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.
Doors open at 5:30 pm, show starts at 7. Come early to eat, come to drink, come to soak in the view from the lakeside deck … and come to laugh ’til you cry!
Lake Theater’s beer and wine lists represent the best in the industry, and are curated with care; and their cocktails feature seasonal ingredients mixed with never-bottom-shelf spirits. And the pizzas! New York style! Food and drink can be enjoyed in the theater.
The theater features cabaret-style seating on the main floor and traditional velvet seating in the balcony. We can bring the show to almost 100 people at a time!
Designed by celebrated local architect Richard Sundeleaf, the Lake Theater first opened its doors in 1940, charging 25¢ for admission.
Bring a dish, bring a blanket, bring a Frisbee, bring your dog to this very informal potluck Shabbat in Cathedral Park in the St. Johns neighborhood in Portland. We will socialize and have fun in the park and do a very brief Shabbat ceremony at ~8:30 followed by a brief discussion of JNF’s trips and projects in Israel and the JNF’s National Conference, which is coming up in October.
Please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for a special Shabbat morning service. At this service, we will include new melodies, explore the service with some reflections on the prayers themselves, and chant according to the Triennial cycle of Torah readings. It will be a mix of the beautiful and familiar traditional Shabbat morning service and new ideas and energy. This service meets in the Chapel downstairs on the third Saturday of the month.
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am
Meet in the MAIN service (Stampfer Chapel or Main Sanctuary) for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and active lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week. Return to the service to help lead Adon Olam, and join the community for lunch!
Going back in time to the good ol’ days of drive-ins and cruisin’, SpringRidge at Charbonneau welcomes classic car enthusiasts from all around to stroll the community’s grounds to see a spectacular display of classic cars at their Classic Car Cruise-In. The annual event features a deejay spinning hits from the 50’s and yesteryear, encouraging residents and guests to show off their dancing skills. A delicious hot dog lunch is also planned along with refreshing beverages. Relive the fun of yesteryear during this complimentary event that involves the whole Charbonneau community!
Reservations are required. Please call 503-925-4143 or email RSVP@SpringRidgeSeniorLiving.c
On our family-friendly Tashlich hike, we’ll use Jewish nature prayers, picnic, and have a Tashlich service on the beautiful Sandy River. Meet at CNS at 9:30am or at Oxbow at 10:30am. Dress for the weather and bring a picnic lunch. RSVP: Jordan Epstein, yaakovm@comcast.net, 503-245-6580.
We’ll begin at noon with a vegetarian (and kosher fish) potluck lunch, followed by a musical Tashlich service and walk to the river. (Last names A-J bring salads, appetizers, fruit and drinks, K-Z bring main dishes.) Dessert will be provided by Havurah back at the tables after the Tashlich ritual. A Tikkun Olam fair, sponsored by the Havurah Shalom Tikkun Olam committee, will feature table displays of projects that people can get involved with in the new year.
Co-leaders Cassandra Sagan and Jared Goodman will be joined by musicians Jacob Mandelsberg, Tanja Lux, Larry Reichman and Steven Sandberg-Lewis to lead us in an interactive and welcoming service for all ages.
RSVP at tinyurl.com/tashwil.
BookTalk – My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew
Sunday, September 16, 4:00pm Room 111
Dive into 5779 with Abigail Pogrebin as we read her 2017 book, My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew. “With wit, warmth, and the fierce, searching curiosity that is her trademark, Abigail Pogrebin takes us on an intimate, powerful journey as she reckons with her faith and commitment, and in so doing, gives us the gift of exploring our own.” -Jewish Book Council. For more info, please contact: kgoldhammer@nevehshalom.org.
Adrienne Gold is coming to town! Come and listen to her speak on the topic of “Reclaiming our Dignity The Jewish Definition of Beauty in the Modern World.”
Plus an optional VIP Tour: Join us as we tour Portland on a rocking party bus! Spend some personal time with Adrienne while having an awesome time! During the tour, light dinner and drinks will be provided. The VIP Bus tour has a limited amount of spots.
Join the Women of Shine for our Annual Kickoff Event | $18 per person | VIP Tour $180 | @ Congregation Ahavath Achim | 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. | Portland, OR 97239
The regular event is for all women and girls over the age of 12.
The VIP Tour is only for women over 21.
Adrienne Gold Davis, an employee of JWRP Israel, was a fixture on Canadian television for almost two decades, both as host of her own daily fashion and beauty program, and as a regular contributor on scores of others. After a visit to Israel, she was no longer interested in promoting issues of style and turned her attention to matters of substance.This event is brought to you by SHINE, Congregation Ahavath Achim, and the Portland Kollel