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02 / 4 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info "Reading Faces, Saving Souls: Jews, Judaism and Physiognomy in the 18th Century" Start: 12:00 pm Leah Hochman, a candidate for the Lorry I. Lokey Chair in Judaic Studies at Portland State University, will give a research talk that is free to attend. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
02 / 5 [R]First Tuesday at Portland Jewish Academy Start: 8:00 am End: 9:00 am Can’t make the open houses? Haven’t had a chance to take a personal tour? more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Super Tuesday with Moishe House Start: 6:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Experience the explosion of state primary elections with your fellow Jewish 20- and 30-somethings. more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info
02 / 6 [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Community Chorus Start: 7:00 pm Community Chorus meets until the April 6 Choral Festival. For an audition, call the director at 503-281-0403. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. more info
02 / 7 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info "How Well Are We Serving the Neediest Oregonians?" Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:30 pm Speaker Dr. Bruce Goldberg has been the director of the Oregon Department of Health and Human Services since 2005. more info Opening: "Exodus: Our Journeys" Start: 5:00 pm The Oregon Jewish Museum opens an exhibit featuring the work of 12 ORA members, a local Jewish arts group for women. more info Opening Reception, "Keyhole Miniatures" Start: 5:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Local Jewish artist Becca Bernstein exhibits 100 new paintings at the Gottlieb Gallery. more info Beholding the Other: Teachings of Martin Buber Start: 7:00 pm Explore the wisdom of German Jewish philosopher and theologian Martin Buber. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm National Conference for Synagogue Youth invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info "The Band's Visit": PDX International Film Festival Start: 7:30 pm Opening night of the 31st Portland International Film Festival features "The Band's Visit," a wry comedy by Director Eran Kolirin, which follows the plight of the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestr more info
02 / 8 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]EJCoP's Shabbat Dinner and Services Start: 5:30 pm Bring potluck dessert and canned food. Call for cost. RSVP to 503-284-6859. St. Ignatius, 43rd and Powell. 503-973-5267. more info [R]MJCC Shabbat Start: 5:30 pm Activities includes all of the new MJCC resources and a Kosher buffet dinner. $3 admission, $12 adult dinner and $6 for children. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-244-0111. more info [R]Beth Israel Family Service Start: 6:00 pm Service includes live music. Brown-bag Shabbat dinner to follow. Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069. more info [R]Beit Am All-member Kabbalat Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Bring an entree or salad and dessert. Reform/Conservative services follow. 541-753-3324. more info [R]Beth Israel Tot Shabbat: Eugene Start: 6:30 pm Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St., Eugene. 541-485-7218. more info Lecture: The Feminine Principle in the Kabbalah Start: 7:30 pm Nomi Kluger Nash, PhD, a Jungian psychologist, contends that the feminine presence of God in Judaism—a divine presence—has historically experienced a naive "glorification," which twisted the dark more info Visiting Scholar Weekend: Arthur Kurzweil Start: 7:30 pm Author of the best-seller "From Generation to Generation," Arthur Kurzweil will lead a series of weekend workshops. more info
02 / 9 Workshop: The Feminine Principle in the Kabbalah Start: 9:30 am End: 4:00 pm Nomi Kluger Nash, PhD, a Jungian psychologist, will lead you through a day of exploration that considers how the feminine presence of God in Judaism—a divine presence—has historically experienced more info [R]Kesser Israel Family Learner's Service Start: 10:30 am End: 11:45 am Interactive family service is open to the public and designated for children ages 3-8. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-975-6968. more info Jewish Sacred Chants Start: 3:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Led by visiting Rabbi-in-Residence Carol Caine, sacred chant is a meditative process of singing short phrases from our liturgy for extended periods of time. more info A Day of Hope Start: 7:30 pm End: 10:30 pm Fund-raising event features a Monte Carlo Night theme including Blackjack and Roulette, an open bar, full dinner and dessert buffet. more info
02 / 10 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info “The Rabbi and the Scientist – A Conversation in Two Realms" Start: 10:00 am Rabbi Michael Cahana from Congregation Beth Israel will engage in a public discussion with Dr. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info [R]The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Start: 9:00 am End: 11:00 am A discussion group based on Wendy Mogel's LA Times bestseller, "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee," will meet monthly for the duration of the school year. more info Popcorn and Prose Start: 10:15 am This session will explore and discuss Grace Paley's short story "A Midrash on Happiness." Sherryll Mleynek, retired chair of the department of English at University of Hawaii, will lead the discussion more info The Shpiel of Fortune Start: 2:00 pm Corvallis Hadassah presents their annual fund-raising event. Join them for nibbles and tidbits! 2-4 pm. Stoneybrook Clubhouse, 4700 SW Hollyhock Circle, Corvallis. 541-753-0067. more info Jewish Community Orchestra: Young Artists Showcase Start: 3:00 pm The Jewish Community Orchestra is led by conductor and music director Cindy Petty. more info Contemporary Midrash Workshop Start: 3:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Led by visiting Rabbi-in-Residence Carol Caine, weave together midrash, or imaginative reconfigurations of our sacred texts, including rabbinic, contemporary and feminist approaches. more info Film: Crimes and Misdemeanors Start: 3:30 pm End: 6:30 pm In two simultaneous stories of adultery, a New York doctor must choose between morality and murder, while a documentary filmmaker confronts temptation on the job. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
02 / 11 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info "Infidelity and Intimacy: Gender and Orthodoxy in 19th-Century Vienna" Start: 12:00 pm Julie Lieber, a candidate for the Lorry I. Lokey Chair in Judaic Studies at Portland State University, will give a free research talk. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info "Grave Matters: Crypto-Jewish Funerary Art and Identity in Colonial America" Start: 6:30 pm The Institute for Judaic Studies 25th Annual Meeting is open to the community at-large and will feature the Roscoe C. Nelson Jr. more info "Sample Our Soups, Nourish Your Soul" Start: 7:30 pm The Jewish Women’s Circle is a group designed for the contemporary woman, which aims to unite women in the Bend area. Open to women of all backgrounds and affiliation. 7:30 pm. more info Lecture: "Jewish Social Networking In The Post-Digital Age" Start: 7:00 pm Led by Ariel Beery, a graduate student at the Jewish Theological Seminary and New York University, talk about the imapct of the Information Age on human communities. more info
02 / 12 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Senior Lunch Brunch Start: 12:00 pm This month you will be provided with a presentation on Israeli music by host Jonas Blaut, and Alan Levin and staff with prepare a gourmet lunch. $5 per person. RSVP to Julie by Feb. more info "Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel" Start: 6:30 pm Hosted by the Hollywood branch of the Multnomah County Library, "Modern Marvels" is part of the reading and discussion series called “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature &n more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info Yoga and Yiddishkeit Start: 7:30 pm One-hour yoga class includes warm up, stretching, some movement and energy work and relaxation. A Portland Jewish Women's Circle event. 7:30 pm. Jewish Learning Institute, 6686 SW Capitol Hwy. more info Jewish Men's Basketball League Start: 8:00 pm Games will be played in the privately rented MJCC gym for four Tuesday nights. $10 includes all games, playoffs and prizes for the winning team. more info
02 / 13 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info 3rd Annual Washington County Mayors' Interfaith Luncheon Start: 11:30 am The theme of this event is “Unity in Diversity.” Representatives from many faith groups, including Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Unitarian, Baha'i and others will share sacred words relating more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info Women—Ancient Paradigms and Contemporary Perspectives Start: 7:00 pm Guided by Florence Melton’s "Purpose of Jewish Living" curriculum, we will look at different biblical perspectives of women and men’s roles. more info Ask an Expert—Issues of Adolescence Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Communicating with your adolescent about everyday topics can be difficult enough. more info [R]Community Chorus Start: 7:00 pm Community Chorus meets until the April 6 Choral Festival. For an audition, call the director at 503-281-0403. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. more info Torah on Tap Start: 8:00 pm A six-session adult learning opportunity including a half-hour Torah lesson followed by an additional half-hour of discussion. Kosher refreshments served. Free to attend. more info
02 / 14 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm National Conference for Synagogue Youth invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info AFSI Start: 7:00 pm Americans for a Safe Israel reports on the current military and political situation. Everyone is welcome to attend. 7-8 pm. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 877-288-8488. more info Lecture: Kaifeng Jewish Community Start: 7:00 pm Shi Lei, the only Jewish descendant in Kaifeng, China, and Hebrew teacher, will discuss the Kaifeng Jewish community, which dates back more than 1,000 years, and his experience as a Jewish descendant more info Beholding the Other: Teachings of Martin Buber Start: 7:00 pm Explore the wisdom of German Jewish philosopher and theologian Martin Buber. more info
02 / 15 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Oy Baby! Start: 9:30 am An interactive music class for parents and tots led by “Oy Baby!” musician Kim Palumbis. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Richard Address Start: 6:00 pm Rabbi Richard Address, who heads the Department of Jewish Family Concerns of the Union for Reform Judaism, will be scholar-in-residence for Congregation Beth Israel Feb. 15-16. more info [R]Third Friday Family Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Shabbat for early-elementary-aged children. Oneg follows. 6:30 pm. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-2481. more info
02 / 16 [R]Neveh Shalom Tot and Kids Shabbat Start: 9:00 am Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Ahavath Achim Family Shabbat Start: 10:30 am End: 12:00 pm Light kiddush lunch followed by services. Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. 503-227-0010. more info Havdallah Potlucks Start: 6:00 pm Dinners are held in the homes of several Kol Shalom members simultaneously. Sign up to attend as a guest or a host; the potluck coordinator will assign guests to hosts and determine who brings what. more info
02 / 17 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info “A Spiritual Call for Health Care” Interfaith Service Start: 4:00 pm The Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Interfaith Alliance of NW Oregon, Interfaith Council of Greater Portland and Inter-religious Action Network are hosting an interfaith service to support the faith more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
02 / 18 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
02 / 19 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Golda Meir/Mitzvah Group Start: 1:30 pm Meets every third Tuesday of the month; each month will host a different topic. Sponsored by Hadassah, Portland Chapter. Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-244-6389. more info Exploring Your Roots in U.S. Court Start: 7:00 pm County court houses are a treasure trove of information. You can find valuable clues about the history of your family if you know where to look. more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info
02 / 20 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info Annual Auction with Neveh Shalom Start: 5:00 pm End: 8:30 pm $72 per person. 5-8:30 pm. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-293-7309. more info [R]Community Chorus Start: 7:00 pm Community Chorus meets until the April 6 Choral Festival. For an audition, call the director at 503-281-0403. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. more info "Israel and Germany: Six Decades of Unique Partnership" Start: 7:15 pm This program, part of Portland's "Israel at 60 Celebration," will explore six decades of Israeli-German political, cultural and economic relations. more info Hebrew with HeBrew Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:30 pm A six-session adult learning opportunity includes one hour of Hebrew instruction with optional beginning or advanced track, followed by a second hour of conversational Hebrew with optional beginning o more info
02 / 21 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]JFGP Young Adult Division Start: 6:00 pm Go to jewishportland.org/YAD to find out when and where Portland's next YAD meeting will be. Local restaurant or bar. 503-808-9888. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm National Conference for Synagogue Youth invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info Film: "Cafe Noah" and "Taqasim" Start: 7:00 pm After its independence in 1948, Jewish musicians from Baghdad and Cairo immigrated to Israel. more info Boning Up for Healthy Bones and Joints Start: 7:00 pm The Vancouver Shalom Chapter of Hadassah will be sponsoring a program by Linda Hayes, RN, on osteoporosis. Free to attend. For information, call Lee at 360-574-7164. 7 pm. more info Beholding the Other: Teachings of Martin Buber Start: 7:00 pm Explore the wisdom of German Jewish philosopher and theologian Martin Buber. more info [R]Israeli Films and Books Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Discussion alternates between works of cinema and literature. Every third Thursday, 7-9 pm. Portland Chapter of Hadassah, 3570 SW Troy. 503-244-6389. more info Ozreinu Start: 7:30 pm Meetings offer inclusion, connection and spiritual support for parents of special needs children. Participants come from all major Jewish denominations. New participants welcome. more info
02 / 22 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info A Weekend in Quest—Gilgul: Spiritual Transformation and the Jewish Musical Voice with Rabbi Alan Berg Start: 5:00 pm Nourish your intellect with lectures by Rabbi Berg including topics like "Psalms and the Birth of the Jewish Musical Voice," "My Woman Now: George and Ira Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess," "The Boxer: Pau more info The Warrior: The Story of David and Uriah Start: 7:30 pm As a young boy, Uriah dreams of becoming one of David's top 30 warriors. He practices obsessively, can shoot the arrow and sling shot better than anyone. more info About Love: The Bittersweet Heart Start: 8:00 pm Local Jewish performance artist Miriam Feder has a new show. more info
02 / 23 [R]Tot Shabbat Shir Tikvah Start: 10:30 am A service on the fourth Shabbat of every month for kids under six and their family and friends. Songs, prayers, stories and snacks included. more info [R]Kesser Israel Kids Shabbat Club Start: 10:30 am End: 11:45 am Interactive service is open to the community and is focused on children ages 4-8. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-975-6968. more info Jazz with Israeli Artist Anat Cohen Start: 3:00 pm As part of the Portland Jazz Festival, enjoy a concert by Israeli jazz artist Anat Cohen. more info Family-style Game Night Start: 7:00 pm Whether you're a serious card player, fierce at the Mahjongg table or just love everything about board games, this event is for you. Long-time friends are invited, or plan to make some new. more info
02 / 24 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info "Unmasking Purim" Start: 10:00 am Discover the history, activities, general feel and food of Purim. Class is taught by Judy Podolsky. 10-11:30 am. Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 East Main St., Ashland. 541-488-2909. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info Ozreinu Start: 10:30 am Meetings offer inclusion, connection and spiritual support for parents of special needs children. Participants come from all major Jewish denominations. New participants welcome. more info "My Tibet": Pictures and Stories of a Journey to Heal Start: 11:30 am Presentation by PJA graduate Dana Bacharach provides tzedakah opportunity to the community. more info Jewish American Music Experience Start: 3:00 pm End: 5:00 pm Jewish music has been an important part of American culture since Jews first arrived in the New World. more info Community Kitchen Shower Start: 3:00 pm As TBI gets ready to move into its new home, there is a new need to outfit a whole new kitchen. Bring a donated item and join in the fun. more info Opening for "Women's Work: Contemporary Women Printmakers" Start: 3:00 pm Exhibit features 56 prints by 26 women printmakers, which address overlapping issues of gender, the body, desire, identity, politics and the environment. more info Keshet Potluck Start: 5:00 pm Join us for a friends and family potluck with possible Academy Awards contest. Bring vegetarian or dairy main dish, side dish, salad or dessert. A fish-based dish is also OK. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info About Love: The Bittersweet Heart Start: 7:00 pm Local Jewish performance artist Miriam Feder has a new show. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
02 / 25 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Carl Parent-Child Preschool Roundup Start: 9:00 am End: 11:00 am See for yourself what makes this school tick. Meet Teacher Elizabeth and other parents, watch the kids "in action" and see for yourself what sets the Parent-Child Preschool apart. more info Lecture: "Living on the Edge: Orphans, Widows, the Disabled and other Marginal Jews in Eastern Europe" Start: 12:00 pm Natan Meir, a candidate for the Lorry I. Lokey Chair in Judaic Studies at Portland State University, will give a research talk. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
02 / 26 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Carl Parent-Child Preschool Roundup Start: 9:00 am End: 11:00 am See for yourself what makes this school tick. Meet Teacher Elizabeth and other parents, watch the kids "in action" and see for yourself what sets the Parent-Child Preschool apart. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info
02 / 27 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Community Chorus Start: 7:00 pm Community Chorus meets until the April 6 Choral Festival. For an audition, call the director at 503-281-0403. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. more info Tzedakah: The Jewish Value of Righteous Giving Start: 7:00 pm Translated as "charity," tzedakah actually emerged from the root word meaning "justice." In this one-time session, examine the origins and basic principles underlying tzedakah—a core aspect of Jewis more info Torah on Tap Start: 8:00 pm A six-session adult learning opportunity including a half-hour Torah lesson followed by an additional half-hour of discussion. Kosher refreshments served. Free to attend. more info
02 / 28 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Khabarovsk-Portland Start: 6:30 pm Russian Sister City Association. Portland City Hall, Pettygrove Room, 1221 SW 4th Ave. 503-459-3697. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm National Conference for Synagogue Youth invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info Ask an Expert—Kabbalah Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Rabbi Michael Cahana from Congregation Beth Israel will lead a "gloves-off," everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know discussion of Kabbalah. more info Studio 54 Dance Party Start: 8:30 pm Come as you are, come as you were, come as you want to be...and be super freaky. Strictly kosher funkadelic food and specialty drinks for sale. more info
02 / 29 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info Catered Shabbat Dinner Start: 6:30 pm Monthly Shabbat dinner catered by Mierav and entertainment following services. $12 per adult, $7 per child and $15 per nonmember. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-2481. more info
03 / 1 [R]Neveh Shalom Tot and Kids Shabbat Start: 9:00 am End: 9:00 pm Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info Wise-hearted Women: Beth Israel Sisterhood Shabbaton Start: 9:00 am Join the women of CBI for Torah study, morning Shabbat services, lunch and a day of learning. more info Art Showing at March Wellness Start: 10:00 am Jewish artist-in-residence, Sidonie Caron is currently showing a selection of paintings, including six works that incorporate historic synagogue facades, at the Oregon Health Sciences University. more info NCSY Quiz Night Start: 7:00 pm Join NCSY's annual fund-raiser for a night of fun and competition. Compete with and against the community as we quiz you in an entertaining and unforgettable night of entertainment. For information, contact Meira Spivak at 503-757-3037 or e-mail meiraspivak@gmail.com. 7-9 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. more info Bingo Night Start: 8:00 pm Shaarie Torah's March night out for adults presents a fun and friendly evening of bingo. 8 pm. Shaarie Torah Social Hall, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-6131. more info
03 / 2 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info "Julia Ruuttila: The Making of an Extraordinary Life" Start: 10:00 am Oral historian Sandy Polishuk creates a portrait of labor, peace and civil rights activist Julia Ruuttila, illustrating the role of oral history in deepening our historical records. more info Breakfast with Rabbis Start: 10:00 am Rabbi Annette Koch and Rabbi David Fine will speak on the principles of ethical wills. Sponsored by Beit Haverim/SMJC. 10 am. Sunset Primary School, 2351 Oxford St., West Linn. 503-650-7013. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info Annual Jewish Book Faire Start: 10:00 am The religious school is hosting a faire that is open to the community. more info "Dance If You Love Israel" Start: 3:00 pm End: 8:00 pm<