Calendar

May
11
Wed
Yom Ha’atzmaut @ MJCC
May 11 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Mittleman Jewish Community Center once again hosts a community-wide celebration of Israel’s Independence Day. Yom Ha’atzmaut festivities from 5:30 to 8:30 pm will
feature Israeli food, activities and games for all ages and Israeli dancing.

Youth Activities 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Crafts, bounce house, climbing Masada, henna art, face painting, visit Israeli cities with fun activites, scavenger hunt, and more!
Adult Activities 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Israeli cafe with Israeli food and drinks and market of Israeli products for purchase
Rocking Israeli Dance Party 5:30 – 8:30 pm
with DJ Max, Israeli dancers, and more!
Event is free at the MJCC
Israeli Buffet: $5

For more information on the event, visit oregonjcc.org or call 503-244-0111.

May
12
Thu
PJ Library Story Hour Lake Oswego @ Realty Trust Group, Inc
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Join  us for a weekly story hour for young families with PJ Library stories, crafts and music!

Nosh and Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.

Topic: What is Holiness?

Kabbalah Meditation Class @ Havurah synagouge
May 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Rabbi David Zaslow, spiritual leader of the Havurah synagogue, will teach a unique, accessible, and transformative method for Kabbalistic Meditation. This simple practice puts practitioners in touch with the 10 energy centers in the body and helps to alleviate emotional stresses caused by busy everyday living. $72 for five sessions beginning Thursday, April 14, including materials, $18 for repeat students. Pre-registration required – online at www.havurahshirhadash.org or call the Havurah office at 541-488-7716 for more info. The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland.

Kabbalah Meditation Class with Rabbi David Zaslow in Ashland @ Havurah Synagogue
May 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Kabbalah Meditation Class

Rabbi David Zaslow, spiritual leader of the Havurah synagogue, will teach a unique, accessible, and transformative method for Kabbalistic Meditation. This simple practice puts practitioners in touch with the 10 energy centers in the body and helps to alleviate emotional stresses caused by busy everyday living. $72 for five sessions beginning Thursday, April 14, 5-6 PM, including materials, $18 for repeat students. Pre-registration required – online at www.havurahshirhadash.org or call the Havurah office at 541-488-7716 for more info. The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland.

May
13
Fri
Family Camp at BB Camp @ B'nai B'rith Camp
May 13 – May 15 all-day

FAMILY CAMP

Enjoy the weekend of May 13-15, 2016 at B’nai B’rith Camp on the Oregon coast with your family. Activities include a fun-filled Shabbat celebration, arts & crafts, athletics, canoeing, swimming and much more. Includes 6 meals, 2 nights’ stay and great activities. In partnership with Portland PJ Library.

Adults: $118, Kids ages 3 and older: $85, Kids 2 and under: Free.

Register at : http://bbcamp.org/events/familycamp/family-camp-registration/

PJ Story Hour Yad b’Yad @ Robison Home-Joseph Solarium
May 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Join PJ Library as we bring back Yad b’Yad with Kim Schneiderman! Inter generational singing and stories at Cedar Sinai Park.

PJ Library Southeast Story Hour @ Seahorses
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am

 

A weekly story hour for young families with music & PJ Library books!

No story hour on April 29th.

Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner & Service @ Havurah Shalom
May 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for our final Kabbalat Shabbat dinner and service of the year on Friday, May 13. In addition to the usual tasty food, great company, and inspiring music of our Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations, we’ll also celebrate our high school graduates on May 13. Rabbi Joey, Music Coordinator Ilene Safyan, and other talented Havurah musicians will lead the service.

The vegetarian dinner begins at 6:30 pm, followed by the service at 7:30 pm. We offer dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free choices, and you’re invited to bring wine or juice to celebrate Shabbat. RSVP at https://www.havurahshalom.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-dinner.html the dinner by Monday, May 9.

No RSVP is required for the service. All are welcome!

May
14
Sat
Torah Yoga for Preschoolers @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Congregation Shaarie Torah and PJ Library Portland present Torah Yoga.

Please join professional yoga instructor Rachel Stern as she engages with preschoolers and their parents, celebrating the 2015-16 theme of Mishpacha Shelanu (Our Family). Come each month to explore various holidays and Torah stories. This event is FREE & open to all on every 2nd Saturday of the month.