Join other young families with kids age 0-5 years at Congregation Neveh Shalom for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
Are you located in Beaverton, Hillsboro, or Aloha? Join Rabbi Eve Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom as we head west for some community bonding time with our families who live out that way.
Bring your favorite vegetarian or dairy potluck food, utensils, and plates. We’ll play, eat, schmooze, and get to know one another.
So we have a headcount, please RSVP to Rabbi Eve via email.
Mussar is an approach of self-awareness and personal development that is grounded in deep reflection on Jewish texts and on spiritual practices that guide us toward greater control over our thinking and behaviors. Rabbi Joshua Rose of Congregation Shaarie Torah leads the exploration of Mussar.
2:30 – 3:25 pm
Free and open to the community. In the Ballroom.
In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
Dates: June 26 – July 24
10:30 am- 12:30 pm, CG400
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
First class held in the Beit Midrash, then in the Cafe at the J.
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Afternoons
Dates: June 26 – July 24
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG401
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
Cafe at the J
Join us for a special tour of R.B. Kitaj, A Jew Etc., Etc. with Bruce Guenther, Adjunct Curator for Special Exhibitions.
Free with admission; free for members!
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. The class starts July 11 and continues every Wednesday through Sept. 12.
Cost: $100 Members + Guests.
Drop-in: $15 per class
Registration information: CG402, oregonjcc.org/registration
In the Dance Studio
Kabbalah Meditation with Rabbi David Zaslow
Beginning on Thursday, June 21 from 5-6 pm, Rabbi David Zaslow will teach an introduction class in Kabbalah Meditation. Participants will learn to understand the chakra system in Judaism known as Sefirot. Rabbi David will uncover the secrets of Jewish mysticism in simple and accessible language, and in ways that can benefit daily life. Class will take place on four Thursdays: June 21 and 28, July 12 and 19 from 5-6 pm. Class fee is $30 and pre-registration is requested by calling 541-488-7716. Available via live streaming for those unable to attend in person. The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 N Mountain Ave., Ashland.
Bring your family or join your child at MJCC day camp for a special Shabbat. Enjoy a Shabbat set to the theme of camp this week with stories, songs and more.
Free and open to the community.


Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren suddenly vanishes from Thomas’ life, he decides to travel to Jerusalem seeking for answers regarding Oren’s disappearance. Under a fabricated identity, Thomas infiltrates into the life of Anat, his lover’s wife, who owns a small Café in downtown Jerusalem. Thomas starts to work for her and create German cakes and cookies that bring life into her Café. Soon, Thomas finds himself involved in Anat’s life in a way far beyond his anticipation, and to protect the truth he will stretch his lie to a point of no return.
- Director: Ofir Raul Graizer
- Country: Israel, Germany
- Genre: Drama
- Year: 2017
- Run Time: 01:49:25
- imdb Score: 7.2/10 (635 votes)
- Language: English, German, Hebrew
- Rating: Not Rated
- Cast: Sarah Adler, Zohar Shtrauss, Tim Kalkhof, Roy Miller