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10 / 15 [R]Career Transition Networking 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. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info [R]Notz'tzim 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. more info [R]Open Mah Jongg 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. 503-452-3426. more info Wandering Toward Sukkot: Immigrant Rights and Needs Start: 7:00 pm What drives immigrants to leave their home countries for the U.S.? How can Judaism help us to understand and address this global issue? These are some of the questions Bob Brown will discuss in preparation for Sukkot. For information, call 503-248-4662 or visit www.havurahshalom.org. 7 p.m. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave. more info "Fools" by Neil Simon Start: 8:00 pm Profile Theatre's year of Neil Simon opens with a full production of "Fools," in which the young schoolteacher, Leon Tolchinsky, discovers he has fallen victim to the curse of stupidity cast upon the village of Kulyenchikov, Russia. In order to overcome the curse, Tolchinsky must use his cunning to educate the young, off-limits Sophia, winning her hand along the way. Performance times vary. For information and ticket prices, call 503-242-0080 or visit www.profiletheatre.org. Oct. 15-Nov. 16. Theater! Theater!, 3430 SE Belmont Ave. more info
10 / 16 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 10:00 am End: 10:45 am 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. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm NCSY invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info [R]Israeli Films and Books Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Discussion alternates between works of cinema and literature. Every third Thursday, 7-9 pm. Portland Chapter of Hadassah, 3570 SW Troy. 503-244-6389. more info AFSI Start: 7:00 pm Americans for a Safe Israel reports on the current military and political situation, including Israeli and American elections, Iran and plans for an Oregon event on terrorism. Everyone is welcome to attend. 7-8 pm. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 877-288-8488. more info ‘Mothers Circle’ Information Session Start: 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Jewish Outreach Institute,"The Mothers Circle" is an eight-month, bi-weekly educational course for non-Jewish mothers who have agreed to raise their children Jewish within the context of Jewish intermarriage. The program provides free education and support in raising a family in an unfamiliar faith. Lois Shenker, local Jewish educator and personal life coach, will be the program’s Portland facilitator starting in November. Attend a "Mothers Circle" information session to learn more. For information, contact Program Coordinator Caron Blau Rothstein at 503-246-8831 or Portland@TheMothersCircle.org. 7:30 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. more info "Guys & Dolls" Start: 7:30 pm Based on Damon Runyan's tales of the 1930s New York underworld, "Guys & Dolls" is all fun in this high-stepping story of "Mission Dolls" and leggy nightclub dancers mingling with gritty, street-wise gamblers. A portion of the Oct. 16 performance will benefit the Oregon Jewish Museum. Tickets purchased from the museum are $54 general admission and $80 for preferred-seating patrons. To purchase tickets, call Friderike Heuer at 503-266-3600 or send a check in the appropriate amount to Oregon Jewish Museum, 310 NW Davis St. Call for time. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW 11th. more info
10 / 17 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info OyBaby! music class Start: 9:30 am End: 10:30 am OyBaby! music class led by Kim Palumbis. A time to discover and share in the joy of Jewish music with your child through playful songs, finger plays, creative movement, and instruments. The class will conclude in a Kabbalat Shabbat with blessings, juice, challah and snacks. Fee is $10 for the 1st child and $5 for additional children. Siblings under 6 months are free. Class geared to 0-5 year olds. Drop-ins welcome. 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. MJCC auditorium, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. For more information or to RSVP contact Kim at kimpalumbis@gmail.com more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]Third Friday Family Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Shabbat for early-elementary-aged children. Oneg follows. 6:30 pm. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-2481. more info Shabbaton Weekend at Shaarie Torah Start: 6:30 pm What do Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg and Liz Taylor know about mitzvahs that we don't? Join us for a fun-filled, learning-packed weekend starting with Friday night service and dinner, youth Shabbat learning on Saturday morning, a Mitzvah Heroes extravaganza evening and a community service project on Sunday. Special guest, Danny Siegel, a well-known author, lecturer and poet, will lead the Shabbaton. Siegel has written 29 books on topics such as mitzvah heroes and practical and personal tzedakah. Shabbat dinner is $20/17 or $10/7 for children; Sunday lunch is $15 per family. Oct. 17-Oct. 19. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-6131. more info
10 / 18 [R]Neveh Shalom Tot and Kids Shabbat Start: 9:00 am Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Ahavath Achim Family Shabbat Start: 10:30 am End: 12:00 pm Light kiddush lunch followed by services. Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. 503-227-0010. more info Beit Haverim / SMJC Outdoor Sukkot Service Start: 11:00 am Outdoor Sukkot Service. Beit Haverim / SMJC invites members, families and friends to join Rabbi Koch for Shabbat in the Woods at Hoyt Arboretum Shelter. Join one of several walks in these magnificent woods and enjoy a Potluck lunch and socializing. Bring your own beverage and food to share. Paper goods provided. Reservations appreciated. 11 a.m. service, noon lunch. For more information, call 503.650.7013 or email office@beithav.org. All are welcome. more info Kol Shalom Sukkot Observance Start: 4:00 pm Kol Shalom Sukkot Observance. Kol Shalom will celebrate the harvest and thanksgiving festival of Sukkot at a member’s home. This will be a potluck, with the passing of the lulav and etrog under a sukkah. 4:00 p.m. Please call 503-459-4210or email info@kolshalom.org for more information. more info [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 5:00 pm KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 5-6 p.m. more info "Papers" Movie Preview Debut Start: 6:00 pm “Papers” the movie Preview Debut. Local film production company Graham Street Productions presents “Papers,” an upcoming film about undocumented youth and the choices they must make as they become young adults without legal status. In the film you will hear stories from young people whose parents took great risks to give their children a better life. Enjoy food, drinks and dancing to live music. Performances and short previews at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the special preview are $10/$5 for children under 10. Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum. To purchase tickets visit www.papersthemovie.com, email info@grahamstreetproductions.com or call 503-282-8683. more info 2nd Annual Sukkahfest Start: 6:30 pm Catered dinner also includes storytelling. Pre-registration required by Oct. 8. For fee information, call 541-485-7218 or visit www.tbieugene.org. 6:30 p.m. Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E 29th Ave., Eugene. more info Songs of Faith and Freedom II Start: 7:00 pm Join leaders of the Portland religious community for an interfaith concert to raise funds for the Community of Welcoming Congregations, an association of religious congregations open and affirming to all. Participants include Linda Shivers, cantor for Congregation Neveh Shalom; David York, music director from the New Thought Center for Spiritual Living; Mark Slegers, director of the First Unitarian Church of Portland; Bob Mensel, artistic director of the Portland Gay Men's Chorus; and Judy Rose, director of the Ainsworth UCC choir. Donations accepted. 7 p.m. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Ln. 503-246-8831. more info
10 / 19 Kol Shalom's Sunday Forum Start: 9:45 am Want some help deciphering the topic of Creationism versus Intelligent Design and why you should know more about this debate? Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism hosts physicist Duane Ray, Ph.D, in a Sunday Forum talk, highlighting the challenges this topic present, defining and discussing terms and sharing his vast knowledge on the topic. Sun., Oct. 19, 9:45 a.m., MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-459-4210 or email info@kolshalom.org. more info Social Action Council Open House Start: 10:00 am End: 12:00 pm Join Congregation Beth Israel’s Social Action Council for an open house featuring attorney, author, professor and lecturer Steven T. Wax, State Senator Suzanne Bonamici, President of the OAJC Attorney Allan Abravanel and Angela Martin from the Defend Oregon Coalition. Participate in a discussion about Wax’s recently critically acclaimed book, Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror-A Public Defender’s Inside Account and listen to him report on his experience defending seven detainees being held as “enemy combatants” at Guantánamo Bay. Then, join in a meaningful discussion about the more complicated ballot measures facing Oregon.10 a.m.-noon. Blumauer Auditorium, Sherman Education Center, 1972 NW Flanders St. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info Sukkot Tot Brunch Start: 10:30 am Enjoy a festive and casual celebration as you decorate the sukkah and nosh on a potluck brunch. For families with young children. Bring a vegetarian main dish or salad and dessert. RSVP by Oct. 10 to 503-248-4662 or e-mail info@havurahshalom.org; include names and ages of your kids, as well as your potluck dish. Location and inclement weather plan will be e-mailed. 10:30 a.m. more info VANCOUVER: Why Do We Build a Sukkah? Start: 12:30 pm Have you ever wondered why we build a sukkah at this time of year or how this tradition came about? What are the guidelines for building a sukkah in the first place? Discuss these questions and many more at a fun, information session with Kol Ami. Bring a sack lunch for a noon lunch, followed by a Q & A at 12:30 p.m. Youth and decorating activities planned. Noon. Kol Ami Learning Center, 1006-B NE 146th St. 360-896-8088. more info A Musical Tribute to Charlotte Salomon Start: 3:00 pm Charlotte Salomon was born in Berlin in 1917 and grew up in an assimilated Jewish family. She escaped to the South of France in 1939 to join her grandparents, where the SS arrested her in 1943 and deported her to Auschwitz, where she was killed. Before her capture, Salomon gave her complete portfolio of gouaches and drawings to a friend. Musical tribute to Salomon features performances by the Chehalem String Quartet, soprano Mary Ann Foy, alto Lisa Actor and Edmund Stone under the direction of Stephan and Edith Minde. For information, call 503-226-3600 or visit www.ojm.org. Free. 3 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
10 / 20 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 12:00 pm End: 12:45 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. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Scrabble in the Cafe Start: 1:00 pm Meets at the Cafe at the J. Free and open to everyone. Scrabble game provided. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3426. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info
10 / 21 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Golda Meir/Mitzvah Group Start: 1:30 pm Meets every third Tuesday of the month; each month will host a different topic. Sponsored by Hadassah, Portland Chapter. Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-244-6389. more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm 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. more info
10 / 22 [R]Career Transition Networking 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. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info [R]Notz'tzim 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. more info [R]Open Mah Jongg 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. 503-452-3426. more info Opening the Archives of the International Tracing Service Start: 7:00 pm Paul Shapiro, director of The Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will talk about the ITS archives, located in Bad Arolsen, Germany, and developed by the Allied Powers after World War II to help trace missing family members. Contents of the archives have remained closed to the public until this year. The archives contain millions of pages of documentation captured during the liberation of the concentration camps. Shapiro led the Museum's efforts to open the archives. A Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon event, co-sponsored by the MJCC. For information, contact Barbara Hershey at 503-249-1976 or e-mail barbara.hershey@comcast.net. 7 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. more info
10 / 23 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 10:00 am End: 10:45 am 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. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm NCSY invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info
10 / 24 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info Shabbat Services with North Coast Shabbat Group Start: 8:00 pm Monthly Shabbat services are led by a different community member each time. Open to residents and visitors to the beach. 8pm. Seaside Community Center, 1225 Avenue A. 503-244-7060 or 503-791-1858. more info
10 / 25 [R]Tot Shabbat Shir Tikvah Start: 10:30 am A service on the fourth Shabbat of every month for kids under six and their family and friends. Songs, prayers, stories and snacks included. more info [R]Kesser Israel Kids Shabbat Club Start: 10:30 am End: 11:45 am Interactive service is open to the community and is focused on children ages 4-8. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-975-6968. more info Reading: David Michael Slater Start: 3:00 pm Local Jewish author David Michael Slater will read for the launch of his series Sacred Books, Volume 1, "The Book of Nonsense." Purchase first editions signed by the author. Refreshments provided. For information, visit www.davidmichaelslater.com. 3 p.m. Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St. 503-644-2197. more info [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 5:00 pm KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 5-6 p.m. more info
10 / 26 Open Doors Festival Start: 9:00 am End: 12:30 pm Join the fun as Neveh Shalom celebrates the synagogue's expansion and renovation with the largest community festival is has ever hosted. Events and entertainment include an opening ceremony, mezuzot hanging, music, guided tours of the new and renovated spaces, cookie oneg and nosh and activity-based programs for all ages. For a full schedule of events, visit www.nevehshalom.org. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Ln. 503-246-8831. more info Interfaith Forum and Celebration Start: 9:30 am Portland is home to many faith traditions. Come learn, dance, make art and enjoy music by the Marilyn Keller Trio with followers of Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Baha'i and other religions at a free event sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland. Attend workshops, participate in discussions and meet new friends, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Portland State University's Smith Memorial Student Center, Third Floor Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway. For more information, click to www.ifcgp.org or call 503-238-1155. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info ASHLAND: Semi-annual treasure hunt! Start: 12:30 pm ASHLAND: Semi-annual treasure hunt! (a.k.a highway cleanup). It’s time to sign up for the semiannual litter removal along Hwy. 99 in Ashland. This event partners Temple Emek Shalom with the First Presbyterian Church to help keep a portion of Siskiyou Blvd. Looking beautiful. Volunteers are needed starting at 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided at the Temple and then it’s time to hit the road! Sign up at the Temple Emek Shalom office or call Beverly or Pete Jorgensen at 541-482-2515 or Evie Strauss at 541-482-9138. more info Kol Shalom Welcoming Social. Start: 2:30 pm End: 4:30 pm Kol Shalom Welcoming Social. Kol Shalom will welcome new members and interested newcomers to an informal gathering at a member’s home.We’ll show a short video interview of Rabbi Sherwin Wine – founder of Humanistic Judaism, shmooze, eat, and answer any questions. Children are welcome. 2:30 p.m. Please call 503-459-4210 or email info@kolshalom.org for more information. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info Immigration and the 2008 Elections Start: 6:30 pm This interactive, interfaith forum will explore issues of immigration as they emerge leading up to the 2008 elections, as well as issues likely to emerge post-election. Together, analyze Ballot Measure 58 limiting ESL instruction to two years, the widespread implications of the Columbia County anti-immigrant ballot initiatives, candidate’s positions on immigration and more. For information, call 503-550-3510 or e-mail portlandsanctuary@gmail.com. 6:30 p.m. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
10 / 27 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info Dr. Jonathan Adelman Reform Lecture Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:30 pm The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland presents “What should Israel do when the Palestinian Authority and Hamas have yet to reform?” a lecture by Dr. Jonathan Adelman. Dr. Adelman is a full professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver and a Senior Fellow with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. In addition to authoring numerous scholarly works, Dr. Adelman has speken for the State Department on 14 international lecture tours to 13 countries. He also participated in the Arab-Israeli talks in Barcelona in 1991. This event will be held from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway. RSVP by sending $20 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, 6680 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland OR 97219 (write Jonathan Adelman in the memo line) or register online at jewishportland.org/crc. For more information call Bob Horenstein @ 503-245-6496 or go to jewishportland.org more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 12:00 pm End: 12:45 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. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Scrabble in the Cafe Start: 1:00 pm Meets at the Cafe at the J. Free and open to everyone. Scrabble game provided. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3426. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info Lets Talk about it: Jewish Literature. Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Lets Talk about it: Jewish Literature. Join the Multnomah County Library for a reading and discussion series lead by a local scholar. The program will feature lively discussions of five books relating to the theme “A Mind of Her Own: Fathers and Daughters in a Changing World.” The first of the five programs features A.B. Yehoshua’s book “Journey to the End of the Millennium.” All programs are from 7-8 p.m. and will be held at Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18^th Ave. Register for each event online at www.multicolib.org/events or call 503-988-5234. more info Lecture: Dr. Shaul Sukenik Start: 7:00 pm International expert Dr. Shaul Sukenik will speak about the medical uses of Dead Sea water and minerals. Sukenik has conducted more than 15 years of research on the Dead Sea including beneficial treatment of joint diseases. He also is head of internal medicine at Soroka University Medical Center in Beer-Shiva, Israel, and author of the book "The Dead Sea, The World's Ultimate Natural Healing Resort." Free. 7 p.m. National College of Natural Medicine, Great Hall, 049 SW Porter St. 503-552-1555. more info
10 / 28 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm 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. more info Water-Hybrid-technology Leader Visits Portland Start: 7:30 pm Ozzie Freedom, CEO and Chief Engineer of Water4Gas will be lecturing on water-car-hybrid technology Tuesday, October 28th at 7:30pm at Milwaukie High School, 11300 SE 23rd Ave., Portland, OR 97222. Born Eyal Simon Tov, Mr. Freedom is a graduate of the University of Israel, 1977 in engineering. Seating is limited to 100. To RSVP, please email greentechsystems@gmail.com. Make sure you indicate this is for the Portland, OR event. Include your name, the number in your party and telephone number. All are welcome! more info
10 / 29 [R]Career Transition Networking 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. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info [R]Notz'tzim 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. more info [R]Open Mah Jongg 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. 503-452-3426. more info [R]Open Mah Jongg 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. 503-452-3426. more info
10 / 30 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 10:00 am End: 10:45 am 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. more info "Green Building and Renovations" Start: 11:00 am A practical workshop, “Green Building and Renovations” helps congregations to save money and lighten their footprint on the planet. Discussion topics include: principles of energy-efficient building; why energy is a spiritual issue; getting the results you want—how to work with contractors and architects; solar for congregations; financing and incentive opportunities available to congregations, and; much more. Brought to you by Oregon Interfaith Power and Light—a project of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon—the Energy Trust of Oregon and Oregon Department of Energy. $30 includes lunch. To register, call 503-221-1054 or e-mail ksharinghousen@emoregon.org. Pre-registration is requested by Oct. 27, but registration will be accepted at the door. To download a brochure, go to www.emoregon.org. 10:30 a.m. Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 SW Park Way. more info [R]Khabarovsk-Portland Start: 6:30 pm Russian Sister City Association. Portland City Hall, Pettygrove Room, 1221 SW 4th Ave. 503-459-3697. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm NCSY invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info
10 / 31 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info David Sedaris Start: 7:30 pm David Sedaris. Literary Arts presents a benefit event with best-selling author David Sedaris. Celebrated in Newsweek for his "nicely nerdy, quavering voice," and described by the Miami Herald as "the closest thing public radio has to Elvis," he is beloved by readers and listeners for his charming ability to skewer everything from Macy's Santaland to his closest family members. A regular contributor to This American Life, Sedaris is the author of New York Times-bestsellers Naked, Holidays on Ice, Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. His newest collection of essays is When You Are Engulfed in Flames. 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway. Tickets: $30-$60 exclusively through the PCPA box office or Ticketmaster. more info
11 / 1 [R]Neveh Shalom Tot and Kids Shabbat Start: 9:00 am End: 9:00 pm Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 5:00 pm KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 5-6 p.m. more info
11 / 2 Stories that underlie the tragedy of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Start: 9:45 am End: 12:01 pm Our stories, ourselves: Tragic Captives of conflicting and conflictive narratives. Kol Shalom member, Martin Heisler (Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of Maryland) will speak about the stories that underlie the tragedy of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 9:45 – noon. MJCC, 1509 SW Sunset Boulevard, Suite 2H, Portland. For more information call (503) 459-4210 or visit www.kolshalom.org more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info Sports Memorabilia Public Auction Start: 3:30 pm Tary Sports Memorabilia will showcase some of the most desirable autograph items in the world of sports, including items from Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, Muhammad Ali, Larry Bird, Joe Namath, Bill Walton, Kobe Bryant, the 1980 USA Olympic Kockey Team and others. Silent auction begins at 3:30 p.m. and live auction at 5 p.m. Hot dogs, sodas and beer available for purchase. $5 at the door. Auction benefits Congregation Shaarie Torah programming. For information, call 503-226-6131. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info Film: "To See If I'm Smiling" Start: 7:00 pm A 2007 Israeli film directed by Tamar Yarom, "To See If I'm Smiling" looks at the actions and behavior of female soldiers in the Israeli army who, stationed in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, help maintain the 40-year-old occupation of Palestinian territories. At a time when women in the military are increasingly on the frontlines, this powerful film explores the ways that gender, ethics and moral responsibility intersect during war. $8 general; $7 members, students and seniors. Northwest Film Center's Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave. 7 p.m. 503-221-1156, ext. 10. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
11 / 3 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 12:00 pm End: 12:45 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. more info [R]Scrabble in the Cafe Start: 1:00 pm Meets at the Cafe at the J. Free and open to everyone. Scrabble game provided. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3426. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info
11 / 4 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]B'nai Brith Yough Organization Start: 7:00 pm High school students build friendships through community service projects, leadership development and activities. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-535-3534. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm 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. more info Beit Haverim/SMJC Fun-raiser Start: 7:30 pm Share election night with Beit Haverim and Capitol Steps, performing artists. The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. To date, they have recorded 27 albums, including their latest, "Springtime for Liberals," and have been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS. $50 per person, or $42 online. Reservations and payment due by Sept. 15. For information, call 503-558-8831 or e-mail jmyost8@comcast.net. 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, SW Broadway at Main. more info
11 / 5 [R]Career Transition Networking 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. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Kochavim 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. more info [R]Notz'tzim 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. more info Reading: David Michael Slater Start: 7:00 pm Local Jewish author David Michael Slater will read for the launch of his series Sacred Books, Volume 1, "The Book of Nonsense." Purchase first editions signed by the author. Refreshments provided. For information, visit www.davidmichaelslater.com. 7 p.m. Annie Bloom's Books, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-0053. more info [R]Open Mah Jongg 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. 503-452-3426. more info
11 / 6 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 10:00 am End: 10:45 am 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. more info International Student Shabbaton and Conference Start: 6:00 pm Join hundreds of college students from across the U.S., Canada and Europe to experience the relevance and meaning of Judaism today. Nov. 6-9 trip includes a weekend in New York, Shabbat meals, Manhattan tours and conversation with leading Jewish scholars and thinkers. $249 includes registration, airfare, lodging and meals ($225 for freshman). For information and registration, call 503-752-2258 or e-mail dovbialo@gmail.com. A project of Chabad on Campus International Foundation. more info Journey to Israel Informational Meeting Start: 6:00 pm Join Congregation Shaarie Torah for an information meeting with Ya'lla Tours U.S. Rabbi Zuckerman and his wife Simi will be escorting a group to Israel May 6-21, 2009. The info session will touch on the tour schedule and fees, among other things. For information, call 503-226-6131 or e-mail rabbiz@shaarietorah.org. 6 p.m. Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. more info Israeli Movie Night: "Something Sweet" Start: 7:00 pm Recommended for adults, this heart-warming romantic tale of inopportune love between Tamar, a beautiful pastry maker, and her younger sister's fiancé. English subtitles. Free to attend. Buffet available for purchase at the Cafe at the J from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Brought to you by the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. 7 p.m. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-244-0111. more info [R]Latte and Learn Start: 7:00 pm NCSY invites teens to come chat over a free cup of coffee. Multnomah Starbucks, 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1743. more info
11 / 7 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-535-4403. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]Beth Israel Tot Shabbat Start: 6:00 pm Service is followed by Oneg. Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069. more info [R]Beit Haverim/SMJC Shabbat Family Service Start: 6:00 pm Potluck followed by a service at 7 pm. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Dr., West Linn. 503-723-0402. more info [R]Children-led Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Children-led Shabbat family services, followed by Kiddush, challah and a buffet of traditional Shabbat foods. Chabad Jewish Center, 9604 NE 126th Ave., Ste. 2320, Vancouver. 360-993-5222. more info [R]Shir Tikvah Tot and Family Shabbat Start: 5:30 pm The first 20 minutes are for the littlest tots, followed by challah and simple fruit as they learn the blessings associated with wine and bread. Bridgeport Communtiy Church, 621 NE 76th Ave. more info
11 / 8 [R]Kesser Israel Family Learner's Service Start: 10:30 am End: 11:45 am Interactive family service is open to the public and designated for children ages 3-8. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-975-6968. more info [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 5:00 pm KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. 5-6 p.m. more info TBI Family Night Start: 5:30 pm Meet up with other Temple Beth Israel families and enjoy some good snacks, laughs and fun. Cost per person TBA. RSVP due by Oct. 29, call 541-485-7218 or visit www.tbieugene.org. 5:30 p.m. Papa's Pizza, 1577 Coburg Rd., Eugene. more info
11 / 9 [R]The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Start: 9:00 am End: 11:00 am A discussion group based on Wendy Mogel's LA Times bestseller, "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee," will meet monthly for the duration of the school year. more info [R]Yiddish Hour Start: 10:00 am Yiddish Hour on KBOO, 90.7 FM Radio. Hosted by Jack and Reva Falk. 10-11 am. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info CORVALLIS: Learn about Makhon Start: 2:01 pm End: 4:01 pm Come to the Corvallis Hadassah’s November program to learn about Makhon. Get a taste of what Makhon meetings are all about during the mini-session, “Body and Soul” from this year’s unit, One Heart, Two Homes. Plus, enjoy the experience of building your own blintzes at the blintz bar. 2 to 4 p.m. at Beit Am, 625 NW 36th St. For more information call 541-753-0067 or go to www.beitam.org more info Wine, chocolate, books! Start: 2:30 pm End: 4:30 pm Wine, chocolate, books! The Portland Jewish book club is reviving itself. If you miss the intellectual discussion from college days then this is a book club for you. Last year this Gen X & Y group read modern Israeli authors to contemporary Jewish American themes. 2:30-4:30. To join the group, please send an email to Rebecca Kun becca.kun@gmail.com or subscribe at pdxjbooks@yahoogroups.com. more info Rock Your Soul with Joshua Nelson Start: 5:30 pm The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland invites you to an evening of rousing musical entertainment featuring singer and performer Joshua Nelson. Influenced by the sounds of soul, Nelson's renditions of favorite Jewish tunes will keep you on your feet. Opening Night minimum family gift of $1,000 to the 2009 campaign required. For information, contact Rachel Halupowski at 503-892-7413 or e-mail rachel@jewishportland.org. 5:30 p.m. Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237.