Judaism; Essential Spiritual Practices, Rituals and Ethics Class
Rabbi David Zaslow, Cyrise Beatty Schachter, Rabbi Sue Morningstar and guest teachers present an eleven-week series of classes at the Havurah Synagogue – Judaism; Essential Spiritual Practices, Rituals and Ethics. Classes will be held beginning on Thursday, February 1 from 5-6 PM for eleven weeks. Online streaming is available for those who are unable to attend at this time – a code will be given upon registration. Pre-registration is required by calling 541-488-7716. Class fee is $50-$90 sliding scale. Please call for more info. The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.
The term Shabbaton is often employed to mean an event and/or celebration that is held on Shabbat or over a full weekend. A Shabbaton is an immersive family Shabbat experience – providing engaging programs and activities for all ages.
On Friday, February 2, 6 PM Rabbi David Zaslow and Morah Cyrise Beatty Schachter will lead a musical Kabbalat Shabbat & Celebration of the Trees!! Tu b’Shevat, the most ancient ecological holiday, is celebrated with a ritual passed down by the 16th century mystics of Safed. Fruits and nuts will be tasted on the journey through the four worlds to celebrate the emergence from winter into the time of the awakening of the trees. Devorah Zaslow will tell a story of the season. Free. All are welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. Bring a potluck veggie dish to share and children are most welcome. The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
Raoul Wallenberg: To Me, There’s No Other Choice.
Learn the story behind the Swedish diplomat who single-handedly saved thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary during World War II.
By issuing protective passports and buying buildings to establish as sovereign Swedish territory in Budapest, Wallenberg was able to shelter Jews during 1944 and save an estimated 15,000 lives in just six months. His life and legacy stand as a testament to moral courage and fortitude, especially in the tragedy of his ending.
From the Swedish Institute in Stockholm, this exhibit is generously sponsored locally by Barry Peterson & Darlene Peterson and EPrint, with additional support from the Swedish Institute.
Young children and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. We touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat morning service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing, and Torah. Afterwards, we enjoy an informal potluck nosh and the chance to play and schmooze. Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.
Please RSVP here by Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Join us as we say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs.
We’ll have dinner, stories, art and a whole lot of fun.
$5 per person. For families of children ages 0-5.
Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
Sephardic Soul and Balkan Folk Dance Night
Journey through exotic lands with this fiddle-driven caravan of Balkan, Klezmer, Sephardic and original soul music.
Doors open at 7:00
Dance instruction 7:15 – 7:45
Concert begins 8:00
Michelle Alany & The Mystics
Michelle Alany – violin, vocals
Andrew Alikanov – clarinet
Kathy Fors – accordion
Albert McDonnell – upright bass
Michael Beach – percussion
Tom Goicoechea – Drums
Featuring belly dancers Danielle Elizabeth and Jewels Barrera.
michellealany.com
Violinist & vocalist Michelle Alany is a dynamic performer & internationally touring ambassador of world folk traditions, specializing in Sephardic, Mediterranean & Eastern music. Her captivating band, Michelle Alany & The Mystics, brings fresh interpretations of ancient melodies, hypnotic strings and wild improvisation with their deeply danceable grooves and energizing soulful music.
Journey through exotic lands with this fiddle-driven caravan of Sephardic, Klezmer, Balkan & original soul & swing music.
The band consists of seasoned jazz, classical & globally folk-minded musicians with diverse musical backgrounds in Middle Eastern, Balkan and Klezmer music.
Trio Tsuica:
Portland’s only four-member trio! Music of East-Central Europe on violin, accordion, cimbalom, and bass.
https://www.facebook.com/trio.
Join us as the Foundation School community comes together for our annual Walk-a-Thon.
Our Morot create classroom wish-lists that can be fulfilled by your child’s participation in the walk! We walk around Birnbach Hall with students, siblings and alumni.
There will be music, snacks and prizes for everyone.
To participate, contact: leahc@foundationschoolpdx.org; 503-293-7307.
