Calendar

Sep
18
Wed
Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Israeli Dancing

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Wednesdays, July 17 – September 25 (NO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11)
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG402

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

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Sep
19
Thu
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Sep 19 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.

Chanukat Habayit @ PDX Hillel
Sep 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Greater Portland Hillel for an open house to celebrate the first time in their 11-year history that they will have a permanent Jewish home for PSU students.

Ice cream reception.

Introduction to Judaism
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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. Register here, https://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/

Sep
20
Fri
North Coast Shabbat @ Senior Center
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm
The first services of the North Coast Shabbat Group will be held on Friday, March 29 at the Senior Center in Seaside at 1225 Avenue A.  Services begin at 8 pm, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.
Jack Falk will be the leader of the March service.
Services are open to all and usually  held  on the last Friday of each month from April to October. Volunteers lead the services each month.
Service leaders for the rest of this year’s gatherings are:

May 31 Rabbi Josh Rose of Congregation Shaarie Torah

June 28 Sarah Glass

July 26 Neil Weinstein

Aug. 30 Avrel Nudelman

Sept. 20 Jemi Mansfield and Jennifer Felberg

Oct. 18 Priscilla Kostiner

Sep
21
Sat
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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!

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Sep 21 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Tot Shabbat with Kiddush Club. We sing, dance, hear a Torah story and more! 1st Shabbat of the month with Rabbi Eve Posen, 3rd Shabbat of the month with Gershon Liberman. Both followed by Kiddush lunch.

Free Museum Day @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

For the first time ever, OJMCHE is participating in the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day, on Saturday September 21. To celebrate museums, cultural centers, and even zoos, Smithsonian Magazine is offering free admission to locations across the 50 states. One ticket admits two guests. If you’ve been to OJMCHE before, bring a friend to show them around, and if you haven’t visited us, now you can come for free: get OJMCHE tickets here

Selichot Service – Havurah Shalom @ Havurah Shalom
Sep 21 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

All are invited to Havurah Shalom’s Selichot Service. All of Havurah’s High Holiday Services are free, and no registration or tickets are required. Learn more here.

Sep
22
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
Sep 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your week off right, every Sunday morning at Kesser Israel!
Minyan @ 8 am, Breakfast and Talmud @ 9 am.
 
From the Beginning, “Brachos Daf Beis”:
Our Gemara group will be starting the Talmud from the first Mishna in Shas. If you haven’t yet learned the Talmud, there’s no better time to start!
Enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee & more!
 
Required Text: Artscroll Berachos, Volume I