Calendar

Feb
5
Wed
Judaism’s Gifts to the World @ Portland Westside
Feb 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

By most indications, modern society is a model of moral progress. Yet when it comes to everyday values, we still grapple with the big ones…

   – What are our responsibilities toward the less fortunate?
– How do we fashion a more moral and equal society?
– How can we make a move toward more cohesive family living?

Join us to unpack six of the world’s most cherished values and how they were delivered to humankind by the Torah. By tracing their fascinating journey to the mainstream, we’ll discover a timeless core of purpose, integrity, and clarity in each value—a powerful gift of guidance as we navigate our own daily choices.

Find Your Future Workshops @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 5 @ 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 II: Mondays
February 3 – March 2

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI210A

For Grades 9 – 12
Session II: Wednesdays
February 5 – March 4

4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI210B

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 5 @ 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

Feb
6
Thu
Find Your Future Workshop – For Adults! @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.

Decrease your stress and increase your productivity with techniques you can easily incorporate into your busy life. Topics include: time and project management, goal setting, calendaring, and mindfulness to help you balance all of your demands.

Thursdays, February 6 – March 5
11:00 am – 12:15 pm, S1211

Cost per four-week session: $56.
Member Cost per four-week session: $48.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Feb 6 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.

Introduction to Judaism class @ Portland area synagogues
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. 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. Register online or contact JoAnn Bezodis, Class Facilitator, at 971-248-5465, or by email at info@oregonboardofrabbis.org. Website: http://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/

  • Winter/Spring 2020 Session is from Jan. 30 through June 18
  • Fall 2020 Session is from Sept. 3 through Jan. 21
What is Happiness and How Do We Find It? @ Shaarie Torah
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm
Life According to Morty and Ruth @ The Sandy Plaza
Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm
Presented by Triangle Productiions

Ruth is late, well she always seems to be late, but tonight the show has started and she’s rushing into the theatre just as the show as begun. Morty has been left to find parking and he too will be entering the theatre late.

Ruth can’t find her seat, she apologetically interrupts the actor on stage, and then within minutes takes over the show. Just as she gets going, Morty enters looking for his seat and find Ruth on stage. How will tonight end? Through jokes from the Borscht Belt comics such as Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers, Sophie Tucker, Mae West, Totie Fields Buddy Hackett and many others, Morty and Ruth are about to tell you all about LIFE.

Performance Dates

Thursday Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm
Friday Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday Feb 1 @ 7:30 pm

Thursday Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm
Friday Feb 7 @ 7:30 pm – NO SHOW
Saturday Feb 8 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday Feb 9 @ 2:00 pm

Thursday Feb 13 @ 7:30 pm
Friday Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm

Feb
7
Fri
Family Shabbaton @ Sheraton Portland Airport Hote
Feb 7 @ 3:00 pm – Feb 9 @ 12:00 pm

Saul Blinkoff is joining us for the 2020 Kollel/NCSY Family Shabbaton. Registration has just opened so grab your room NOW.

Saul is a Disney Animator, DreamWorks Producer, and JRWP Men’s Trip Leader. Over the weekend, Saul will share his story on how he went from a kid with a dream to land a coveted internship at Disney, he will teach you how to succeed even if your goal seems unreachable and you feel outmatched by your competition.

Bring your entire family to enjoy the Shabbaton. With professional daycare for your babies, Camp SEED programming for your kids and a special JR NCSY Shabbaton for your tweens – we’ve got you covered!

This year’s Saturday Night event will be a family workshop. Learn tools and methods that Walt Disney Studios have been using for over 60 years!

Inspire your inner self, rejuvenate your soul and relax with your family!

Dates: Friday, 2/7 @3:00 pm to Sunday, 2/9 @12:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Cost: $475 early bird price Until 12/05  – $525 Regular Price

Winter Poker Party @ Tualatin Country Club
Feb 7 @ 5:30 pm