07 / 1
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: 6:30 pm
All are invited to attend. For information, contact Nadene Goldfoot at 503-491-1946 or call Tamar Boussi at 971-219-4454. 6:30 p.m. Office of Michael Bloom, 9725 Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy., 3rd floor. 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. | ||
07 / 2
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. Start: 9:00 pm
Young Jews on the Come Up presents this birthday event in honor of Emmy-winning actor Larry David and his generous contributions to the Susan Ross Foundation (the fictional charity featured on "Seinfeld"). David's party will feature comedians Louis Katz and Kyle Harbert, and DJs Mr. Matt Nelkin and Freaky Outy. Proceeds will benefit the Human Fund, an arts education program for the under-served youth of Cleveland. For information, visit www.youngjews.com. $5. 9 p.m. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave. 503-248-1030. | ||
07 / 3
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. | ||
07 / 4
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. | ||
07 / 5
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. | ||
07 / 6
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. | ||
07 / 7
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. | ||
07 / 8
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. | ||
07 / 9
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: 7:30 pm
Speaker Rabbi Dov Greenberg, the executive director of the Rohr Chabad House at Stanford University, is a scholar of Jewish thought and spirituality who has lectured throughout the United States, Israel, Europe and Canada. $10 suggested donation. Presented by Chabad of Oregon. 7:30 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-977-9947. | ||
07 / 10
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 7:00 pm
Americans for a Safe Israel reports on the current military and political situation. This meeting will include information from Israeli AFSI and will help plan action in the coming weeks related to AFSI and national organizations with which AFSI works. Everyone is welcome to attend. 7-8 pm. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 877-288-8488. 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. | ||
07 / 11
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. Start: 7:00 pm
Service begins at 7 pm. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Dr., West Linn. 503-723-0402. | ||
07 / 12
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: 7:00 pm
Documentary by Jewish filmmakers Naomi Greenfield and Sara Taksler premiered at South By Southwest. "TWISTED: A Balloonamentary" includes a short, animated segment narrated by Jon Stewart that explores how eight people's lives are transformed when they discover balloon twisting conventions. One young woman twists to get off welfare, an ex-con finds the gospel through balloons and a grandfather in a tough neighborhood twists to show kids an alternative to selling drugs and joining gangs. July 12-13 and 19-20. Call for show times. $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for seniors and children ages 4-12. Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. 503-281-4215. | ||
07 / 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: 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. | ||
07 / 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: 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. | ||
07 / 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
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. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Open to women of all ages. Brought to you by The Jewish Mom's Basketball League and The Moishe House. Games played at the privately rented MJCC gym. $10 for four-week session or $5 for one-time drop-in. Session runs July 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5. Pay in person. For information, contact Jodi Berris at 248-760-0743 or e-mail jodiberris@aol.com. 8-9 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. | ||
07 / 16
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. | ||
07 / 17
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. Start: 7:30 pm
Join Rabbis Alan Berg and Joshua Stampfer for a conversation about "The American Jew—Vanishing or Rising," and discuss the question "Is assimilation still the great threat to Jewish survival?" Explore the forces that threaten survival and the the forces that sustain using clips from the film "Annie Hall" for entertainment and instruction. Free to attend. Registration required and space is limited; call Marg at 503-246-8831, ext. 112. Sponsored by the Institute for Judaic Studies. 7 p.m. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Ln. | ||
07 / 18
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 9:30 am
An interactive music class for parents and tots led by “Oy Baby!” musician Kim Palumbis. The 45-minute class features Jewish sing-along, Hebrew finger plays, creative movement, musical instruments and a Shabbat celebration. Palumbis performs with her sisters Lisa and Stephanie Schneiderman on two “Oy Baby!” CDs and DVDs as well as the new “That Baby” for all children ages 0 to 5. Designed for children ages 6 months and older. $8 for the first child and $4 for each additional child. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail kimpalumbis@gmail.com. 9:30 am. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 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. | ||
07 / 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: 7:00 pm
Documentary by Jewish filmmakers Naomi Greenfield and Sara Taksler premiered at South By Southwest. "TWISTED: A Balloonamentary" includes a short, animated segment narrated by Jon Stewart that explores how eight people's lives are transformed when they discover balloon twisting conventions. Naomi Greenfield will be on hand to lead a Q & A and there also will be a balloon-making demo. July 19-20. Call for show times. $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for seniors and children ages 4-12. Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. 503-281-4215. | ||
07 / 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: 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: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Bring a picnic lunch, play and see your religious school friends. Or, if you're thinking of enrolling your children in religious school, come for an introduction. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water play area. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tanner Creek Park, 3456 Parker Rd., West Linn. 503-639-8748. 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
Documentary by Jewish filmmakers Naomi Greenfield and Sara Taksler premiered at South By Southwest. "TWISTED: A Balloonamentary" includes a short, animated segment narrated by Jon Stewart that explores how eight people's lives are transformed when they discover balloon twisting conventions. Naomi Greenfield will be on hand to lead a Q & A and there also will be a balloon-making demo. July 19-20. Call for show times. $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for seniors and children ages 4-12. Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. 503-281-4215. 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. | ||
07 / 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. | ||
07 / 22
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 10:30 am
Presented through OASIS, "The Jewish Americans" is a six-hour PBS documentary film that offers a revealing portrait of a people who epitomize the immigrant experience. Presented by Judith Margles director of the Oregon Jewish Museum. For information, contact Jane Griffen at 503-241-3059 or e-mail jgriffen@lhs.org or visit www.oasisnet.org/portland. $5. $10:30 a.m. OASIS Education Center, Macy's 4th Floor, 621 SW 5th Ave. 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. | ||
07 / 23
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: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
A full day of presentations and panel discussions featuring many faith perspectives on the ethical and moral dimensions of torture. Keynote speaker George Hunsinger, PhD, founder of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, will present “A Battle for the Soul of Our Nation: Why Torture Matters.” Sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Amnesty International, Jewish Federation of Portland Community Relations Committee and more. $15 includes lunch. Register by July 16, visit www.emoregon.org or call 503-221-1054. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock St. 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
George Hunsinger, PhD, founder of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture and professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton Seminary, will present “A Battle for the Soul of Our Nation: Why Torture Matters," about the ethical and moral dimensions of torture. Registration due by July 16, visit www.emoregon.org or call 503-221-1054. 7:30 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 555 E 15th Ave. | ||
07 / 24
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. Start: 12:00 pm
George Hunsinger, PhD, founder of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture and professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton Seminary, will present “A Battle for the Soul of Our Nation: Why Torture Matters," about the ethical and moral dimensions of torture. Registration due by July 16, visit www.emoregon.org or call 503-221-1054. Noon. Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Rd., Bend. 541-388-0765. Start: 7:00 pm
Building on his play “40 Years in the Desert: A Bar Mitzvah Tale,” Portland author Robert Freedman will read from "Fancypants: An Autobiographical Novel," about a Jewish boy coming of age in the carefree late 1950s and tumultuous 1960s. 7 p.m. Looking Glass Bookstore, 7983 SE 13th Ave. 503-227-4760. 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. | ||
07 / 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: 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. | ||
07 / 26
Start: 10:00 am
Swim with Havurah Shalom from 10-11 a.m., then gather under the fir trees for Shabbat singing, storytelling and a picnic lunch. Friends and family are welcome to attend. For directions and inclement weather plan, RSVP by July 8 to info@havurahshalom.org. 503-248-4662. 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: 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. | ||
07 / 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: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Join the Portland Chapter of Hadassah for a fun-in-the-sun picnic. Learn hip hop dancing from instructor Becki Harris and enjoy other fun children's activities. Hadassah will provide kosher hotdogs, drinks and dessert; guests are asked to bring parve salads. Donations will go to Hadassah Youth Aliyah/Child at Risk program. RSVP to 503-244-6389 or e-mail info@portlandhadassah.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. George Rogers Park, Ladd at South State St., Lake Oswego. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Matthew Flickstein, author, meditation teacher and producer, will give a talk about "The Seven Concentric Circles of Spiritual Development," including a dynamic model that describes the stages of spiritual development common to all spiritual paths. Flickstein also will preview the trailer of his documentary, which includes interviews with more than 30 spiritual leaders from the traditions of Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and more. Donations support film production and are tax deductible. For information, visit www.WithOneVoiceDocumentary.org. 6-8 p.m. Portland Insight Meditation Community, 6536 SE Duke St. 503-771-4123. 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. 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. | ||
07 / 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. | ||
07 / 29
Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. 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. | ||
07 / 30
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. | ||
07 / 31
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
Speaker Sergeant Solomon was a member of the Special Infantry Cheruv Battalion, which served in the second Lebanon war as well as in Judea and Samaria. Hear his story of bravery and sacrifice in support of the defense of Israel. Sponsored by 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. | ||
