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!
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am
Zidell Chapel Join other young families for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Shoreshim and Anafim families come together for this special PJ Havdallah.
Join us as we say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs and then have dinner and an age appropriate movie. $5 per person.
For all children 0-2nd grade and their families.
Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
On January 20th the Congregation Beth Israel’s Adult Ed Committee is throwing a party to celebrate the 60’s —a decade of political and social turmoil, citizen activism and protest. There was the “Summer of Love” and Woodstock too. Were you there for any of this? Then dig out your beads and granny glasses and come as you were. There will be 60’s music, good food and drink, trivia and dancing for the bold. Does anybody remember the Frug? Our expert will show you how. If you missed the 60’s because you weren’t yet born, or have some other good reason, this will be your best chance to catch up… and have a really good time. Contributions to the Adult Education Tribute Fund will be appreciated.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GENETIC RISK
WHAT: YOUR GENES, YOUR HEALTH, an educational event about genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and cancer
WHEN: 10:30 am-1 pm, Sunday, Jan. 21
WHERE: Vey Auditorium in Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at OHSU
PRESENTED BY: Oregon Health & Science University
FREE RSVP FOR FREE LUNCH: Please RSVP (by Jan. 12 if you would like lunch) to ppmi@ohsu.edu. A packet with directions and parking information will be sent on request.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Portland area Jewish artists in seventh and eighth grade are invited to apply to participate in this year’s juried art exhibit at the MJCC. Student art will be displayed during the first week of Jewish Arts Month, Feb. 25-March 2. Artists who exhibited last year are not eligible this year.
Artists who submit an application by midnight Jan. 22 will receive instructions on how and where to bring samples of their artwork to be juried Jan. 28. To apply, send your name, address, phone number, school and grade level, artistic medium and synagogue affiliation (need not be affiliated to participate).
Artists accepted into the JAM show must set up their own display and be present for the opening Sunday afternoon Feb. 25.
This class is based on the work of Rabbi Zalman-Schachter Shalomi z”l of the same title. We will be using his book as well as Conscious Aging: Cultivate Wisdom, Connect with Others, Celebrate Life – a curriculum published by the Institute of Noetic Sciences – as guides to stepping into the role of Elder and Sage. This is not just for the “hoary heads” among us but all those who wish to be conscious about moving into our advanced years with grace and wisdom.
And, baruch Hashem, Dr. Victoria Howard, who taught at Naropa University WITH Reb Zalman z”l and specializes in conscious aging will be enriching the class with her expertise. Please see her bio below:
Victoria Howard, PhD, LPC: Dr. Howard has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology specializing in issues of aging. Her dissertation was titled Suffering and Insight: Life Review with Older Adults. She was a co-founder of the MA Gerontology Program at Naropa University and helped to create the Masters in Divinity Program at Naropa where she taught the Pastoral Care Track. Dr. Howard is an authorized Meditation Instructor in the Shambhala Buddhist Tradition and a teacher of Buddhist Psychology.
She has helped to found two homecare agencies in Boulder, Colorado and provided consultation and staff training for small group homes for frail elders. She also trained volunteers at Hospice Care of Boulder & Broomfield Counties. Dr. Howard is a published author and a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice working with older people and their families. Last but certainly not least, she is a grandmother of three and a great grandmother of a wonderful four year old and a brand new baby.
This class will be a minimum of eight sessions. Free for TBS members and their families; non-members can check out one class for free, after which the course is $90.
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Registration Code: CG200