April 2020 Newsletter- Updates

Beginning Hebrew Reading Class

You've always wanted to be able to read the authentic language of the Torah, right?

So, now it is a good opportunity to do so, guided by Rabbi Yossi. 

 We will offer this 30 minute class via Zoom, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning on Monday, April 13 at 11:00 am.  We will provide the learning materials to you via email and classes will be held on Zoom.

Be there and be amazed at how quickly you will be able to read Hebrew!

To join the class and get the materials via email, send a note to:  aashapiro56@gmail.com

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PASSOVER

Why is this night different from all others? 

"Stay Home, Stay Healthy" -- This situation is challenging us to live as though we too must be brought out from a narrow place and we will actually be sheltering from the plague in our homes as we celebrate Pesah this year.  Our Community Seder will be very different this year-- we'll all make our own meals and join Rabbi Yossi via Zoom to share in the ritual of the Passover Seder.  The Haggadah we will be using is available via email and we'll be logging on at 5:30 pm on April 9th.  Anyone who needs a box of matzah  and/or some grape juice delivered-- parsley, horseradish, etc...-- just let us know.

Congregation Shalom Bayit is inviting you to a Passover Community Seder via Zoom

Time: Apr 9, 2020 05:30 PM Pacific Time

Join Zoom Meeting   https://zoom.us/j/889590612

Meeting ID: 889 590 612

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Email aashapiro56@gmail.com to get a copy of the Haggadah emailed to you.

Also, there is a live-stream seder on the First Night in Portland and other locations:

Gesher Virtual Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 8 at 5:30 pm. More information at www.ourjewishhome.org. RSVP to gesher@comcast.net

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More Zoom Gatherings

Torah Study April 4, 2020 at 11:00 am and April 18th at 11:00 am

https://zoom.us/j/993345556?pwd=dUIybGtMaytiejZTTXlCWHcrdDlHZz09   

Meeting ID: 993 345 556 Password: 020417

Havdallah and Pirkey Avot w/ Rabbi Yossi
Time: Apr 4, 2020 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://zoom.us/j/6896447988

Meeting ID: 689 644 7988

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Passover Hol Ha-Moed

The Hallel will be sung and samples from the Song of Songs and Torah will be read.
April 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time 
 
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 689 644 7988
 
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JCCO Board Meeting on Apr 14, 2020 05:00 PM

https://zoom.us/j/215734984

Meeting ID: 215 734 984

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Holocaust Rememberance Day- Shoah on Apr 20, 2020 07:00 PM  

https://zoom.us/j/543983504?pwd=eU5lTTUwM05iT2l2SGNFZGlyRG5nQT09

Meeting ID: 543 983 504
Password: 018942

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Torah Service - Tazri'a-Metsora and Yom Haatzmaut

Rabbi Yossi will lead an abridged Torah Service and a celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut-- Israel's Independence Day.

 April 25, 2020 11:00 AM Pacific Time 
 
https://zoom.us/j/6896447988
 
Meeting ID: 689 644 7988
 
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Talmudic Gleanings - April 30, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Join Rabbi Yossi to a discussion of the Talmud and other stories with friends--  Hopefully we will again be at the Starbucks on Reed Ln and Business 97.
61470 SW Hwy 97Suite T-8Bend, OR 97702

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends,

We want to hear from you; the newsletter would love to post your ideas, simchas, announcements, refuah shlemas, etc. Please send your newsletter submissions to me by the 20th of each month. You may email me at aashapiro56@gmail.com.  Your submissions are welcome for consideration; some topics may be submitted to the Board for approval.

Additionally, please reach out to me or someone if you need assistance, support or just someone to talk to... may this plauge pass-over us soon!

Stay healthy and safe,
Alice Shapiro 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We currently have an opening on the JCCO Board for Treasurer.  Steven Foster-Wexler has graciously served us for many years; thank you, Steven. He is willing to remain as financial administrator until we find a replacement.  Questions can be directed to Ron Schutz at president@jccobend.com.

JCCO BOARD

President: Ron Schutz                    president@jccobend.com
Vice President: Alice Shapiro          aashapiro56@gmail.com                                Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Delia Kirsch                   delkirs@gmail.com
Membership: Cynde Magidson       membership@jccobend.com  
Members at Large: 
Lester Friedman                              lfriedman@coldwellbanker.com
Judith Arbetter                                 stillpnt@mac.com
Education Committee: Vacant         Alice Shapiro, Acting Chair                                              Finance: Steven Foster-Wexler       finance@jccobend.com 

AND TO CHEER YOU UP, HERE'S A PHOTO OF THE DOODLE LITTER THAT ALIZA WILL GET HER SERVICE DOG FROM!!!  THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!