Join PJ Library for a free weekly story hour for young families with music, crafts and PJ Library Stories!
Free at New Seasons Market-Williams.
Keynote speaker Risa Levitt Kohn, professor of Hebrew Bible and Judaism at San Diego State University, will discuss “Eve, Feminism and the Jewish Feminist Movement.”
Following Risa’s keynote address from 10 to 11:15 am, participants will be able to choose one of three hour-long workshops. Laurie Fendel will lead “Eve in Art,” Sylvia Frankel will discuss “The Evolving Role of Women in the Modern Orthodox Movement” and Rabbi Eve Posen will lead “Eve: The Mother of All Mothers.”
Afterward, participants will reconvene for a concluding session with Risa from 12:40 to 1:30 pm.
Light brunch included.
Purim Carnival
2016 Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 13, 12:00 PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
All kids and kids at heart are invited to the Annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 13th.Lunch will be provided for $5 per person.
Ruth Gruber, Photojournalist
Seats offered on a first-come first-served basis.
FINDING VITAL RECORDS IN ISRAEL – WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE
Description: If you are interested in Israeli genealogy and resources uniquely available in Israel this is a program you should not miss. The presentation will cover genealogical research in Israel, with particular emphasis on the records and databases contained in the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA). Records in their database include early censuses, burials, government employees, and organizational members. You will also find numerous links to research in other countries such as South and Central America. You can access information, databases, connect with others, etc., by going to its website at: http://genealogy.org.il/ . If you register for this site, you’ll receive increased access to IGRA’s and databases and stay informed on the society’s activities. Registration is free and doesn’t obligate you in any way. You can also join IGRA online and receive full membership benefits.
Bio: Garri Regev has lived in Israel since 1978 and was an elementary teacher for more than 20 years there. Garri has been doing genealogical research for over 20 years. She has lectured on Genealogy to many adult groups including AACI, Hadassah, Touro College, the Central Zionist Archives (CZA), the National Library of Israel (NLI), EVA/MINERVA and IAJGS Conferences. Garri currently volunteers at the Israel Museum, at the CZA and also at the NLI Genealogy Center. She was President of the Israel Genealogical Society and is currently the President of the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA). Garri serves on the IAJGS Board of Directors. She was the Vice-Chair of the 2015 IAJGS Conference in Jerusalem and co-chair of program for the Conference.
The program is free to JGSO members. We request a $5 contribution from non-members. That fee can be applied to a membership should you decide to join JGSO at this meeting. If you have any questiona please email us at jgsoregon@gmail.com .
Learn about MJCC Summer Day Camp programs, register, and meet camp staff!
Purim Party at the Ashland Public Library, Sunday, March 13. 4:30 PM
Young families with children 18 months – 8 years, and their siblings, are invited to a Purim costume party on Sunday, March 13 at 4:30 PM at the Ashland Public Library, featuring stories and songs by JenUwin, our local “unicorn” and Cyrise Beatty Schachter. “JenUwin is a magical creature who brings joy to children wherever she goes,” says the Director of the Family Nurturing Center. The holiday of Purim celebrates the story of Queen Esther in Persia long ago and is one of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish year. The event is free and open to all and snacks will be provided. For more information call 541-292-0805. PJ Library is a Jewish literacy program co-sponsored by Havurah Synagogue and Temple Emek Shalom.
A weekly story hour for young families with music and PJ Library books!
College Info Night
Learn the ins and outs of college affordability, financial aid, and admissions process. Hear from experts and learn about Jewish life on campus.
Speakers:
Meira Spivak Gap Year Programs
Jodie Walder-Biesanz College Admissions Coach
Tim Tank Financial Planner
Andy Gitelson Oregon Hillel Foundation
Shiran Halfon Greater Portland Hillel
Amee Sherer UW Hillel
Rabbi Dov Bialo Chabad at Reed
Shira Melul Akiva at U of O
Portland Jewish Book Celebration continues
The annual Portland Jewish Book Month celebration was expanded this year to reach beyond one book and one month. The six-month celebration that began last November continues with in March the Mittleman Jewish Community Center hosts its first Authors’ Series. The talks at the MJCC begin with Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett. At 7 pm, March 3, she will discuss her book, Carolina Israelite – How Harry Golden Made Us Care about Jews, the South, and Civil Rights. On March 8 at 7 pm, author Jessica Fechtor will share her book, Stir – My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home. Laura Nicole Diamond, author of Shelter Us: A Novel, wraps up the author series at 7 pm, March 15.
Individual event tickets are $8 or $5 for MJCC members; a series pass is $20 or $12 for members. For information and registration for the Authors’ Series, visit oregonjcc.org/authorseries or contact Len Steinberg at lsteinberg@oregonjcc.org.