Sephardic Winter Film Series
November 10, 2015
Steal The Sky
Based on the true story, American-born Israeli spy, Helen Mason, was sent to Iraq to coerce an Iraqi pilot into hijacking a Soviet jet for Israeli defense research. She seduces pilot Munir Redfa in order to blackmail him – with unexpected results. They both find themselves falling in love and torn between love and loyalty to their countries. Munir hijacks the plane and in a desperate race against time, flying perilously close to death, this story builds to a terrifying climax.
English language, 110 minutes, 2006 Production by HBO and Yoram Ben Ami. Speaker: Adi Hoter
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97239
For information call David 503-892-6634 or www.jewishfilmportland.org
Following 6 pm Shabbat services, raise a glass to celebrate the retirement of Beth Israel Executive Director Sydney Baer’s retirement. The celebration will begin about 7 pm, immediately following services. The festive oneg will be held in the Goodman Hall of the Schnitzer Family Center.
RSVP to Tracy at tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org or 503 222 1069
Rabbi Iliinsky has had extensive experience in the Bay Area mobilizing a new constituency on Jewish life and death practices. She is also an adored past member of Havurah, an expert educator and hospice mentor, and friend.
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Joey & Ilene Safyan, Drash by Rabbi Iliinsky
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
In her drash, Rabbi Iliinsky will pose the question, “What does our life look like when we face death?” She will explore how Jacob is different before and and after his encounter with “the angel” and how his story helps us understand others and ourselves as we confront illness and dying. No RSVP is required for this service.
Vegetarian Potluck Lunch
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share, in a container suitable for serving. RSVP@havurahshalom.org for the potluck, please!
Study Session
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Rabbi Iliinsky will help us understand the liturgy that accompanies Taharah, the ritual washing of the body after death. Through role playing and study, we will feel how the liturgy carries Taharah participants through the challenging task of encountering death face to face. We will also explore what the liturgy says about a Jewish view of the “afterlife.”
Please RSVP@havurahshalom if you plan to attend the study session.
Craft and fine artists will share their treasures. Live music and latke lunch at Cafe at the J in MJCC. 2:00 pm – 2:45: story time for ages 3 – 8.
Book Store sponsored by OJMCHE. Sponsored by MJCC, Jewish Women’s Round Table
An introduction to MyHeritage.com, the biggest family network on the web. Learn how to build an online family tree for free, enter detailed information with sources and citations, navigate across the tree, generate charts and posters, create full reports, invite and share information with family members in 43 languages and get calendar alerts on family events. Set the privacy of your site from completely private to completely public, download a copy of your material or use the backup option. Door prizes will be awarded.
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
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.
Sponsored by Institute of Judaic Studies, OJMCHE, Havurah Shalom
In the crosshairs of Hezbollah:
My survival story during the 2nd Lebanese war
7:30–9 pm, Nov. 18
Join David Sussman for a fascinating recount of his experiences serving in the IDF during the 2nd Lebanese War.
David Sussman is well known for his mastery of story-telling, charisma and colorful personality. David came to Israel on a visit in 2001 and never left. Since then he has immersed himself in the land and culture.
After David’s service in the Israeli army in a combat unit as a lone soldier and his near death experience in the Second Lebanon War, David realized the importance of educating people about Israel. He graduated from the Archaeological Seminar’s two year course in 2009 and become a licensed tour guide from the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
David appeared on Tuesday Night Live and has spoken to a multitude of groups including many high schools, colleges, and independent groups as well as putting together many memorable trips to Israel for 100’s of people through his website IsraelJourneys.info David now lives in Jerusalem with his wife and two twins.