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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Remembering Leonard Bernstein 

Thursday, May 9, 7:00 PM

Pollin Chapel

CBI congregant Michael Allen Harrison will give a special presentation on Leonard Bernstein.  Harrison is a distinguished musician and composer who has recorded more than 50 albums. He is well known here at CBI where he has inspired us with his piano playing during Shir Shabbat and Yom Kippur services.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, show starts at 7. Come early to eat, come to drink, come to soak in the view from the lakeside deck … and come to laugh ’til you cry!
Lake Theater’s beer and wine lists represent the best in the industry, and are curated with care; and their cocktails feature seasonal ingredients mixed with never-bottom-shelf spirits.  And the pizzas!  New York style! Food and drink can be enjoyed in the theater.
The theater features cabaret-style seating on the main floor and traditional velvet seating in the balcony. We can bring the show to almost 100 people at a time!
Designed by celebrated local architect Richard Sundeleaf, the Lake Theater first opened its doors in 1940, charging 25¢ for admission.

Guest Speaker – Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen – JWRP & Aish Lecturer

Dov Ber Cohen, originally from England, has extensive experience in tzedakah, Tikkun Olam and self-development projects. Having completed a BA Honors Degree at the University of Manchester, Dov Ber Cohen spent the next 6 years living in Asia, where he taught English and Buddhism, as well as volunteered in orphanages and trained in several martial arts.

After leaving Asia, Dov Ber Cohen came to Israel and studied in yeshiva for over a year, discovering the deep wisdom and spiritual insight of Torah Judaism. Dov Ber Cohen started multiple organizations that focus on self-help and the idea of Tikkun Olam. He is currently a lecturer at the Aish World Center, JWRP and JustifI. He travels the globe teaching thirsty souls.

To learn more about Dov Ber Cohen click here.

The term Shabbaton is often employed to mean an event and/or celebration that is held on Shabbat or over a full weekend. A Shabbaton is an immersive family Shabbat experience — providing engaging programs and activities for all ages.

The Shabbaton is for everyone — singles, couples of all ages and families with kids.

The Shabbaton has professionally staffed programming for all ages:

• Childcare for children ages 0-2
• Fun Camp SEED programming for children ages 3-12
• Awesome teen programming with NCSY (13-18)
• AKIVA programming for college students

We also provide evening childcare — babysitters in the hallway outside your room will monitor your sleeping children and will call you if your child needs your attention.

As adults and as parents we need to recharge our physical, emotional and spiritual batteries. The Shabbaton is an opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drink, have a fun time relaxing and socializing with other adults and enjoy amazing Jewish classes from world-class speakers and lecturers.

COST:

• Regular pricing — $500 for a room with up to four people.
• EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL — $450 BEFORE APRIL 1.
• $100 for a 5th family member in room (only available for a family with children)
• Upgrade to a suite for an additional $300.

Join us in the land of Oz. Reunite with friends and travel down the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz for a lively hour of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before proceeding into the Emerald City Ballroom for dinner and program. Entertainment, dinner, drinks and surprises.

A Jewish Studies Sampler with Rabbi Jonathan Seidel PhD

Four Surveys of Intriguing and Slightly Mysterious Topics:

• The Dead Sea Scrolls Today
• Kabbalah – New Approaches and Discoveries both Scholarly and Popular
• Jewish Magic: Amulets, Healing and Transformation
• The Jewish Role in the Development of Science both Empirical and Mystical

Sundays: February 17, March 31, April 28, May 12
1:00 pm
Cost: $15. Register: oregonjcc.org/jewishlearning

Shoshana Gugenheim, one of the first women in modern times to train and practice as a soferet (a female Torah scribe), will do a workshop and/or lecture on the scribal arts and being a female in a “forbidden role.”
Shoshana is an interdisciplinary artist, Torah scribe, curator and educator. Shoshana is occupied with questions about Judaism and patriarchy, ritual, feminism and gender gaps. Influenced by her studies in and work as an educator, Shoshana addresses ways of schooling and un-schooling and engages institutional critique as a way to imagine new possibilities, often through publicly generated solutions. Her work reinvents traditional practices, primarily, but not solely, Jewish ones, and reinserts them with new forms into familiar contexts. Some subjects of her artistic research include the Jewish female body, branding and logos, citizenship, animal welfare, silence, loss, and death and dying.
Her scribal work inspired her international collaboration, Women of the Book, launched with the Jerusalem Biennale 2015, and is informing her current work on high animal welfare parchment manufacturing.

Yair Dalal & Dror Sinai in Concert

Eric Stern Music and Michelle Alany present an intimate evening with Israeli international artist, composer, violinist, oud player, and singer YAIR DALAL. Joining Dalal is percussionist DROR SINAI. This is a rare opportunity to hear Dalal in an intimate setting. This event is co-sponsored by Congregation Shir Tikvah of Portland.

About YAIR DALAL: Dalal’s family came to Israel from Baghdad and his Iraqi roots are embedded in his musical work. Much of Dalals work reflects his extensive musical skills in both classical-European, Jazz and Arabic music and also reflects a strong affinity he has for the desert and its inhabitants. Over the last decades he has put out 14 albums, covering wide and varied cultural territory, and authentically representing Israeli, Jewish and Middle Eastern cultures. Dalal has won several Israeli and international awards acknowledging his music and his contribution to Israeli music. https://www.yairdalal.com/

About DROR SINAI: Dror Sinai is an international performer, educator, leader, Healer and Energy facilitator. Percussion of the World, founding member of the World Music Committee for the Percussive Art Society. Presents lectures, clinics, retreats, workshops and residencies to diverse audience including schools, universities and Jewish communities.

Dror also leads Mugical Morocco Tours
www.DrorSinai.com, www.Mugical-Morocco.com

Guest artists, featuring Michelle Alany & Eric Stern will play a short opening set.

Special workshop with Yair Dalal and Dror Sinai tba.

Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door.
Congregation Shir Tikvah (Bridgeport Community Church)
https://yairdalaldrorsinaiinconcert.brownpapertickets.com/

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
April 16 – May 14
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG301
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players

Take your game to the next level!
Tuesday Afternoons
April 16 – May 14
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG302
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration