Join us for this thought-provoking program that will bring an exceptional line up of authors and special events to our community.
Tuesday, March 7; 7:00 PM – Janis Cooke Newman: A Master Plan for Rescue
Tuesday, March 14; 7:00PM – Jennifer K Armstrong: Seinfeldia
Tuesday, March 21; 7:00 PM – Local Author Panel Discussion
Individual event tickets: Member Cost: $5; Guest: $8
Series Pass: Member Cost: $12; Guest: $20
Register at oregonjcc.org/authorseries
Congregation Ahavath Achim, in cooperation with the Sephardic Cultural Center of Oregon, will present the 10th Annual Sephardic Winter Film Series, a compilation of film screenings with Sephardic content, to be shown on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning November 2016 through April 2017. Film screenings are FREE to the public, (a modest voluntary donation is suggested but not required). After each film is screened, a discussion period will follow with a prominent local personality to lead the discussion. A Sephardic dessert and tea will be provided during the discussion period.
Remaining films:
March 7, 2017
The Truce. A biographical documentary about Italian chemist turned author Primo Levi, who was interned at Auschwitz during WWII. Following his release, he returned to his native Turin. This movie depicts his hellish nine month journey from the camp back to his home. He goes through many different countries, and along the way he meets and is befriended by assorted fellow travelers. Through them, his appreciation of life and freedom slowly returns, but with it also comes a deep rage and an abiding guilt at having survived.
English language, 118 minutes, 1997, Director Francesco Rosi, Discussion speaker: Ivonne Saed
April 4, 2017. The Ballad of the Weeping Spring. Musical instruments take the place of guns and an Iranian symphony takes the place of a gun fight in this clever, emotional homage to The Magnificent Seven. In this drama, a dying man’s last wish sends his oldest friend, Tawila, on a grand adventure to find the best symphony players around for a final performance of “The Ballad of Weeping Spring.” But will a guilty secret undo all of Tawila’s hard work? Winner of 4 Israeli Academy Awards, plus 5 nominations including Best Film, and winner Best Music at Jerusalem Film Festival.
Hebrew with subtitles, 105 minutes, 2012, Film by Benny Toraty, Discussion speaker: Charles Levy
Films shown FIRST Tuesday of each month at 7PM. Admission & Sephardic dessert are FREE.
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY),
Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Charles & Jo Levy, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera,
Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe
For information call David 503-892-6634 or jewishfilmportland.org
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Mikvah Shoshanah – Portland’s Women’s MIkvah, invites you to:
An evening with Rabbi Manis Friedman – World renowned relationship guru
After all the pop-psychology and therapy, what is it that really holds relationships together?
For Men & Women
7:00 – Wine Bar Social
7:30 – Lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman: “Whats Love Got To Do With It?”
At the Chabad Center for Jewish Life (2858 NE Sandy Blvd)
World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman uses ancient wisdom and modern wit as he captivates audiences around the country and around the world.
Rabbi Friedman’s first book, DOESN’T ANYONE BLUSH ANYMORE?, published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, was widely praised by the media. BLUSH is currently in its fourth printing.
You can find out more about Rabbi Friedman at www.rabbifriedman.org.
Sponsored in part by MIkvah USA – Lizchus Refuah Shleimah LIba Hinda Bas Miriam
About Mikvah Shoshanah – Portland’s Women’s Mikvah:
Opened in March of 1998, Mikvah Shoshana – Portland’s Women’s Mikvah’s mission is to educate & inspire women from across the entire community in the observance of the beautiful Mitzvah of Taharat Hamishpacha.
A focus point part of Taharat Hamishpacha; Family purity, is Mikvah, where women immerse in order to reenter the holy, loving, mindful intimacy and mitzvah of the marital relationship.
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that will draw on our experiences.
March’s topic: Purim Torah
Free and open to the community.
Two competitions, one day! Enter your best Hamantaschen recipe AND come dressed in your best costume in this fun contest for Purim! Vote for your favorite in each! Non-Kosher entries are accepted. Purim storytime too!
Entries Due: 6:15 pm day of event
Tasting/Judging: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Get ready for a beautifully Persian Shabbat service & dinner!
Friday, March 10th, 6:30 PM
Join us for a very special and delicious Kabbalat Shabbat for Purim. We’ve lots to celebrate and lots to discover on this special night of magic! Following services is an outstanding Persian and mediterranean meal with Moroccan Chicken, vegetarian persian tahdig, rice pilaf with raisins and lemon, and baklava!
Members: $12.00 adults, $8 child (6-21), under 6 years old comes free. $36 family max (4+)
Non-members: $15.00 adults , $10 child (6-21), under 6 years old comes free! $45 family max (4+)
Childcare provided upon reservation.
Havurah Holy Pandemonium Purim Party – A Joyous, Capricious, Justice Celebration For All Ages
4:30 pm – Singing, Spieling (Interactive Purim storytelling) & More!
5:15 pm – Juggling, Casting Lots, Eating Pizza & Hamantaschen, Playing Games – DANCING by DJ!
Cheese pizza will be provided (including gluten-free options). Bring a vegetarian salad (please list ingredients) to share, plus drinks (L’chaims) for young & old.
Please help us create a playlist for the Purim dance! Tell our DJ your favorite dance numbers! Email song titles to info@havurahshalom.org. Also, bring some money for a raffle to benefit the ACLU and refugee resettlement programs.
Celebrate Purim at P’nai Or with Michelle Alany’s dance band, Michelle and the Mystics playing Klezmer, Sephardic and original music.
Fun for all ages, including:
– another fabulously funny Purim spiel with Cassandra Sagan and Spielers;
– a singalong with the P’nai Or Purim Band;
– puppetry for kids of all ages;
– face painting;
– finger food potluck and hamantaschen;
– a raffle
It’s time to put an end to evil Haman!
Get out your wildest costume and join Shir Tikvah for a festive meal and family-friendly reading of the Megillah.
This year’s Purim will have an international twist – including customs from Italy, Tunisia and France, as well as treats from Syria and Morocco. Enjoy the entries in our annual Hamantaschen contest for dessert.
A PURIM PARTY TO REMEMBER!
Saturday, March 11th / 6:00 – Midnight / Free
Games & appetizers from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
A fun-filled evening of music and play complete with Hamilton! Games for preschoolers to high schoolers, food, Cha Cha the Clown, facepainting, henna & more. And that’s just to start! Megillah reading begins at 7pm and is complete with songs from the musical Hamilton adapted into the Purim Musical “Esther, the persian musical” performed by members of Shaarie Torah! Dance party & drinks to follow. Please join us for this special event – and, of course, come in costume!
6:00pm: Food, Drink and Cha Cha the Clown!
7:00pm: Megillah Reading Begins with the Spin on Hamilton!
Henna, More Treats and food, Facepainting, Photobooth and more!
8:30pm: The Purim Party Continues with an EPIC Dance Party!
While this event is free and open to all, a donation to help us cover the cost is greatly appreciated.