Calendar

Mar
18
Wed
CANCELLED – Antisemitism on College Campuses Workshop @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Due to travel restrictions advised to contain the Coronavirus, this event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this event at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

Antisemitism on College Campuses Workshop

Wed, March 18, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Teens, parents, and Jewish community members are increasingly concerned about the anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses across the U.S. that often spills over into Anti-Semitic speech and policies. Stand With Us brings experts from the field to explain and discuss:

— Antisemitism vs. Legitimate Criticism of Israel

— The evolving face of the BDS movement

— Know your rights: how to respond and who can help

Program begins at 6pm, dinner included, ending time 8:30pm

Cost: $10 per individual or $15 per family

RSVP: tinyurl.com/CNSCollegeCampus20

Mar
19
Thu
Wise Aging @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit.
This five week program will explore how to live our lives with intention. Each interactive session will include opportunities for personal sharing, contemplative listening, basic mindfulness practice, and text study.
Based on the nationally recognized program developed by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS), these workshops are designed to help participants explore the years beyond mid-life as a unique opportunity for growth and discovery. Small group discussion will focus on how aging affects us and how we can make this time of our lives more meaningful and more positive.
Participants will need to read the book Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal (not included in the registration fee). This program is made possible through the generosity of Jewish Family and Children’s Services and the Holzman Foundation.
Thursdays, March 5 – April 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Cost: $150 per person. SI213
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Virtual – Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eve
Mar 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Grab your lunch and do a bit of interactive learning with Rabbi Eve. Topics will include: “Public Health, Plagues and COVID-19”, Passover learning and more. Have a topic to suggest? Email Rabbi Eve at eposen@nevehshalom.org. Join Zoom Meeting. https://zoom.us/j/964066846 (not on April 9 as it is Passover).

Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Mar 19 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

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

Portland Dining Month @ Various restaurant locations
Mar 19 @ 5:00 pm

Every March, the city’s top restaurants offer three-course meals for a great price, making it the best time to experience one of the nation’s most talked-about culinary destinations – affordably. Travel Portland donates money to the Oregon Food Bank for each reservation made through the OpenTable links listed here. Scroll down the list to see the participating restaurants and their featured menus (which are subject to change).

Introduction to Judaism class @ Portland area synagogues
Mar 19 @ 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
Mar
20
Fri
Virtual Prepare Your Own Tot Shabbat Materials
Mar 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

(Congregation Neveh Shalom)

Join Morah Levia for a zoom tutorial on setting up for Tot Shabbat and more in your own home. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/520093080. Meeting ID: 520 093 080

 

Portland Dining Month @ Various restaurant locations
Mar 20 @ 5:00 pm

Every March, the city’s top restaurants offer three-course meals for a great price, making it the best time to experience one of the nation’s most talked-about culinary destinations – affordably. Travel Portland donates money to the Oregon Food Bank for each reservation made through the OpenTable links listed here. Scroll down the list to see the participating restaurants and their featured menus (which are subject to change).

Virtual Friday Night Sing A-Long
Mar 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Rabbi Eve will lead a short Friday night sing a long for families on Zoom. There will be bit of singing, a story and blessings. Please log in and mute yourself until we start. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/412465750 Meeting ID: 412 465 750

(Congregation Neveh Shalom)

Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Mar 20 @ 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat

Friday, March 20,  7:15pm

Friday, April 17, 7:15pm

A lay-led, voices-only Erev Shabbat Service. All ages and stages welcome.

Questions?  Please contact Naomi Leavitt: naomileavitt@gmail.com