upcoming events- book club, Theater, and February shabbats

[Sarah Liebman]

Book Club

Save the date! And start the book! Portland's Florence Melton Adult Mini-School invites you to our multigenerational book club

97 Orchard Street - a cullinary story of four immigrant families from different parts of the world 

Led by Sylvia Frankel * February 23 7 pm. At Cedar Sinai Park where residents can share their own family stories of immigration and food with all of us!

A LIVE DRESS

a staged reading

 

Written by Martha Jane Kaufman

Directed by Avital Schoenberg

 

Thursday, January 26^th and Saturday, January 28^th at 7:30 PM

Brody Theater, 16 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209

Tickets: $5-$8.  If you're 30 or under and reserve in advance, tickets only cost $5!

More info:  www.alivedress.org

 

It’s dangerous to wear a dead dress.

 

On a dark corner of the Lower East Side in 1923, young girls are disappearing in the night, only to have their dresses appear hanging in the air the next morning.  When Sabina goes to see a play about to be shut down on obscenity charges, she is drawn into the mysterious world of its performers.  A LIVE DRESS spins a tangled tale of subculture, desire and assimilation while bringing some of the Yiddish Theatre's most compelling voices center stage.

Join us for a cabaret-style staged reading of this new play and be part of the creative process!  The Brody Theatre has a full bar and dining available during the performance.  

In conjunction with Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival of New Works

Young Adult Shabbat Services: 

First Friday, February 3, 2012: Beth Israel, Jews Next Dor
Where:  Congregation Beth Israel (1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, OR 97209) in Pollin Chapel at 7:30pm
What:  Join us this Shabbat to celebrate Shabbat Shirah, the Shabbat of Song.  Our regular musical, peer-led service for young adults will be enhanced with extra music and extra singing! Join us afterwards for drinks at a local NW bar.
For information: jnd...@gmail.com or             503-222-1069      



Spotlight Shabbat!Second Friday, February 10, 2012: Shir Tikvah 
Where:  Congregation Shir Tikvah (The Bridgeport Building 621 NE 76^th Ave, Portland, OR 97213) at 6:30pm.
What:  Kabbalat Vessels – a magical, mystical, musical Erev Shabbat.  Join us to welcome Shabbat with joy-filled song, prayer, and some kirtan-style meditative music.  This week will be led by Rabbi Ariel and accompanied by J.D. Kleinke.  Services will be followed by a gathering for young adults at a local eatery.
For information: shirtikvahoffice@shir-tikvah.net

Third Friday, February 17, 2012: Havurah Shalom's Hamishe Shabbes
Where: The "Hamishe Shteeb" (2114 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR 97232) at 6:30pm
What: Portland's lower east side monthly Reconstructionist minyan. A living room gathering of eclectic Jews, exploring transformative traditions and melodies. A great opportunity for younger Jews to get experience leading Jewish ritual, all ages welcome. Vegetarian potluck to follow.
For information and to RSVP: hamisheshteeb@jewishcommune.org

Fourth Friday, February 24, 2012: Neveh Shalom, Hinenu
Where: Neveh Shalom (2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 97239)at 6:45pm
What: A young adult led Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by vegetarian potluck dinner at a local home.
For information and to RSVP:nba...@gmail.com, Facebook group: “Hinenu”


Check us out!
As you may (or may not) know, we have been hard at work trying to get the information about these services out there to the masses.  Now there are many ways to find out what to do on a Friday night.  Choose your poison:
Website: www.PortlandShabbat.com
Facebook: Portland Young Adult Shabbat
Twitter: @PortlandShabbat
Email: PortlandYoun...@gmail.com