“Intro to the Spiritual Work of Elul” with Mikdash Portland founder and rabbi-to-be Nate DeGroot. An introduction and overview to the spiritual work of Elul, understanding deeper the rhythm of the month and the how it lends itself to the process of Teshuvah (return). For the first part of the session, Nate will provide some framing and structure to the month and how it fits into the larger rhythms of the Jewish calendar.
Participants will have the chance to explore the themes of the month and the invitations it offers to each of us to engage in our own deep practice.
The second part of the session will focus on beginning the spiritual work itself, giving participants an opportunity to reflect internally with a variety of writing practices, meditations, and prompts for ongoing consideration. This is a chance to get grounded in the moment and then take the first step towards new beginnings.
Find out the secrets to create your
own blog and get followers. What makes a blog compelling and worthwhile to
the writer and reader? Leah Klass, freelance writer and other professionals will inspire us.
Tues., August 18
7:00-9:00 pm
Wine available at Cafe at the J.
Cost: $10. Member Cost: $8. CG405
RSVP: oregonjcc.org/registration
Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of MahJongg. MahJongg card provided.
Wednesdays, July 29-Aug. 26
7:00-9:00 pm at the MJCC
Cost: $85. Member Cost: $72. CG409
Freilach Fridays
Storytime with Rabbi Rose at Daedalus Books!!
What is freilach? It’s Yiddish for “happy.” Please bring your little ones and join Rabbi Josh Rose for story-time and snack in a little but mighty bookstore, Daedalus Books. Come for story-time, stay for a bit of schmoozing, have a freilach time!
All families are welcome to attend, there are only 20 spots so please let us know you are coming!
Contact Membership/Outreach & Programming Coordinator, Jaclyn Beck: 503.226.6131 x241 – jaclynbeck@shaarietorah.org
Band starts at 6 pm – prayers at 6:45pm
Service animals welcome – please leave other pets at home
Shir Tikvah Rabbi Ariel Stone and J.D. Kleinke will be joined by Stumbleweed, a perennial favorite at this event.
Bring a blanket or a chair, and pack a picnic dinner to enjoy while the bluegrass band plays!
Bar/Bat Mitzvah parents, join us for this informational meeting. How do you plan for your child’s Bar/Bat mitzvah? When should you send the invitation? When should your child begin learning the prayers? Do you have to be a member? How much does it cost? And who orders the invitations? All that and more will unfold during this meeting. Open to all members and prospects members. For more information, contact Dorice at: education@shaarietorah.org
Sunday Parkways with Congregation Neveh Shalom
Sunday, August 23
Meet up at SE Sunday Parkways ride, make a bike friendly craft or grab a honey stick! Southeast Portland ride features Laurelhurst, Colonel Summers, Swellcrest & Ivon Parks. Sunday Parkways Site
Do you want to learn all of the Alef Bet in one day?
Do you want to be able to read Hebrew at the end of one session?
Do you want to feel excited and energized about the possibilities of participating more fully in the services?
Look no further- Hebrew Marathon is here for YOU! Join Dorice Horenstein for a fun day of learning!
$100, includes 5 free follow up classes
(8/25, 8/27, 9/1, 9/3, 9/8 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Contact Dorice for more info or to register:
education@shaarietorah.org, 503-226-6131
“Shopping at the ‘Me’ Store: Using Teshuva, Tefilah, and Tzedakah to Guide Us Into Right Relationship with our ‘Stuff'” with Britta Dedrick. This class will involve 3 or 4 learning exercises that Britta has created, as well as time for reflection and discussion. The exercises are inspired by the work of Marie Kondo (creator of the KonMari Method of organizing) and draw from the High Holy Days liturgy.
“Inscribing Our Books of Life” with Harriet Cooke, who has been facilitating the P’nai Or writing group since 2008. Writing workshop with prompts from Elul Torah portions Shoftim and Ki Teitze. This workshop will give a synopsis of the Torah portions, facilitate a short meditation, then a timed free writing process to help us get clarity on the loose ends we need to tie up before moving forward with the New Year.