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Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Super Diamond—a Tribute to Neil Diamond. A benefit for Robison Jewish Health Center. Tickets $100. Information at 503-535-4422 or trish.coates@cedarsinaipark.org. 6:30 p.m. The Nines Hotel, 525 SW Morrison St. 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. 503-535-4403. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Ethiopian National Project Luncheon. Featuring ENP General-Director Nigist Mengesha and Director of International Relations Grace Rodnitzki, this program will highlight the incredible work of the ENP. The noon luncheon costs $18 per person and will be held at Hotel Deluxe, 729 SW 15th Ave. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Halupowski at rachel@jewishportland.org or 503-892-7413. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:59 pm
Sitting with Scorners: Early Jewish and Christian Responses to Sport and Spectacle: a research talk by Loren Spielman. Loren Spielman is a visiting instructor at Wesleyan University where he is teaching courses on Hebrew Bible, rabbinic literature and Jewish leisure in antiquity. His dissertation is a broad historical overview of Jewish attitudes towards athletic competitions, theatrical performances, gladiatorial bouts, beast hunts, staged executions and horse races from 40 BCE to the 7th century CE. Noon in Neuberger Hall, Room 491H. For more information, visit www.judaic.pdx.edu or email Linda Maizels at lmaizels@pdx.edu. Start: 4:15 pm
End: 5:45 pm
Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. $148 per month for members; $174 for nonmembers. 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 old with parent/caregiver participation. Three school year sessions: Sept.-Dec., Jan.-March and April-June. $10 per class for whole session or $12 per class for drop-ins. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Holocaust survivor speaks to Shaarie Torah middle school and adults. Alter Wiener is one of the very few Holocaust survivors still living in the Portland area. His story is a testimony to an unfolding tragedy taking place in WWII. It has a message what prejudice may lead to and how tolerance is imperative. He has shared his life story with 560 audiences in universities, colleges, schools, churches, synagogues, prisons and book clubs. 6:45-8:30 p.m. at Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. For more information, contact 503-226-6131 or visit www.shaarietorah.org. Start: 7:00 pm
Bring your Mah Jongg card for a game at the J. Tiles provided; no instruction provided. Free for MJCC members and $5 drop-in for guests. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-244-0111. | ||
