Calendar

May
1
Mon
Monthly Mitzvah Project @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 1 – May 31 all-day

During the month of May, the MJCC and PJA communities will collecting Canned Fruit for Shavuot  for Neighborhood House Food Pantry. Items can be dropped off in the blue pin located in the MJCC lobby.

May
16
Tue
Mah Jongg @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!

Every Tuesday morning from April 25 to May 23.

Register: oregonjcc.org/register; CG301

May
17
Wed
Sculpt Yoga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 17 @ 8:00 am – 8:55 am

Sculpt your body with this new class that combines powerful yoga poses with light weights, therabands and exercise balls to increase strength, tone muscles, and improve flexibility.

Instructor: Tara Atkinson

Wednesdays, April 5 – June 7
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration Code: FIT308

Digestive Health @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Digestion plays a huge role in maintaining good health. Learn what probiotics are, which probiotics are most effective, and how they can impact other health conditions.

Instructor: Hilary Conway, Nutritional Therapist

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration Code: FIT303

American Jews Today: Confronting a changing and challenging climate @ MJCC
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

DR. STEVEN WINDMUELLER
Rabbi Alfred Gottschalk Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Service
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion 

Hear from Dr. Windmueller who is an author in the field of Jewish political studies, having written more than 100 articles, books and essays on such topics as anti-Semitism, American Jewish political behavior, Jewish institutional trends, Jewish power and the Middle East.  Dr. Windmueller will help us to understand the context in which rising anti-Semitism is wreaking havoc on Jewish institutions and community members throughout the world, and how it reflects a change in the sense of security Jews in America feel today. Read Dr. Windmueller’s bio and his most recent article on e-Jewish philanthropy.

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. Every Wednesday from April 19 to June 28.

Note: No class May 31

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration; CG300

May
18
Thu
Farewell Party for Cantor Deborah Bletstein @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebrate Cantor Bletstein’s seven years of service at Congregation Neveh Shalom! Homemade desserts and wine will be served.

We are looking for bakers! If interested in providing baked goods for the event, please contact dmeltzer@nevehshalom.org

 

 

May
20
Sat
Tiferet Shabbat @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
May 20 @ 9:15 am – 12:15 pm

Please join Congregation Shaarie Torah for a special Shabbat morning service. At this service, we will include new melodies, explore the service with some reflections on the prayers themselves, and chant according to the Triennial cycle of Torah readings.  It will be a mix of the beautiful and familiar traditional Shabbat morning service and new ideas and energy.  This service meets in the Chapel downstairs on the third Saturday of the month.

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am

Meet in the MAIN service (Stampfer Chapel or Main Sanctuary) for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and active lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week. Return to the service to help lead Adon Olam, and join the community for lunch!

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 20 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am

Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.