Throughout the month of October, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting Reading Glasses for Street Books. Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC lobby.
Jewish photographic documentarian Jono David showcases 59 images from his 4-year project documenting Jewish life, culture, and history in 30 African countries and territories. The exhibition features numerous anecdotal narrations and “Jewish African Voices” — video commentaries from people across the Jewish African world.
Exhibit displayed October 2 – December 31
In his memoir, “The Scorekeeper” Portlander and retired journalist Edward Hershey reflects on Jewish-American Culture in the 1950s and 60s when his New York neighborhood was “as Jewish as Ivory soap — 99 and 44/100s pure.”
Thursday, October 11; 6:00 pm
Cost: $5
Register: oregonjcc.org/scorekeepers
Join Sarah Rohr on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 at Neveh Shalom as she guides you through physical movements and practices to explore, compliment and exalt your heartfelt prayers. For both beginners and students with experience. $10 sliding scale, a portion of the proceeds will benefit ALIYAH. More info: sarah.e.rohr36@gmail.com
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
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!
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Teen Night: The Golden Pomegranate: Mazal, a Jewish child-bride from Yemen, preserves her religion, culture, family and unique art, amid the harsh, violent conditions of Jerusalem and the Holy Land during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. A mother of two and a young widow, she supports her family through her skills as a jeweler. She survives the danger and violence of living in the Old City of Jerusalem. She heads a family of extraordinary, unforgettable characters, and grows old with strength and determination, remaining true to her traditions and ideals.
Final film in the MJCC’s Israeli film series Tuesday nights in October! A discussion will follows the film.
Per film: $8. Member Cost: $5
Film Series Pass: $20, Member Cost: $12
Register: oregonjcc.org/film
In partnership with IJS