EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST: A FREE LECTURE SERIES AT ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR

Cedar Sinai Park invites you to join our Rose Schnitzer Manor residents for the final presentation in our lecture series dealing with the Middle East. Guest speaker Baher Butti’s goal in this lecture is to help bridge cultural gaps by introducing us to  his Iraqi culture and Portland’s growing  Iraqi  refugee community. As more new people come to Portland, the city is making an effort to become more sensitive to the needs of new Portlanders. There is an honest desire from the larger community to reach out to new communities. As newcomers to Oregon, we also must make the effort to bridge the communication gaps and build mutual understanding with the larger society, and bridging cultural gaps between the two communities

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels welcome.
Six people needed.
Wednesdays
March 27 – June 26
No class 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/22 due to holidays
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG300
Cost: $100 Members + Guests

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

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/

Education Administrator

Ever wonder how Israel has changed the lives of those around you? Join us for an evening of personal, Israel-related true stories at our MOTH-style storytelling event! If you feel inspired, put your name in the hat for the second half of the show to share a personal story about how an experience in Israel changed you, or impacted your life.

Co-sponsored by Neveh Shalom Israel360, Neveh Shalom Mishpacha, and Moishe House Portland

8th Annual Wine Event

Enjoy five superb Kosher wines paired with dinner for tasting. Kollel’s wine festival is truly Portland’s best Kosher dining experience.

Why

Kollel’s programs and classes serve over 900Oregonians annually from across the spectrum of the Jewish community. Our unique combination of classes, social events, children’s and family programming enables the Kollel to bring new perspective and meaning to everyday life for hundreds of local Jews.

The Wine Festival is an opportunity to have a truly unique evening out while showing your support for your favorite local nonprofit.

Supporting Kollel

As Kollel enters its 13th year, we look back at years of success in developing Torah and Jewish community in Portland. However, we are not just resting on our laurels. This year we extended our reach to Jewish Portland and hired more staff! This included two full time and one part time staff members.

Who

If you’re 21 or older and enjoy good food and wine – or just want to support Kollel – this one’s for you!

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am

Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanctuary while still enjoying youth-oriented activity. At 10:00am, families meet in the main service. After the beginning Torah service, youth join their friends for a lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week with adult leaders, and come back to help lead the Adon Olam at the end of the service.

As always, we end with our community for lunch!

Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. We will touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing, and Torah. Afterward we will enjoy an informal oneg nosh and the chance to play and schmooze. Please RSVP here.

CBI Date Night gets a delicious twist this month with B’nai B’rith Camp’s Fourth Annual Chocolate Seder! Join CBI and BB Camp for an evening of games, Havdallah, pizza dinner, and of course, a chocolatey Seder in preparation for Passover. This is for kids in grades K-5

On CBI Date Night, parents get a night off while kids get a fun night of Jewish fun with their friends!

Are you in middle school and also love chocolate? HAVE NO FEAR! There is a chocolate seder for you too! Register with the same link!

Who: Kindergarten-Grade 8
Where: Congregation Beth Israel
Cost: $18
Register at https://bbcamp.org/choco-seder/

Please feel free to reach out for questions!
Max: MRuzi@bbcamp.org | 503.496.7449
Chelsea: Chelsea@BethIsrael-pdx.org | 503.222.1069