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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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.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Call for Photo Submissions!
Israel from the Eyes of the Community: A PDX Community Art Display at our Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration
Send us your best photo that you took in Israel. Approved submissions (no lewd photos, or photos that include illegal paraphernalia) will be on display in the MJCC Art Gallery from April 29 – May 31, 2019.
Community members will vote on their favorite photo from April 29 – May 8. Winners will be announced at 8:00 pm at the Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration on May 8.
Email a high resolution digital copy of the photo, and include a note about where and when it was taken. Files no larger than 10MB per submission. Deadline is April 12, 2019. One submission per person. Email submissions to lsteinberg@oregonjcc.org.
Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and PJ Library
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
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
The Cost of Pesach
My quest for financial peace as an observant Jew
with Rabbi Ken Brodkin
How does Halacha guide us in balancing our budgets with honoring the holiday of Pesach?…How much should we spend on Mitzvot?…Help, how do I not go into debt?…At what point is it appropriate for a Jew to accept Tzedaka funds to make Pesach?…What is an appropriate Halachic and Hashkafic perspective on the cost of Pesach and other Mitzvot?…
Shabbat HaGadol
April 13, 2019
Approximately 10:45 am
PLUS ~ Join us after Shul for a deluxe Kiddush
Have we got a colorful & magical evening for you!
Join us for the BB Camp Bash
BLUE
$85 per person
(Tickets for individuals age 32 and under: $36 contact Marisa for promo code at mreby@bbcamp.org)
Tickets at bbcamp.org/bash
For questions & sponsorship opportunities, please contact mreby@bbcamp.org
FEATURING “The Magic of SHIMSHI” http://www.shimshimagic.com/
Prepare to be amazed by SHIMSHI, the acclaimed magician & resident illusionist at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas
Originally from Israel, SHIMSHI was the last magician standing on Americas Got Talent!
DETAILS & DRESS
We kindly ask that you wear blue. Any shade, any hue, it’s up to you, as long as its BLUE.
Travelling to attend? Or looking for a mini staycation?
The Hilton HAS RESERVED A BLOCK OF ROOMS FOR THE Bash attendees at a discount rate of $199/night. Call (503)226-1611 to book your room.
The evening will include a Mitzvah Moment. We hope you will join us in supporting BB Camp’s mission to build friendships for life.
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 14: Passover Box Assembly
At the Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Event schedule (shifts):
8:00 – 9:00 am: Setup and build boxes
9:00 – 11:00 am: Pack boxes
10:30 – 11:30 am: Send off drivers to deliver boxes
RSVP by emailing jonperrin@gmail.com with the following information:
- Do you want to build boxes/help with setup, pack boxes, or deliver boxes?
- How many people will be helping, including total number of adults and children.
- If you choose to deliver, how many boxes can you take in your vehicle? (boxes are approximately a 2 ft cube)
Check out all of our opportunities to participate in Good Deeds Month: HERE
Humans are amazing balancing bipeds, but as we get older the balancing act can get more challenging. In this playful and informative workshop we will stimulate the vestibular system, explore the intersection of posture and balance, and learn how we can improve both by tweaking how we think and how we move. Taught by Eve Bernfeld, Certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.