Calendar

May
14
Thu
Find Your Future Workshops – Organize Yourself for Success: Grades 9-12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 9 – 12
Learn new study skills to maximize efficiency and decrease stress. This motivation-based approach builds students’ academic confidence and organizational skills.
Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
Per Session: Cost: $70. Member Cost: $60.

Session I: Thursdays
April 2 – May 7 (no class on April 9)

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI305

Session II: Thursdays
May 14 – June 4

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI306

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Introduction to Judaism class @ Portland area synagogues
May 14 @ 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
May
15
Fri
Virtual Friday Night Sing A-Long
May 15 @ 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)

Virtual Good Morning Moment – Shabbat
May 15 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom_

May
16
Sat
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 16 @ 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
May 16 @ 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.

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 16 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Young Family Tot Shabbat for children 0-5 years, at CNS

1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am, Zidell Chapel

Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kids 5 and under. Join our early childhood educators: Levia, and Amy and their good friend Shabbos Mouse for our liveliest Shabbat service.

Enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and more!

Stay for a kiddush lunch and become a part of our young family community.

May
17
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
May 17 @ 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
May
18
Mon
Virtual Good Morning Moment – Havdallah
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)

May
19
Tue
Virtual Good Morning Moment – Modeh Ani
May 19 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)