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.
Everyone has a story to tell and every story is unique, interesting, and special. In this workshop you will have an opportunity to write your story in a supportive, noncritical atmosphere. Dorothy Dworkin, an experienced author, columnist, and writing coach, will offer prompts and suggestions to get you started on writing your stories.
Every Thursday April 5-May 3. Class on April 19 will begin at 12:00 pm.
Class is located in Ballroom A.
Class size is limited to 12.
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak.
Keep The Change Opens Friday May 4 (length of run may be extended)
Film inspired by Adaptations a community for adults on the autism spectrum that meets at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Manhattan.
Two adults on the autism spectrum strike up an unlikely and transformative relationship
in Rachel Israel’s charming romantic comedy with a message of acceptance and inclusion.
Show times daily: 11:45 am, 2:40 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:40 pm and 8:50 pm
When aspiring filmmaker David (Brandon Polansky) is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn’t belong there. But when he’s assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the vivacious Sarah (Samantha Elisofon), sparks fly and his convictions are tested. Their budding relationship must weather Sarah’s romantic past, David’s judgmental mother (Jessica Walter), and their own pre-conceptions of what love is supposed to look like. Under the guise of an off-kilter New York romantic comedy, KEEP THE CHANGE does something quite radical in offering a refreshingly honest portrait of a community seldom depicted on the big screen. Rarely has a romcom felt so deep and poignant. Thoroughly charming and quite funny, the film’s warmth and candor brings growth and transformation to the characters, and ultimately, to us.
While David struggles to come to terms with his own autism, he unexpectedly falls for Sarah, a quirky and outgoing woman whose lust for life both irks and fascinates him. As David and Sarah’s relationship evolves, KEEP THE CHANGE blossoms into a refreshingly off-kilter story about the ups-and-downs of romantic love– and the rewards of acceptance, self-love and mutual trust.
Film Director Rachel Israel cast KEEP THE CHANGE with non-professional actors from Adaptation and she worked closely with them to create fictional versions of themselves for the film.
An endearing and naturalistic romantic comedy about people navigating the difficulties of a relationship, Keep the Change details an underrepresented community with authenticity, optimism and humor.
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic-style lunch.
Join other young families for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
The Mishnah Berurah is the last generally accepted code of Jewish law and custom. For beginners to advanced students.
28th Annual Auction
Sunday, May 6, 4:00 pm
in the Spinning Room at Mission Mill
$38 | Single $68 | Couple $268 | Table for eight
Enjoy a fully catered gourmet dinner
Silent and Live Auction
Beer and Wine by Santiam Brewing
Live Music by Victor Sharpe’s Special Reserve Band
Our theme for 2018, “It’s a Wonderful Life” focuses on community and the profound difference each person makes and can make.
Please RSVP and pay in advance at 503-362-5004 or office@tbsholom.org
Welcome to Portland! Welcome to YOUR Jewish community!
Are you new (or kind of new) to the Portland area? We’d love to meet you! You’re invited to an informal evening of fun and entertainment where you can network with people who have also recently moved here or are looking to become more engaged in the Jewish community.
Appetizers and drinks will be served
Free and open to the community
Kindly RSVP: oregonjcc.org/newcomers
Sponsor: Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Join the group if you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or supporting a breastfeeding parent. Get answers from Lara Greenberg, a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). Healthy snacks and activities for older siblings provided. Five people needed to run class.
Registration code: CG305