Calendar

Jan
11
Sat
Women’s Torah Study, Saturdays at 12:30pm @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Women’s Torah Study, Sat, 12:30pm

Jan 11, Feb 22, Mar 14, Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9, and May 23
An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat with Neveh Shalom’s Education Director Mel Berwin! Delve into biblical and midrashic text, (Hebrew and English text available) with a group of other women to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. All levels of experience welcome, no RSVP necessary.

Free. mberwin@nevehshalom.org

Fiddler on the Roof @ Keller Auditorium
Jan 11 @ 7:30 pm

Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as “Fiddler of the Roof” begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. The show will run from Jan. 7 through Jan. 12, 2020, at the Keller Auditorium at 222 SW Clay St. in Portland.

The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. Be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.

Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” “Fiddler on the Roof” will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday; 2 & 7:30 pm Saturday; 1 & 6:30 pm Sunday

For ticket information, visit portland.broadway.com/shows/fiddler-on-the-roof.

Jan
12
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
Jan 12 @ 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
Fitness Palooza @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Free and open to everyone!

Fitness Palooza:
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

“Just Try It” group exercise classes, demo Ignite sessions, meet trainers and coaches, wellness/nutritional stations, and more!

“Try-A-Trainer” Free 30-min. Personal Training Sessions:
9:30 – 11:00 am and 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Sign up for a FREE 30-minute Try-A-Trainer Personal Training session before or after Fitness Palooza!
Details on how to sign up to come.

PALOOZA SCHEDULE
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – CYCLE (Jennifer and Sabra) – Gym
11:00 – 11:20 am – PILATES (Angie) – Studio I
11:00 – 11:45 am – BODYPUMP LAUNCH (Shantini and Julie) – Studio 2
11:25 – 11:45 am – BEGINNER BODY SCULPT (Tara) – Studio I
11:50 am – 12:50 pm – BODY SHOP (Hilary) – Studio 2
11:50 am – 12:10 pm – ZUMBA (Amanda, Mandy, and Sandy) – Studio I
12:05 – 12:25 pm – CYCLE BOOT CAMP (Jessica) – Gym
12:10 – 12:40 pm – FUNCTIONAL FITNESS (Dale) – Studio 2
12:40 – 1:00 pm – TRAINER POTLUCK (Staff) – Studio 2
12:40 – 1:10 pm – SENIOR BALANCE AND STRENGTH (Jessica) – Studio I

PALOOZA STATIONS – in the Fitness Hallway
Trainer Table (Alex)
Ignite Room (Shawn and Scott)
Nutrition (Hilary)
Pilates (Angie)
Wellness and Wise Aging (Christine Gilmore + Naomi Harwin)
Functional Movement Test (Payton)
Alexander Technique/Postural Analysis (Julie or Eve)
Weight Loss and Meal Prep (Shawn and Scott)

BIOMETRICS OPPORTUNITIES – in the PJA Lobby
Dexa Scan Table
Resting Metabolic Rate

Outside In Cooking @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 12 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Outside In Cooking, Sunday, Jan 12, Feb 9, 12:00pm

One Sunday a month CNS members gather in the Neveh Shalom kitchen from 12-2pm to prepare a full meal for homeless youth at Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.

Info: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Shroud Crowd @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Shroud Crowd, Sun, Jan 12, Feb 2, 2:00pm, Rm 102

Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. Contact Sandy Axel: sandyaxel@msn.com.

Fiddler on the Roof @ Keller Auditorium
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm

Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as “Fiddler of the Roof” begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. The show will run from Jan. 7 through Jan. 12, 2020, at the Keller Auditorium at 222 SW Clay St. in Portland.

The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. Be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.

Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” “Fiddler on the Roof” will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday; 2 & 7:30 pm Saturday; 1 & 6:30 pm Sunday

For ticket information, visit portland.broadway.com/shows/fiddler-on-the-roof.

Jan
13
Mon
Gates of Light with Rabbi Joshua Rose @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 13 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah
Jewish mysticism helps us understand the Torah, the world, and ourselves. Delve into the core teachings of the majestic Kabbalistic tradition. Red bracelets aren’t going to do it – dig deep into the texts and into ourselves. Join Rabbi Joshua Rose for a look into the book Sha’arei Orah – Gates of Light.

Monday, January 13
Monday, February 3
Monday, March 16
2:30 – 3:25 pm
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah

Emergency Preparedness Workshop @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Emergency Preparedness Workshop, Monday, January 13, 6:30-9:30pm

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management is partnering with Neveh Shalom to lead us through this interactive workshop. You will receive a beautifully printed and bound Emergency Preparedness Guide/Workbook with tons of useful info in an easy-to-understand format and worksheets to personalize your own plan. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to: identify potential hazards at home and away, create a disaster preparedness plan, gather important documents & phone numbers, and make a disaster kit and emergency toilet. 45 person limit.

RSVP by Jan. 6: 503-246-8831; receptionist@nevehshalom.org.

Young Adults Comedy Night @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 13 @ 8:00 pm

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland in welcoming Ester Steinberg, one of New York’s hottest comedians. From The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to Oxygen’s Funny Girls, you won’t want to miss seeing Ester perform for our young adult community.

Appetizers and one drink included. This event is 21+.