CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY  AT OUR ROMANCE-THEMED SWEETHEARTS BALL

Cedar Sinai Park cordially invites you to join us at Rose Schnitzer Manor for an evening of dancing in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Enjoy themed drinks and assorted goodies.  Wear formal attire or dress  casually —  it’s up to you. Dance to the music of Taska & The Party Band. Known from Salem to Seattle for they’re broad appeal, the band specializes in nostalgic forties ballroom swing, golden oldies from the fifties through the eighties and vintage country music. You’ll find your own beat and mingle with some of our wonderful residents.

Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground

Join us on the second Wednesdays of every month from September to June for Chai Baby Indoor Playground, with kosher snacks, storytelling, friends and fun!

For parents/caregivers and their children up to five years old.

Please mark your calendar for our 2019 dates, held on the second Wednesdays each month:
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12

Free and open to the community.

In partnership with PJ Library, Chai Baby, and Portland Jewish Academy.

Israeli Dancing

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.

Wednesday Evenings,
Dec. 26 – Feb. 27

Cost: $100 Members + Guests.
Drop-in Fee: $15 per class.

Registration information: CG105, oregonjcc.org/registration

New Socrates Café, a lively discussion group (no politics please). 10:30 am-noon the second Thursday of the month at Congregation Kol Shalom.  Topic for first session is ” The Effect of Mixed Marriage on Society/ families/Humanistic Judaism.”

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.

Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen

A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.

Thursday, January 10
Topic: Parshat Bo – What does it Mean to Walk into Freedom?

Thursday, February 14
Topic: Different Learners, Different Temperaments: A Rabbinic Perspective on Recognizing our Strengths and Weaknesses

Thursday, March 14
Topic: TBA

Free and open to the community.

In partnership with Congregation Neveh Shalom

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/

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Doors open at 5:30 pm, show starts at 7. Come early to eat, come to drink, come to soak in the view from the lakeside deck … and come to laugh ’til you cry!
Lake Theater’s beer and wine lists represent the best in the industry, and are curated with care; and their cocktails feature seasonal ingredients mixed with never-bottom-shelf spirits.  And the pizzas!  New York style! Food and drink can be enjoyed in the theater.
The theater features cabaret-style seating on the main floor and traditional velvet seating in the balcony. We can bring the show to almost 100 people at a time!
Designed by celebrated local architect Richard Sundeleaf, the Lake Theater first opened its doors in 1940, charging 25¢ for admission.