Calendar

Jul
7
Sat
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jul 7 @ 10:15 am

Join other young families with kids age 0-5 years at Congregation Neveh Shalom for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.

West Suburbs Jewish Hangout @ Mountain View Champion's Park
Jul 7 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Are you located in Beaverton, Hillsboro, or Aloha? Join Rabbi Eve Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom as we head west for some community bonding time with our families who live out that way.

Bring your favorite vegetarian or dairy potluck food, utensils, and plates. We’ll play, eat, schmooze, and get to know one another.

So we have a headcount, please RSVP to Rabbi Eve via email.

Jul
9
Mon
Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jul 9 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mussar is an approach of self-awareness and personal development that is grounded in deep reflection on Jewish texts and on spiritual practices that guide us toward greater control over our thinking and behaviors. Rabbi Joshua Rose of Congregation Shaarie Torah leads the exploration of Mussar.

2:30 – 3:25 pm

Free and open to the community. In the Ballroom.

In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah

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

Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
Dates: June 26 – July 24
10:30 am- 12:30 pm, CG400
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
First class held in the Beit Midrash, then in the Cafe at the J.

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jul 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Afternoons
Dates: June 26 – July 24
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG401
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
Cafe at the J

Jul
11
Wed
R.B. Kitaj, A Jew, Etc., Etc. Exhibition Tour with Bruce Guenther @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for a special tour of R.B. Kitaj, A Jew Etc., Etc. with Bruce Guenther, Adjunct Curator for Special Exhibitions.

Free with admission; free for members!

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. The class starts July 11 and continues every Wednesday through Sept. 12.

Cost: $100 Members + Guests.
Drop-in: $15 per class

Registration information: CG402, oregonjcc.org/registration

In the Dance Studio

Jul
12
Thu
Kabbalah Meditation with Rabbi David Zaslow @ Havurah Synagogue
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Kabbalah Meditation with Rabbi David Zaslow

Beginning on Thursday, June 21 from 5-6 pm, Rabbi David Zaslow will teach an introduction class in Kabbalah Meditation. Participants will learn to understand the chakra system in Judaism known as Sefirot. Rabbi David will uncover the secrets of Jewish mysticism in simple and accessible language, and in ways that can benefit daily life. Class will take place on four Thursdays: June 21 and 28, July 12 and 19 from 5-6 pm. Class fee is $30 and pre-registration is requested by calling 541-488-7716. Available via live streaming for those unable to attend in person. The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 N Mountain Ave., Ashland.

Jul
13
Fri
Shaba-lah Family Shabbat BBQ @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jul 13 @ 3:30 pm

Bring your family or join your child at MJCC day camp for a special Shabbat. Enjoy a Shabbat set to the theme of camp this week with stories, songs and more.

Free and open to the community.

Film: The Cakemaker @ Living Room Theatres
Jul 13 @ 4:03 pm – Jul 19 @ 5:03 pm
Film: The Cakemaker @  Living Room Theatres  | Portland | Oregon | United States

Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren suddenly vanishes from Thomas’ life, he decides to travel to Jerusalem seeking for answers regarding Oren’s disappearance. Under a fabricated identity, Thomas infiltrates into the life of Anat, his lover’s wife, who owns a small Café in downtown Jerusalem. Thomas starts to work for her and create German cakes and cookies that bring life into her Café. Soon, Thomas finds himself involved in Anat’s life in a way far beyond his anticipation, and to protect the truth he will stretch his lie to a point of no return.

Guaranteed one week-run July 13-19; possible extension for a second week.
  • Director: Ofir Raul Graizer
  • Country: Israel, Germany
  • Genre: Drama
  • Year: 2017
  • Run Time: 01:49:25
  • imdb Score: 7.2/10 (635 votes)
  • Language: English, German, Hebrew
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Cast: Sarah Adler, Zohar Shtrauss, Tim Kalkhof, Roy Miller