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.

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.