DISCOVER YOUR JUDAISM
UPCOMING CLASSES, PROGRAM AND EVENTS - CHECK THEM OUT AND CHOOSE YOUR INSPIRATION
17
JANUARY
HEBREW IMMERSION GROUP
7:30pm - 8:15pm
Learn to speak Hebrew like a native!
Tuesday evenings - 45 minutes immersive group discussion.
$45 Monthly Membership
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POSTPONED
JUDAISM & RESISTANCE
7PM
Join Rabbi Ariel Stone of Congregation Shir Tikvah and Rabbi Tzvi Fischer of the Portland Kollel to learn, consider and discuss the Jewish roots of civil resistance to social injustice.
18
JANUARY
MESORA 10-WEEK
PROGRAM
Haven’t had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Or wish yours had been more meaningful? Join us for the Mesora Adult Bnei Mitzvah Program for a 10-week journey of exploration, meaning and celebration.
$149 | 7:30pm
26
JANUARY
COOKING DEMO & BOOK SIGNING
7PM-9:30PM
Need some new recipes for your weekly menu? Join Estee Raviv and the women of Shine for a book signing and cooking demo of delicious healthy vegan options that the whole family will love!
MARCH 22
5TH ANNUAL KOSHER WINE FESTIVAL
Save the date for Kollel's 5th Annual Kosher Wine Festival
5/15 - 5/23
POLAND-ISRAEL JOURNEY
Join an 8 day trip for women through Poland and Israel - exploring the heart-stirring sites of Jewish trial and triumph on a quest to discover the indestructible spirit and strength of our people.
ISRAEL TRIPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JWRP
NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 5
MOMentum Women's Israel Trip
Momentum is a free 8-day journey in Israel, connecting us to the land, to our Jewish values, and to each other.
Kollel has taken more than 100 women to Israel and has spots for another 25 women in 2017.
Registration is currently open for the Momentum trip in November 2017. Please click below to register.
To find out more information please contact Eve Levy on 720-315-4267.
OCTOBER 23-29
moMENtum Men's Israel Trip
Jewish men! Spend seven days in Israel building the strength for the journey of a lifetime.
Kollel has limited spots available for October 2017 -- to register please click below.
For more information please contact Rabbi Tzvi Fischer at rtf@portlandkollel.org
ONGOING CLASSES
ONGOING, EXCITING & WORTH CHECKING OUT!
Tehillim - Psalms
Monday nights, 7:30pm @the Kollel
Join Rabbi Tzvi Fischer's weekly study group on the Book of Psalms. Explore the wisdom of King David and discover how to apply these ancient words of advice to modern day-to-day life.
Daf Yomi
Daily @ Kesser Israel
The cycle of studying a page out of the 2,711 pages in the Babylonian Talmud began in 1923. Today there are thousands of classes and study groups around the globe participating in this daily learning opportunity. Click below for the Daf Yomi schedule on Google Calendar.
Advanced Halacha Class
Daily @ Kesser Israel
Whoa. This one's a toughie! The daily Advanced Halacha Class works its way through a page of the classical Halachic work - the MIshna Berura -- which details every aspect of our daily life. Come join the discussion -- discover how to argue your way though a Halachic debate and have some fun at the same time!
Strive for the Truth
Sundays 10-11am @Lake Oswego
Can you handle the truth? Join this weekly study group in Lake Oswego studying the classic Mussar (Jewish Ethics) book "Strive for the Truth" by Rabbi E.E. Dessler.
This group is perfect for learners of all levels -- no Hebrew or prior knowledge required.
Lights Along the Way
Wednesday night - women only
Join a group of dedicated women who join together on Wednesday evenings to study the classic Mussar (Jewish ethics) book "Mesilat Yesharim" -- the Path of the Just - with the insights from Rabbi/Psychiatrist Abraham J. Twerski.
THIS CLASS IS ON HOLD UNTIL JANUARY 2017
Jewish Parenting
Monday nights - women only
Are you a parent? We feel for you! We all need support, advice and a shoulder to lean on. Join this weekly parenting support group and learn how to get on top of your challenges, hone your skills and make it work.