Robison Sisterhood luncheon to unveil new direction
This year’s annual Robison Sisterhood luncheon on May 31, includes lunch a fashion show and a preview of things to come.
The sisterhood has been in existence for more than 90 years. The sisterhood raises money to make sure the residents the residents of Robison Jewish Health Center have all the extra comforts they need to feel at home. Robison Sisterhood will be going through many changes in the coming year, including a name change a new board and many new opportunities for volunteers.
This year’s lunch begins at 11:30 am in Zidell Hall of the Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6125 SW Boundary, Portland. Guests will be treated to a wonderful lunch and fashion show provided by Chicos.
The luncheon is being chaired by Christi Goodman and Michelle Gradow. Cost for luncheon and fashion show is $36. All are welcome. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Mary Jane Schenk at 971-717-7165 or Mary.schenk@cedarsinaipark.org.
Tiles will be clicking at Havurah on May 31! Join us for a fun, relaxing afternoon playing Mah Jongg and connecting with friends. We will have snacks and drinks and prizes. All levels of players are welcome, but participants should know the rules and have some experience. This is one of 18 Fired Up! happenings at Havurah.
Find more Fired Up! happenings at https://hav.ejoinme.org/FiredUp!
Questions? Write to havurahauction@gmail.com.
THE JEWISH SCOUTS OF PORTLAND WANT YOUR SON TO JOIN US!
Learn about scouting with a Jewish twist and let your child(ren) jump on the trampolines at Sky High Sports in Tigard for a full hour!
Boy Scouts Troop 739 (for middle school and high school) and Cub Scouts Pack 739 (for elementary school) are holding an informational event for families of potential new scouts who are currently in grades K-10.
Come learn all about what Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts do, what they learn, and how scouting can make a huge difference to your son’s life. Scouts learn valuable skills such as first aid, camping, and hiking, participate in service projects and sports, and learn about the STEAM fields: science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Summer camps for registered Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts are also available. Come learn from current scouting families why we love scouting so much! Unit 739 is an inclusive unit.
Please RSVP to Iris Cox, iris.cox@gmail.com (preferred) or (503) 432-1135 by May 15th.
$5 PER JUMPER TO ALLOW US TO COVER OUR COSTS. PARENTS MUST SIGN WAIVER PRIOR TO CHILD JUMPING.
Celebrate 40 years of Rabbi Yitz
Temple Beth Israel hosts a gathering at 4:30 pm, Sunday, May 31 at TBI to honor Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin and Shonna Husband-Hankin’s 40 years of service and leadership building Jewish community in Eugene.
The formal program will last about an hour, and will include reflections from Rabbi Yitz. There will be lots of time for socializing, noshing and reminiscing. TBI welcomes any and all former and current TBI members as well as friends of TBI to join us in honoring and celebrating Rabbi Yitz as he transitions to rabbi emeritus of TBI.
Temple Beth Israel-Center for Jewish Life is located at 1175 East 29th Ave., Eugene. For more information, call 541-485-7218 or email info@tbieugene.org.
An Evening of Storytelling
The Havurah hosts an evening of storytelling on Sunday, May 31 at 7:30 PM featuring mermen, chickens, fools, tigers, rabbis, pirates and other assorted characters, real and imagined. Tellers include Debra Zaslow, local author and master storyteller. The evening is free and open to all – donations welcome. The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
Artist talk: Still Lifes/Animated Paintings
Painter and moving-image artist Shelley Jordon will discuss her artwork in her current exhibition at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education. Ordinary Matters features paintings, animated installations, and films in which Jordon explores interior and exterior worlds and the complex nature of memory. Using traditional forms of drawing and painting as well as hand-drawn animation, Jordon focuses on everyday objects and brings out their emotional and psychological resonance. She will also discuss how recent collaborations with composers and roboticists have influenced her studio practice.
Ticket Info: General Public: $5; OJMCHE Members and Students: free (please RSVP to 503-226-3600)
Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud.
An engaging and interactive Shabbat program for preschool kids.
Attendance is free and the location is Shaarie Torah.
This event is for ages 2 to 6 and parents are ALWAYS invited to stay.
10:45 to 12:15, excluding July
2015 Song of Miriam honorees named
The Jewish Women’s Round Table announces its 23rd Annual Song of Miriam honorees. The Song of Miriam Awards honor women who volunteer their time and energy to ensure the continuity and vibrancy of the Jewish community of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
This annual event is sponsored by the Jewish Women’s Round Table, whose mission is to strengthen the Jewish community by honoring the excellent work of women volunteers and bringing the community together to celebrate Jewish life.
The 23rd Annual Awards Brunch will be from 10 am to 12:15 pm, Sunday, June 7, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland. This year 19 organizations have chosen outstanding women to be honored for their volunteer activities and dedication to promotion of Jewish life and values.
The 2015 honorees are: Heather Kirkbride of Congregation Beit Haverim, Linda Harrison of Women of Reform Judaism/Beth Israel Sisterhood, Arleen Slive of Havurah Shalom, Sherry Fishman of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland-Women’s Philanthropy Committee, Leatrice Kaplan of Congregation Kesser Israel, Deawn Herrman of Congregation Kol Ami of Vancouver, Rachel Schatz of Kol Shalom, Marge Congress of Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Toby Blake of Congregation Neveh Shalom, Elaine Coughlin of the Oregon Jewish Museum & Center for Holocaust Education, Hilda Welch of Congregation P’nai Or, Michelle Katz of Portland Jewish Academy, Evelyn Freedman of the Robison Jewish Health Center Sisterhood, Arlene Gintz of Congregation Shaarie Torah Sisterhood, Naomi Hall of Congregation Shalom Bayit, Julie Poust of Congregation Shir Tikvah, Paula Boga of Temple Beth Sholom and Jeanne Freeman of Temple Beth Tikvah.
The D’var Torah and HaMotzi will be given by Rabbi Eve Posen of Neveh Shalom. Barry Lavine will perform music. Envelopes will be available for donations to the Oregon Food Bank.
Marki Maizels and Carole Glauber, both past honorees, will be our emcees. Again this year we will be treated to door prizes donated by the various synagogue gift shops and area businesses.
To find out more about JWRT, go to our new website at jwrt.org. Learn about the history of the SOM awards, see a listing of past honorees, the JWRT board and more.
Families and friends are encouraged to attend this annual community event.
Reservations: Call Jerrie Roth at 503-246-4367 for reservations and questions.
PORTLAND CHAPTER OF HADASSAH presents…HADASSAH, THE POWER OF WOMEN WHO HEAL
Medicine & Mojitos, the Fine Arts!
Featuring Judy Shereck, Hadassah National Executive Board; with Peg Elefant, Pacific Northwest Region President
Location: at the home of Dr. Evan Shereck
- limit: 25! Reserve your place today!
Cost: $18, payable at the door
- Partial proceeds go to the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower in Jerusalem