I hope that this email finds you doing well. Now that we all have received our ballots (hopefully), I want to share with you that Aviel and I have already voted. We are so fortunate to live in this great country. I encourage you to do your civic duty and vote as soon as possible. I would also like to share a letter with you from Aki Fleshler regarding community security and our vigilance in these times of potential unrest. It is my sincere tefilla that the differences between people in our society and locally here in Portland will always be settled and negotiated in a civil manner that eschews violence.

We’re excited to present renowned Executive Coach, Jathan Janove, to our community, as he shares and applies his wisdom and coaching guidance to marriage. Join us this coming Tuesday evening, October 27 at 8:00 pm for a presentation, “Executive Coach Tackles Marriage.”  I have personally grown tremendously from Jathan’s hard-won wisdom. In my own lengthy friendship with Jathan, he has greatly enhanced my ability to improve working relationships. Now, we are excited to offer his expertise to you! Whether you want to apply these principles to your marriage, work, or any other relationships, this is the webinar you won’t want to miss. 

I will be out of town this weekend. I will be in touch next week as we relaunch the Thursday Night Drasha on October 29 at 8:00 pm on the topic of Lech Lecha. Plus, stay tuned next week for details on other classes and programs, including updates on our Sunday Talmud class. I look forward to being in touch!

Pre-registration is required for all in-person services. Please contact Tuvia Berzow with questions.

Join us daily for Daf Yomi with Rabbi Fischer. Click this link to join the class live, and click here to see the schedule. You can download the entire Talmud for free on your mobile device with apps like Sefaria and E-Daf.

Parshat Hashavua

Join Rabbi Fischer Monday evening at 7:30 pm to learn about the weekly Torah portion and get involved with a Q&A. Click here to join the Zoom meeting. To enhance your experience, read the Parsha before class.

The Garbonzos food cart is located in the MJCC parking lot. It is open Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. The menu includes pita sandwiches, plate options, soup, and sides. Garbonzos is gluten free and vegan. Click here for the full menu. To place a phone order call (503) 475 - 4875.

Allen Levin of Century Catering & Cafe at the J is preparing kosher meals for people to take home and serve. Currently, orders are due by 8:00 pm Tuesday for pickup between 3:00-5:00 pm Thursday at the turnaround in front of the MJCC. The menu offers soup; entrees including schnitzel, fish, beef, chicken and burger options; and dessert. Meals certified by Oregon Kosher. If there is interest, a kosher pizza night might be added. For the coming week’s menu and to order meals, email [email protected] by Sunday 6:00 pm to sign up to receive the weekly menu. (If you do not receive a confirmation, please try again.)

Are you or someone you know experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19? Jewish Free Loan of Greater Portland is here to help and is offering COVID-19 Crisis loans of up to $1,000 for community members. Loans are interest free. Click here to find out more.

Click here to view zmanim for Cheshvan

CHOLIM LIST: Each week during the Torah Reading we make a misheberach for those who are ill. Click here for our current misheberach list. To make changes, please send an email to Michael Rosenberg at [email protected].