30th of September 2008 / Serving Oregon & Southwest Washington since 1959
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Wednesday June 25, 2008
Start: 8:15 am

New program for people in—or considering—career transition. If you have been down-sized, recently graduated, are re-entering the job market or just thinking about a change, join us.

Start: 8:30 am

Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662.

Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

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.

Thursday June 26, 2008
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.

Friday June 27, 2008
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: 6:30 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.

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: July 25, August 29, Sept 19 and Oct 24. 8pm.

Saturday June 28, 2008
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.

Sunday June 29, 2008
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: 12:00 pm

Join Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood and Brotherhood for a picnic on temple grounds, then stroll over to PGE Park to watch the Beavers take on the Sky Sox.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Tour the Manor's public spaces, private residences and fine art collections. Docents will be available. There also will be a wine and cheese reception in Zidell Hall. For information and to RSVP, call 503-535-4004 or e-mail marcia.thom@cedarsinaipark.org. 1-3 p.m. Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6140 SW Boundary St.

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Welcome back all current and former PJA and Hillel Academy alumni, family and friends. Adults are $14 advance or $18 at the door; children 12 and younger are $7 advance or $9 at the door. To register and for sponsorship opportunities, call 503-244-0126. 5-7 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy.

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

In this one-woman show written and performed by Genine BarEl, the audience travels with BarEl through storytelling and song to experience one woman's self-described transformation from Jewish American princess to "woman of valor." Guided and inspired by Kabbalah, BarEl shares her insights and story, set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, contemporary Israel and much more. BarEl is the eldest daughter of Holocaust survivors, has a master's in Middle Eastern Studies from NYU and after making aliyah, worked at the Cameri Theater of Tel Aviv. $10. 7 p.m. Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E 29th Ave., Eugene. 541-485-7218.

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: 8:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Hang out with other gents ages 21-39 and a couple of local rabbis. Beverages and kosher snacks provided free of charge. For information and to RSVP, call Matt Peterson at 503-407-6346, e-mail mpeters613@gmail.com or visit www.portlandjewishevents.com. Sundays, May 25, June 29 and July 27. Sponsored by Moishe House and Portland Jewish Events. 8-10 p.m. Moishe House, 6217 SW 33rd Pl.

Monday June 30, 2008
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

Spend a week at a Jewish spiritual retreat in Central Oregon. There's something for the entire family.

Tuesday July 1, 2008
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: 7:00 pm

The Jewish Theatre Collaborative and the Harold Schnitzer Program in Judaic Studies present a staged reading of this play by Shmuel Hasfari. Hailed Best Israeli Play 2003, "Master of the House" is a tragicomic story of a Tel Aviv couple whose life falls apart as they renovate their apartment. $8 suggested donation. First come, first seated. For reservations, call 503-810-5408 or e-mail reservations@jtpdx.org. 7 p.m. Studio Theatre, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, 1620 SW Park Ave.

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: 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.

Wednesday July 2, 2008
Start: 8:15 am

New program for people in—or considering—career transition. If you have been down-sized, recently graduated, are re-entering the job market or just thinking about a change, join us.

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: 5:00 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: 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.

Thursday July 3, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

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.

Friday July 4, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

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

Join the Portland Kollel for a camping Shabbaton with time to relax, socialize, laugh, learn and enjoy hot, homecooked meals. Tents, adirondacks and cabins are available; registration due by June 22. For information and sponsorship opportunities, call 503-245-5420 or e-mail info@portlandkollel.org. July 4-6. Camp Wilkerson, 65866 Apiary Rd., Rainier.

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.

Saturday July 5, 2008
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.

Sunday July 6, 2008
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: 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.

Monday July 7, 2008
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.

Tuesday July 8, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

Start: 6:00 pm

Author Peter Zheutlin shares the story of his great-grand aunt, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, who, in 1894, was the first women to ride a bicycle around the world. Zheutlin's book "Around the World on Two Wheels" uses foreign and domestic newspapers, personal letters and family artifacts to tell her story. Zheutlin is a freelance journalist whose work appears regularly in The Boston Globe. Optional 10-mile bike ride to the waterfront begins at 6 p.m., followed by a reading at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served. $5 donation recommended. A Hadassah event sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel, Lakeside Bicycles, the National Council of Jewish Women and Urban Jews PDX/Machar. 6 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders. 503-244-6389.

Start: 7:00 pm

The Jewish Theatre Collaborative and the Harold Schnitzer Program in Judaic Studies present a staged reading of this play by Roni Pinkovich. "Tea" is a drama about family, the exchange of poems for a kidney and tea, which comes to the rescue when it seems all hope is lost. $8 suggested donation. First come, first seated. For reservations, call 503-810-5408 or e-mail reservations@jtpdx.org. 7 p.m. Studio Theatre, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, 1620 SW Park Ave.

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: 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.

Wednesday July 9, 2008
Start: 8:15 am

New program for people in—or considering—career transition. If you have been down-sized, recently graduated, are re-entering the job market or just thinking about a change, join us.

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.

Thursday July 10, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

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.

Friday July 11, 2008
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: 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.

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.

Start: 6:00 pm

Service includes live music. Brown-bag Shabbat dinner to follow. Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069.

Start: 6:30 pm

Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St., Eugene. 541-485-7218.

Start: 6:30 pm

Bring an entree or salad and dessert. Reform/Conservative services follow. 541-753-3324.

Saturday July 12, 2008
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.

Sunday July 13, 2008
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
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: 11:30 am
End: 2:30 pm

Congregation Kol Ami will host their annual picnic at Leverich Park. Activities will be coordinated by CKA and food is potluck-style. Serve meat and dairy separately; no pork or shellfish. Bring folding chairs and tables if available. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Leverich Park, 39th and M St., Vancouver. 360-896-8088.

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.

Monday July 14, 2008
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: 8:45 pm

Sessions will be held in July and August. Limited to 20 women ages 21-39 per monthly session. $10 includes one session each of yoga, aerobics, open swimming and hip hop dance. Register at www.portlandjewishevents.com; drop-in fee of $5 per class if space is available. The second session runs July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4; third session runs Aug. 11, 18, 25 and Sept. 1. For information, call Jodi Berris at 248-760-0743 or e-mail jodiberris@aol.com. Brought to you by Portland Jewish Events and Moishe House. 8:45-9:45 p.m. for classes; 9:45-10:45 p.m. for open swimming. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy.

Tuesday July 15, 2008
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

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: 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

The Jewish Theatre Collaborative and the Harold Schnitzer Program in Judaic Studies present a staged reading of this play by Motti Lerner. A nominee for The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play 2008, "Pangs of Messiah" unfolds against a backdrop of advanced peace negotiations between the Israeli and Jordanian governments, leading to fierce disagreements in the community. $8 suggested donation. First come, first seated. For reservations, call 503-810-5408 or e-mail reservations@jtpdx.org. 7 p.m. Studio Theatre, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, 1620 SW Park Ave.

Start: 7:00 pm

A speaker who works with the Israel Religious Action Center, an organization that works for Jewish pluralism and human rights for all Israel's citizens, will be on-hand to contribute to the discussion. RSVP required, e-mail Sarah Liebman at urbanjewspdx@gmail.com. An Urban Jews PDX event for people in their 20s and 30s, post-college and pre-kids. Free to attend. Location TBA. 7 p.m.

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Start: 8:15 am

New program for people in—or considering—career transition. If you have been down-sized, recently graduated, are re-entering the job market or just thinking about a change, join us.

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: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Celebrate Israel's birthday with the Oregon Jewish Museum. Street festival will feature live music by Yankl Falk, Israeli food and children's games. For information, call 503-226-3600. 5-9 p.m. Oregon Jewish Museum, 310 NW Davis St.

Thursday July 17, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

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
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.

Friday July 18, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

Start: 10:00 am

Every year Temple Beth Shalom has a booth at the Salem Art Fair to bring Hebrew National hot dogs, bagels and cream cheese to the community, and to raise money. Volunteer with TBS and enjoy a weekend of art, friends and fun. The fair is open and free to the public with a suggested donation. To volunteer, contact Gil and Ellen Feibleman at gfeibleman@comcast.net and efeibleman2@comcast.net. Morning, lunch, afternoon and evening shifts are available. July 18 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and July 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bush's Pasture Park, 600 Mission St., Salem.

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: 4:00 pm

Temple Emek Shalom's annual shabbaton will take place July 18-20 at Buckhorn Springs Resort, 15 minutes south of Ashland.

Start: 6:30 pm

Shabbat for early-elementary-aged children. Oneg follows. 6:30 pm. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-2481.

Saturday July 19, 2008
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.

Sunday July 20, 2008
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

Learn the historic background, hear first-hand memories and see period newspaper accounts as you walk through the neighborhood where Eastern European and Sephardic Jews settled in the early 1900s.

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: 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.

Monday July 21, 2008
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.

Tuesday July 22, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

Start: 6:30 pm

Opening session of a five-part reading series called “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature—Identity and Imagination" led by Matthew Warshawsky, assistant professor of foreign languages. The University of Portland Clark Memorial Library is one of more than 300 libraries nationwide receiving grants to host the series, which explores Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on the theme of "Between Two Worlds." Meets monthly through November. Open to the community and free to attend. For information and to register, call 503-943-7778 or visit library.up.edu/literatureseries. 6:30 p.m. University of Portland, Buckley Center, Room 163, 5000 N Willamette Blvd.

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: 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.

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Start: 8:15 am

New program for people in—or considering—career transition. If you have been down-sized, recently graduated, are re-entering the job market or just thinking about a change, join us.

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.

Thursday July 24, 2008
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm

Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420.

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.

Friday July 25, 2008
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: 7:00 pm

Join local educator Jan Rabinowitch for a vegetarian Shabbat potluck sponsored by Urban Jews PDX. For location and to RSVP, e-mail urbanjewspdx@gmail.com. 7 p.m.

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: August 29, Sept 19 and Oct 24. 8pm.