Support the MJCC and PJA communities by donating books for our annual Used Book Sale.
Book Collection Drive: January 14 – March 15. Donate your used books to the MJCC. Drop off at the front desk. Need a pickup? Email pjabooksale@gmail.com to schedule pickup. No encyclopedias, please.
The Book Sale will be at the MJCC March 31 – April 2
Free and open to the community.
Monthly Mitzvah Project – February
Each month, the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. These projects reflect the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.
Please drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby.
February – Lunch + snack items for Portland Backpack
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG200
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level and become an expert!
Tuesday Afternoons
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG201
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
ADMISSION & SEPHARDIC DESSERT ARE FREE!
Feb. 12, 2019
A Woman Called Golda. PART ONE OF TWO. Ingrid Bergman gives her Emmy Award winning performance of one of the most famous women in modern history. From Milwaukie, Wisconsin, she harbored an incredible dream to help the people of Israel build a new homeland. Through hardship, war, and countless sacrifice Golda survived to become Israel’s first female Prime Minister. Her stunning story reminds us of how one person can make a notable difference. An all-star cast of accomplished actors completes this film. English language, 110 minutes, Color, Producer: CBS, 1982. Speaker: TBA
March 5, 2019
A Woman Called Golda. PART TWO OF TWO (also see above). This feature is part two of a continuation of the feature film of Feb 12, 2019. 99 Minutes.
Ingrid Bergman gives her Emmy Award winning performance of one of the most famous women in modern history. From Milwaukie, Wisconsin, she harbored and incredible dream to help the people of Israel build a new homeland. Through hardship, war, and countless sacrifice Golda survived to become Israel’s first female Prime Minister. Her stunning story reminds us of how one person can make a notable difference. An all-star cast of accomplished actors completes this film. English language, 110 minutes, Color, Producer: CBS, 1982. Speaker: David Tver
April 9, 2019
The Women’s Balcony. Discover Israel’s #1 film of the year, featuring a cast of Israel’s biggest stars! 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. Hebrew Language, 96 minutes, 2016, Produced in Israel, Speaker: Judy Margles
Films shown SECOND Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
ALL SCREENINGS AT: 3225 SW BARBUR BLVD., PORTLAND OR 97239
Sponsors: Jewish Federation, NCSY, Oregon Kosher, Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera, Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe
CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY AT OUR ROMANCE-THEMED SWEETHEARTS BALL
Cedar Sinai Park cordially invites you to join us at Rose Schnitzer Manor for an evening of dancing in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Enjoy themed drinks and assorted goodies. Wear formal attire or dress casually — it’s up to you. Dance to the music of Taska & The Party Band. Known from Salem to Seattle for they’re broad appeal, the band specializes in nostalgic forties ballroom swing, golden oldies from the fifties through the eighties and vintage country music. You’ll find your own beat and mingle with some of our wonderful residents.
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
Join us on the second Wednesdays of every month from September to June for Chai Baby Indoor Playground, with kosher snacks, storytelling, friends and fun!
For parents/caregivers and their children up to five years old.
Please mark your calendar for our 2019 dates, held on the second Wednesdays each month:
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with PJ Library, Chai Baby, and Portland Jewish Academy.
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Wednesday Evenings,
Dec. 26 – Feb. 27
Cost: $100 Members + Guests.
Drop-in Fee: $15 per class.
Registration information: CG105, oregonjcc.org/registration
New Socrates Café, a lively discussion group (no politics please). 10:30 am-noon the second Thursday of the month at Congregation Kol Shalom. Topic for first session is ” The Effect of Mixed Marriage on Society/ families/Humanistic Judaism.”
Seniors and young families enjoy an inter-generational celebration of stories and songs each Thursday.
Join Kim Schneiderman for this weekly inter-generational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of Cedar Sinai Park.