Other Classes and Opportunities

Fourth Annual "Weekend in
Quest"
Feb. 5-7, in Astoria, Oregon  - 
Register by January 8!

Introduction to Judaism
Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:00pm
Check schedule for dates

The Introduction to Judaism classes, taught by The Oregon Board of Rabbis, is offered twice a year. The nineteen sessions are taught by fifteen Portland-area rabbis at several different locations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life-cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, mysticism, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America.

Students come from a variety of backgrounds: some are Jewish reclaiming their heritage, some are people interested in converting to Judaism, while others are investigating different religions in search of a spiritual comfort level. All are people wanting to learn more about the Jewish faith and what it has to offer.

The “Intro Class” is open to adults over eighteen years of age and presents well-prepared lectures, stimulating discussions, break-out group activities and practice of some blessings and songs. While not a conversion class, most members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis consider this course a prerequisite before students begin conversion study with the rabbi at the congregation of their choice.

For more information about the classes and registration procedure, contact Sheri Cordova, Course Facilitator, at 503.639.0853 or lscord@comcast.net.

Florence Melton Adult Mini-School

The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School provides the entire Jewish community in Portland an opportunity to study together the basics of Jewish belief and practice in a pluralistic, non-denominational manner. For information and registration, contact Bonni Goldberg, Director, at 503.892.3015 or melton@jewishportland.org.