This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. 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.
Asking the Tough Questions: A Conversation Between Rabbi David Kosak and a Senior Israeli General
Join us to hear IDF Brigadier General (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel in conversation with Rabbi David Kosak. General Nuriel is a research fellow at the Counter-Terrorism Institute at IDC Herzliya. He previously served in the West Bank, Gaza and in the Northern Command during the withdrawal from Lebanon. General Nuriel is the former Director of Israel’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau and is responsible for having built the counter-terrorism partnership between Israel and the U.S. His recent work focuses on the Golan Heights border security challenge from both a humanitarian and practical perspective.
This program is co-sponsored by AIPAC together with Congregation Neveh Shalom and Israel360, Congregation Beth Israel, and Congregation Shaarie Torah.
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!
The Jewish Project is a portrait of a Jew through ice cream and storytelling. Jared Goodman, the creator of Morgan St Theater and a RACC grant recipient, reimagines stories, ideas, and works of art with handmade ice cream desserts. This one-man show weaves personal stories of being a Jew with Jewish history and culture, exploring themes of identity, secularism vs traditionalism, the writings of Isaac Bashevic Singer and Abraham Joshua Heschel, plus some klezmer music too. Goodman will host 6 performances around the Portland metro area. Pairing storytelling with ice cream, he aims to combat the spread of anti-Semitism and educate Oregonians on Judaism and Jewishness.
The drawing of Hasidic men is by Jared’s mom, the artist, Jeanne Goodman.
Once again Jewish Family and Child Service will be brightening the season for needy individuals, families, Holocaust survivors, and other seniors by providing 160 households with delicious, nutritious Thanksgiving dinners, complete with turkeys and all the trimmings.
Join us for a fun filled morning of Kehillah on November 18 in the gymnasium at Mittleman Jewish Community Center. This event is open to all community members, whether you help with the Thanksgiving food boxes or not. Come and PLAY anytime between 9am and 12pm! We will have games for both adults and kids alike (and of course some nosh), so bring your friends and family and come hang out and cheer on the packers and delivery volunteers.
Thank you so much to those community members who have signed up to Pack. We are still looking for volunteer drivers. If you are able to assist, please contact: Maria Rehbach, Emergency Aid Coordinator, at 503-226-7079 ext. 128, or at maria@jfcs-portland.org
Jewish Community Orchestra – Orchestral Showcase
Avshalomov – Endgame
**World Premiere Commission**
Smetana – Ma Vlast No. 4 “Forests and Meadows”
Bizet – Roma Suite
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
Children under 6 free.
Tickets at the door.
For more information, please visit: http://jewishcommunityorchestra.org/wordpress/
Get Fit Israeli Dance with Dorice Horenstein
Tuesdays, Oct. 9-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 20)
Weekly beginning and intermediate level Israeli dance class helps you get in shape, learn new moves, and listen to fun, Israeli music.
$90 for 9 weeks or $12/week drop-in. Contact JoAnn at: jbezodis@nevehshalom.org
- 9:15 am: Beginning Level—learn Israeli dance steps for novice dancers, lower impact workout.
- 10:15 am: Intermediate Level—for those familiar with basic Israeli dance and ready for higher impact workout.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20 – December 18
Registration information: CG103, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20 – December 18
Registration information: CG104, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.