During the month of April, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting toiletries and new underwear for Portland Homeless Family Solutions. Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC Lobby.
A PDX Art Display: People from the Greater Portland area submitted photos they took while traveling in Israel. Visit this exhibit the week before our annual Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration on April 18. Vote for your favorite photo in the MJCC Lobby!
Winners will be announced April 18 at our celebration.
Exhibit on display in the MJCC Lobby.
Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, PJ Library, Institute for Judaic Studies
Families with children ages 0-2nd grade join together for a fantastic weekend at Camp Solomon Schechter. Together we’ll celebrate Shabbat with family friendly services, activities and games. Adults will have time to relax as well. Located on the beautiful grounds of Camp Solomon Schechter in Olympia, WA we’ll enjoy the natural surroundings throughout Shabbat. Pricing includes: shared cabin, Friday dinner, three meals and two snacks on Saturday and a Sunday brunch.
Adults: $135 each
Children 5-11: $85/Child
Children 2-4: $30/Child
Kids under 2: Free
Max Per Family: $385
RSVP at: tinyurl.com/CNSFamilyCamp2018
Families with children ages 4-5 are invited to come check out Neveh Shalom’s education program, ALIYAH! Feel free to invite friends with children of Kindergarten age or older to join us as well.
Families will meet in the Main Lobby at the dates/times listed below for a tour with Mel and then visit our Kindergarten classes. Please RSVP to Mel Berwin at mberwin@nevehshalom.org
- Weds, Mar. 21, 4:30pm
- Sun, Apr 15, 9:30am
- Sun, Apr. 29, 9:30am
Weds, May 2, 4:30pm
The Mishnah Berurah is the last generally accepted code of Jewish law and custom. For beginners to advanced students.
New York Times & Los Angeles Times CRITICS PICK!
Israel’s #1 Film of the Year!
An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in
a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, good-hearted
tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power.
When the women’s balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, leaving the rabbi’s wife in a coma and the rabbi in shock, the congregation falls into crisis. Charismatic young Rabbi David appears to be a savior after the accident, but slowly starts pushing his fundamentalist ways and tries to take control. This tests the women’s friendships and creates an almost Lysistrata-type rift between the community’s women and men.
Come see this film on our brand new state-of-the-art media system! Suggested donation of $5 per person. There will be popcorn and drinks available for purchase. We will be using our new popcorn machine!
New York Times & Los Angeles Times CRITICS PICK!
Israel’s #1 Film of the Year!
An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, good-hearted tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power.
When the women’s balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, leaving the rabbi’s wife in a coma and the rabbi in shock, the congregation falls into crisis. Charismatic young Rabbi David appears to be a savior after the accident, but slowly starts pushing his fundamentalist ways and tries to take control. This tests the women’s friendships and creates an almost Lysistrata-type rift between the community’s women and men.
Come see this film on our brand new state-of-the-art media system! Suggested donation of $5 per person. There will be popcorn and drinks available for purchase. We will be using our new popcorn machine!
An Intimate Evening with Michael Allen Harrison
Sunday, April 29, 6:30 pm
Join us for an intimate evening with the beloved Portland composer, songwriter and pianist, Michael Allen Harrison. He will be in concert at Shaarie Torah on Sunday, April 29!
Michael Allen Harrison delivers music to the heart. His classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music that has connected with thousands throughout his three-decade career. As an iconic artist, he is known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings. He has created over fifty albums. Come see and hear him, up close, right here at Shaarie Torah!
Come hear NIF Executive Director in Israel Mickey Gitzin. As a liberal, openly gay son of Russian immigrants, Mickey Gitzin recognizes both the great leaps forward that Israel has made in advancing equality for all its citizens and the challenges that remain. He is one of a new wave of young Israeli leaders bringing an intersectional approach to the issues of the day.
Israeli and American Jewry are currently grappling with large societal questions.
- What does the future of the Israeli progressive movement look like?
- What victories does it take for granted?
- Which issues are the most important for Israelis and Americans to solve in the coming years?
Join us for a fascinating conversation as we explore some of the complex challenges facing Israel society today.
During the month of May, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting canned fruit for Shavuot for Neighborhood House Food Pantry. Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC Lobby.