Calendar

Jan
13
Mon
Young Adults Comedy Night @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 13 @ 8:00 pm

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland in welcoming Ester Steinberg, one of New York’s hottest comedians. From The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to Oxygen’s Funny Girls, you won’t want to miss seeing Ester perform for our young adult community.

Appetizers and one drink included. This event is 21+.

Jan
14
Tue
Open House @ Portland Jewish Academy
Jan 14 @ 8:45 am

Learn about PJA’s unique curriculum that integrates Jewish learning and values with S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) providing the foundation for success in high school, college and life.

Personal tours are available.
For Early Childhood, schedule with Erika Saiers, Director or our Early Childhood/Preschool Program at 503.535.3536.
For Lower and Middle School, schedule with Admission Director, Sarah Glass, at 503.535.3599.

Mah Jongg for Beginners @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game.
Tuesday Mornings
January 7 – February 11
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG200

Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 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

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level.
Tuesday Afternoons
January 7 – February 11
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG201

Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Improv Comedy Club for 3rd-5th Graders @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Learn the basics of improv theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and responding, working together as a group to create a story on the spot, and building self-confidence. The class will create a demo that showcases their favorite improv games, and shows off their new comedy chops!
Tuesdays
January 14 – March 3
3:45 – 4:45 pm, CG205

Cost: $95 per student.
In partnership with NW Children’s Theater
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Find Your Future Workshops @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 8 and 9 – 12
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficiency and decrease stress. This motivation-based approach builds students’ academic confidence and organizational skills.
Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
Per Session: Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.

For Grades 5 – 8
Session I: Tuesdays
January 7 – 28
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI209A

For Grades 9 – 12
Session I: Thursdays
January 9 – 30
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI209B

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Krav Maga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Tuesdays
January 7 – March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG208

Cost: $125. Member Cost: $100.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Jan
15
Wed
Author Series: Giraffes on Horseback Salad by Josh Frank @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for a conversation with author Josh Frank. Frank has worked with some of the most innovative musicians, filmmakers, producers, and artists in the industry including Black Francis, David Lynch, and Harold Ramis.
Wednesday, January 15
7:00 pm

Cost: $10. Member Cost: $8.

Sponsored by the Jewish Book Council, the Schwartz Charitable Foundation, and Portland Jewish Book Celebration

Register at oregonjcc.org/frank

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Wednesdays
January 8 – March 11
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG202

Cost: $100 per person.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration