
An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat with Neveh Shalom’s Education Director Mel Berwin! Delve into biblical and midrashic text, (Hebrew and English text available) with a group of other women to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. All levels of experience welcome, no RSVP necessary.

Free. mberwin@nevehshalom.org

May
10
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your week off right, every Sunday morning at Kesser Israel!
Minyan @ 8 am, Breakfast and Talmud @ 9 am.
 
From the Beginning, “Brachos Daf Beis”:
Our Gemara group will be starting the Talmud from the first Mishna in Shas. If you haven’t yet learned the Talmud, there’s no better time to start!
Enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee & more!
 
Required Text: Artscroll Berachos, Volume I
May
11
Mon
Virtual Good Morning Moment – Havdallah
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)

Virtual Gates of Light: a New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah @ Zoom
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah
Jewish mysticism helps us understand the Torah, the world, and ourselves. Delve into the core teachings of the majestic Kabbalistic tradition. Red bracelets aren’t going to do it – dig deep into the texts and into ourselves. Join Rabbi Joshua Rose for a look into the book Sha’arei Orah – Gates of Light.
Join us virutally every other Monday starting on April 27, 2020.
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Free and open to the community.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-qpqDItGdI7YNnnX2p-QTtAPxYuwWL5
In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah

May
12
Tue
Virtual Good Morning Moment – Modeh Ani
May 12 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)