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
22
Fri
Fourth Fridays w/ Rabbi Eve (age 0-6) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 22 @ 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen

Fourth Fridays at  5:15pm each month

Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children  ages 0-6.

Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.

Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.

For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.

Fourth Fridays with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Rabbi Eve (age 0-6) @ Contact Rabbi Eve for location
May 22 @ 5:15 pm

Welcome Shabbat with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Rabbi Eve Posen with music and stories.  Potluck dinner to follow.  Contact Rabbi Eve Posen for location: eposen@nevehshalom.org

Co-sponsored by PJ Library.

Virtual Friday Night Sing A-Long
May 22 @ 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 22 @ 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
23
Sat
Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Rose @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 23 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Looking for a Saturday morning of fun with your family? Each month you can join Rabbi Rose for Tot Shabbat in the Chapel with our famous and hilarious puppets, Lox and Bagel! We’ll share stories, songs, and more as we celebrate the beauty of Shabbat. For very young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Every 4th Saturday. Kiddush lunch open to all around 12:30 pm. Sponsored by PJ Library.

Women’s Torah Study, Saturdays at 12:30pm @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 23 @ 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
24
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
May 24 @ 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
25
Mon
Virtual Gates of Light: a New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah @ Zoom
May 25 @ 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