Feeling the dough between your fingers as you knead it just so. Seeing how it rises, takes a form, takes a shape. Hearing the blessings spoken, so loud and so clear. Smelling the scent that beakons in Shabbat and embraces us whole. Tasting the bread of our people, our nation, our day. And smiling because you know the whole world is in it together.
Stop doing and start being.
This event is sponsored by Congregation Ahavath Achim, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Congregation Kesser Israel and SHINE
Memoir Writing Workshop
“If I tell you my story, you begin to hear your own story,” from a Hassidic saying. Learn to write your story in a supportive atmosphere with a writing coach. Dorothy Dworkin is a published author, columnist and writing teacher who will offer prompts, suggestions, and feedback to beginning memoir writers.
Thursdays,
October 25, November 1, 8, 15
Cost: $50.
Register at: oregonjcc.org/writingworkshop
*Pre-registration is required.
Seniors and young families enjoy an inter-generational celebration of stories and songs each Thursday.
Join Kim Schneiderman for this weekly inter-generational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of Cedar Sinai Park.
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. 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.
Welcome Shabbat with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Rabbi Eve Posen with music and stories. Potluck dinner to follow. Contact Rabbi Eve Posen for location: eposen@nevehshalom.org
Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
Join us for a fun and exciting evening that brings together ORA’s talented artists, plus free food and beverage tastings. Be the first to preview and purchase the artists’ new and affordable art, including photography, fabric, fused and stained glass, jewelry, paintings, pencil drawings, pottery, wood, sculpture, quilts and more. You can purchase art before the main event on Sunday the 28th.
Co-sponsored by MJCC, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, and ORA:Northwest Jewish Artists
You won’t want to miss the 13thAnnual art exhibit and sale in the MJCC Ballroom. Hosted by ORA – Northwest Jewish Artists, the only arts organization devoted to promoting art created by Jewish artists in Oregon and Washington. Perfect for Chanukah (December 2nd) and hostess needs.
Co-sponsored by the MJCC, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, and ORA:Northwest Jewish Artists
Get Fit Israeli Dance with Dorice Horenstein
Tuesdays, Oct. 9-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 20)
Weekly beginning and intermediate level Israeli dance class helps you get in shape, learn new moves, and listen to fun, Israeli music.
$90 for 9 weeks or $12/week drop-in. Contact JoAnn at: jbezodis@nevehshalom.org
- 9:15 am: Beginning Level—learn Israeli dance steps for novice dancers, lower impact workout.
- 10:15 am: Intermediate Level—for those familiar with basic Israeli dance and ready for higher impact workout.
Infant Feeding Support Group
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Join the group if you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, bottle feeding or supporting a breastfeeding parent. Get answers from Lara Greenberg, a board certifed lactation consultant (IBCLC). Healthy snacks and activities for older siblings provided. Five people needed to run class.
Tuesdays,
October 30, November 6, 13, 27. NO CLASS: November 20
Cost: $20 Members + Guests.
Drop-in: $6 per class
Registration information: CG106, oregonjcc.org/registration
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Registration Information: CG101, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.