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Jan

11 2015

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.

Jan

11 2015

Boker Tov Bunch

9:15AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Boker Tov Bunch Sundays, 9:15am-10:00am, Feldstein Library at Congregation Neveh Shalom -Free. Get some wiggles out…

Jan

11 2015

Hope and Healing Class

9:45AM - 11:00AM  

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

What can we turn to from Jewish Tradition during death, divorce, or times of need? What are the unique prayers and…

Jan

11 2015

Preschool Family Education

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

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

Your family will have an activity together according to a monthly theme. Then after a light snack the children will…

Jan

12 2015

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.

Jan

12 2015

Jews in America: Insiders and Outsiders

2:00PM - 3:15PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

This Scholars course provides students with the opportunity to consider the challenges of Jewish acculturation to Ame…

Jan

13 2015

Mah Jongg for Beginners

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg, American style. Mah Jongg cards provided.

Jan

13 2015

OJMCHE Fundraising Luncheon for Anne Frank: A History for Today

11:45AM - 1:15PM  

Multnomah Athletic Club
849 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97205

GUEST SPEAKERS: Hilary Eddy Stipelman, Director of Outreach & Exhibitions, Anne Frank Center USA Steven…

Jan

13 2015

Women's Strength Workshop

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

Ever cautious about putting your groceries in your trunk at night, and looking around to see if anyone is behind…

Jan

13 2015

Honoring Laurie Rogoway- A Retirement Celebration

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

 

After 31 years of hard work and dedication, it’s time for Laurie to take a nice long vacation! Please join us as…

Jan

13 2015

Machon Ivrit Adult Hebrew

7:00PM - 9:15PM  

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

New students are always welcome. We offer modern Hebrew language instruction from beginners through advanced.

Jan

13 2015

Sephardic Winter Film Series: Triple Feature Night

7:00PM - 11:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

Each year, Sephardic Congregation Ahavath Achim, sponors a FREE Sephardic Winter Film series, featuring films of…

Jan

14 2015

Join us for an opening reception of Anne Frank: A History for Today, which is on exhibit from January 15-April 14,…

Jan

14 2015

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.

Jan

14 2015

Siddur Basics Class

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

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

Structure, content, choreography, and spiritual touchpoints of our prayers in the Shabbat, evening, and morning…

Jan

14 2015

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzva

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join us for the Mesora Adult Bnei Mitzvah Program for a 10 week journey of exploration, meaning and celebration.

Jan

14 2015

Hebrew Reading Crash Course

8:15PM - 9:00PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

NJOP’s innovative introductory Hebrew program teaches participants to learn to read Hebrew in only five 1-1/2 hour…

Jan

15 2015

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.

Jan

15 2015

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

Jan

15 2015

Jews in Jazz

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

George Fendel, local jazz pianist and radio DJ, shares the music of famous Jewish Jazz musicians.

Jan

15 2015

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…

Jan

15 2015

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…

Jan

15 2015

Dad's Night

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Broadway McMenamins
1504 Northeast Broadway Street
Portland, OR 97232

Come have a drink with a Rabbi or other noted speaker. This community-wide group is open to all Jewish dads and dads…

Jan

15 2015

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.

Jan

16 2015

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

Jan

16 2015

Myrlie Evers-Williams, author, activist and wife of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, will be the featured…

Jan

16 2015

Ladies Led Shabbat

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Join us for a Ladies-Led Shabbat with Cantor Ann Brown. All are welcome.

Jan

17 2015

Kiddush Club

9:15AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Looking to continue the fun and warmth of Tot Shabbat? Do you love to sing, hear a Torah story, maybe even dance on…

Jan

17 2015

Torah Yoga

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

Stretch out with Torah Yoga and learn the stories of the Torah through song and dance. Come "play and pray"... and…