Join us for the Portland premiere of this 15-minute documentary short by Jodi Darby. The film follows two Jewish Portland artists, drummer/writer/environmentalist Lisa Schonberg and musician/writer/Jewish educator Alicia Jo Rabins, as they prepare for Lisa’s adult bat mitzvah. The word chavruta refers to the traditional partner-style study of Jewish texts; over the course of one year, the two women delve into a grassroots, feminist, distinctly Portland course of study.
Free, but suggested donation of $5 at the door.
7:00 pm at the MJCC.
A Jewish Studies Sampler with Rabbi Jonathan Seidel PhD
Four Surveys of Intriguing and Slightly Mysterious Topics:
- The Dead Sea Scrolls Today
- Kabbalah – New Approaches and Discoveries both Scholarly and Popular
- Jewish Magic: Amulets, Healing and Transformation
- The Jewish Role in the Development of Science both Empirical and Mystical
Sundays: February 17, March 31, April 28, May 12
1:00 pm
Cost: $15. Register: oregonjcc.org/jewishlearning
A Jewish Studies Sampler with Rabbi Jonathan Seidel PhD
Four Surveys of Intriguing and Slightly Mysterious Topics:
- The Dead Sea Scrolls Today
- Kabbalah – New Approaches and Discoveries both Scholarly and Popular
- Jewish Magic: Amulets, Healing and Transformation
- The Jewish Role in the Development of Science both Empirical and Mystical
Sundays: February 17, March 31, April 28, May 12
1:00 pm
Cost: $15. Register: oregonjcc.org/jewishlearning
Piano Concert with David Rothman
Join us for an evening with concert pianist, David Rothman, as he performs works of classical music featuring Beethoven and Schumann.
Tuesday, June 25
7:00 pm
Cost: $10. Member: $5.
Register: oregonjcc.org/pianoconcert
Young Adults Walking Tour of Jewish PDX
Take a walking tour of South Portland through old Jewish neighborhoods. For 20s, 30s, and 40s.
5:30 pm Happy Hour
6:30 pm Tour Begins
Meet at Lair Hill Bistro.
Cost: $7 per person (includes first drink and appetizers). Register at: oregonjcc.org/yawalkingtour
Co-sponsored by the MJCC, JFGP, and OJMCHE.
50s+ Walking Tour of Jewish PDX
Take a walking tour of South Portland through old Jewish neighborhoods.
5:30 pm Happy Hour
6:30 pm Tour Begins
Meet at Lair Hill Bistro.
Cost: $7 per person (includes first drink and appetizers). Register at: oregonjcc.org/50swalkingtour
Co-sponsored by the MJCC, JFGP, and OJMCHE.
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.
January
New Socks for teens and families living on the streets or in shelters
• Portland Homeless Family Solutions
• Janus Youth Programs
Bring your spirit and your voice for a special Kabbalat Shabbat. Accompanied by Ilene Safyan on guitar, this service is filled with beautiful music, singing and lots of participation.
SHIR! A Musical Shabbat, Friday, January 10, 6:15pm
Please join us for a musically enhanced Friday evening service with Cantor Eyal Bitton, the Koleinu choir, and the SHIR! Shabbat Musical Ensemble along with special guests.
Les Miz’s Jewish Composer with Cantor Eyal Bitton, Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm
In this fascinating and entertaining presentation featuring live musical performances and in-depth analysis, Cantor Eyal Bitton explores the musical genius of Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer of Miss Saigon and Les Misérables.