Calendar

Nov
15
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Nov 15 @ 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.

Nov
29
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Nov 29 @ 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.

Dec
6
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Dec 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.

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

 

Dec
13
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Dec 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.

Dec
20
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Dec 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.

Dec
27
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Dec 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.

Jan
3
Thu
Introduction to Judaism Course @ various local synagogues
Jan 3 @ 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.

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

Dec
8
Sun
How to Make Your Estate Work for You: An Afternoon with Leonard Duboff @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

How to Make Your Estate Work for You: An Afternoon with Leonard Duboff

Sunday, December 8, 1:00-2:30pm

Leonard DuBoff is one of the world’s leading authorities on art law. He has pioneered the field, written extensively on the subject, and lectured all over the world.  Mr. DuBoff was a professor of law first teaching at Stanford Law School then at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, for almost a quarter of a century, specializing in art law, corporations, agency partnership, and high-tech law. A member of Congregation Neveh Shalom, Mr. Duboff will provide insights into estate planning, wills and trusts, art law, and law for small business owners. Contact: dmarshall@nevehshalom.org.

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.