Yizkor, the Jewish Memorial Service, is recited only four times a year. Join us for this awe-inspiring series of prayers to remember your loved ones.
Come experience a Humanistic Yom Kippur with Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism.
A human-centered, Awe – inspiring service which reflects the great Jewish traditions and offers a meaningful alternative for all Jews and intercultural families.
Everyone is welcome.
A Potluck Break-the-Fast to follow
Reservations suggested, but not required.
Wise Aging for 55+ (NEW SERIES!)
This workshop series, developed by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, is designed to help participants explore the years beyond mid-life as an opportunity for growth and discovery. Each session will include opportunities for personal sharing, contemplative listening, basic mindfulness practice, and Jewish text study. Participants will need to read the book Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal (not included in the registration fee). Instructors: Christine Gilmore and Naomi Harwin.
Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, SI100
Cost: $125.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.
Thursdays: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm New Time!
Thursday, September 12
Topic: Returning Lost Items – What the Torah Teaches about finders-keepers
Thursday, October 10
Topic: Preparing for Sukkot – Who will you invite to your sukkah?
Thursday, November 14
Topic: Giving Thanks
Thursday, December 12
Topic: Finding Light – Hanukkah learning
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Neveh Shalom
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
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 here, https://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/
Piano Series Concerts with David Rothman
Thursday, October 10:
- Mozart Sonata in C Major K330
- Beethoven Sonata in F Minor “Appassionata” Opus 57
- Intermission
- Chopin “Funeral March” Sonata Opus 35
Thursday, October 24:
- Mozart Sonata in D Major K576
- Beethoven Sonata in C Major “Waldstein” Opus 53
- Intermission
- Chopin Sonata in B Minor Opus 58
Cost: $10. Member Cost: $5.
Register: oregonjcc.org/pianoconcert
Fun Days off from School
Need something for your kids to do during school breaks? Keep them busy and having fun at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, and more! Kids must be potty-trained. Registration open now!
Ages 3-11
Half-Day: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Cost: $33. Member Cost: $28
Full-Day: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Cost: $60. Member Cost: $50
All campers must be fully potty trained. No exceptions.
We welcome campers from 8:00 – 9:00 am + begin programming at 9:00 am. For half-day campers, check out is at 1:00 pm.
For full-day campers, check out begins at 4:00 pm
and will continue through 5:30 pm.
Schedule for Vacation Day Camp
2019-20 – Register Today!
Oct. 1, 11, 14, 21, 22
Nov. 1, 11, 25, 26, 27
Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30, 31
Jan. 2, 3, 17, 20, 27
Feb. 17
March 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
April 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
May 8, 21, 22, 29
Full day: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Half day: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Contact Carli Rosenthal at 503.452.3436.
Michael Allen Harrison Oregon Music Hall Of Fame Induction
Come celebrate with Michael his induction to The Oregon Music Hall Of Fame
Aladdin Theater – October 12th, 2019 – 7:00pm
Tickets will be on sale at Ticketfly.com and the Aladdin Theater box office July 10th. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. VIP tickets, which include prime seating, collectable laminated pass, a Gary Houston limited edition hand pulled signed and numbered poster plus entrance to the catered after-induction party with the inductees, musicians and other VIPs, are $100 in advance or $110 at the door.
Portland Open Studios is coming up this weekend! This self guided tour of more than 100 Portland area artists studios takes place October 12-13 & 19-20! More information online at https://portlandopenstudios.com/.