Once again we’ll have a great event! Many local crafters and artisans will have their products for sale. Here is a sample of who will be selling their goods.
Crunchy Mamas – Natural Skin & Body Care
Eileen’s birdhouses – Handcrafted from Repurposed Items
Or for the Door – Fused Glass Mezuzot and Other Designs
Merriment – Gift Jars & Vintage Jewelry
Funky Flowers by Flory – Hand-sewn Cloth Flowers & Jewelry
Needlecrafts and Creatures – Purses & Sand-Filled Creatures
Sarah Schladweiler – Handmade Glass beads /Jewelry
Brother & Sister Crafters – Journals, Encouraging Notes, Trinket Bowls, Woodwork
Hawleywood Unique Creations – Creative Woodworking
Dreamscape Studio – Origami earrings & jewelry, Folded Book Art, Etc.
Craftastic Divas – Crochet Hats, Jewelry, Signs, Hair Flowers
Cassandra Kogut – Bath & Body Products
Elementree Jewelry – One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
The Hat Place – Hand Knit Hats, Ear-Warmers, Cowls, Scarves
Annie M’s Unique Designs – Handmade aprons, bags, totes, doll clothes, etc.
Cherry River – Handcrafted CBD Infused Bath and Beauty Products
Things So Fine by Kathy – Sterling Silver & Gemstone Jewelry
You’ve done your DNA, gotten your results, but don’t recognize any names and don’t know what to do next? Or have you been working on building out your family tree but need help to research your family? Where do you begin? How to get additional information if you’ve hit that brick wall? This will be geared to help both newbies and those who have been working to build their family tree for many years.
Laurel Smith, past president of the Genealogy Forum of Oregon will present a mini “boot camp” to get everyone started. Contact: 503-997-1685, jgsoregon@gmail.com.
Cost: The program is free to JGSO members. We request a $5 contribution from non-members. That fee can be applied to a membership should you decide to join JGSO at this meeting.
Please come early if you would like help from other genealogists.
Jack “Yankl” Falk (clarinet/vocals) and Christina Crowder (accordion) spent years on tour with the Budapest-based Jewish roots ensemble, Di Naye Kapelye. Please join us (and bassist Charles Casimiro) for a rare evening of Carpathian klezmer, Hasidic chant, Hungarian and Moldavian dance tunes, raucous Yiddish drinking songs, and much more.
Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah
Jewish mysticism helps us understand the Torah, the world, and ourselves. Delve into the core teachings of the majestic Kabbalistic tradition. Red bracelets aren’t going to do it – dig deep into the texts and into ourselves. Join Rabbi Joshua Rose for a look into the book Sha’arei Orah – Gates of Light.
Monday, September 9
Monday, October 7
Monday, November 4
Monday, December 9
2:30 – 3:25 pm
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah
Find Your Future Workshop
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 8 and 9 – 12 NEW!
Help your student start the school year off right by learning new study skills to maximize their efficiency and decrease stress. Focus on time management, prioritization, goal setting, and binder organization. This motivation-based approach builds students’ academic confidence and organizational skills. Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
SESSION 1, FOR BOTH GROUPS OF YOUTH GRADES 5 – 8 AND 9 -12 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
For Youth Grades 5 – 8
Session II: Mondays
October 21, 28, November 4, 11
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI102B
Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.
For Youth Grades 9 – 12
Session II: Tuesdays
October 29, November 5, 12, 19
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI103B
Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Unity Through learning.
Study Torah with a partner and make connections with Jews from across Portland. Hot drinks, light snacks, and study resources will all be made available.
Join Portland as we learn one on one. Bring your learning partner or ask us to provide one.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
October 29 – December 10
No class November 26
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG101
Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Eve
Thurs, Nov 14, Dec 12, 11:30am-12:30pm, MJCC
Time for relaxed study & good conversation. More: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level.
Tuesday Afternoons
October 29 – December 10
No class November 26
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG102
Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Find Your Future Workshop
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 8 and 9 – 12 NEW!
Help your student start the school year off right by learning new study skills to maximize their efficiency and decrease stress. Focus on time management, prioritization, goal setting, and binder organization. This motivation-based approach builds students’ academic confidence and organizational skills. Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
SESSION 1, FOR BOTH GROUPS OF YOUTH GRADES 5 – 8 AND 9 -12 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
For Youth Grades 5 – 8
Session II: Mondays
October 21, 28, November 4, 11
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI102B
Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.
For Youth Grades 9 – 12
Session II: Tuesdays
October 29, November 5, 12, 19
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI103B
Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration