ARTS, CULTURE +

Ongoing Book Club for Adults

Calling all book lovers! Come to the J or join us virtually and discuss different literature throughout the year. Zoom link is available via our website: oregonjcc.org. Watch for the 2023-24 book list.

Chai Baby Indoor Playground

This PJ Library event is sponsored by Chai Baby. For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play, meet friends, run, have a snack, sing, and listen to stories, while having a blast! Meets the first Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, September 14

10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Free Free and open to everyone! For more information, call 971.254.8332 or email youthprograms@oregonjcc.org.

Hebrew for Lunch

Join members of the community for a discussion in Hebrew. Purchase lunch or just enjoy the conversation. Some conversational Hebrew required. In the MJCC Lobby. Every Tuesday

Knit Together: A Crafting Community

September Women's Self Defense Classes

Rose City Self-Defense classes are free and designed to help people identify their risks, evaluate their strengths, and explore their options for dealing with the threat of violence. These classes are for girls, women, and women-identifying only.

For MJCC staff and adult members only.

Sunday, September 10

2:00 - 4:00 pm

For PJA students and MJCC members ages 12-18 years old only.

Friday, September 22

2:45 - 4:45 pm

For the entire community

Mondays, October 2, 9,16

5:30 - 8:45 pm oregonjcc.org/registration

Taught by Rose City Self-Defense

Made possible from Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Women's Giving Circle

Help bring a vibrant array of events to the MJCC by becoming a sponsor of any future program. Your commitment will help to ensure a wide variety of creative programs in the performing, visual, cinematic, and literary arts for the Greater Portland community.

For more information, contact Bess Butterworth at bbutterworth@oregonjcc.org.

Calling all knitters. Bring your projects and chat while enjoying your pastime in the Cafe at the J. Tuesdays at 1:00 - 2:00 pm No knitting on the second Tuesday of each month.

American Mah Jongg Classes

Watch for fall classes at the MJCC.

VIRTUAL Art + Travel Programs

Exploring Music: Falling into the Classics

Explore the theme of autumn by great composers like Vivaldi, Verdi and more.

Tuesday, September 5

1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom

Music + Morsels: French + Latin American Connections Pieces by Piazzolla, Saint-Saëns, Villa Lobos, and others.

Wednesday, September 6 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Zoom

Author Reading

Annie Blooms welcomes author Joanne Greene for an in-store reading from her book, By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go.

Thursday, September 21

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Co-sponsored by MJCC

Exploring Broadway: Behind-the-Scenes

Meet Jewish-American theater pros. Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28

1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom

Still Traveling: Jewish Argentina

Discover local Jewish history.

Mondays, September 11 + 18 11:00 am - 12:30 pm on Zoom

Art + Artists: The Art of the High Holidays

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur come to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art.

Tuesday, September 12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

October

Pizza in the Sukkah

Join friends and family for an evening of great food, schmoozing, singing, and storytelling!

Thursday, October 5

5:00 - 6:30 pm

Cost: $15 per family.

In partnership with MJCC + PJ Library Keshet

Community Training

Learn to identify and understand the core terms and concepts related to LGBTQ+ identities; make connections between LGBTQ+ equality and Jewish values; and understand the importance of building LGBTQ+ affirming communities.

Wednesday, October 11

6:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom oregonjcc.org/registration

One Community, Many Stories

theatre dybbuk creates a communal experience through creative writing and performance. Attendees craft their own personal narratives and then can hear the company's team of professional actors read them. This program helps participants think about what they hope for in the coming year, while bringing together diverse voices for all who attend. A light dinner will be provided and pre-registration is required.

Wednesday, October 25

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Open to anyone age 11 and up Ticket details coming soon

Exploring Music: The Big Band Experience - Part I

Tuesdays, September 12, 19, 26

1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom

Art + Artists: The Art of Sukkot

Explore symbolism related to Sukkot.

Tuesday, September 26 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

Music + Morsels: Impromptuo

Wednesday, October 4 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Zoom

November

Jewish Community Orchestra Concert

Liszt - Les Preludes

Appert - Fantasy for Viola and String Orchestra, Wendy Edgar, soloist Goldmark - Symphony No. 2 in Eb, op. 35 Sunday, November 12

3:00 pm at the MJCC

Tickets are available at the door on the day of the concert. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students. Children under 6 free.

JFCS Thanksgiving Food Boxes Packing

Jewish Family & Child Service will join with other community groups to brighten the holiday season for individuals in need, families, Holocaust survivors, and other older adults through the Thanksgiving Food Box Drive. We need volunteers like you to assemble and deliver the Thanksgiving boxes.

Sunday, November 19

10:00 am - 1:00 pm More details on how to register coming soon!

Drag Queen Bingo

Join us for an afternoon of familyfriendly bingo and entertainment that only Poison Waters can provide. Winners will receive prizes! Poison Waters is an experience – a smart, laugh-so-hardyou'll-cry experience, and she'll emcee you through an afternoon of bingo and more. Enjoy performances of other Drag Queen's between games.

Sunday, November 19

3:30 - 5:00 pm at the MJCC $10 per person oregonjcc.org/registration

Exploring Opera: Two’s Company - Part I

Experience soprano and mezzo voices.

Thursdays, October 5, 19, 26

1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom

Still Traveling:

Intro to Antarctica!

Monday, October 9 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

Exploring Music: The Big Band Experience - Part II

Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 31

1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom

In the Middle East: A New Era

This unbiased approach to understanding the Middle East is geared towards leaders and educators in the Portland Jewish Community.

Three events week of October 30

Time: TBA

At the MJCC

December

New Year’s at Noon

Join us for this fun family event as we ring in the New Year! Arts and crafts, games, bouncy house, dancing, snacks, and our annual countdown to 2024 at noon with a beach ball drop!

Sunday, December 31

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

In partnership with MJCC + PJ Library Free and open to the community.

Keep an eye out for Chanukah Programs.

Coming This Fall

Shabbat Stew Tasting + Demo

Make traditional dishes and learn about the history at the same time. At Mother's Bistro

Art + Artists: The Art of the Sabbath

Explore the many ritual objects.

Thursday, October 19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

Still Traveling: Significant Salem, MA

Monday, October 23 11:00 am - 12:15 pm on Zoom

Still Traveling: Scotland’s Great Glen

Mondays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20 11:00 am - 12:15 pm on Zoom

For more cultural events and registration information, go to oregonjcc.org/culture