Wondering Jews Day Trip to the Dahlia Festival
Monday, August 29 , 10:30am-2:30pm
Join us on a bus trip to Swan Island Dahlia farms, in Canby, OR. Over 400 floral arrangements on display, and over 30 acres of dahlias in full bloom. Food booths, wine tasting and refreshments available. $8-18 for transportation and tour company. $36 non-members. Bring a bag lunch or cash for food. RSVP by 8/8 to Jennifer Greenberg or 503-293-7313
Learn to read Hebrew before the High Holidays with this five session Hebrew reading crash course for adults.
5 Wednesdays beginning Aug 31st
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 P.M.
CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
2858 NE Sandy Blvd.
Course Fee: $100 (workbook included)
Learn more and Register at www.JewishNortheast.com/RIIH
Join Havurah Shalom for a casual, family-friendly and music-filled service. Beginning with candle lighting, Kiddush and challah, the service continues with prayers and music led by congregants, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner.
Shabbat on the Plaza and BYO Picnic
Friday, September 2, 6:00 PM
Temple Lawn
Bring your family, a picnic, and enjoy our musical Shabbat Service. CBI’s Social Action Committee will Provide dessert.
Join Rabbi Ariel Stone and the women of Congregation Shir Tikvah as they celebrate the first day of the month of Elul. In Aramaic, Elul can be translated as “search” – and it is in this month that we prepare ourselves for the coming High Holy Days. All who identify as female – cis, trans, femme, whatever – are welcome. There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP HERE so that we can welcome you.
Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Back to Shul ALL COMMUNITY BBQ
Sunday, Sept 4th, 11 am – 1 pm
Join us for our Annual end of summer ALL Community ALL ages BBQ! Lots of hot dogs, shave ice and schmoozing! Education Open Houses for Foundation School Preschool (12 mos.- 5 yrs.) and ALIYAH/TICHON (grades K-12 religious school). USY/Kadima youth group activities (grades 3-12). Klezmer with the Percy Bernstein Orchestra. Face painting and more! This event is FREE.
Contact Wendy Kahn cnsmembership@nevehshalom.org
Join us for music, food and fun at our annual BBQ on the Plaza! Time to reconnect with friends and opportunities for students to meet ALIYAH K-6 teachers and Foundation School (18 mo. – pre-K) teachers, too! Free. Open to the entire community. All ages welcome! RSVP at:
www.tinyurl.com/backtoshul2016
First Summer Sundays: Free Public Tours of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial
1-2 pm. Many docents are Holocaust survivors and family members with personal stories to share.
(rescheduled from July 24)
Big Truck Day: A Roots and Rafters Celebration
Join us for a community-wide celebration! Thanks to the tremendous support of our community, the MJCC has completed the Roots and Rafters Campaign sooner than expected, and we’ve exceed our goal of $3.5 million.
Our celebration will take place on Big Truck Day with tons of things for you and the family! Come out to see police vehicles, fire trucks, limos, race cars, construction trucks and more! There will also be vegetarian food carts, games, live music and other activities. Fun for the whole family!
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
Big Truck Day
Listen to the drivers talk about their vehicles up close and personal! Police car, fire truck, antique cars, and more! Eat lunch from the vegetarian food trucks in the parking lot.
Roots and Rafters Celebration
Come celebrate our success! Thanks to the tremendous support of our community, the MJCC has completed the Roots & Rafters Campaign sooner than expected, and we’ve exceeded our goal of $3.5 million. These funds have allowed for critical improvements to the Schnitzer Family Campus, including a new roof, warm water pool improvements, energy system upgrades, playground enhancements, parking lot repairs and more! Join us for a community party with food, music, games and activities for the whole family!