Love your neighbor as yourself (Ahavta rei-echa kamocha) is a major principle of the Torah. How we relate to and treat one another, what we do for others, the way we help one another – all these are significant measures of the Torah’s vision of a fully lived Jewish life. We all know these teaching, so why is it so hard to fulfill? Rabbi Rose will lead us through a study of Jewish texts and spiritual teachings in search of answers to this question, helping us to become more mindful, awake and present to our spouses, our friends, our families and even ourselves.
The Joy of Judaism- Locally.
Join your friends of the SE Portland Jewish community for a lavish Passover Seder!
7:15 pm. @ the SE Portland Chabad House- 3355 SE steele st. Portland OR 97202
Kids are welcome!!!
For more info and for other events going on in SE Portland, visit- www.SEPortlandChabad.com
Let My People Go!
A Shaarie Torah Hands-On Family Experience
(for families with children ages 2-8)
Saturday, April 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
$18 per family – RSVP by March 31
All young families with children ages 2-8 are invited to join Shaarie Torah to experience the Exodus through all the senses and touch, smell, taste, hear, read, and dance the second night of Passover like no other!
Annual Havurah Community Passover Seder
Reservations are now being taken for the 30th annual Passover Seder at the Havurah Synagogue in Ashland. The Seder ritual and meal will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 5:30 PM. Passover is the springtime Jewish Festival that celebrates liberation of the Jewish people from enslavement in Egypt in 3,300 years ago. Rabbi David Zaslow will lead the music-filled, thought-provoking evening. The ritual dinner is catered by Karen Caird of Creative Celebrations and is open to all. Adult $40, children 3-13 $22. Call 541-488-7716 or visit www.havurahshirhadash.org for more info and to register. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. The Havurah synagogue is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.
Second Night Seder with Shaarie Torah
Saturday, April 4
6:45 p.m. – Sign in
7:15 p.m. – Seder begins
Everyone is invited to join the Shaarie Torah community for the Second Night Seder. Rabbi Rose will lead us in a journey of the Exodus through food, story and prayer. Due to the time and length of the seder, we recommend it be for ages 9 and older.
Second Night Seder with Shaarie Torah
Saturday, April 4
6:45 p.m. – Sign in
7:15 p.m. – Seder begins
RSVP by April 1 (Price increases by $10 per person after April 1):
Members: $45 Adult; $20 Child
Non-Members: $55 Adult; $25 Child
No one turned away, call for financial assistance.
Everyone is invited to join the Shaarie Torah community for the Second Night Seder. Rabbi Rose will lead us in a journey of the Exodus through food, story and prayer. Due to the time and length of the seder, we recommend it be for ages 9 and older.
The Israel Story with Emanuel Ben-David
On three Sunday afternoons, April 5, April 19 and May 3 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Emnuel Ben-David will examine the characteristics of the “typical” Israeli, (and by extension the country at large), through looking at some of the driving forces and origins of who Israelis are and how they came to be that way. He will do this through a broad review of the recent history (last 100 years or so) of the Jews in Israel and elsewhere. The story will also be tightly connected to Emanuel and his family’s personal experience. Once the foundation is established, he will teach on some of Israel’s economic and technological successes. Rabbi David Zaslow says, “Emanuel Ben-David is an inspiring teacher. He not only knows what he’s talking about, but he delivers his talks with grace and humor!”
Ben-David was born in Haifa, Israel, almost 60 years ago. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering at the prestigious Technion University in Haifa. He served his mandatory military service as a naval officer. He was involved in Defense and Technology more than 40 years. Emanuel lived in Israel until May 2014, retired recently from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and lives in Ashland with his American-Israeli wife. Dates: April 5, April 19 and May 3. The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716. Free and open to all. Visit www.havurahshirhadash.org for more info.
Celebrate the holiday of Passover at Temple Beth Israel’s annual Community Passover Seder on Sunday, April 5th at 5:30 pm at the synagogue, 1175 East 29th Avenue in Eugene. Led by Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin and Rabbi Boris Dolin, the Seder features music and a lively reading of the Haggadah. Families with children, singles, elders, friends, and unaffiliated are all welcome. The evening includes traditional ceremonial foods, wine, juice, and a full course catered meal. Reservations are required by March 30th. Guests of TBI – $40 per person/$10 per child. After March 30th reservations will be taken on a space available basis with a surcharge. For information and to register www.tbieugene.org. For more information contact the Temple Beth Israel office at 541-485-7218.
No class on April 8th, due to Passover.
Wednesday Night School at Shaarie Torah for Middle and High School students
Every Wednesday (except for major holidays) from 6:00 to 8:15
For more information email Dorice at education@shaarietorah.org
What is Journalism? will explore the past, present and future of journalism in all its forms. The conference will feature a unique coalescing of media scholars and students, media professionals, independent media producers, government and community officials, as well as interested community groups and the public.