Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players

Take your game to the next level and become an expert!
Tuesday Afternoons
March 5 – April 2
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG203
Cost: $100. Members: $85.

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST: A FREE LECTURE SERIES AT ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR

Cedar Sinai Park invites you to join our Rose Schnitzer Manor residents for the final presentation in our lecture series dealing with the Middle East. Guest speaker Baher Butti’s goal in this lecture is to help bridge cultural gaps by introducing us to  his Iraqi culture and Portland’s growing  Iraqi  refugee community. As more new people come to Portland, the city is making an effort to become more sensitive to the needs of new Portlanders. There is an honest desire from the larger community to reach out to new communities. As newcomers to Oregon, we also must make the effort to bridge the communication gaps and build mutual understanding with the larger society, and bridging cultural gaps between the two communities

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels welcome.
Six people needed.
Wednesdays
March 27 – June 26
No class 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/22 due to holidays
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG300
Cost: $100 Members + Guests

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Seniors and young families enjoy an inter-generational celebration of stories and songs each Thursday.

Join Kim Schneiderman for this weekly inter-generational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of Cedar Sinai Park.

Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS

Winter/Spring 2019 Session begins January 17. 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, course fee $360 includes class materials. 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/

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Ever wonder how Israel has changed the lives of those around you? Join us for an evening of personal, Israel-related true stories at our MOTH-style storytelling event! If you feel inspired, put your name in the hat for the second half of the show to share a personal story about how an experience in Israel changed you, or impacted your life.

Co-sponsored by Neveh Shalom Israel360, Neveh Shalom Mishpacha, and Moishe House Portland

8th Annual Wine Event

Enjoy five superb Kosher wines paired with dinner for tasting. Kollel’s wine festival is truly Portland’s best Kosher dining experience.

Why

Kollel’s programs and classes serve over 900Oregonians annually from across the spectrum of the Jewish community. Our unique combination of classes, social events, children’s and family programming enables the Kollel to bring new perspective and meaning to everyday life for hundreds of local Jews.

The Wine Festival is an opportunity to have a truly unique evening out while showing your support for your favorite local nonprofit.

Supporting Kollel

As Kollel enters its 13th year, we look back at years of success in developing Torah and Jewish community in Portland. However, we are not just resting on our laurels. This year we extended our reach to Jewish Portland and hired more staff! This included two full time and one part time staff members.

Who

If you’re 21 or older and enjoy good food and wine – or just want to support Kollel – this one’s for you!

For decades, the Rohingya people of Burma have faced systematic discrimination and targeted violence by the Burmese government. They have been stripped of their citizenship, forced from their homes, and denied basic human rights. In August 2017 the Burmese military launched a clearance operation forcing over 700,000 Rohingya to flee into Bangladesh. In the face of extreme persecution, and despite the efforts of the Myanmar government to erase them, the Rohingya continue to show a face of resiliency and courage in their desire for peace, justice, and accountability.

This symposium brings together survivors, activists, and internationally renowned experts to foster a better understanding of the crisis and explore possible paths forward. The symposium will be centered around the photography exhibit Exiled to Nowhere by documentary photographer Greg Constantine. This exhibit not only documents the plight of the Rohingya and how the tactics taken over time have led to the near destruction of this community, but also shows how, in spite of all that has been done to destroy them, the Rohingya continue to find a way to survive and persevere regardless of the ground beneath their feet.

Panels and conversation over this three-day event are free and open to the public and include:

Bearing Witness: Documenting Genocide and Mass Atrocities
Friday, April 5, 
12pm – 1:30pm, Oregon Historical Society

Stories of Survival: A Conversation on Genocide, Past and Present
Saturday, April 6, 12pm – 1:30pm, Oregon Historical Society

In-depth Discussion about the Rohingya Crisis
Saturday, April 6, 2pm – 3:30pm, Oregon Historical Society

A Path to Justice: Examining the Legal Challenges of the Rohingya Crisis
Saturday, April 6, 4pm – 5pm, Oregon Historical Society

Sexual and Gender Based Violence against Rohingya Women and Girls
Sunday, April 7, 2pm – 3:30pm Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 333, 1825 SW Broadway

Greg Constantine’s exhibit, Exiled to Nowhere, will be on display April 5-11 at the Oregon Historical Society. The exhibition continues April 15 through May 12 at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education with additional events taking place during that time.