Calendar

Apr
1
Wed
April Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 1 – Apr 30 all-day

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the green 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 green bin in the MJCC Lobby.

April
Blankets, Diapers, and Toiletries for families experiencing homelessness
•    Human Solutions’ Lilac Meadows Family Shelter

Apr
19
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your week off right, every Sunday morning at Kesser Israel!
Minyan @ 8 am, Breakfast and Talmud @ 9 am.
 
From the Beginning, “Brachos Daf Beis”:
Our Gemara group will be starting the Talmud from the first Mishna in Shas. If you haven’t yet learned the Talmud, there’s no better time to start!
Enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee & more!
 
Required Text: Artscroll Berachos, Volume I
POSTPONED – Art + Spirit Workshop: a Word of Torah, a Piece of Art @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

 

Art + Spirit Workshop: a Word of Torah, a Piece of Art

Explore a verse of Torah or meditative prayer meshed with a process designed to help you make a personal connection to a piece of text. Develop a greater sense of self in the process.

Instructors: Diane Fredgant, Wendelin Russell, Eddy Shuldman

Sunday, April 19

3:00 pm

Cost: $20, all materials will be provided.
Register: oregonjcc.org/artandspirit
In partnership with ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists

Apr
20
Mon
POSTPONED – All You Need Is Love! CNS Auction 2020
Apr 20 all-day

We are writing today with a heavy heart to share CNS has decided to postpone the 2020 Gala & Auction including any virtual or online event.

The unpredictable nature of this pandemic and where our community and world will find ourselves in the coming weeks has led the Auction Committee, with the support of the CNS Board and of Directors and dedicated CNS staff to this decision. A date to reschedule this event will be considered as events evolve.

We would like to thanks our generous sponsors that have extended their continued support to our ongoing operations. The funds raised from the Auction go directly towards a full range of spiritual, educational, and social outreach programs that embody our commitment to Tikkun Olam which in these challenging days is more important than ever.

Many of you have asked how you can help. In the coming days you will receive a link to the virtual premiere of the 2020 Mitzah Moment video by our talented Cantor Bitton and Ken Klein, Klein Films. We hope it inspires you to “to take a sad song and make it better, remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better”

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Thank you to our Auction Team
Our deepest thanks to the team led by auction co-chairs Doug Blauer and Glen Coblens, and the dedicated and talented host committee.

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Our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors:

I’ll Follow the Sun

Alan R. Blank & Ellyn Sternfield
Brighton Jones Financial Advisors
CNS Board of Directors
Rosalie Goodman
Family of Dena Marshall
Arlene & Irv Potter
ShedRain
Eric & Dana Simpson – Bark Zone
Carolyn and Robin Weinstein – Hasson Company Realtors

 

Words of Love

Elmer’s Flag and Banner
Holman’s Funeral Service
Jewish National Fund

 

PS I Love You

Anonymous
Glen Coblens & Mia Birk
Julie & Tom Diamond
First Republic Bank
Garfinkle Orthodontics, Dr. Judah Garfinkle
Wendy Gutmann & Jeff Menashe
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward
Jay & Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation

 

Every Little Thing

Amy & Doug Blauer
Barbara & Ron Blumenthal and Anita & Arthur Polott
Camp Solomon Schechter
Arlene Cogen – Philanthropic Leadership Consultant
Eric & Anna Kodesch
Anthony & Priscilla Kostiner
Jerry & Gayle Marger

 

Special thanks –

Jamie Ascher for invitation and collateral design
PrintResults for save the date printing
Bari Design Elements for event planning support, design and decor

Virtual Good Morning Moment – Havdallah
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)

Apr
21
Tue
Virtual Good Morning Moment – Modeh Ani
Apr 21 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)

Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 21 @ 12:15 pm

Join Sylvia Frankel in the lobby for a discussion in Hebrew. Purchase lunch or just enjoy the conversation. Some conversational Hebrew required.
Tuesdays, 12:15 pm

Find Your Futures – Middle School @ Zoom
Apr 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesdays, 3:30 PM
Zoom Call
Learn new study skills to maximize your efficiency and decrease stress. This motivation-based approach builds academic confidence and organizational skills.
https://zoom.us/j/91491530777?pwd=ZUpqZEdoWEhRVDR3aXU2UFNKRjZUZz09

Password: 8ufkH4
Find Your Future Workshops – Organize Yourself for Success: Grades 5-8 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 8
Learn new study skills to maximize efficiency and decrease stress. This motivation-based approach builds students’ academic confidence and organizational skills.
Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
Per Session: Cost: $70. Member Cost: $60.

Session I: Tuesdays
March 31 – April 28

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI303

Session II: Tuesdays
May 5 – June 2

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI304

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Apr
22
Wed
Virtual Good Morning Moment – Modeh Ani
Apr 22 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Good Morning Moment, Every morning Monday through Friday on the Foundation School Facebook Page Join Rabbi Eve Posen and Morah Leah Conley for a good morning moment. Monday will be Havdallah at 10am, Tuesday thru Thursday will be Modeh Ani and more at 8:30am, and Friday will be Shabbat at 10am. (Congregation Neveh Shalom)