Passover, Freedom and The Wisdom of Not Knowing: A Spiritual Practice for Thriving in These Uncertain Times
The Havurah Synagogue and Temple Emek Shalom are co-hosting a dynamic weekend of learning, prayer, music and community featuring Estelle Frankel, MFT on April 5-7, 2019.
Using insights and spiritual practices from Kabbalah, Mussar and positive psychology, we will explore the rich symbolism of Passover and engage with the Middot (soul traits) associated with its rites..
On Passover, as we relive the ancient ancestral journey from slavery to freedom, we express gratitude for our freedom and commit ourselves to the liberation of others. We also seek inner freedom – the ability to live in the present moment, free of the baggage of the past. We seek to heal the wounds of history (personal and collective) that imprison us in an old story.
The ritual foods we place on the Seder plate teach us powerful lessons about inner freedom. Each one symbolizes an essential Middah, or soul trait we need for the journey. Using insights and spiritual practices from Kabbalah, Musar and positive psychology, we will explore how humility (matzah), courage (zeroah), curiosity (mah nishtana), lovingkindness (charoset), patience (bitter herbs) and beginner’s mind (parsely) enable us to live joyful lives, in harmony with our highest aspirations.
Estelle Frankel, MFT is a practicing psychotherapist, spiritual advisor and seasoned teacher of Jewish mysticism who blends the healing wisdom and spiritual practices of kabbalah and Musar with insights from depth psychology. Ordained as a spiritual director by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Estelle has taught Jewish studies in Israel and throughout the U.S. for over forty years and is currently on the faculty of Lehrhaus Judaica and Chochmat Halev in Berkeley, Ca. where she offers courses in “Kabbalah as Sacred Psychology” and “Musar, Mindfulness and Positive Psychology.” She is the author of two award-winning books: Sacred Therapy: Jewish Spiritual Teachings on Emotional Healing and Inner Wholeness and The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty (Shambhala). Additional info at: www.estellefrankel.com
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David Meyers (Yaveni) and Andrea White (Mattie)
PassinArt presents John Henry Redmond’s The No Play tells the story of cultural connections between a Black family and a Jewish scholar in the 1940s.
A post-show talkback featuring cast members, community thought leaders and advocates is scheduled Sunday, April 7 moderated by Senior Rabbi Michael Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel. Talkbacks are organized for the audience to share opinions and experiences.
Performances: 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 pm Sundays
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am
Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanctuary while still enjoying youth-oriented activity. At 10:00am, families meet in the main service. After the beginning Torah service, youth join their friends for a lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week with adult leaders, and come back to help lead the Adon Olam at the end of the service.
As always, we end with our community for lunch!
Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. We will touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing, and Torah. Afterward we will enjoy an informal oneg nosh and the chance to play and schmooze. Please RSVP here.
CBI Date Night gets a delicious twist this month with B’nai B’rith Camp’s Fourth Annual Chocolate Seder! Join CBI and BB Camp for an evening of games, Havdallah, pizza dinner, and of course, a chocolatey Seder in preparation for Passover. This is for kids in grades K-5
On CBI Date Night, parents get a night off while kids get a fun night of Jewish fun with their friends!
Are you in middle school and also love chocolate? HAVE NO FEAR! There is a chocolate seder for you too! Register with the same link!
Who: Kindergarten-Grade 8
Where: Congregation Beth Israel
Cost: $18
Register at https://bbcamp.org/choco-seder/
Please feel free to reach out for questions!
Max: MRuzi@bbcamp.org | 503.496.7449
Chelsea: Chelsea@BethIsrael-pdx.org | 503.222.1069
David Meyers (Yaveni) and Andrea White (Mattie)
PassinArt presents John Henry Redmond’s The No Play tells the story of cultural connections between a Black family and a Jewish scholar in the 1940s.
A post-show talkback featuring cast members, community thought leaders and advocates is scheduled Sunday, April 7 moderated by Senior Rabbi Michael Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel. Talkbacks are organized for the audience to share opinions and experiences.
Performances: 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 pm Sundays
Sunday, April 7: Serve Meals at Oregon Food Bank
At Portland and Beaverton Locations
Space is limited. Pre-registration required by April 4.
Shifts are 1:00 – 3:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Lenny Steinberg at lsteinberg@oregonjcc.org with your full name, email address, preferred location and any guests that will be joining you.
Check out all of our volunteer opportunities for Good Deeds Month: HERE
Jewish Community Orchestra
Featuring Daniel Partridge, Horn Soloist
This program helps to further the growth of local artists by presenting concerts that educate and entertain our audience.
Berlioz – Overture to Le Corsair
Bar Niv – Israeli Suite for Strings
R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1
Daniel Partridge, soloist
Lalo – Symphony in G
Sunday, April 7
3:00 pm
Tickets are available at the door
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Children under 6 free.
Every Monday night, come together and study our heritage and Torah. No matter what background or affiliation, join together and let’s unite!
Come and join, bring a study partner or you can request one at https://portlandkollel.org/partners/
Cedar Sinai Park and the residents of Rose Schnitzer Manor invite you and your elderly loved ones to a vitally important and educational program on the nature of memory. Medical expert Dr. Scott Losk of the Memory Health Center will help us understand what’s normal when it comes to memory loss and what’s not. Along the way he may allay your fears. Dr. Losk is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who has maintained a clinical and research practice with Summit Research Network in Portland, OR since 1990. He has conducted over 50 clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease since 1990 and has done research on all of the current FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer’s disease. He was involved in the very earliest research that led to the first-ever treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. For more information on memory-related concerns we encourage you to visit online at https://www.memoryhealthcenter.com/our-memory-health-specialists/ or, better yet, join us in Rose Schnitzer Manor’s Zidell Hall April 9t
Dr. Losk’s talk is is just one of over 75 activities, programs and events happening daily at Rose Schnitzer Manor. Our daily offerings and services run the gamut from a resident-led series on genetics to Tai Chi and yoga to religious observances. We offer food for the body and food for the soul. Visit us and learn more.