Calendar
Sept. 2
First day of school:
• Maimonides Jewish Day School
• The Gan-Portland Preschool
• Maayan Torah Day School of Portland (K-8th)
• Portland Jewish Academy (infant and toddler classes)
Sept. 3
First day of school:
• Portland Jewish Academy day school and preschool
• Maayan Torah Day School of Portland (ECE/preschool)
Sept. 4
Chai Baby and PJLibrary Indoor Playground. For parents and/or caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Playing, running, meeting friends, kosher snacks, storytelling, singing and drawings for prizes! 10 am-noon at the MJCC Sportsplex, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. Free
Sept. 5
Foundation Fridays: A Shabbat Celebration. Free young families Shabbat experience, 9-10:30 am 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month at Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. 503-246-8831
Sept. 6
Congregation Beth Israel Tot Shabbat. Join us in Pollin Chapel for a morning of songs with Kim Palumbis, prayer and a story with our clergy. 9:30-11 am at Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. Portland. 503-222-1069
Congregation Neveh Shalom Tot Shabbat. Join us for this interactive service for families with kids 5 and under. 10:15-11 am at Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. 503-246-8831
Sept. 7
Beit Haverim Religious School Open House. Meet our Rabbi, our talented, dedicated teachers, and other Jewish families and observe a class in session to learn. 2:30-4:30 pm at 1111 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego. 503-568-1241
Neveh Shalom Education Open House. 503-246-8831
Sept. 14
Preschool Family Education Program. Join Rabbi Joshua Rose once a month for a family art activity followed by adult discussion. 10:30 am-noon at Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave., Portland. 503-226-6131
Sept. 16
Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist: Fall Session. Join other Moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jewish world through play, music & movement, stories. 10-11 am weekly at 6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. mimi@chabadoregon.com
Getting Reading for Rosh Hashanah. PJ Library, Mothers Circle & Neveh Shalom Parent Workshop. 7-9 pm at Congregation Neveh Shalom.
jgreenberg@ nevehshalom.org or 503-246-8831
Sept. 20
Tot Shabbat at Neveh Shalom. Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with babies, toddlers and children. 10:15 am-12:30 pm, 3rd Saturday of the month at Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. 503-246-8831
Torah Yoga for Preschool. Join us with your preschool child for Torah Yoga and learn the Parasha through movement, story and song. 10:30 am-noon at Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave., Portland. 503-226-6131
Sept. 21
Rosh Hashanah on the Farm with PJ Library and PJA. Enjoy apples and honey, crafts and stories, as well as discounted corn maze admission and cow train rides! 12:30-2 pm at Bella Organic Farm, 16205 NW Gillihan Road, Portland. RSVP required: jewishportland. org/onthefarm. Details: 503-245-6219 or laurar@ jewishportland.org
Big Truck Day. Bring your children ages 3-8 to the MJCC parking lot (6651 SW Capitol Hwy.) from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm to meet drivers and their vehicles, including a fire truck, police car, ambulance, cement mixer, garbage truck and more. Free.
Oct. 12
Sunday in the Sukkah with PJ Library and PJA/MJCC. Family celebration of Sukkot 11 am-12:30 pm in the MJCC Sukkah. Free for all families with young children. lfendel@oregonjcc.org or 503-244-0111
