Speaking on “Democratic Values after Trump: A Frank View,” Barney
Frank will deliver the 12th Annual Gus & Libby Solomon Memorial
Lecture at 7 pm Jan. 26.
After a redefining year in American politics, the 12th Annual Gus & Libby
Solomon Memorial Event welcomes former U.S. Congressman Barney
Frank to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and liberal values
following the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Barney Frank (U.S. Congressman D-MA 1981-2012) worked to adjust
America’s spending priorities and fought against discrimination. In
1987, Frank made history as the first openly gay member of Congress.
He championed legislation for Wall Street reform and consumer
protection as co-author of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. Frank is the
author of two books: Speaking Frankly (1992), a collection of policy
essays; and a memoir titled Frank: From the Great Society to Same
Sex Marriage (2015). He has taught at Harvard, Boston University, the
University of Massachusetts Boston and the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth.
The annual Gus & Libby Solomon Memorial Lecture at Portland State
University is devoted to the values of social justice exemplified by the
Solomons and explorations of the American Jewish experience.
The free lecture will be held at Lincoln Recital Hall 75. Tickets available
at the door or in advance at the PSU Box Office.
For more information, contact the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in
Judaic Studies at judaicst@pdx.edu or 503-725-8449.
Havurah’s Dorot Shabbat is specifically welcoming to families with children, and also strives to create a space for all the generations to connect and enjoy Shabbat together. It is a relaxed, meaningful and sweet way to end a busy week and start Shabbat. Our talented Shabbat School parents Jacob Mandelsberg, Sarah Shine and Gabe Adoff will lead us in bringing in Shabbat together with music and prayer. After the short and sweet service, we’ll enjoy a vegetarian potluck dinner. Please bring a kid-friendly main dish.
RSVP here if you think you can come: tinyurl.com/HSDorot
Blind, the story about a Jewish merchant in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, in the mid 1960s, will be presented as part of teh Fertile Ground Festival.
A new play by Bonnie Ratner of Community Dream Enterprises, the play asks hard questions about family, politics, buiseness, community and love.
REPEATS at 7:30 pm, Jan. 29.
Tickets are available at bit.ly/BLINDPDX
On Saturday, January 28 at 7:30 PM storytellers, singers and poets will present Illuminating the Darkness, an evening of story, song and poetry. The presenters include Rabbi David Zaslow, Rabbi Joshua Boettiger, Daniel Jokelson, Stephanie Nead, Glenn Hill, Ayala Zonnenschein with songs by Plain Folk. The evening is offered as a benefit for Community Peace Meals and the Havurah. Community Peace Meals is a grassroots group of volunteers who provide home-cooked meals each Friday evening for the homeless in Ashland. Suggested donation of $5-$10, no one turned away. The Havurah is located at 185 N Mountain Ave. in Ashland. For more information call 541-488-7716 or visit www.havurahshirhadash.org.
Expectant mothers and their partners will learn about and prepare for birth through hands-on education. Practice comfort techniques and learn about the physiology of birth, routine medical procedures, breastfeeding and informed consent in a dynamic group setting. This course is designed to instill confidence and empower expectant parents, as well as provide expectant parents with a support group of peers. Lamaze classes are based on the most up-to-date research from the gold-standard Cochrane database. Three couples needed to run this class.
This five-session class meets on Sundays from Jan. 15 through Feb. 12.
Teacher: Elana Alpert, LCCE
Register: oregonjcc.org/lamaze
Two special Sundays in January, spend your morning celebrating Shaarie Torah and learning more about the rich culture and arts of Israel. Meet our clergy, staff, teachers, and community, while singing, dancing, painting, cooking, watching a film or taking a class. Make a dish inspired by vegan Israeli cooking with a professional chef or practice Israeli dancing and learn moves with other kids. With over 15 different classes offered, for all ages: preschoolers, young kids, teens, and adults, there is something for everyone! Some sessions led by special guests speakers, community leaders and more! Come experience all that we do here at Shaarie Torah and go on an exciting Israel adventure.
Entry fee: $10 member , $15 nonmember , $24 member family , $27 nonmember family. Tickets available at the door for a higher price. Some classes have additional fees associated. Please RSVP in advance.
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There are lots of ways to get to know PJA. Visit our school during the day for our last Open House of the school year.
PJA’s unique curriculum, integrating Jewish learning and values with STEAM provides the foundation for success in high school, college and life.
Rescheduled from Jan. 12 due to snow.
Snow also forced the Kindergarten Round Up to be rescheduled form Jan. 11 to Feb. 2 at 6 pm.
Learn the basics of Improv Theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and responding, working together as a group to create a story on the spot, and building self-confidence. The class will be working towards a demo that showcases their favorite improv games, and shows off their new comedy chops!
In partnership with Portland Jewish Academy and Northwest Children’s Theater & School
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration; CG202
Come meet our Portland Jewish Academy’s Kindergarten faculty and learn about PJA’s incredible Kindergarten program. PJA is accredited by the NWAIS, infant – 8th grade.
PJA’s combination of Jewish values and ethics with an emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. (Science and Technology and Engineering and Arts and Math) offers a foundation of success in high school, college and life.
Rescheduled from Jan. 11 due to snow.