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Oct
7
Sun
JGSO: Jewish Life in Poland @ Congregation Ahavath Achim
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon invites you, your family and friends to its upcoming program “Jewish Life in Poland” by Avraham Groll.

Description: Part 1 (10th-15th centuries) will explore patterns of Jewish migration to Poland between the 10th-15th centuries. We will discuss when and why the major shifts happened, where the Jews settled and their involvement in the Poland’s development. This presentation is designed for beginners, and is not a workshop. Maps, pictures, and documents will be displayed. Handouts with further information and a bibliography will also be distributed.

Part 2 (16th-18th centuries) will explore patterns of Jewish migration to Poland between the 16th-18th centuries. We will discuss the “Golden Age of Polish Jewry,” the reaction to Shabtai Tzvi, and how the Jewish experience in Poland helped set the stage, in part, for the eventual rise of the Hasidic movement. This presentation is designed for beginners, and is not a workshop. Maps, pictures, and documents will be displayed. Handouts

Bio: Avraham Groll, the Director of JewishGen.org, is passionate about connecting people with their Jewish roots, and helping them experience what it means to be part of the Jewish people. Avraham holds an MBA from Montclair State University, an MA in Judaic Studies from Touro College, and a BS in Business Administration from Ramapo college, and spent two years studying at Yeshiva Ohr Yeruslahayim in Israel. He is a frequent lecturer on a variety of Jewish genealogical and historical topics.

Dec
31
Mon
New Year’s Eve at Noon @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

New Year’s Eve at Noon

Join us for this fun family event as we ring in the New Year! Arts and crafts, games, bouncy house, dancing, snacks, pool float, and our annual countdown to 2019 at noon with the balloon drop!

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pool Float from 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Free and open to the community.

Jun
23
Sun
JGSO: Research Session @ Hillsdale Public Library
Jun 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

June’s JGSO meeting will be a research session providing one-on-one support. Bring your research materials and your personal laptops or tablets. Some computers with internet access will be available for those without. While you work with our Mavens/Experts, take advantage of some of the resources that are available within the library.

Set aside a few hours each month to work on your family tree. Redefine your research goals. Get help with the endless supply of genealogical websites. Exchange knowledge and ideas with others who have similar interests. Help others and be prepared to learn something new as you listen to other people’s questions and the processes used in finding their answers.

Oct
21
Mon
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

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

Oct
28
Mon
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

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

Oct
29
Tue
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

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

Oct
30
Wed
Your College Coach: For Youth Grades 10 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

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

Nov
3
Sun
JGSO: Genealogy Mini “Boot Camp” @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

You’ve done your DNA, gotten your results, but don’t recognize any names and don’t know what to do next? Or have you been working on building out your family tree but need help to research your family?  Where do you begin?  How to get additional information if you’ve hit that brick wall?  This will be geared to help both newbies and those who have been working to build their family tree for many years.

Laurel Smith, past president of the Genealogy Forum of Oregon will present a mini “boot camp” to get everyone started. Contact: 503-997-1685, jgsoregon@gmail.com.

Cost:  The program is free to JGSO members. We request a $5 contribution from non-members. That fee can be applied to a membership should you decide to join JGSO at this meeting.

Please come early if you would like help from other genealogists.

Nov
4
Mon
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

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

Nov
5
Tue
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 – 12 @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Nov 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

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