Calendar

Mar
29
Fri
The No Play @ Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Mar 29 – Mar 31 all-day

David Meyers (Yaveni) and Andrea White (Mattie)

PassinArt presents John Henry Redmond’s The No Play tells the story of cultural connections between a Black family and a Jewish scholar in the 1940s.

A post-show talkback featuring cast members, community thought leaders and advocates is scheduled Sunday, April 7 moderated by Senior Rabbi Michael Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel. Talkbacks are organized for the audience to share opinions and experiences.

Performances: 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 pm Sundays

 

North Coast Shabbat @ Senior Center
Mar 29 @ 8:00 pm
The first services of the North Coast Shabbat Group will be held on Friday, March 29 at the Senior Center in Seaside at 1225 Avenue A.  Services begin at 8 pm, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.
Jack Falk will be the leader of the March service.
Services are open to all and usually  held  on the last Friday of each month from April to October. Volunteers lead the services each month.
Service leaders for the rest of this year’s gatherings are:

May 31 Rabbi Josh Rose of Congregation Shaarie Torah

June 28 Sarah Glass

July 26 Neil Weinstein

Aug. 30 Avrel Nudelman

Sept. 20 Jemi Mansfield and Jennifer Felberg

Oct. 18 Priscilla Kostiner

Mar
30
Sat
The No Play @ Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Mar 30 – Apr 1 all-day

David Meyers (Yaveni) and Andrea White (Mattie)

PassinArt presents John Henry Redmond’s The No Play tells the story of cultural connections between a Black family and a Jewish scholar in the 1940s.

A post-show talkback featuring cast members, community thought leaders and advocates is scheduled Sunday, April 7 moderated by Senior Rabbi Michael Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel. Talkbacks are organized for the audience to share opinions and experiences.

Performances: 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 pm Sundays

 

Mar
31
Sun
The No Play @ Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Mar 31 – Apr 2 all-day

David Meyers (Yaveni) and Andrea White (Mattie)

PassinArt presents John Henry Redmond’s The No Play tells the story of cultural connections between a Black family and a Jewish scholar in the 1940s.

A post-show talkback featuring cast members, community thought leaders and advocates is scheduled Sunday, April 7 moderated by Senior Rabbi Michael Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel. Talkbacks are organized for the audience to share opinions and experiences.

Performances: 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 pm Sundays

 

Used Book Collection + Sale @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Mar 31 – Apr 2 all-day

Used Book Collection + Sale

Support the MJCC and PJA communities during our annual Used Book Sale. Find thousands of books at great prices!

Book Collection Drive: January 14 – March 15. Donate your used books to the MJCC. Drop off at the front desk. Need a pickup? Email pjabooksale@gmail.com to schedule pickup. No encyclopedias, please.

Book Sale: March 31 – April 2
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Free and open to the community.

Salem: Intro to Judaism @ Temple Beth Sholom
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am

Rabbi Gary Ellison, who was the rabbi at TBS for 11 years, has offered to teach a 10-part class that he offered at Willamette University for all those who feel they would benefit from an introduction to Judaism course.

If you are interested in this course, please contact Rabbi Eli at rabbi@tbsholom.org

This class will require a serious commitment from students: $200 for TBS members ($300 for non-members) and attendance at all 10 classes. There will be one textbook (Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Literacy, $35 new/$8.50 or more used) required for the course.

Needs-based scholarships will be available upon request.

Class will begin on Sunday, January 27 at 11:00 am.

A Jewish Studies Sampler @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

A Jewish Studies Sampler with Rabbi Jonathan Seidel PhD

Four Surveys of Intriguing and Slightly Mysterious Topics:

  • The Dead Sea Scrolls Today
  • Kabbalah – New Approaches and Discoveries both Scholarly and Popular
  • Jewish Magic: Amulets, Healing and Transformation
  • The Jewish Role in the Development of Science both Empirical and Mystical

Sundays: February 17, March 31, April 28, May 12
1:00 pm
Cost: $15. Register: oregonjcc.org/jewishlearning

Apr
1
Mon
Monthly Mitzvah Project: Pet Toys @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 1 – Apr 30 all-day

Spring Monthly Mitzvah Projects

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.

This project reflects the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.

Please drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby.
April – Pet Toys for Cat Adoption Team and Oregon Dog Rescue

Partners Portland @ MJCC Cafe
Apr 1 @ 7:45 pm – 8:40 pm

Every Monday night, come together and study our heritage and Torah. No matter what background or affiliation,  join together and let’s unite!

Come and join, bring a study partner or you can request one at https://portlandkollel.org/partners/

Apr
2
Tue
Mah Jongg for Beginners @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
March 5 – April 2

10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG202
Cost: $100. Members: $85.

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration