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Nov

14 2014

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Nov

16 2014

Ron Wolfson Scholar in Residence Weekend

4:00PM - 3:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Congregation Neveh Shalom hosts Ron Wolfson for a weekend of inspiration with a focus on Relational Judaism.

Nov

16 2014

Morning Minyan at Shaarie Torah

8:30AM - 9:30AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for a morning Minyan to form a community with a bond and help those who are saying kaddish.

Nov

16 2014

Chanukkah and Craft Bazaar

10:00AM - 3:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom: Reconstructionist
1274 Cunningham Lane S
Salem, OR

Crafters and artisans from all over the Northwest - old favorites and exciting new ones!

Nov

16 2014

In these two separate three-session classes, Rabbi Rose will give you tools to get more comfortable with Jewish…

Nov

16 2014

Women's Role in Judaism

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Women's Role in Judaism. 11am at Kesser Israel. In conjunction with Jewish Book Month.

Nov

16 2014

PORTLAND AREA JEWISH EDUCATORS Workshop -Relational Judaism: Building Relationships with our Students and Families…

Nov

16 2014

Portland Jewish Academy Open House

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

PJA's Open House for Early Child Care, Preschool, Kindergarten - 8th grade. 1 - 3 pm. PJA is fully licensed and…

Nov

16 2014

Jewish Book Month: Introduction to Kabbalah

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Introduction to Kabbalah by Rabbi Ariel Stone followed by a book discussion.

Nov

16 2014

Residential Camp Fair

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Get info from a variety of Jewish residential camps.

Nov

17 2014

Morning Minyan at Shaarie Torah

7:25AM - 8:25AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for a morning Minyan to form a community with a bond and help those who are saying kaddish.

Nov

17 2014

Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity

2:00PM - 3:15PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

This course examines Jewish identity and religious expression against the backdrop of dramatic political and social c…

Nov

17 2014

Jewish Philosophy Fundamentals

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Fischer for an in-depth discussion of the book of proverbs. Bring out the deeper meaning of the words of…

Nov

18 2014

Heartstrings: Musical Instruments Handcrafted in Oregon #3

6:45PM - 8:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Mike Mace will discuss the different species of wood used to make acoustic and electric guitars.

Nov

18 2014

Jewish Book Month - Top 10 in the Last 10

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Book Month panel discussion on the top 10 Jewish books.

Nov

18 2014

Breakneck through the Talmud Part I

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer for a breakneck dash through the Babylonian Talmud.

Nov

19 2014

Artist's Studio

11:00AM - 4:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

See how ORA artists create their art. Meet the artists in the MJCC lobby.

Nov

19 2014

Wednesday Night School

6:00PM - 8:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for Wednesday Night School! This is for middle and high school students but adults are more than welcome to attend.

Nov

19 2014

The film explores the complex stories of three children, all of whom who are forced to confront issues of identity,…

Nov

20 2014

Morning Minyan at Shaarie Torah

7:25AM - 8:25AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join us for a morning Minyan to form a community with a bond and help those who are saying kaddish.

Nov

20 2014

For those 65 or older, please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for a bagel breakfast and Torah with Rabbi Josh Rose.

Nov

20 2014

This course examines Jewish identity and religious expression against the backdrop of dramatic political and social c…

Nov

20 2014

Artist's Studio

11:00AM - 4:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

See how ORA artists create their art. Meet the artists in the MJCC lobby.

Nov

20 2014

Concert with Margie Gibson and John Gilmore

6:45PM - 8:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Join us for a concert with singer-songwriter Margie Gibson and vocalist-pianist John Gilmore.

Nov

20 2014

Join us at Havurah Shalom for a discussion of Feuerman's In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist, this year's selection…

Nov

20 2014

Israeli Literature As a Window to Israeli Society

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR

This course of study offers a fresh and fascinating examination of Israeli society since the birth of the State in 19…

Nov

20 2014

Coffee House Series with Congregation Shaarie Torah

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Varies
Call 503-226-6131 for details

Our relationship continues with Coffee House Series! Join a Hevreh (a group of friends) in someone’s home to study…

Nov

20 2014

Talmud Class at Shaarie Torah

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Join a group of interested individuals to learn Talmud. Every Thursday.

Nov

20 2014

Torah Portion Study Group

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Rabbi Goldblatt for a learning group discussing the deeper meanings and concepts in the weekly Torah portion.

Nov

21 2014

Foundation Fridays: A Shabbat Celebration

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Join us for Foundation Fridays - a free young families Shabbat experience.

Nov

21 2014

Come experience the joys (and not the oyes) as Shabbat enters. Join Rabbi Rose at 4:30 pm for a bit of "Shabbos…

Nov

21 2014

Kesher Shabbat

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR

Kesher Shabbat celebrations are also new this year. Join families, empty nesters, and everyone in-between for an…

Nov

22 2014

A Taste of Art

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

What do you get when you bring great art, a live band, delicious snacks, assorted spirits, beer and wine? ...A…