04 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
Co-founder of Response and Prooftexts, journals of Jewish thought, Professor Alan Mintz is a well-known writer exploring themes of Jewish survival and culture. 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. 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. Start: 4:00 pm
An event to benefit Congregation Beth Israel Preschool and the Early Childhood Department, spend an evening with friends and help plant the seeds of growth. Start: 8:00 pm
A combination of drama, puppetry, verse and eurythmy, this production is based on the work of French hero Jacques Lusseyran and recounts the influence poetry had on the prisoners of the Buchenwald con | ||
04 / 13
Start: 12:00 am
End: 1:00 am
KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am
This is the third in a series of four pre-Passover classes in conjunction with Kosher Awareness Month. Hear industry updates and learn why kosher preparation is special for Passover. 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. Start: 10:00 am
Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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. Start: 11:00 am
Speaker Mary Gossert, from Planned Parenthood, is a sex educator and author of "There’s No Place Like Home…for Sex Education." This workshop will teach parents and guardians how to feel more comfo Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
The community is invited to take a celebratory look at Passover. Enjoy Passover science, macaroon tasting, arts and crafts, storytelling and more. For information, call 503-535-3599. Noon. Start: 12:00 pm
Urban Jews and Hadassah present three short films directed by Israeli film students from Hadassah College Jerusalem. Start: 3:00 pm
Led by conductor and music director Cindy Petty, the Spring Concert will feature Herold's "Zampa Overture" and Brahms' "Symphony No. 2 Opus 73." $8 general and $5 for students and seniors. Start: 4:00 pm
To create an inclusive environment, this year the TBS auction will only cost $12.50, plus each person brings appetizers for eight. Nosh and schmooze as you scope out the silent auction tables. Start: 4:45 pm
Hosted by Neveh Shalom Men's Club, your participation in this tournament benefits youth programming and the Neveh Shalom Capital Campaign. Start: 5:00 pm
Come and have a unique hands-on matzah baking experience, where you pour, mix, knead, roll and bake matzah the way it was made more than 3,000 years ago. Start: 5:30 pm
The American Jewish Committee, Oregon Chapter, invites you to attend their ninth annual community seder led by Rabbi Michael Cahana and Cantor Judith Schiff. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Students older than bar and bat mitzvah age look at an assortment of texts to facilitate conversation about 21st century issues—such as forgiveness and generosity, dating and the death penalty—whi 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. Start: 10:00 pm
This is an event for the community to learn about membership, programming and educational opportunities. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, Blumauer Auditorium, 1972 NW Flanders St. | ||
04 / 14
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Find out where the candidates for the U.S. Senate, Oregon Treasurer, Oregon Secretary of State and Oregon Attorney General stand on issues relating to both the Jewish and general community. | ||
04 / 15
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. 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. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Speaker George Sidline was born in Japan before World War II. During the war his family remained in Kobe, Japan, where his father operated an import/export business. Start: 7:00 pm
Rabbi Michael Cahana will lead a panel discussion about immigration issues in Oregon featuring members of the labor and judicial community. 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. | ||
04 / 16
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 8:30 am
Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. 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. 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. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
This is the last class in conjunction with Kosher Awareness Month. Ask your questions about the meaning of kosher and Passover preparation, and participate in a kashering session. | ||
04 / 17
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 5:30 pm
All proceeds from this annual dinner benefit the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation. Michael Allen Harrison will be featured on piano. $75 adults, $50 for youth middle-school-age and older. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Community Warehouse, Portland's only furniture bank supplying household goods at no cost to low-income families and individuals recovering from crisis, will host their second annual fund-raiser, T 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. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
Shlomi is a caretaker of everyone in his family, from his feeble, but charming grandfather to his difficult older brother and their disgraced father. Start: 7:00 pm
Shlomi is a caretaker of everyone in his family, from his feeble, but charming grandfather to his difficult older brother and their disgraced father. 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. | ||
04 / 18
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Speaker Dr. Amy Marcus-Newhall is an associate professor or psychology and the associate dean of faculty at Scripps College. 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. Start: 6:30 pm
Shabbat for early-elementary-aged children. Oneg follows. 6:30 pm. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-2481. | ||
04 / 19
Start: 9:00 am
Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Light kiddush lunch followed by services. Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. 503-227-0010. Start: 4:00 pm
A seder especially for families with children ages 11 or younger. Gesher will provide costumes. Be part of a living Jewish tradition. Led by Rabbi Laurie Rutenberg and Rabbi Gary Schoenberg. Start: 8:00 pm
An in-depth Hebrew/English seder with plenty of tradition, translation and entertaining commentary. $36 for adults and $25 for children. To RSVP, visit www.ChabadOregon.com or call 503-977-9947. Start: 8:30 pm
Discover the secret of Jewish survival through a live history event. Eat the food, wear the clothes and revel in the atmosphere. Start: 8:30 pm
College students' seder begins at 8:30 p.m. Free to attend. To RSVP, visit www.ChabadatPortlandCampuses.org or call 503-236-6642. Drop ins are welcome. 5130 SE 30th Ave., Unit 10. Start: 8:30 pm
Chabad of Clark County Kid-friendly seder begins at 8:30 p.m. $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Paid reservations due by April 14, call 360-993-5222 or e-mail info@chabadclarkcounty.com. | ||
04 / 20
Start: 12:00 am
End: 1:00 am
KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 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. Start: 10:00 am
Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. Start: 3:30 pm
Social hour begins at 3:30 p.m. with wine at a no-host bar and the seder begins at 4:30 p.m. Start: 5:00 pm
Explore Jewish history, why it matters today and how past suffering and yearnings shape who we are today, our search for meaning and purpose. Led by Rabbi Laurie Rutenberg and Rabbi Gary Schoenberg. Start: 5:00 pm
Sixth annual second night Passover Seder uses a Haggadah developed by Keshet to join the themes of the promise of liberation from Egypt with the struggles of LGBT people everywhere. Start: 5:00 pm
Seder begins at 5 p.m. $30 for member adults; $35 for nonmember adults; $20 for member children ages 5-12; $25 for nonmember children ages 5-12; and $10 for children 4 and younger. Start: 5:00 pm
Annual community seder begins at 5 p.m. $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and younger. Paid reservations due by April 14, call 503-362-5004 or visit www.tbsholom.org. Start: 5:30 pm
Beit Am Vegetarian potluck seder begins at 5:30 p.m. Start: 5:30 pm
Family-friendly seder begins at 5:30 p.m. $32 for member adults; $36 for nonmember adults; $15 for member children ages 4-12; and $17 for nonmember children ages 4-12. Start: 5:30 pm
Community seder begins at 5:30 p.m. $28 for member adults; $32 for nonmember adults; $10 for member children; and $12 for nonmember children. 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. Start: 6:00 pm
Seder begins at 6 p.m. $22.25 for member adults; $32 for nonmember adults; $10.50 for member children ages 4-10; and $15.50 for nonmember children ages 4-10. Start: 6:00 pm
Traditional kosher seder begins at 6 p.m. $35 for member adults; $40 for nonmember adults; $15 for member children; and $20 for nonmember children. Reservations due by April 16. 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. Start: 8:30 pm
An in-depth Hebrew/English Passover seder with plenty of tradition, translation and entertaining commentary. $36 for adults and $25 for children. | ||
04 / 21
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Speaker Itka Zygmuntowicz survived the Holocaust, including three years in Auschwitz. | ||
04 / 22
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:30 pm
This practical workshop will help congregations to save money and "lighten their foot-print" on the earth. Start: 5:00 pm
In conjunction with TASK, a disability inclusion program of Jewish Family and Child Service, Gesher will host a specially designed, shortened seder. 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. 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. | ||
04 / 23
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 8:30 am
Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. 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. 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. | ||
04 / 24
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 6:30 pm
Russian Sister City Association. Portland City Hall, Pettygrove Room, 1221 SW 4th Ave. 503-459-3697. 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. | ||
04 / 25
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. 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. Start: 6:00 pm
A Passover celebration especially for Jewish singles and couples—all significant others and spouses fully welcome. Combine the searche for meaning and purpose of Passover with the joy of Shabbat. | ||
04 / 26
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. 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. Start: 2:00 pm
Discussion leaders Mike Lezak, M.D., and Pam Rief, M.S., will help participants to discuss health challenges like: obstacles to health; motivational challenges people face; and challenges, if any, res Start: 3:00 pm
Doors open at 3 p.m. and seder begins at 4 p.m. $28 for adults 13 and older; $18 for children 5 and older; and free for children younger than 5. Start: 5:30 pm
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and candle lighting at 6:15 p.m. $30 for adults 12 and older; $15 for children ages 6-11; and free for children younger than 5. Start: 6:00 pm
Experience the Passover seder come alive. Start: 6:30 pm
This year, Congregation Beth Israel's auction will be in celebration of their 150th anniversary. | ||
04 / 27
Start: 12:00 am
End: 1:00 am
KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 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. Start: 10:00 am
Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. Start: 2:30 pm
Storyteller Sarah Stein will present a one-hour program of family stories set Start: 4:00 pm
Focus on questions central to Jewish women and girls, experience women's rituals and share contemporary insights on Jewish women's lives. Led by Rabbi Laurie Rutenberg. To RSVP, call 503-246-5070. 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. 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. | ||
04 / 28
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. 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. Start: 7:30 pm
Speaker Pearl Oliner will give a talk on the mental characteristics of the altruists who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
In the fall the first part of this course explored God from the perspective of our ancient ancestors. | ||
04 / 29
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
This version of the play, as revised by Wendy Kesselman, is somewhat starker than the original, and has received multiple awards since first produced on Broadway in 1997. 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. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
In this class, you will tackle big issues like abortion, euthanasia and fair business practices. | ||
04 / 30
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 8:30 am
Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Moms and tots experience Jewish traditions in a stimulating, fun and creative atmosphere. Make crafts, sing songs, tell stories and much, much more. Program features KinderMusik. 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. 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. Start: 7:00 pm
Following a Yom Hashoah service—Holocaust Remembrance Day—will be a screening of Agnieszka Holland's film "Europa Europa." This fact-based film tells the story of Solomon Perel, a German Jew, who Start: 7:00 pm
This year the Oregon Board of Rabbis will hold Yom Hashoah—Holocaust Remembrance—at Congregation Shaarie Torah. The event is open to adults and all students middle- and high school-aged. Start: 7:30 pm
Speaker Thomas Blatt will discuss his experiences during WWII, particularly at Sobibor, an extermination camp where about 250,000 Jews were killed. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
In this class, you will tackle big issues like abortion, euthanasia and fair business practices. | ||
05 / 1
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 7:00 pm
Join in the fun, play a few hands and meet other members of the Shaarie Torah community. Food and drinks served. 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. Start: 7:30 pm
Speaker Taner Akcam is a Turkish historian, who teaches at the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the University of Minnesota. | ||
05 / 2
Start: 8:00 am
End: 4:30 pm
As a founding member of the Interfaith Disabilities Network of Oregon, TASK will help host this event. Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
In observance of Yom Ha'Shoah—the Day of Remembrance—a public recitation of Holocaust victims' names, ages and birthplaces will take place at Pioneer Courthouse Square. 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. 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. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Local Jewish author Davis Woods-Morse will launch his new book "Better Than Marriage: A Guide to Sex, Spirit, Sweat and Sense" at Vino Vixens. Start: 6:00 pm
Service is followed by Oneg. Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069. Start: 6:00 pm
Potluck followed by a service at 7 pm. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Dr., West Linn. 503-723-0402. 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. 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. Start: 7:30 pm
Community Outreach Coordinator for Stop Genocide Now, Katie-Jay, will speak about her recent visit with Darfur refugees living in Chad. Start: 8:00 pm
Monthly Shabbat services are led by a different community member each time. Open to residents and visitors to the beach. Future dates are: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, Sept 19 and Oct 24. | ||
05 / 3
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. Start: 10:30 am
Singing, blessings, puppetry and storytelling for kids ages 0-5. Followed by potluck oneg. RSVP required. Havurah Shalom, NW 18th Ave. 503-248-4662. Start: 7:00 pm
Bedouin Muslim and Israeli Deputy Consul General Ismail Khaldi will be the keynote speaker to honor Israel's 60th Independence Day. | ||
05 / 4
Start: 12:00 am
End: 1:00 am
KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 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. Start: 10:00 am
Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. Start: 10:00 am
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Shaarie Torah Sisterhood Annual Donor Brunch. Start: 10:15 am
End: 12:00 pm
It's time to get to know each other, to meet other men active in the community and to talk. We'll eat and schmooze, then talk, eat and schmooze some more. Start: 12:30 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Congregation Neveh Shalom will host a round-robin of celebratory, including vendors, a remote talk with Rabbi Isaak, who will be in Israel, and a talk by Portland's Israeli Shaliach (emissary). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Based on the numerous historical excavations performed in Israel, Dig the Past recreates the excitement and adventure of an Israeli archaeological excavation for the community. Start: 1:00 pm
Author and Holocaust survivor Alter Wiener will discuss and read from his book "From a Name to a Number" to coincide with Holocaust Remembrance Day. Start: 2:00 pm
Four-week class taught by Sylvia Hartman. Register online at www.tbsholom.org or call 503-362-5004. May 4, 11, 18 and 25. 2 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom, 1274 Cunningham Lane S., Salem. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Salem poet Lois Rosen will be the guest speaker. Rosen has received several awards, including first place in the Oregon Teachers as Writers contest. Start: 4:45 pm
Celebrate Israel's 60th birthday with a collection of movies that will inspire you, make you laugh, cry and feel a sense of belonging among the Jewish people. Start: 5:00 pm
Radu Mihaileanu's 2005 Israeli/French classic. Film was voted "most popular" at the 2005 Vancouver International Film Festival. 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. Start: 6:00 pm
Save the date for the Oregon Jewish Museum's dinner and art auction. There will be a live and silent auction. Start: 7:00 pm
When the film opens, Malcolm is about to start his last year of seminary. He is unemployed, uncertain about his future, unrecognized as "Malcolm" by his parents and single. 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. | ||
05 / 5
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. 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. Start: 5:00 pm
In continuation of a four-day celebration, screen Israeli films "It's About Time" and "The Band's Visit." A presentation and discussion entitled "A Hope for Peace" will precede the films from 5-6:30 p | ||
05 / 6
Start: 8:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Can’t make the open houses? Haven’t had a chance to take a personal tour? Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 12:00 pm
All seniors are invited to participate in this kosher lunch event with speaker Fern Schlesinger, who will talk about “Surviving and Thriving through Adversity.” $5 or $8 for nonmembers. Start: 6:45 pm
End: 7:45 pm
Learn Hebrew for the first time or refresh knowledge from your childhood, including basic vocabulary, use of verb constructs, nouns, pronouns and prepositions. Start: 7:00 pm
In honor of Israel's 60th Independence Day, Temple Emek Shalom will host southern Oregon's four resident rabbis. 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. 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. Start: 8:00 pm
An Israeli national holiday, Yom Hazikaron honors those who have given their lives for Israel. For information, e-mail Oshra Rapaport at | ||
03rd of July 2008 /
