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Nov

8 2014

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Nov

9 2014

Compassionate Listening Basic Intensive

9:30AM - 5:00PM  

Resolutions Northwest
1847 NE 44th Ave. Rm #300 97213
Portland, OR 97213

 

2-day Basic Intensive Facilitated by Bill Jacobsen - Assisted by Yehudah Winter November 8 from 9:30 to 5:30 &…

Nov

9 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

9 2014

Join the Shaarie Torah Sisterhood for Latke Frying in our kitchen!

Nov

9 2014

Preschool Family Education Program, November

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

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

Join us for a multi-faceted event on these select Sundays which carry different themes: November 9- Thankfulness

Nov

9 2014

David Laskin Presentation

1:00PM - 3:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

In collaboration with Jewish Geneological Society & JBM Author will talk about his book The Family.

Nov

9 2014

Jewish Cub Scouts Pack 739 Meeting

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Boys in grades 1-5 or ages 6-11 are invited to join Portland's only Jewish Cub Scouts group, Pack 739, to see what…

Nov

10 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

10 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

10 2014

It Takes a Village Family Support Group

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

At our monthly support group, participants can share their concerns and explor solutions to problems.

Nov

11 2014

Hillsdale Library Pageturners: Jewish Book Month Book Discussion

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Hillsdale Library
1525 SW Sunset Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97239

Join the discussion at Hillsdale Library on Nov. 11 during Portland Jewish Book Month. Isaac Markowitz moves to…

Nov

11 2014

Literary Ladies Meeting - November

6:30PM - 8:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, Or 97210

Meet for a chat, a glass of wine and even a salad as we discuss a choice book of interest. November choice: Women of…

Nov

11 2014

Heartstrings: Musical Instruments Handcrafted in Oregon #2

6:45PM - 8:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Sony Felberg will lead a conversation and demonstration of Cigar Box Guitars.

Nov

12 2014

Writing Your Memoires

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join Dorothy Dworkin, writing coach and columnist, in writing your memoirs.

Nov

12 2014

Music Connecting Brain and Body

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

A live performance by Cellist Alban Gerhardt, Oregon Symphony Resident Artist and students from Dance for…

Nov

12 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

12 2014

Bistro Night at MJCC & Cafe at the J

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Cafe at the J
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Connect with friends while enjoying live music in the Cafe at the J.

Nov

12 2014

Oren Kosansky PJBM Lecture

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
1953 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209

In partnership with Institute for Judaic Studies, Lewis and Clark Professor Oren Kosansky will speak at the Oregon…

Nov

13 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

13 2014

Come hear author Aubrey Davis tell stories and share about his writing process. For children ages preschool through…

Nov

13 2014

Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist in NE

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Oregon Children's Theatre
1939 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97239

Join other moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jeiwsh world through play, music and movement,…

Nov

13 2014

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

Nov

13 2014

In this monthly class we will explore different topics in Torah, ranging from mussar (Jewish self improvement),…

Nov

13 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

13 2014

An Evening with Shoshanna Nambi of the Abayudaya, Uganda's Jewish Community

7:15PM - 9:30PM  

Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 327
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway
Portland, OR

The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, in partnership with P'nai Or of Portland, would like to…

Nov

13 2014

Operation Thunderbolt - The Miracle at Entebbe

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Double Tree by Hilton
Double Tree by Hilton at 1000 N.E. Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232

Sasson (Sassy) Reuven, a former Israeli paratrooper and now a California resident and father of three children, in…

Nov

13 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

14 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

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

14 2014

Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner & Service

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

Friday, Nov. 14 Dinner, 6:30 pm; Service, 7:30 pm Havurah Shalom Register for the Dinner by Nov. 10 Our…

Nov

14 2014

November Shabbat Dinner

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

Join our Kehilah in Kabbalat Shabbat followed by delicious Shabbat dinner.

Nov

15 2014

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…

Nov

15 2014

Shoshanna Nambi is a young activist, an administrator in organizations that address issues of women's health and the…

Nov

15 2014

Tot Shabbat at Neveh Shalom

10:15AM - 12:30PM  

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

Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with babies, toddlers and children up to age…

Nov

15 2014

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…

Nov

15 2014

Community Havdalah and Ron Wolfson Presentation

7:00PM - 8:45PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Dr. Ron Wolfson, visionary educator and inspirational speaker, will be joining Neveh Shalom for the weekend of…