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03 / 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]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]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]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]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 1-800-SHABBAT #7 Start: 6:30 pm Join 100 local Jewish singles and couples in their 20s or 30s for an evening that combines Shabbat services, home cooked meals and a late night after party. Participants meet at 6:30 p.m. more info [R]Beth Israel Tot Shabbat: Eugene Start: 6:30 pm Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St., Eugene. 541-485-7218. more info Experience Jewish History: French and German Ashkenazi Jews Start: 7:30 pm Discover the secret of Jewish survival through a live history event. Eat the food, wear the clothes and revel in the atmosphere. A 7:30 pm history chat will be followed by an 8 pm Shabbat dinner. more info
03 / 15 [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 Ozreinu Start: 3:15 pm End: 4:30 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 "Passport to the World": Emek Shalom Auction 2008 Start: 5:30 pm Live auction gala includes new this year a complete sit-down dinner. more info "Who Wrote the Torah?" Start: 7:00 pm Is it the word of God or was the Torah written by man? When and how was it given to b'nai Israel? Join Rabbi Arthur Zuckerman and area rabbis representing the different streams of Judaism for a rousing discussion. 7 p.m. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-6131. more info Film: "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" Start: 7:30 pm Hank Greenberg, the Detroit Tigers slugger who came close to breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record, was baseball’s first Jewish star. more info Film: "Praying with Lior" Start: 9:30 pm An engrossing and tender documentary, "Praying With Lior" introduces Lior Liebling, also called "the little rebbe," a young boy with Down syndrome who has spent his entire life praying with utter aban more info
03 / 16 [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 [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 Purim Carnival Start: 11:00 am Come for games, prizes, pizza and hamentaschen. Nominal cost for games and food. A Beit Haverim/SMJC event. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunset Primary School, 2351 Oxford St., West Linn. 503-650-7013. more info Purim Carnival Start: 12:15 pm Games, contests, bounce ball, the return of the Haman House and a hamantaschen bake-off. $5 for lunch includes hot dog or veggie dog, chips, hamantaschen and a drink. 12:15 p.m. more info Purim on the East Side Start: 1:00 pm End: 3:00 pm PJA is sponsoring a Purim celebration with stories, songs and art projects including making a mask and grogger. more info "Reach for the Stars" Annual Auction Start: 5:00 pm Join us for an evening of fun with an elegant dinner, drinks and exciting auction items. This event supports the many programs Neveh Shalom offers. Doors open at 5 p.m. 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
03 / 17 [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 Building Bridges: Muslims and Jews Start: 7:15 pm Speaker Anne Shihadeh, from the Muslim Educational Trust, will share the Muslim point of view concerning the Muslim-Jewish relationship, and ideas about how to build stronger connections based on shar more info
03 / 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]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 [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 Lecture: "Mining the Genealogical Resources at your Public Library" Start: 7:00 pm Speakers Janet Irwin and Michael Constan from the Multnomah County Library will teach participants how to find genealogical Web sites and books through the public library system. 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 Standing with Israel Start: 7:00 pm If you're looking for information, to get involved or take a stand, the information provided at this event is for you. more info
03 / 19 [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]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 Film: "Blaumilch Canal" Start: 7:00 pm Tel Aviv mental patient Blaumilch, played by Bomba Tzur, escapes from an asylum. 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 Hebrew with HeBrew Start: 7:29 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
03 / 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 Purim Costume Party Start: 3:30 pm End: 5:00 pm A costume Purim celebration complete with snacks and music for children ages 0-5 years old. Free to attend. Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St., Eugene. 541-485-7218. more info Purim Celebration with Havurah Shalom Start: 5:30 pm Games and crafts for children ages 10 and younger begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by Maariv and Megillah chanting at about 6:30 p.m. and the Spiel at 7:15 p.m. Come in costume. more info Purim for All Ages Start: 5:30 pm Games, food, music, award-winning magician Seth Sherman and the Megillah. 5:30-10 pm. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-6131. more info Purim Carnival Start: 5:30 pm Turn the world upside down with games, crafts, a hamantaschen walk and costume parade. Homemade pizza, side dishes, hamantaschen, fresh fruit and juices for sale. Buy raffle tickets to win a prize. more info "Purimspiel" Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:15 pm Join the Shoreshim Young Families Group for children ages 0-5 at "Purimspiel," a play to celebrate Purim. March in the costume parade, eat hamantaschen and learn with Rabbi Brad Greenstein. more info Beit Am Purim Celebration Start: 6:00 pm Come for some good old-fashioned laughter and fun, plus a costume parade and Megillah reading. 6 p.m. Beit Am, 625 NW 36th St., Corvallis. 541-753-0067. 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]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 [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 "Morty Chai, The Demon Rabbi of Shushan" Start: 7:00 pm A Purim service will be followed by a night of dancing, drinking and schmoozing to the sounds of eclectic musical group Klezmocracy. Costumes encouraged. more info Purim USA with Chabad of Bend Start: 7:30 pm Enjoy a patriotic Purim, complete with an American-style buffet dinner, a Purim masquerade, a Megillah read-along with multi-media slide show, mask making and more. more info Chabad Purim Party Start: 7:30 pm This evening program includes a Megillah reading, light buffet, masquerade, music and family-friendly entertainment. $10 per person, $15 for couples or $20 per family. more info Dodgeball and Drinks League Start: 8:00 pm One hour of round robin league play in the privately rented MJCC gym will be followed by kosher drinks and light snacks at a nearby venue for players 21 and older. more info The J.A.P. Show Start: 8:00 pm J.A.P.—short for Jewish American Princess—features two premiere Jewish female comics of Portland who will entertain you with zany stories and hilarious stand-up. more info
03 / 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]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 29th Annual Businessman's Purim Party Start: 12:00 pm End: 2:00 pm Business networking opportunity includes a buffet lunch and Megillah reading at 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. RSVP required by March 17, call 503-977-9947 or visit www.chabadoregon.com. Noon. 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 Purim in Persia Start: 5:30 pm This year’s Purim theme will travel all the way to Persia, where the story of Purim took place. more info Purim in the Shtetl Start: 5:45 pm A Purim celebration with a "Fiddler on the Roof" twist, includes Megillah reading and slide show, a three-course catered Shabbat dinner and a masquerade. $12 adults, $8 kids or $100 for sponsors. more info Purim Megillah Reading in Costume Start: 6:00 pm A Congregation Kol Ami event includes a costume parade and pizza party. Kol Ami Learning Center, 1006-B NE 146th St., Vancouver. 360-896-8088. 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 "Purim on Broadway" Start: 7:15 pm Hear your favorite tunes turned parody in a Broadway re-telling of the Purim story. more info
03 / 22 [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 [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 Purim at the MJCC Start: 2:30 pm Kol Shalom will host a Purim play, craft tables, goodies, games and music in the MJCC Ballroom. Costumes encouraged. Donations accepted on behalf of the Oregon Food Bank. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. more info Concert: Eliyahu Sills and the Qadim Ensemble Start: 9:00 pm Traverse the deserts of the Middle East, the mountains of northern India and the warm waters of the Mediterranean with this eclectic ensemble that brings ancient musical traditions to the contemporary more info Purim Some Sugar on Me Start: 9:00 pm On Purim, dressing up, getting tipsy and being rowdy isn’t just a good time—it’s a mitzvah. Commemorate a long tradition of "sticking it to The more info
03 / 23 [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 [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 Purim Carnival Start: 10:00 am End: 12:00 pm There will be lots of games and prizes, the ever-popular cake walk, a costume contest and homemade hamentaschen for sale. Free to attend. A Congregation Kol Ami event. 10 a.m.-noon. more info Purim Carnival at the MJCC Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm For the second year, the MJCC and the Portland Kollel present a Purim carnival complete with bungee run, a Dance-Dance Revolution Competition with prizes, a clown show, kids' crafts, a hypnotist show more info A Culinary Experience: Serving a Shabbat Spread Amidst Your Busy Week Start: 3:00 pm Learn what to make, when and how from cooking maven Bobbie Kramer. A full menu of "fishetarian" (vegetarian and fish) dishes with recipes and tasting for your delight will be available. more info Keshet Purim Potluck and Shabbat Welcome Start: 5:00 pm Join us for a friends and family potluck to celebrate Purim. 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 [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
03 / 24 [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
03 / 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 [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
03 / 26 [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 "The Spirituality of Seder" Start: 8:53 am The Jewish Learning Institute presents "From Bondage to Freedom in 15 Steps" as the second of two classes leading up to Passover. Take a walk through the seder night's journey. 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 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
03 / 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]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 Dodgeball and Drinks League Start: 8:00 pm One hour of round robin league play in the privately rented MJCC gym will be followed by kosher drinks and light snacks at a nearby venue for players 21 and older. more info
03 / 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]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 Shabbat Services with North Coast Shabbat Group Start: 8:00 pm Monthly Shabbat services are led by a different community member each time. The March 28 service will be led by Elayne Shapiro. Open to residents and visitors to the beach. more info
03 / 29 Concert: Eliyahu Sills and the Qadim Ensemble Start: 7:00 pm Traverse the deserts of the Middle East, the mountains of northern India and the warm waters of the Mediterranean with this eclectic ensemble that brings ancient musical traditions to the contemporary more info
03 / 30 [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 [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 Camp Gan Israel Meet-and-Greet Start: 11:00 am End: 1:00 pm You're invited to an informational brunch about Camp Gan Israel. Learn about this year's program, meet the staff and help your kids complete some fun activities. RSVP requested. 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
03 / 31 [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
04 / 1 [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 “Acknowledging the Past; Imagining the Future: Palestinians and Israelis on 1948 and the Right to Return" Start: 6:30 pm Speaker Muhammad Jaradat, co-founder of Badil Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights based in Bethlehem, will discuss his mission to implement a resolution for the Palestinian re 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 A Celebration of Israeli Culture Through Music Start: 7:30 pm Israel's Yarden Trio featuring musicians in the Israeli Army's unit of "excellent musicians" will perform in Portland as part of their U.S. tour. more info
04 / 2 [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 Ashkelon is Under Seige Start: 12:00 pm The Portland-Ashkelon Sister City Association presents speaker Lea Malul, director of the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon, Israel. 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
04 / 3 [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 16th Annual Portland Jewish Film Festival Opens Start: 7:00 pm Presented by the Northwest Film Center and the Institute for Judaic Studies, this year's film festival runs April 3-17 and features 15 films. 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 Dodgeball and Drinks League Start: 8:00 pm One hour of round robin league play in the privately rented MJCC gym will be followed by kosher drinks and light snacks at a nearby venue for players 21 and older. more info
04 / 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 Temple Tots and Tunes Session III Start: 9:30 am End: 10:15 am If you would like to nurture your child's love of music in a Jewish group setting, join other parents, children and instructor Philippa Kaplan Friday mornings for singing, playing percussion instrumen 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]Beth Israel Tot Shabbat Start: 6:00 pm Service is followed by Oneg. Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069. more info [R]Beit Haverim/SMJC Shabbat Family Service Start: 6:00 pm Potluck followed by a service at 7 pm. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Dr., West Linn. 503-723-0402. more info [R]Shir Tikvah Tot and Family Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm The first 20 minutes are for the littlest tots, followed by challah and simple fruit as they learn the blessings associated with wine and bread. Bridgeport Communtiy Church, 621 NE 76th Ave. more info [R]Children-led Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Children-led Shabbat family services, followed by Kiddush, challah and a buffet of traditional Shabbat foods. Chabad Jewish Center, 9604 NE 126th Ave., Ste. 2320, Vancouver. 360-993-5222. more info Senior Shabbat Dinner Start: 7:30 pm All seniors and elders are invited to a Shabbat dinner, followed by a special service. Community members are encouraged to attend and honor their elders. RSVP required by March 25. 6 p.m. more info Concert: Cleveland Duo with James Umble Start: 8:00 pm Classical performers the Cleveland Duo join with saxophonist James Umble to present a repertoire ranging from classical to folk, ethic to avant-garde to jazz. more info
04 / 5 [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 Israel at 60 with Pacific Northwest Hadassah Start: 5:00 pm Hadassah's regional conference April 5-6 is themed "Israel at 60." Events Saturday, April 5, begin with 4 p.m. registration and dinner at 6:30 p.m. more info MJCC Dance Party Start: 6:30 pm End: 9:30 pm Open to all students in sixth, seventh or eighth grade. Ticket price includes snacks, dancing, music and a game room. $5 MJCC/Teen Zone members, $7 guests. 6:30-9:30 p.m. more info Getting Ready for Passover Start: 7:30 pm Looking for new recipes? more info Concert: Ya Elah Start: 8:00 pm The music of Ya Elah encompasses many faiths and cultures. more info Genocide Awareness Month: John Prendergast Start: 8:00 pm Genocide awareness activist and scholar John Prendergast will speak to the community in honor of Genocide Awareness Month. more info
04 / 6 [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 Kosher Awareness Month: What is Kosher Food? Start: 9:30 am End: 11:30 am This is the first in a series of four pre-Passover classes in conjunction with Kosher Awareness Month. Discover what kosher means and the how and why of mixing and blending. 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 Discovering the Voice of Renewal With Ya Elah Start: 12:30 pm Members of the musical ensemble Ya Elah will facilitate a workshop to help participants learn simple polyphonic chant and song, easy movement and guided meditation set to the harmonies of Ya Elah's mu more info "Jewish Sculptors of the 20th Century: Pioneers of Modern Art" Start: 12:30 pm Speaker Lorraine Widman will talk about the relationship of Jewish sculptors to abstractionism at the start of the 20th century. more info Health and Fitness Fair Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm The MJCC promotes health and fitness for the whole family. more info Fourth Annual Portland Jewish Choral Festival: Israel in Spirit and Song Start: 3:00 pm In celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary, more than 140 choral singers of all ages jointly present a concert of songs expressing memory, longing and hope for Israel. more info TASK Goes Bowling Start: 4:00 pm Meet at Tigard Bowl, where two lanes have been reserved for TASK and Tikvah families, the disability inclusion programs of Jewish Family and Child Service. For information, call 503-226-7079. 4 p.m. 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 Compassionate Listening in Israel and Palestine: One Person’s Odyssey Start: 6:30 pm Speaker Sarita Lief has been involved with The Compassionate Listening Project since 2005. more info Rabbi Geller Lecture Series with Rabbi Joseph Telushkin Start: 7:30 pm Named by Talk Magazine one of the 50 best speakers in the U.S., Rabbi Telushkin, author of best-seller "Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion," will give two pre 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
04 / 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 Temple's Tumbling Tots Session II Start: 9:30 am 8-week series blends the physical skills of creative movement, gymnastics, fitness and dance with educational concepts. 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 Lecture: Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persepolis" Start: 7:30 pm Marjane Satrapi will be the last speaker in the Portland Arts and Lecture Series from Literary Arts. Satrapi was born in Rasht, Iran, and grew up in Tehran. more info
04 / 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 Painted Rose: Painted Life at Rose Schnitzer Manor Start: 10:00 am This exhibit features the work of The Painting Group members, which meets weekly at the Rose Schnitzer Manor to capture the dynamic hobbies of mature residents on canvas. more info "Art About Agriculture" Start: 10:00 am Jewish artist Sidonie Caron has select pieces in this show, which will begin at Oregon State University and then travel Oregon through September. For information, call 541-223-2662. more info Passages to Freedom '08: A Seder for Women Start: 5:30 pm Experience the tastes, sounds and synergy of a women's seder. Before you begin removing the chametz in your home, join us for a warm, relaxing and delicious evening. For women 18 and older. 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]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 "The Spirituality of Seder" Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:00 pm The Jewish Learning Institute presents "3 Matzoth, 4 Cups of Wine and 6 Items on a Sedar Plate" as the first of two classes leading up to Passover. more info
04 / 9 [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]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.