THIS FRIDAY, May 22nd: HYBRID 4th Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Service
at The Eastside Jewish Commons
with Reb Zmira Lovejoy, Chaim Lev, and friends

Greet Shabbat AND SHAVUOT with Reb Zmira Lovejoy, Chaim Lev, and friends for this extended time (we'll go an extra hour or so) of prayer, music, stories, teachings, and more.

All are encouraged to bring special oneg treats, especially dairy, for Shavuot!

When: Friday, May 22, at 7 pm

Where: The Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83309613461?pwd=babnGE94NObbv0jBaoUc3Pa5sD5xf0.1
Meeting ID: 833 0961 3461; Passcode: 826631

NEXT FRIDAY, May 29th: 5th Friday Shabbat Potlucks in Members' Homes

When we have 5 Fridays in a month, we invite each other to potlucks in members' homes.

Can you host a dinner? Invite friends and post how many openings you have on our commonhouse community list!

Want to be invited to dinner? Post your request on commonhouse, or even organize a group outing to a restaurant!

• Friday, May 22, 7 pm: 4th Friday Kabbalat Shabbat @EJC
  Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 833 0961 3461; Passcode: 826631

• Thursday, May 28: No Holy Joy this month - Reb Zmira will be participating in the Intro to Judaism panel. Holy Joy will reconvene in June!

• Friday, May 29: 5th Friday Shabbat Potlucks in Members' Homes

• Sunday, May 31, 11 am: HYBRID Chantlings with Zahavi
  Contact Zahavi3@comcast.net for more information

• Saturday, June 6, 10:30 am: HYBRID 1st Saturday @SLLC

  Zoom Link

  Meeting ID: 833 0961 3461; Passcode: 826631

• Saturday, June 6, 12:30 pm: Torah Study with Reb Zmira @SLLC

  Join Reb Zmira Lovejoy in person after the service for our monthly Torah Study

• Friday, June 12, 5:30 pm: ZOOM Kabbalat Shabbat

  Zoom Link

  Meeting ID: 833 0961 3461; Passcode: 826631

• Sunday, June 14, 6:30 pm: Tikkun Olam Committee Meeting

  To join in person or on Zoom, please contact Hilda at welchhilda@gmail.com

• Friday, June 19, 7 pm: 3rd Friday Kabbalat Shabbat @EJC

  Zoom Link

  Meeting ID: 833 0961 3461; Passcode: 826631

• Thursday, June 25, 7 pm: Holy Joy: Exploring the Shabbat Liturgy

  Adult Education Class with Reb Zmira Lovejoy

  Register by clicking here

• Friday, June 26, 7 pm: 4th Friday Kabbalat Shabbat @EJC

  Zoom Link

  Meeting ID: 833 0961 3461; Passcode: 826631

• Sunday, June 28, 11 am: HYBRID Chantlings with Zahavi

  Contact Zahavi3@comcast.net for more information

• Sunday, June 28: Beaverton Pride Parade

We are grateful for all of you!

We are also grateful for the opportunity from Ahavath Achim to experience a Sephardi Shabbat with them last Friday!

We are grateful for recent donations from:

Lynda Malerstein

Donation cards are available for $18+ each. Send one “in memory of,” “in honor of,” or “in celebration of,” and we’ll list your donation and dedication in This Week. Email donationcards@pnaiorpdx.org for more info.

KVELL: Kris Demien will be celebrating her Bat Mitzvah at Shaarie Torah next Saturday, May 30th! Mazel Tov, Kris!

KVELL: From Bronte - My dear friend, and soon-to-be-officially-Jewish Bestie, Cassie will be formally converting at the end of this month! I am BEYOND proud of you, dearest, and so honored and deeply moved that I get to be there for you. Every Mazel EVER! All of ‘em! I am so honored to have you in my life and to call you my friend 🖤

PRAYERS: Prayers have been requested for Laine and Joel Schipper.

PRAYERS: Please continue to pray for the restoration of health and hope to Michael Garcia, Judith Auslander, Cassie Falling, Mindy Miller, Anita Mention, Bronte Grimm, Lisa Stiller, and Aryeh Tzvi ben Shoshanna Tova, and for the family of Maddox Alexander Luke, Alex and Barry Luke, and Lynda Malerstein.

Next class: “Kabbalat Shabbat - Class 3”,
Thursday, June 25, at 7 pm

Join Reb Zmira Lovejoy for Holy Joy: Exploring the Shabbat Liturgy, a 12-session journey through the prayers and spiritual flow of Shabbat.

- Free for P’nai Or of Portland members
(Check your inbox or the Members Portal
for the Members-Only Promo Code!)
- $18 per session for nonmembers

Each session will include teaching, discussion, and occasionally stories that illuminate the deeper meaning and spiritual power of the Shabbat service.

Whether you’re new to Jewish prayer or have been attending services for years, this series offers an opportunity to enrich your understanding and connection.

Chant Group News:

Next Session: Sunday, May 31st

Chantlings will be meeting most every last Sunday of the month, 11-12 PST, over Zoom or in person at Zahavi’s in West Linn. Check with her if you’d like to join in person.

This session is a nourishing, meditative, almost continuous hour of chanting with mindful guidance and kavanot (setting of intentions) in between.

Newcomers welcome!

Please contact Zahavi for the link and more information:
Zahavi3@comcast.net

Brontë and Zahavi are exhibiting art in the exhibition JEW&!

When: May 1 – June 28, 2026
Where: A.N. Bush Gallery,
600 Mis­sion St SE, Salem, OR 97302
More Info Here

FOOD INSECURITY RESOURCE

JFCS currently has food gift cards available to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Additionally, in partnership with Congregation Neveh Shalom, they are offering pre-packaged, nonperishable food bags for those in need. Individuals are welcome to receive both a gift card and a food bag.

Individuals can request assistance by calling 503-226-7079 (option 1), emailing info@jfcs-portland.org, or completing their CSS inquiry form HERE.

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