Calendar

Oct
3
Thu
Leonard Bernstein at 100 Exhibition @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Oct 3 2019 – Jan 24 2020 all-day

Leonard Bernstein at 100 celebrates the life and work of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), the great Jewish American composer and conductor who dedicated his life to making classical music a vibrant part of American culture.The exhibition features photographs, personal items, papers, scores, correspondence, costumes, furniture, and audio and video recordings. A vocal booth gives visitors the chance to sing lead in West Side Story. The exhibition is the most comprehensive retrospective of Bernstein’s life and career ever staged in a museum setting.

Curated by the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live ® in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Bernstein Family. Presented in cooperation with the Bernstein Family, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., Brandeis University, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Generous support for this exhibition is from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and the Collins Foundation.

Nov
1
Fri
November Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 1 – Nov 30 all-day

Monthly Mitzvah Project

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.

This project reflects 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.

November
Thanksgiving Food Items for families in need
•    JFCS (Jewish Family & Child Service) Clients

Nov
13
Wed
Your College Coach: For Youth Grades 10 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Find Your Future Workshop: Your College Coach: For Youth Grades 10 – 12 – NEW!
Receive and utilize the tools and resources you need to make the college application process smoother. Learn how to choose the school that is right for you. Get the scoop on application management, deadlines, tests, essays, financial aid, and scholarship resources. Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin 

SESSION 1 CLASSES, STARTING SEPTEMBER 11, HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Session II: Wednesdays
October 30, November 6, 13, 20
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI104B

Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Israeli Dancing

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. Six people needed to run class.

Wednesdays
October 16 – December 18
No class November 27
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG100

Cost: $90 Members + Guests.
Drop-in Fee: $15 per class
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Nov
14
Thu
Memoir Writing Workshop @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Memoir Writing Workshop – Write Your Own Story Now!
with Dorothy Dworkin
Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a story to share. No writing experience is necessary to join fellow storytellers in writing your story. In this workshop, you will be helped to remember the events of your life and write your memories in a supportive, non-threatening environment with a professional writing coach.
Thursdays, November 7 – December 19
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
No class on November 28

Cost: $60.
Register at oregonjcc.org/memoir

Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 14 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.
Thursdays: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm New Time!

Thursday, September 12
Topic: Returning Lost Items – What the Torah Teaches about finders-keepers

Thursday, October 10
Topic: Preparing for Sukkot – Who will you invite to your sukkah?

Thursday, November 14
Topic: Giving Thanks

Thursday, December 12
Topic: Finding Light – Hanukkah learning

Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Neveh Shalom

Nosh And Drash with Rabbi Eve @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 14 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Eve

Thurs, Nov 14, Dec 12, 11:30am-12:30pm, MJCC

Time for relaxed study & good conversation. More: eposen@nevehshalom.org.

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.

 

Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 14 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.

The Pink Challah Bake @ MJCC
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us on November 14th at the MJCC for an evening of education, community, fun and swag! Go home with 2 challot full of antioxidants and flavor!

This years challah bake has a pink theme and is being held in partnership with Myriad Genetics — a Teaneck-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer — and Myriad Women’s Health of Myriad Genetics, which will offer educational resources to participants.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, Myriad will be offering educational resources. BRCA screening and testing by a local physician will be available before the event. Please bring your insurance card

Come and join the Pink Challah bake!

6:00 – Check in and  education opportunity with Myriad (optional)

7:00 – Challah Bake

9:00 – Clean Up Begins

Join the community in PINK Challah Bake | Nov 14 | $18 | @MJCC

6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

This event is sponsored by Congregation Ahavath Achim, Portland Kollel, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, and Congregation Kesser Israel.

Introduction to Judaism
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues. Register here, https://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/