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.
February
Food Items for nutritional meal programs for school children
• Portland Backpack
• Hopscotch Foundation
Join us for the ninth Jewish Arts Month (JAM)–the annual exhibit of paintings, fiber, beadwork, metals, glass, ceramics, and more co-sponsored by ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. This year’s show takes place in the MJCC lobby from Sunday, February 2nd through Friday, February 28th. Different sets of 4-6 artists will display their work each week. Everything displayed will be for sale.
JAM Art Show + Sale
Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the MJCC lobby all month. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will answer questions, accept commissions, and sell their art. A portion of the proceeds benefits the MJCC.
Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.
Decrease your stress and increase your productivity with techniques you can easily incorporate into your busy life. Topics include: time and project management, goal setting, calendaring, and mindfulness to help you balance all of your demands.
Thursdays, February 6 – March 5
11:00 am – 12:15 pm, S1211
Cost per four-week session: $56.
Member Cost per four-week session: $48.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. 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 online or contact JoAnn Bezodis, Class Facilitator, at 971-248-5465, or by email at info@oregonboardofrabbis.org. Website: http://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/
- Winter/Spring 2020 Session is from Jan. 30 through June 18
- Fall 2020 Session is from Sept. 3 through Jan. 21
Open to all dads raising Jewish kids.
This community-wide group is open to all Jewish dads and dads raising Jewish kids. Meet at a home or in a local pub and take part in a relaxed conversation with topics relevant to parenting with a rabbi or cantor. No cost, $5 donation suggested. For parents of all ages and stages.
- February 27 (Purim)
- April 2 (Pesach)
- June 26 (Shabbat in the park)
Please reach out to Chelsea with questions.
Dad’s Night Out, Thursday, February 27, 7:30pm
Dad’s who raised/are raising Jewish kids are invited for a fun night out.
$5 donation. RSVP to 503.246.8831 or email: programs@nevehshalom.org
February 19 – March 8, 2020 at PSU: LINCOLN HALL
A co-production with Artists Repertory Theatre, in association with Portland State University
2:00 pm matinees on Sundays
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play of 2017. Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity for portraying a lesbian romance between a brothel-owner’s daughter and one of the prostitutes. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s incendiary play with the imagined conversations with the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, groundbreaking Yiddish theatre, and stage magic.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.