Mark Twain said it best when he said, “no one has an uninteresting life!” This workshop is an opportunity to explore your life and write your stories. Dorothy Dworkin, an experienced author, columnist and writing coach, will offer prompts and suggestions to get you started on writing your stories. She will help you organize your memoir with noncritical feedback from your fellow writers and from her years of experience facilitating the writing process. No experience necessary, only a desire to share your experiences with family, friends and fellow “memoirists.” Class size is limited to 12.
Thursdays
May 2 – 30
11:00 am – 12:30 pm, CG306
Cost: $50.
Register at 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.

Join SHINE and NCSY for a post-Passover challah bake.

What is “Shlissel”Challah?

In some Jewish circles, there is the tradition of baking a special type of challah for the first Shabbat after Passover. Made either in the shape of a key or with a key baked inside, the special bread is known as shlissel challah, with shlissel being the Yiddishword for “key.”

The custom is popular in communities that descend or have traditions coming from Poland, Germany and Lithuania.

The making of this particular shape or style of challah is considered by those who bake it to be a segula (ritual or good omen) for parnassa (livelihood). Why? There are many reasons, sources, and histories that highlight this uniquely-styled bread for Shabbat.

This event is open to Men, Women and Children

 $18 per Participant | @ The Portland Kollel| 6688 SW Capitol Hwy

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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You won’t want to miss the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir’s Encore Singers in a free performance in Rose Schnitzer Manor’s Zidell Hall. Please join us!

The PORTLAND SYMPHONIC GIRLCHOIR has been delighting and inspiring audiences in Portland, nationally, and around the world for 30 years. The Encore Singers are  members of the Premier Choir who perform more as community “ambassadors.” This award-winning organization  has taken its place among the finest children’s choral ensembles in the world. Girlchoir is recognized for its adventurous programming, artistic excellence, unparalleled choral music education, commissioning of new works , national and international tours every other year – Hawaii and Germany/Poland this summer, and for its unique choral community. PSG has released 10 CDs, commissioned 41 new works for treble voices, and is a two-time recipient of the prestigious ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming,

Celebrating Girlchoir’s 30th season, the Encore Singers  will perform  favorites from  extensive repertoire! Ranging in age from 5 to 18, the young artists of the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir captivate audiences with their musicality, professionalism, and beautiful singing.

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!

OJMCHE Core Exhibit on Discrimination and Resistance

This year OJCYF and OJMCHE invite area Jewish teens for a special day at the museum.

Who: This event is open to 9th-12th graders

Where: The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education at 724 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209

What: A day at the museum with an interactive workshop about Jewish resistance and pride during the Holocaust

How: Please register at http://Bitly.com/OJMCHETrip  by May 1^st. 40 slots are available at no cost to you!

This event is planned by the Leadership Council of the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation. We hope you will join!