The Passover Seder is one of the most common Jewish celebrations. Yet there are often variations as the number of homes it is celebrated in. This class will offer you a crash course to prepare for a fantastic Seder, analyzing the Haggadah; Why do we have four cups of wine? How many different answers are there to the four questions, the meanings to the matzah, the maror and karpas? Attendees will canvass a variety of traditions and rituals, deepening their understanding and connection to this vital Jewish experience.
Community Passover Storytime
Monday, March 16
4 pm – 5 pm
Garden Home Recreation Center 7475 Southwest Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
Storytime for preschoolers ages 5 and under with their adult
Free – space is limited.
Let my people read! Listen and participate in the learning of the celebration of Passover. We’ll tell a story, practice counting,
taste some of the traditional foods of the holiday. All participants will get to take make and take home their own holiday calendar and
participate in a craft to enhance their Passover holiday celebration.
To learn more about Passover, the counting of the Omer and Shavout visit the library at Congregation Neveh Shalom
To visit with Rabbi Eve Posen (our storyteller) find her at Congregation Neveh Shalom www.nevehshalom.org
Culture & Biodiversity on the Israel-Jordan Border
Dr. Uri Shanas of Haifa University will speak on how the diversity of human cultures across the Israeli-Jordanian border enhances the biodiversity of the Arava Valley.
Mon., Mar.16, 7:00-9:00 pm
ShirTikvah at 7550 NE Irving Ave.
Tues., Mar. 17, 7:00-8:30 pm
$8 (G:$12) CG300
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Sponsored by MJCC & JFGP
Living our later years to the fullest! Let’s talk about everything: adult children, physical changes, emotional issues, losses, letting go, and more. Facilitators: Muriel Adler, Dorothy Dworkin, Carol Price (retired clinical social workers and group leaders).
Mar. 18, Apr. 1, 15, 29, 1:00-2:30 pm
$20 (G:$32) CG206
Join Rabbi Eve Posen for an evening of insight and inspiration as we gear up for Passover. Enjoy wine and dessert with friends as we explore some of the central themes of the Seder and sample traditional foods. Perhaps you’ll walk away with a new perspective on an old ritual, perhaps you’ll find a renewed enthusiasm for your Passover prep, perhaps you’ll find a new friend. Come start your journey towards the Exodus with Rabbi Posen! $18 per person rsvp to 503 246-8831
New Israeli voices in dance: Hillel Kogan and Danielle Agami.
Performances:Thurs.-Sat., March 19-21, 8:00 pm
Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
20% discount to MJCC members. Order online at www.whitebird.org Use code: MJCC
Join us for Foundation Fridays, a free young families Shabbat experience on
Friday mornings from 9:00am-10:30am, Running Room at Foundation School
Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 97239
Open to all children 0-5 and their parents,
grandparents, friends, caregivers
Schedule:
9am-10am open play in our indoor running room
10am-10:15am singing, Shabbat stories and age-appropriate service
10:15am-10:30am Shabbat snack and PJ Library Story
* Free!
Co- Hosted by PJ Library Portland
Questions? Call Leah Conley at 503-293-7307 lconley@nevehshalom.org
Shake up your Shabbat at the one and only PDX LIVE! A rockin’ service to welcome Shabbat with music that will move you! Join Cantor Bletstein, Ed Kraus, and Klezmocracy for a high-energy Shabbat service with instruments that will rock your soul! . Join us on March 20 at 7:30pm, as we welcome back Cantor Randy Herman from Bet Torah in Mt. Kisco, NY back to the Neveh Shalom! He’s bringing original music from his brand new CD “Moving Through Time.” A very special evening you won’t want to miss!
New Israeli voices in dance: Hillel Kogan and Danielle Agami.
Performances:Thurs.-Sat., March 19-21, 8:00 pm
Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
20% discount to MJCC members. Order online at www.whitebird.org Use code: MJCC