Calendar

Feb
25
Tue
Indecent @ PSU: Lincoln Hall
Feb 25 @ 7:30 pm

February 19 – March 8, 2020 at PSU: LINCOLN HALL
A co-production with Artists Repertory Theatre, in association with Portland State University

2:00 pm matinees on Sundays

Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play of 2017. Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity for portraying a lesbian romance between a brothel-owner’s daughter and one of the prostitutes. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s incendiary play with the imagined conversations with the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, groundbreaking Yiddish theatre, and stage magic.

Feb
26
Wed
Judaism’s Gifts to the World @ Portland Westside
Feb 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

By most indications, modern society is a model of moral progress. Yet when it comes to everyday values, we still grapple with the big ones…

   – What are our responsibilities toward the less fortunate?
– How do we fashion a more moral and equal society?
– How can we make a move toward more cohesive family living?

Join us to unpack six of the world’s most cherished values and how they were delivered to humankind by the Torah. By tracing their fascinating journey to the mainstream, we’ll discover a timeless core of purpose, integrity, and clarity in each value—a powerful gift of guidance as we navigate our own daily choices.

Find Your Future Workshops @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 8 and 9 – 12
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficiency and decrease stress. This motivation-based approach builds students’ academic confidence and organizational skills.
Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
Per Session: Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.

For Grades 5 – 8
Session II: Mondays
February 3 – March 2

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI210A

For Grades 9 – 12
Session II: Wednesdays
February 5 – March 4

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI210B

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Wednesdays
January 8 – March 11
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG202

Cost: $100 per person.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Indecent @ PSU: Lincoln Hall
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm

February 19 – March 8, 2020 at PSU: LINCOLN HALL
A co-production with Artists Repertory Theatre, in association with Portland State University

2:00 pm matinees on Sundays

Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play of 2017. Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity for portraying a lesbian romance between a brothel-owner’s daughter and one of the prostitutes. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s incendiary play with the imagined conversations with the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, groundbreaking Yiddish theatre, and stage magic.

Feb
27
Thu
Find Your Future Workshop – For Adults! @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.

Decrease your stress and increase your productivity with techniques you can easily incorporate into your busy life. Topics include: time and project management, goal setting, calendaring, and mindfulness to help you balance all of your demands.

Thursdays, February 6 – March 5
11:00 am – 12:15 pm, S1211

Cost per four-week session: $56.
Member Cost per four-week session: $48.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Feb 27 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.

Introduction to Judaism class @ Portland area synagogues
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues. Register online or contact JoAnn Bezodis, Class Facilitator, at 971-248-5465, or by email at info@oregonboardofrabbis.org. Website: http://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/

  • Winter/Spring 2020 Session is from Jan. 30 through June 18
  • Fall 2020 Session is from Sept. 3 through Jan. 21
Jewish Dad’s Night Out
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Open to all dads raising Jewish kids.

This community-wide group is open to all Jewish dads and dads raising Jewish kids. Meet at a home or in a local pub and take part in a relaxed conversation with topics relevant to parenting with a rabbi or cantor. No cost, $5 donation suggested. For parents of all ages and stages.

  • February 27 (Purim)
  • April 2 (Pesach)
  • June 26 (Shabbat in the park)

Please reach out to Chelsea with questions.

Dad’s Night Out, Thursday @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Feb 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Dad’s Night Out, Thursday, February 27, 7:30pm

Dad’s who raised/are raising Jewish kids are invited for a fun night out.

$5 donation. RSVP to 503.246.8831 or email: programs@nevehshalom.org