3225 SW Barbur Blvd                  503-227-0010
Portland, Oregon 97239                www.ahavathachim.com 
                          SHABBAT LUNCH
 
There will be a Shabbat Lunch following services for all to enjoy. Join us for this wonderful lunch prepared by Randy Goldenberg. He will be preparing a very special meal for all to share.

THIS SHABBAT 

 
Rabbi Kaplan will speak on the topic of
Suing for Wrongful Living
What happens when hospitals don't honor the patient's wishes
New Class
Hebrew Reading Crash Course

 

Join us for a Hebrew Reading Crash Course. In just seven 45-minute classes you will learn to read Hebrew just in time for Passover.

Classes will take place on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. The first class will be on Wednesday, February 22nd.

 

Wed. nights at 6:00pm

Feb 22nd for 7 weeks 

WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS

AT AHAVATH ACHIM    

 

Sephardic traditions and customs

We will discuss aspects of Teffilah (prayer) from a Sephardic perspective

We will discuss the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazic practice as it applies to our daily as well as Shabbat prayers. There are many details that encompass these important mitzvot which we will explore in order to appreciate and enhance our personal prayers.

The class will take place at Ahavath Achim in the Sanctuary.  

Looking Forward to Seeing You There!

Join us at 7:00pm for a weekly class in Sephardic Laws and Customs. 

For more information please contact Rabbi Kaplan  

Save the Date:
Installation Dinner for Rabbi Kaplan    
 

April 29th, 2012  | 5:30 pm at CAA

In honor of our new Rabbi, Michael Kaplan, and his wife, Mira, who joined our congregation in September we invite you to celebrate with us at their installation dinner. Join us for an enjoyable evening filled with guest speakers, music, and a fabulous, authentic Moroccan dinner.

 
Candle Lighting Time: 5:23 pm
 
Prayer Times

Friday Evening- 5:30pm
Saturday Morning- 9:00am

Lunch is served following services
In This Newsletter
Hebrew Reading Crash Course
Wednesday Evening Classes
Rabbi Kaplan Installation Dinner
Purim @ CAA
Meldados/Yahrezeits
  Memorial prayers are offered this Shabbat for the following loved ones:
 
ISAAC B. HASSON
NISSIM S. MENASHE
IRVING YITZCHAK SCHILT  
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Shabbat is alive at Ahavath Achim! Please come and partake in the joys of Shabbat. Everyone is welcomed for the prayers and invited to stay for a delicious lunch.

  Enjoy time with friends, both new and old.
 

Purim @ CAA

This year we will be celebrating Purim on Wednesday night, March 7th. Megillah reading will be at 6:45pm followed by desserts. 
 
On Thursday, March 8th, we will be hosting a Purim Seudah (festive meal) together with Kesser Israel in our social hall at 5:00pm. 
 
Watch for more information to follow 
for more information contact Rabbi Kaplan 

 

 

             PURIM CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA! 

 

Sunday, March 4th

1:00 - 3:30  pm

at the MJCC

 
An afternoon of fun and laughter with:
Leapin' Louie
Bounce House - Clown Show - Kids' Crafts - Cotton Candy -
Rock Climbing - face Painting - Balloon Crafting - Fun Booths
 
Food Sold by Cafe at the J
 
Cost: $4 for kids 3 and up,
$8 for adults (max $24 per family)
for more information, call Portland Kollel 503-245-5420
or MJCC 503-244-0111
 

The Jewish Community Orchestra
Presents the 
YOUNG ARTIST SHOWCASE  
Featuring the Winners of the 2012 Young Artist Competition

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Silent Auction @ 2:00 pm

Tickets are not required to bid or browse, all proceeds benefit JCO

CONCERT 3:00 PM

 

The Orchestra will also perform Rossini: Semiramide Overture

 

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

6651 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 97219

 

Admission:

$10  Adult

$8    Seniors

$5    Students

Children under 6 - Free

Tickets available at the  door 

 

for more information  www.JewishCommunityOrchestra.org or call 503-806-2494

 

 

Building Our Children's Future! 

Saturday, February 11th

Ma'ayan HaTorah Day School cordially invites you to our first annual "Melava Malka" Saturday evening party.

 

Reception 7:30 pm, Hors D'oeuvres & Cocktails by Century Catering

Remarks and awards 8:30 pm

Guest Speaker: Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg

Honoring -

Morris & Janett Engelson - "Torah and Derech Eretz" Award

AND

Howard & Sandy Katz - Pioneer Builders Award

 

MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol HWY, Portland OR

Cover charge - $36.00

Register by February 1st awww.mhtdayschool.org or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Journal Deadline February 1st

 

 

OJCF SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINES MARCH 11TH

The Oregon Jewish Community Foundations wants all students to be aware of the many scholarship opportunities available to them. Guidelines and applications can be found on their website: http://www.orjcf.org/receivescholarship.asp

 

The Pacific NW's First Kosher Wines
& Food Experience
 
Meet winemakers Phil Jones and Matt Rutherford from New Zealand and taste new NW Kosher wines - a Washington Meritage & an Oregon Pinot Noir

February 19th
at the
Oregon Jewish Museum
1953 NW Kearney St.
6:00pm
$54

Four wines - paired with a light dinner
Reservations:  503-245-5420, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sponsored in part by Royal Wines and The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
 

We are certified kosher by the Oregon Kosher!    

 

Kitchen Committee

We are forming a Kitchen Committee to create Shabbat Lunch menus and organize the kitchen. Members are welcome to call Charles Levy to join and help in this great mitzvah. 

 
MEMORIAL  PLAQUE
We will be placing an order in the next few weeks to order memorial plaques. Please place your order soon so that it can be included in this order.

To honor the memory of a loved one, a bronze plaque may be ordered with the name, date of death and any other information desired in either English and/or Hebrew that would fill no more than three lines on a 9x2 inch nameplate. This plaque will be permanently placed on the Memorial Board (Luach Hazikaron) in the synagogue. The cost is $250. To order a nameplate, contact Golda Edwards at 
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Yangzi Sherpa (our kitchen helper) and her husband would like you to know that they also do house cleaning. She charges $15 per hour. If you are interested in learning more, you can contact Yangzi at 503-234-0135

AHAVATH ACHIM SANCTUARY, KITCHEN, AND SOCIAL HALL ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT to members, friends, groups and organizations. For more information and rental fees, please call Renee Ferrera at 503-228-4660 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  This is a perfect venue for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and all other occasions.

SAM NECHEMIA RETIREMENT FUND  
Sam Nechemia has been our Hazan for more than a decade.  The Congregation would like to start a retirement fund in order to honor his service to us.  The money in this fund would be separate from all other synagogue funds, and would be available solely for his benefit. If you would like to contribute to this fund or would like more information please contact Richard Matza at
503-297-5824 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 
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