Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Expectant mothers and their partners will learn about and prepare for birth through hands-on education. Practice comfort techniques and learn about the physiology of birth, routine medical procedures, breastfeeding and informed consent in a dynamic group setting. This course is designed to instill confidence and empower expectant parents, as well as provide expectant parents with a support group of peers. Lamaze classes are based on the most up-to-date research from the gold-standard Cochrane database. Three couples needed to run this class.
This five-session class meets on Sundays from Jan. 15 through Feb. 12.
Teacher: Elana Alpert, LCCE
Register: oregonjcc.org/lamaze
Congregation Ahavath Achim, in cooperation with the Sephardic Cultural Center of Oregon, will present the 10th Annual Sephardic Winter Film Series, a compilation of film screenings with Sephardic content, to be shown on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning November 2016 through April 2017. Film screenings are FREE to the public, (a modest voluntary donation is suggested but not required). After each film is screened, a discussion period will follow with a prominent local personality to lead the discussion. A Sephardic dessert and tea will be provided during the discussion period.
Remaining films:
February 7, 2017
The Long Way Home. This Academy Award-winning documentary examines the critical post-World War II period from 1945 – 1948, and the plight of the tens of thousands of refugees who survived the Nazi Holocaust but whom most of the world left to fend for themselves. Their clandestine attempts to get to the Jewish homeland led to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Narrated by Morgan Freeman and featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Sean Astin, Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes, David Paymer and Nina Slemaszko. Two Thumbs Up from Siskel and Ebert.
English language, 120 minutes, Produced by Rabbi Marvin Hier, Discussion following the film
March 7, 2017. The Truce. A biographical documentary about Italian chemist turned author Primo Levi, who was interned at Auschwitz during WWII. Following his release, he returned to his native Turin. This movie depicts his hellish nine month journey from the camp back to his home. He goes through many different countries, and along the way he meets and is befriended by assorted fellow travelers. Through them, his appreciation of life and freedom slowly returns, but with it also comes a deep rage and an abiding guilt at having survived.
English language, 118 minutes, 1997, Director Francesco Rosi, Discussion speaker: Ivonne Saed
April 4, 2017. The Ballad of the Weeping Spring. Musical instruments take the place of guns and an Iranian symphony takes the place of a gun fight in this clever, emotional homage to The Magnificent Seven. In this drama, a dying man’s last wish sends his oldest friend, Tawila, on a grand adventure to find the best symphony players around for a final performance of “The Ballad of Weeping Spring.” But will a guilty secret undo all of Tawila’s hard work? Winner of 4 Israeli Academy Awards, plus 5 nominations including Best Film, and winner Best Music at Jerusalem Film Festival.
Hebrew with subtitles, 105 minutes, 2012, Film by Benny Toraty, Discussion speaker: Charles Levy
Films shown FIRST Tuesday of each month at 7PM. Admission & Sephardic dessert are FREE.
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY),
Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Charles & Jo Levy, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera,
Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe
For information call David 503-892-6634 or jewishfilmportland.org
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that will draw on our experiences.
February’s topic: Be Like a Tree: Texts on Tu B’shvat (New Year of the trees)
Free and open to the community
Learn the basics of Improv Theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and responding, working together as a group to create a story on the spot, and building self-confidence. The class will be working towards a demo that showcases their favorite improv games, and shows off their new comedy chops!
In partnership with Portland Jewish Academy and Northwest Children’s Theater & School
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration; CG202
Join Rabbi David Zaslow at the Havurah Synagogue in Ashland for a musical Tu’B’Shevat Seder, celebrating the trees and the seasons, on Friday, February 10 at 6 PM. We’ll provide wine, fruits and nuts for the ritual Seder. You bring a potluck veggie main course dish to serve 10.
Please register in advance, $5 per person, $13 per family. Call 541-488-7716 to register. No walk-ins. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
6:30 pm, Catered Dinner (RSVP required by Feb. 6)
7:30 pm, Music-filled Service
Our vegetarian Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm. We offer dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free choices. You’re invited to bring wine or juice to celebrate Shabbat. Childcare is available for kids age 2 to 8 from 6:30 pm until the end of the service. Advance registration is required for the dinner. Please RSVP here. Cost adjustments for the dinner can be made by calling 503-248-4662.
Whether or not you attend the dinner, all are invited to join our spirited and joy-filled Kabbalat Shabbat Service, which starts at 7:30 pm. Rabbi Joey will lead the service, and music will be provided by our talented Havurah musicians.
Once a year, the Jewish community celebrates song and life during Shabbat Shira, the Shabbat of Song.
Come join Temple Beth Tikvah as we raise our voices, bring out our instruments and fill our community with song. On the bima will be singer Eileen Heaton , accomplished soloist and recently music director for the local performance of Chorus Line, Lauren Olander (flute), Jo Booser (flute and violin), Julie Geveshausen (keyboard and harp),and Mark Barringer (guitar). We are delighted to have such exquisite musical talent help us celebrate the Shabbat of Song. An oneg will follow.
Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen in Portland Feb. 10
AC2 An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen. Join this duo for an unscripted, uncensored and unforgettable night of conversation at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 8 pm, Feb. 10.
The late night talk show host and the journalist, longtime friends, interview each other and take questions from the audience. It’s a live, interactive look behind the scenes of pop culture and world events.
Anderson Cooper is the multiple Emmy award-winning CNN anchor and correspondent for CBS’ 60 Minutes. He has covered most major news events in the United States and around the world for the past 23 years, and his memoir, Dispatches from the Edge, topped the New York Times’ Bestseller list.
Andy Cohen is an Emmy award-winning host and executive producer of Watch What Happens: Live, Bravo’s late night, interactive talk show. Cohen, who had a bar mitzvah in a Reform congregation, calls Yiddish part of his vernacular. Cohen is also the executive producer of the wildly popular Real Housewives series. Cohen has written two New York Times’ Bestsellers: Most Talkative: Stories from the Frontlines of Pop Culture and The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year.
A VIP Package includes premium seating and an opportunity to meet Anderson and Andy immediately after the show. VIP ticketholders will also have an opportunity to take a picture with Andy and Anderson and will receive an autographed gift.
Tickets are available through portland5.com, the Portland’5 Box Office, TicketsWest outlets, and by phone: 800-273-1530.
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of this month for our Shabbat gathering of toddlers and their caregivers.
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts that celebrate holidays and Jewish values. Stay afterwards for bagels and coffee with Rabbi – free play for the kids and schmoozing for the adults.
Best for kids up to age five, although older siblings are welcome too.