“Hebrew as a Living Language” with Milt Markewitz. In mid-July, Milt had lunch with Rabbi Ted Falcon to discuss the possibility that our People once spoke a very different Hebrew, one that connected us with all of life in a way that precludes us decimating the Earth and its life forms as we are now doing. The implications are planetary, who we are as Jews, and the actions we take to create meaningful lives. The learning is quite straightforward — understanding the ever changing structure of all living systems, discerning the life processes that are integral to the Hebrew (and many other languages), and recognizing the enlightened consciousness that emanates from such languages. We’ll go through the outline Milt shared with Ted, share some of his feedback, and have a healthy conversation. Milt, through his study of our Ancient Hebrew, has found a source of understanding life in a way that helps us re-tell our stories as well as make deep connections with those Peoples whose every utterance is about creating, nurturing or living life. It is from such languages that we grasp what it means to live in ecological and social balance and harmony – providing a comprehensive response to global climate change.
Come gather with your family and friends at the shul for one last summer schmooze. There will be food, music, games and more! Reunite with member and staff, old and new, engage in activities and let’s kick off a new year at CST.
****After Party CST goes to the THORNS!****
Join CST at the Portland Thorns Woman’s Soccer game.
at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for the game.
Registration required by August 14, call the office or click here to register
This is a free “Taste of” our Hebrew for Prayer course. Learn the 50 most commonly used words in the siddur–what they mean and how to recognize them–to increase your understanding of what we say when we pray. Understand what we say when we pray-an in-depth look at Hebrew vocabulary and construction of prayers and their meanings. Taught by Deb Freedberg. The actual course begins Oct. 13 and meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm for Level 1 and at 7:30pm for Level 2. Course materials fee $50.
This free “Taste of” our Hope & Healing course will cover “Resources for the High Holy Days.” Instructor, Rabbi Eve Posen. The actual course begins on Oct. 4 and meets on the first Sunday of each month from 9:45-10:45am. We seek to answer the questions, “What can we turn to from Jewish tradition during death, divorce, or times of need? What are the unique prayers and traditions that help us face our fears?” Free to Neveh Shalom members; requested donation of $10 per class for non-members.
This is a free “Taste of” our Siddur Basics course. Join us to learn the Shabbat morning service. Each week we go through different parts of the service slow enough so that each class member can learn to recite the words. No more mumbling through services! Taught by Deb Freedberg. The actual course begins on Oct. 14 and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Course materials fee $50.
This is a free “Taste of” our course – Trope: Learn to Leyn. This class is for those who want to learn to chant Torah and for those who want to improve their skills. We will learn the common trope patterns with an introduction to sentence structure, as well as the less common tropes. There will be time during each session for students to work on–and get help with–individual readings. Taught by Deb Freedberg. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Alef-Bet. The actual course begins on Oct. 14 and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Course materials fee $50.
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
We welcome you to celebrate the High Holidays 5776.
Selichot will be held with a lay leader. Please join us.
A wide range of short classes around the theme of “Preparing Your Soul for the Days of Awe.” Teachers will include rabbis and professors from our community. The evening will include Havdalah and Selichot services.
Cost: $10. Students with ID: $5.
Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Register: oregonjcc.org/selichot
Sponsored by the MJCC, Oregon Board of Rabbis, and JFGP
Please join us for Selichot Services.