Philip Roth and R.B. Kitaj became good friends in London during the ’80s, and the painter influenced Roth in many ways, especially for the title character of Roth’s greatest novel, Sabbath’s Theater. Roger Porter, Professor of English and Humanities, Emeritus, Reed College focuses his lecture on Roth and Kitaj’s shared attitudes, or perhaps those of their characters and their painterly subjects, regarding desire, ecstasy, and the inevitable demise. The title of the lecture is a paraphrase of a quote by the protagonist Sabbath on the last page of Roth’s Sabbath’s Theater.
Art + Spirit Workshop
Willa Schneberg, poet and ceramic artist, will join us for a two-hour workshop based on poems by Jewish poets that are in part inspired by biblical texts. Discussion, prompts, visualizations and opportunities to write, sketch, move and imagine will be provided.
Cost: $18.
Tickets: oregonjcc.org/art-spirit
In partnership with ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists
Fundraising Dinner with Aviv
Join the MJCC for a fundraising dinner at Aviv, Portland’s home to delicious vegan Israeli food. The first dinner seating begins at 5:30 pm and the second seating starts at 80 pm. We are pleased to offer each multi-course dinner with an optional wine-pairing featuring Israeli, kosher, and Oregon-local wines. Aviv is donating a portion of the proceeds of this multi-course dinner to the MJCC.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
5:30 pm or 8:00 pm
Aviv 1125 SE Division St., Portland
$45 per person. Wine not included.
$85 per person. Wine included.
Sign up in the MJCC lobby or at https://www.oregonjcc.org/about-us/brunch/party-boards
Art + Spirit Workshop: Entering into the Shiviti
Through the traditional Jewish art form known as the Shiviti, we will study, contemplate and enter into artistic expression. Please bring the medium of your choice — visual and expressive arts, songwriting and composing, sculpture, glass, fabric arts and more. A half-hour talk on the history, mystical practice and examples of traditional and contemporary forms will be followed by Q&A, Shiviti gazing, time to create your own Shiviti art work and debriefing.
Rabbi Dr. Goldie Milgram is an artist, educator, author and spiritual guide honored by the Covenant Foundation and National Jewish Book Council for her innovative programs, books, and resources. Her new book release is Wisdom from Reb Zalman: Embracing the Jewish Spirit (Reclaiming Judaism Press).
Thursday, Aug. 1
6:30 pm
Cost: $18.
Register: oregonjcc.org/artandspirit
In partnership with ORA
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
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
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
Find Your Future Workshop: Your College Coach: For Youth Grades 10 – 12 – NEW!
Receive and utilize the tools and resources you need to make the college application process smoother. Learn how to choose the school that is right for you. Get the scoop on application management, deadlines, tests, essays, financial aid, and scholarship resources. Instructor: Tina-Marie Baskin
SESSION 1 CLASSES, STARTING SEPTEMBER 11, HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
Session II: Wednesdays
October 30, November 6, 13, 20
4:00 – 5:15 pm, SI104B
Cost: $56. Member Cost: $48.
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
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