Calendar

Oct
18
Thu
PDX Business Breakfast Series: Blockchain and Bitcoin… the Future? @ Portland State University
Oct 18 @ 7:15 am – 9:15 am

PDX Business Breakfast Series: Blockchain and Bitcoin… the Future?

Join us for a discussion of blockchain, its business applications, and whether it is the next “big thing.”

PSU – Native American Student & Community Center

7:15 – 8:00 am: Networking + Breakfast
8:00 – 9:15 am: Program

FEATURING:

Dr. Joe Kiniry of Galois and Free & Fair

Rob La Forte of Columbia Fresh Transportation Services

Jeff Mazer of moovel North America

Moderator: Joey Fishman of Ritholtz Wealth Management

For more details and to register: oregonjcc.org/pdxbiz

Dec
1
Sat
Young Adult Latke Ball @ The Eleanor
Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

3rd Annual Portland Young Adult Latke Ball

Join us for the annual Latke Ball! Come celebrate Chanukah with food, friends, games, drinks, and dancing.

Cost: $15/advance, $18/door.
(Includes entry, hors d’oeuvres, one drink ticket, cash bar, live DJ, and more!)

At the The Eleanor* (1605 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209)
*Valid I.D. is required at this venue. Must be 21 or older.

Check out the event on Facebook!

Tickets: http://oregonjcc.org/latkeball

Hosted by the MJCC, BB Camp, and Jews Next Dor. In partnership with Moishe House PDX. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Dec
3
Tue
Free Krav Maga Trial Classes @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free Krav Maga Classes

Come and try for free, Krav Maga, a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Instructor: Elias Stahl, former Israel Defense Forces SFC from 2012-2015

Tuesdays, December 3 + 17
7:00 – 8:00 pm

Register: oregonjcc.org/freekrav

Here’s what to wear and expect when you arrive:

  • Open to ages 16 – 60, on the condition that you are able to withstand strenuous physical activity.
  • Please arrive promptly and be dressed in gym shorts/long pants, a t-shirt, and running shoes/sneakers.
    No necklaces, bracelets, or earrings. Watches should be removed before class.
  • Please bring a water bottle in order to stay hydrated!
Dec
17
Tue
Free Krav Maga Trial Classes @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free Krav Maga Classes

Come and try for free, Krav Maga, a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Instructor: Elias Stahl, former Israel Defense Forces SFC from 2012-2015

Tuesdays, December 3 + 17
7:00 – 8:00 pm

Register: oregonjcc.org/freekrav

Here’s what to wear and expect when you arrive:

  • Open to ages 16 – 60, on the condition that you are able to withstand strenuous physical activity.
  • Please arrive promptly and be dressed in gym shorts/long pants, a t-shirt, and running shoes/sneakers.
    No necklaces, bracelets, or earrings. Watches should be removed before class.
  • Please bring a water bottle in order to stay hydrated!
Jan
1
Wed
January Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 1 – Jan 31 all-day

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.

January
New Socks for teens and families living on the streets or in shelters
•    Portland Homeless Family Solutions
•    Janus Youth Programs

Jan
7
Tue
Krav Maga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Tuesdays
January 7 – March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG208

Cost: $125. Member Cost: $100.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Jan
14
Tue
Krav Maga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Tuesdays
January 7 – March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG208

Cost: $125. Member Cost: $100.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Jan
21
Tue
Krav Maga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Tuesdays
January 7 – March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG208

Cost: $125. Member Cost: $100.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Jan
28
Tue
Krav Maga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Tuesdays
January 7 – March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG208

Cost: $125. Member Cost: $100.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Feb
4
Tue
Krav Maga @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This introductory course, taught by an IDF veteran of the special forces, will focus on providing you with the three pillars of Krav Maga: technique, conditioning, and situational awareness.
Tuesdays
January 7 – March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG208

Cost: $125. Member Cost: $100.
Drop-in Cost: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration