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Dec
11
Tue
Sephardic Film Fest: Carvalhos’ Journey @ Congregation Ahavath Achim
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm

13th Annual           Sephardic Winter Film Series

Carvalhos’ Journey.  A compelling documentary film about the mapping of the American west and western migration led by General John C. Freemont.  A real life 19th century American western adventure story, Carvalho’s Journey tells the extraordinary story of Solomon Nunes Carvalho (1815-1897), an observant Sephardic Jew born in Charleston, SC, and his life as a groundbreaking photographer, artist and pioneer in American history.

English language, 85 minutes, Producer: Steve Rivo, Speaker: Professor Laura Liebman

Films shown SECOND TUESDAY each month at 7 pm

SHOWING AT: 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland,  97239

ADMISSION & SEPHARDIC DESSERT ARE FREE!

Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Portland, NCSY Organization, Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Oregon Kosher, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera, Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe

 

Jan
8
Tue
Moments of the Heart: 8-week class @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 8 @ 7:30 pm – 1:26 am
Moments of the Heart- The 4 Relationships Everyone Must Have
Join educator and author Dorice Horenstein for this eight-week class (Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Jan. 8-Feb. 26).
Explore how to live life wholeheartedly. Moments of the Heart/ Rigei Lev is her upcoming book, focusing on Jewish thought and practice, Hebrew language and spiritual connection. Our heart has a tremendous influence on how we view life, how we act and how we build relationships. Just as the heart has four chambers, we will explore four different types of relationships: with oneself, with others, with the Creator, and with special and once-in-a-life time moments that define us, that give us the essence of who we are.
Dorice  arrived in Portland,  from Israel, after meeting her soon-to-be husband while volunteering on a kibbutz. In the States, she received her BA in English Literature and a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language. She taught hundreds of children and adults, Jews and non-Jews, the gems of Judaism, with an emphasis on the Hebrew language. Dorice has worked in synagogues and a private school, led sessions for NewCAJE and Spring Conference of the North by Northwest Region of Women’s League of Conservative Judaism organizations, and was the Education Director at a synagogue in Portland for 16 years. Together with her husband, Bob, Dorice has three children. She enjoys dancing in her spare time.
Moments of the Heart is about the four relationships one should experience in their life-time! It is a book that encourages readers to live fully and wholeheartedly. Our heart has a tremendous influence on how we view life, how we act, and how we build relationships. In the Bible, the word heart—or in Hebrew, lev (לב)—is mentioned no fewer than 202 times. If one takes the first and last letter of the Torah, the word created is lev, heart. And so, my book is a compilation of entries that enable us to find inspiration, direction, concepts and encouragement to live a better life. It is about the universal experience of being human-through the Jewish lens. Join us to find out what are the four relationships that will help create the best YOU possible!
Feb
24
Sun
JAM Art Show + Sale @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 24 – Mar 31 all-day

JAM Art Show + Sale

March is Jewish Arts Month but the show starts in late February! Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the MJCC lobby. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will answer questions, accept commissions, and sell their art. A portion of the proceeds benefits the MJCC.

Mar
15
Fri
PDX Business Breakfast Series – How ‘Smart’ a City Does Portland Want to Be? @ Portland State University - Native American Student and Community Center
Mar 15 @ 7:15 am – 9:15 am
Mark your calendars for the next PDX Business Breakfast – RESCHEDULED DATE:
How ‘Smart’ a City Does Portland Want to Be? Learn how PSU acts as a test site for “smart” city innovation; the role of utilities; and how transportation and mobility are transforming Portland and the world.
Featuring three panelists:

Shanna Brownstein
Community Environmental Policy Manager, NW Natural

Jonathan Fink
Digital City Testbed Center Director, PSU

Jeff Mazer
Chief Financial Officer, moovel North America

NEW LOCATION:
PSU Native American Student and Community Center

710, SW Andrew, SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201

Aug
1
Thu
Art + Spirit Workshop: Entering into the Shiviti @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Aug 1 @ 6:30 pm

Art + Spirit Workshop: Entering into the Shiviti

Through the traditional Jewish art form known as the Shiviti, we will study, contemplate and enter into artistic expression. Please bring the medium of your choice — visual and expressive arts, songwriting and composing, sculpture, glass, fabric arts and more. A half-hour talk on the history, mystical practice and examples of traditional and contemporary forms will be followed by Q&A, Shiviti gazing, time to create your own Shiviti art work and debriefing.

Rabbi Dr. Goldie Milgram is an artist, educator, author and spiritual guide honored by the Covenant Foundation and National Jewish Book Council for her innovative programs, books, and resources. Her new book release is Wisdom from Reb Zalman: Embracing the Jewish Spirit (Reclaiming Judaism Press).

Thursday, Aug. 1
6:30 pm

Cost: $18.
Register: oregonjcc.org/artandspirit
In partnership with ORA

Nov
2
Sat
Celebration of Art @ Ballroom, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a FREE fun and exciting evening with ORA’s talented artists. Be the first to preview and purchase the artists’ new and affordable art, including photography, fabric, fused glass, jewelry, paintings, pencil drawings, pottery, wood, sculpture, quilts and more. Refreshments will be available.

You can purchase art before the main event on Sunday the 3rd.

Nov
10
Sun
Habitat for Humanity – Build! @ Contact: Steve Sirkin stevejew18@frontier.com
Nov 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Habitat for Humanity Build

Sunday, November 10, 9am-4pm

Congregation Neveh Shalom members join members of the Bilal Mosque for a Habitat for Humanity build! No building skills required; Habitat trains you on the site.

RSVP to Steve Sirkin stevejew18@frontier.com or 503-680-7006.

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org

Apr
5
Sun
Lend a Hand  –  Build Homes @ RSVP for location
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lend a Hand  –  Build Homes

Sunday, April 5, 2020 at  9:00am

Join CNS and Bilal Mosque. No building skills required, Habitat trains you on the site.

For location and more information please RSVP to Steve Sirkin stevejew18@frontier.com

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org

Sep
6
Mon
A Humanistic Virtual Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism at a virtual celebration as we usher in a New Year  with reflection, introspection and renewal.    We will have Humanistic liturgy, music, singing, shofar blowing and celebrating all of Chai.

Free and all are welcome

Registration Required

For more information and to register

info@kolshalom.org

503.459.4210

www.kolshalom.org

A zoom link will be sent upon registration.

 

Sep
16
Thu
A Humanistic Virtual Yom Kippur
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Please join Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism at a virtual gathering to observe the important day of reflection, introspection and renewal. There will be humanistic liturgy, music, singing, shofar blowing and a feature talk. The service will include a cantorial Kol Nidre and cellist Jerry Bobbe performing Max Bruch’s Kol Nidre. Join with others from all over, as we embrace Chai and begin anew in a savory and sweet new year!
Free and All are Welcome!
Registration required. https://www.kolshalom.org/events/2021/9/16/yom-kippur-whuff