P’nai Or’s Siddur (prayer book) study class will resume on October 18, 2:30 to 4:00 PM, in the St. Mark’s classroom or social hall located at 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland. No knowledge of the prayer book or of Hebrew is required, and it’s open to new students as well as returning students.
The purpose of the class is to gain an understanding of the multiple meanings behind each prayer, enriching our davenen (praying) experience and empowering us to pray more independently.
The first class will include an overview of the morning prayer service (Shacharit service). We’ll talk about how the destruction of the second Temple changed our fundamental relationship with prayer, and we will review how the Shacharit service is a voyage through the four worlds of Kabbalah.
Although not essential, Bob Lowe requests that you email him at robert.a.lowe.pdx@gmail.com if you plan to attend, so that he can send you materials in advance of the class.
Classes will generally be the third Sunday of the month, 2:30 to 4:00 pm.
Each Adult Ed session is free for members, $10 for nonmembers.
Friends of Robison hosts “Bingo for our Residents,” a fundraiser supporting the residents of Robison Jewish Health Center at Cedar Sinai Park. Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm. $ 18.00 per person. Snacks, prizes, Fun! Bring your spouse, significant other and friends! Games will take place at Congregation Beth Israel in Goodman Hall. Call 503-482-5814 for questions or Mary Jane Schenk at CSP for reservations at 971-717-7165. 18.00 per person to support the Residents of Robison and Cedar Sinai Park.
Tivona Reith, Rabbinic Chaplain and Spiritual Director, will lead us through a different kind of meditation each week. This is an introductory class.
Mondays, Oct. 19 – Dec. 7
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $72. Six people needed to run class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/meditation
Join professional storyteller Brian Rohr (a fabulously compelling and engaging teller) for a series of three classes exploring the wisdom and art of storytelling in the Jewish tradition. Learn how to uncover the magic and power of the old stories, as well as techniques for making them come alive for others. We’ll learn how to choose, interpret, and perform stories from the Torah, Talmud, and Chasidic and Folk traditions, using improv, guided instruction, and lots of hands-on experience. Tremendous fun, and not to be missed!
Please RSVP at RSVP@havurahshalom.org by Oct. 12.
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout.
Tuesdays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 17
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $85. Member Cost: $72. CG103 Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
We will gather each week to find some moments of quiet. We’ll start with a brief teaching and/or song, and then sit together in silence. We’ll end with brief optional hevruta (Jewish study) sharing. This is for folks with experience in meditation, those with curiosity but no experience, and those who wonder what happens when Jews aren’t talking the whole time. The group will be led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner and community members. Please call 503-248-4662 ext 5 with any questions. Come when you can.
Thought-provoking films and discussion afterwards by Israeli Shaliach, Shiran Halfon.
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm at the MJCC.
Oct. 13: Orchestra of Exiles
Oct. 20: Bottle in the Gaza Sea
Oct. 27: Follow Me: The Yoni
Netanyahu Story
One film: Cost: $8. Member Cost: $5.
Series pass: Cost: $20.
Member Cost: $12.
Register: oregonjcc.org/film
SHALOM SENSATIONS FOR BABIES
FOR YOUR BABY 0-24 MONTHS
Bring your baby to explore their senses!
FREE!
Sessions also on Nov 19 & Dec 17
Time: 2:15-3:15 pm
Shalom Sensations for Babies introduces you and your baby to a world of rich and varied sensory experiences in a creative and enjoyable environment to encourage learning and development.
Shalom Sensations gives your child a rich sensory experience and for you to meet other Jewish parents. Through the many activities, your baby will explore through their senses (e.g. visual, auditory and tactile) and discover inner peace (Shalom). By enhancing physical contact (massage, touching, cuddling, rocking and climbing) your baby will develop confidence and a build a positive parent-child connection. Early experiences with a variety of sensory activities promote the development of language, social emotional and physical skills.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
PLEASE RSVP HERE
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION,
EMAIL ESTHER FISCHER AT EFISCHER@MAAYANPDX.ORG
Come add your voice to the chorus of voices at Shaarie Torah as we welcome Shabbat together. Spirited singing, prayers in Hebrew and English, raucous noise and peaceful silence – everything you need to open the gates of Shabbat
Every fourth Friday of the month. A wonderful oneg will follow!
FREE Childcare provided!!!
Rabbi Alan Berg will lead a discussion of this week’s parasha. All are welcome to attend.