Calendar

Nov
9
Tue
Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 9 @ 12:15 pm

Join Sylvia Frankel in the lobby for a discussion in Hebrew. Purchase lunch or just enjoy the conversation. Some conversational Hebrew required.
Tuesdays, 12:15 pm

Nov
11
Thu
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 11 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

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

Nov
14
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your week off right, every Sunday morning at Kesser Israel!
Minyan @ 8 am, Breakfast and Talmud @ 9 am.
 
From the Beginning, “Brachos Daf Beis”:
Our Gemara group will be starting the Talmud from the first Mishna in Shas. If you haven’t yet learned the Talmud, there’s no better time to start!
Enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee & more!
 
Required Text: Artscroll Berachos, Volume I
Nov
16
Tue
Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 16 @ 12:15 pm

Join Sylvia Frankel in the lobby for a discussion in Hebrew. Purchase lunch or just enjoy the conversation. Some conversational Hebrew required.
Tuesdays, 12:15 pm

Celebrate Walter Cole/Darcelle’s 91st Birthday @ Darcelle XV Showplace
Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm

triangle productions! in conjunction with the Regional Arts and Culture Council, and The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation wants you to

MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR NOVEMBER 16th @ 1 pm

There are many things to celebrate and this is a big one:

Walter Cole/Darcelle is celebrating his 91st birthday on Tuesday, November 16th.

An unveiling of the permanent art installation that commemorates the placement of Darcelle XV Showplace on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest drag cabaret in the US.

Darcelle XV Showplace has been recognized as the oldest drag cabaret in the US. Out of over 93,500 places/buildings on the National Register, there are only 22 that are LGBTQ and this is the 22nd one. The only one in Oregon. For the past 54 years, the Darcelle XV Showplace has been a gathering place for the community in Old Town. Walter/Darcelle has been helm and continues to perform two nights a week – two shows per night.

Be part of this celebration.

  • November 16th at 1 pm
  • In front of Darcelle XV Showplace – 208 SW Third Ave.
  • A small reception inside to follow

This is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

No reservation is needed – this is an outdoor event and if you wish to continue with the small celebration, it will be inside the club. All COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to.

See you there!

Any questions, contact Don Horn at donniehorn28@gmail.com  or 503-998-8067.

Nov
18
Thu
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 18 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

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

Nov
20
Sat
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am

Meet in the MAIN service (Stampfer Chapel or Main Sanctuary) for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and active lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week. Return to the service to help lead Adon Olam, and join the community for lunch!

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 20 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Tot Shabbat with Kiddush Club. We sing, dance, hear a Torah story and more! 1st Shabbat of the month with Rabbi Eve Posen, 3rd Shabbat of the month with Gershon Liberman. Both followed by Kiddush lunch.

Holiday Open House @ STEELPORT Factory Store
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
STEELPORT Knife Co. is throwing a Holiday Open House at their NE Portland Factory on Saturday, November 20th from 12pm to 4pm. Come see where the “Best Made-in-USA Kitchen Knife” is handcrafted, enjoy sharpening demos, factory tours, local food and drink, raffles and more!
  • What: STEELPORT Knife Co. Holiday Open House
  • Where: STEELPORT Factory store, 3602 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland 97232
  • When: Saturday, November 20th, Noon-4pm. 
  • Happenings: There will be two knife sharpening presentations – at 1pm and 3pm – led by STEELPORT Bladesmith/Co-Founder Eytan Zias. Learn how to keep your cutlery at peak performance all holiday season long. This party will also launch their newest product, the STEELPORT Carbon Steel Knife Care Kit. A perfect stocking stuffer for the chef in your life (or for yourself) to help keep any carbon steel blade in top shape. Plus raffles drawings throughout the afternoon.
  • Food and Drink: Bites from the talented chefs of Ruthie’s wood-fired food cart focused on seasonality and small farms. Drinks from Friem Family Brewers, Coava Coffee, and Happy Mountain Kombucha.
Their garage doors will be open and they’ll have plenty of covered outdoor space in the parking lot for guests to hang out. All local COVID-related guidelines will be followed.
Read ORJL’s feature story on STEELPORT here.
Nov
21
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
Nov 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your week off right, every Sunday morning at Kesser Israel!
Minyan @ 8 am, Breakfast and Talmud @ 9 am.
 
From the Beginning, “Brachos Daf Beis”:
Our Gemara group will be starting the Talmud from the first Mishna in Shas. If you haven’t yet learned the Talmud, there’s no better time to start!
Enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee & more!
 
Required Text: Artscroll Berachos, Volume I