Classical music appreciation by Terry Ross. Enjoy a catered lunch and information about our favorite
classical composers.
Mon., Aug. 10
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Must RSVP by Aug. 7:
lfendel@oregonjcc.org
or call 503 535-3617
Cost: $10. CG408
Lunch and program included
Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of MahJongg. MahJongg card provided.
Wednesdays, July 29-Aug. 26
7:00-9:00 pm at the MJCC
Cost: $85. Member Cost: $72. CG409
Share concerns and thoughts with others coping with loss. Carole Price, LCSW, has more than 35 years of experience leading support groups. Call Carole directly at 503.244.7201 to join
the group.
Thursdays, July 9-August 13
10:00-11:30 am at the MJCC
Cost: $8. Member Cost: $5 each session.
Pay at the Guest Services Desk.
For the first time in four years Neveh Shalom is taking PDX Live out on the plaza! Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for a fabulous summer Shabbat evening rocking out to your favorite melodies. We’ll be serving a dairy treat and there may be some surprises in store! Join us for Portland’s favorite Musical Shabbat service outside! Music led by Cantor Bletstein and Klezmocracy.
Please join the Shaarie Torah Community for their monthly Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a popular and delicious and dinner… this month, a BBQ!
Cost:
Members: $18 adults, $15 child, $55 family
Non-members: $20 Adult, $18 child, $65 family
RSVP required by August 10
“The month of Elul is a time of great potential and intense preparation leading up to Rosh HaShanah. This is the time to get ourselves ready spiritually and otherwise to connect to the High Holy Days.” – Rabbi Josh Rose
Come learn from Rabbi Rose and other teachers about how to take the first steps to teshuvah – the spiritual ‘coming clean’ process in Judaism – in a variety of ways. Text study, a writing workshop and Jewish yoga. This is also a chance to learn some practical skills for a higher holy days as well: a lesson in the music of the High Holy Days with Cantor Vitells, a Sisterhood-led cooking class on New Year foods, and more. We hope you’ll join us.
“The month of Elul is a time of great potential and intense preparation leading up to Rosh HaShanah. This is the time to get ourselves ready spiritually and otherwise to connect to the High Holy Days.”
– Rabbi Josh Rose
Come learn from Rabbi Rose and other teachers about how to take the first steps to teshuvah – the spiritual ‘coming clean’ process in Judaism – in a variety of ways. Text study, a writing workshop and Jewish yoga.
This is also a chance to learn some practical skills for a higher holy days as well: a lesson in the music of the High Holy Days with Cantor Vitells, a Sisterhood-led cooking class on New Year foods, and more.
WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US!
“Intro to the Spiritual Work of Elul” with Mikdash Portland founder and rabbi-to-be Nate DeGroot. An introduction and overview to the spiritual work of Elul, understanding deeper the rhythm of the month and the how it lends itself to the process of Teshuvah (return). For the first part of the session, Nate will provide some framing and structure to the month and how it fits into the larger rhythms of the Jewish calendar.
Participants will have the chance to explore the themes of the month and the invitations it offers to each of us to engage in our own deep practice.
The second part of the session will focus on beginning the spiritual work itself, giving participants an opportunity to reflect internally with a variety of writing practices, meditations, and prompts for ongoing consideration. This is a chance to get grounded in the moment and then take the first step towards new beginnings.
Find out the secrets to create your
own blog and get followers. What makes a blog compelling and worthwhile to
the writer and reader? Leah Klass, freelance writer and other professionals will inspire us.
Tues., August 18
7:00-9:00 pm
Wine available at Cafe at the J.
Cost: $10. Member Cost: $8. CG405
RSVP: oregonjcc.org/registration
Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of MahJongg. MahJongg card provided.
Wednesdays, July 29-Aug. 26
7:00-9:00 pm at the MJCC
Cost: $85. Member Cost: $72. CG409