Rosellen Brown has published eleven books – novels, short stories, poetry, essays – and has lived in almost as many places – New York, Boston, San Francisco, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Texas and, currently, Chicago. At this event Brown will read from her newest novel, The Lake on Fire, published in October 2018 to rave reviews. After many years on the faculty of the University of Houston and more than a dozen summers leading the Spoleto (Italy) Writers’ Workshop, Rosellen Brown now teaches in the MFA in Writing Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Elinor Langer is the author of Josephine Herbst (1983) and A Hundred Little Hitlers: The Death of a Black Man, the Trial of a White Racist and the Rise of the Neo-Nazi Movement in the United States (2003), which grew out of an issue-length report for The Nation in 1990.
Seniors and young families enjoy an inter-generational celebration of stories and songs each Thursday.
Join Kim Schneiderman for this weekly inter-generational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of Cedar Sinai Park.
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS
Winter/Spring 2019 Session begins January 17. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. 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, course fee $360 includes class materials. Register online or contact JoAnn Bezodis, Class Facilitator, at 971-248-5465, or by email at info@oregonboardofrabbis.org. Website: http://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/
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The Haendel Variations screens as part of POW Film Fest in Portland at 7 pm, March 28, at Clinton Street Theater. POW Film Fest is Portland’s premiere film festival showcasing films directed by women, women-identified and non-binary filmmakers.
The documentary The Haendel Variations provides an intimate look at legendary Jewish British-Polish violinist Ida Haendel. While Haendel’s career spanned seven decades, Polish filmmaker Christine Jezior decided to focus on her life after her final performance.
Shot between 2009 and 2017, we see Handel as she navigates life after the stage. Despite being one of the most important classical musicians of the 20th century, she is not immune to the loneliness and challenges that come as one ages. Throughout the documentary we see her going through a range of emotions including nostalgia, happiness and hopefulness.
Ida Haendel is a person of wisdom and humor, whole-heartedly accepting the challenge of spending her remaining years in a self-determined way. Though at some point she has to accept she can’t play the violin anymore, she refuses to stop singing. “The Haendel Variations” is not an ordinary music documentary, not just another portrait of a world-renowned classical musician. Its rather restrained, more intimate approach focuses on the inner life of an extraordinary woman and on the two things that still give her life meaning: her love for music and for her fellow human beings.
Now in its 12th year, the festival proudly highlights the work of some of today’s brightest directors and honors the pioneers who paved the way for the next generation of filmmakers.
POW Film Fest’s mission is to include all women and non-binary voices, regardless of race, class, age, religion, abilities, sexuality or gender expression.
POW also offers year-round film workshops for girls and non-binary youth ages 15 -19 through
our POWGirls Program.
12th POW Film Fest lineup
March 27-31, 2019, at Hollywood Theatre, Clinton Street Theater and Holocene.
Tickets and schedule available at powfilmfest.com.
David Meyers (Yaveni) and Andrea White (Mattie)
PassinArt presents John Henry Redmond’s The No Play tells the story of cultural connections between a Black family and a Jewish scholar in the 1940s.
A post-show talkback featuring cast members, community thought leaders and advocates is scheduled Sunday, April 7 moderated by Senior Rabbi Michael Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel. Talkbacks are organized for the audience to share opinions and experiences.
Performances: 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 pm Sundays
May 31 Rabbi Josh Rose of Congregation Shaarie Torah
June 28 Sarah Glass
July 26 Neil Weinstein
Aug. 30 Avrel Nudelman
Sept. 20 Jemi Mansfield and Jennifer Felberg
Oct. 18 Priscilla Kostiner
Rabbi Gary Ellison, who was the rabbi at TBS for 11 years, has offered to teach a 10-part class that he offered at Willamette University for all those who feel they would benefit from an introduction to Judaism course.
If you are interested in this course, please contact Rabbi Eli at rabbi@tbsholom.org.
This class will require a serious commitment from students: $200 for TBS members ($300 for non-members) and attendance at all 10 classes. There will be one textbook (Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Literacy, $35 new/$8.50 or more used) required for the course.
Needs-based scholarships will be available upon request.
Class will begin on Sunday, January 27 at 11:00 am.
A Jewish Studies Sampler with Rabbi Jonathan Seidel PhD
Four Surveys of Intriguing and Slightly Mysterious Topics:
- The Dead Sea Scrolls Today
- Kabbalah – New Approaches and Discoveries both Scholarly and Popular
- Jewish Magic: Amulets, Healing and Transformation
- The Jewish Role in the Development of Science both Empirical and Mystical
Sundays: February 17, March 31, April 28, May 12
1:00 pm
Cost: $15. Register: oregonjcc.org/jewishlearning
Every Monday night, come together and study our heritage and Torah. No matter what background or affiliation, join together and let’s unite!
Come and join, bring a study partner or you can request one at https://portlandkollel.org/partners/