Congregation Shir Tikvah

announces our 2ndannual …

Erev Shabbat

in

Overlook Park

Friday, July 20

One Friday evening last summer, over a hundred Portland families welcomed the Jewish Sabbath in an idyllic setting on the Willamette with live music, a sing along to familiar melodies and traditional blessings over challah and wine (or a non-alcoholic equivalent).

Some were observant congregants usually in shul on erev Shabbat, others reconnecting with their Jewish roots. Most brought picnic suppers. Everyone seemed to have one thing in common: a very good time. “We must do this again,” many declared to old friends and new. And so we shall.

Join us Friday, July 20 from 5:30 p.m. on at Overlook Park, North Fremont & Interstate. Entertainment begins at 6 with a brief kid-friendly service at 6:45. There is ample parking and the park is just steps from the MAX Yellow Line.

5:30 pm Bring your own picnic dinner, relax in the park
and enjoy music by the Stumbleweeds
6:45 pm Join the group in songs for welcoming Shabbat
suitable for all ages- song sheets will be provided
Afterward join us for hallah;
bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you like (but no dogs, please).

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For more information about Erev Shabbat in Overlook Park and other activities and events on Portland’s Eastside, log onto www.shirt-tikvah.net, email shirtikvahoffice@shir-tikvah.net or call 503-473-8227