Upcoming Events
Sarah Liebman
Free classes!
September 19
7:00-8:30 p.m.
taught by Sarah Liebman
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Join us for a discussion exploring modern Jewish identity through the stories of a Jewish-Buddhist, a secular Jewish humorist, a young Jewish feminist, and a Latino-Jewish author. Experience world-class Melton curriculum from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Sin and Redemption
Sept. 20
7:30
Taught by Sarah Liebman!
Moishe House – RSVP for location
The High Holidays are a time when many people reflect on their actions and beliefs. Join us in a discussion of timely significance as we learn about Jewish perspectives on sin and redemption using curriculum from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Jewish Sexual Ethics
Sept. 22
7:00 p.m.
Taught by Jan Rabinowitch!
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Teacher: Jan Rabinowitch
When it comes to sex, sin and sorcery, you can't beat Jewish texts. We'll start with the Genesis texts that caused later Jewish thinkers to question the gender of the first human being and to speculate on Adam's sex life, read a midrash about his "other wife", and study a sampling of later rabbinic comments on the nature of women before turning to contemporary mystical writings on the spirituality of the male-female sexual relationship.
The event is on Tuesday, August 23 starting at 6:00 p.m. and is a special screening of the movie “Wrong Way to Hope” (a documentary about young adult cancer survivors on an adventure trip in Oregon) and there will also be live music by a local Portland band. It’s a free event and we are inviting different community groups to raise awareness of AYA issues.
This is a link to the Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=172675142800071
Also, here is the link to the McMenamins calendar page:
First Friday (9/2/11): Beth Israel, Jews Next Dor
Where: Congregation Beth Israel (1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, OR 97209) in Pollin Chapel at 7:30pm
What: A musical peer-led service for young adults, followed by drinks at a local NW bar.
For information: jnd...@gmail.com or 503-222-1069
Second Friday (9/9/11): Shaarie Torah
Where: Congregation Shaarie Torah (920 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97229) at 6:30pm
st...@shaarietorah.org
What: Join Rabbi Arthur Zuckerman at Congregation Shaarie Torah for a "light" Kabbalat Shabbat service for Young Adults. Services will be geared to all levels of learners so everyone will feel comfortable participating! The evening will include Shabbat candle-lighting, Service, Kiddush & Motzei. Join us afterward as we venture over to Blue Moon in NW Portland for some nosh and beer!
For information:
Third Friday (9/16/11): 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: hamish...@jewishcommune.org
Fourth Friday (9/23/11): 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”
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