Sponsor a Program at the J!

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 Saul Korin at skorin@oregonjcc.org.

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.

April 11: The Secrets Between Us

by Thrity Umrigar

May 9: French Braid

by Anne Tyler

June 13: House on Endless Waters by

Emuna Elon

Chai Baby Indoor Playground

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!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Free

First Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted)

Thursday, April 20

Thursday, May 4

Thursday, June 1 Free and open to everyone! For more information, call 971.254.8332 or email youthprograms@oregonjcc.org. In partnership with Chai Baby and Portland Jewish Academy

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 12:30 pm

Knit Together: A Crafting Community

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.

Open Play American Mah Jongg

Open games in the Cafe at the J. Bring your friends and play.

Sundays at 12:30 pm

Mondays at 12:30 pm

Tuesdays at 12:30 pm

April

Humans of Israel Exhibition

This exhibition combines photojournalism with digital storytelling by photographer Erez Kaganovitz, offering a fresh look at the rich and remarkably diverse lives of Israelis and showcasing Israel’s diversity, multiculturalism, and vibrant civil society. On display March through mid-May, and throughout Portland through March 2024. Photographer Erez Kaganovitz will be our keynote speaker at our Community Celebration on May 9, 2023.

Art + Artists: French, Spanish + German Collections

Join Arielle Levine for a series of three lectures, each focusing on highlights from collections at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Mondays, April 3, 17, 24

1:00 pm on Zoom

Details and tickets at oregonjcc.org/culture

Jewish Community Orchestra Concert

JCO provides enjoyable music to the Jewish and surrounding communities of the Portland Metro area.

Von Suppe - The Beautiful Galathea Overture

Dvořák - Romance, Op.11

Ravel - Tzigane for Violin

Tomás Cotik, soloist

Borodin - Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Sunday, April 16 3:00 pm

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

Bryant’s Broadway: Lerner + Loewe

Take a front-row seat at your computer to join Broadway diva Kimilee Bryant for a performance of songs by great composerlyricists teams.

Wednesday, April 19

1:00 pm on Zoom

Details and tickets at oregonjcc.org/culture

Let's Talk "End-of-Life"

In this four-session series, there will be discussion about all things end-of-life. Everyone is welcome to share, to ask questions, and listen.

Wednesdays, April 19, 26, May 3, 10 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Free

At PJA

Exploring Opera: Baroque Delights

Join Roger Pines for a journey through some of opera's earliest masterpieces. Thursdays, April 20 + 27

1:00 pm on Zoom

Details and tickets at oregonjcc.org/culture

Day for the J!

Walk, swim, play pickleball, or racquetball to support the J. Sunday, April 23

Go to oregonjcc.org/dayforthej to become a sponsor.

See page four for details.

Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Join the MJCC and celebrate the State of Israel at 75. There will be Israeli dancing, trivia, an Israeli music sing-along and a DJ to close out the night. Kids and teen programming included.

Wednesday, April 26

4:30 - 9:00 pm RSVP to skorin@oregonjcc.org or 503.452.3427.

A collaboration of the MJCC, Keruv Levavot, IAC, Israel 360 and Neveh Shalom. Sponsored by an Israel at 75 grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

May Community Celebration

Honoring our Community All Stars and presenting the Pillar of Excellence Award, Harry Glickman Awards, Oregon Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees, and more! Details coming.

Tuesday, May 9

American Mah Jongg Classes

Watch for Beginner and Intermediate classes at the MJCC.

The Best of Broadway: New York City - May or June

In-Person Cultural Arts Trip

The Best of Broadway: Mostly Musicals

Join this trip to see seven of Broadway’s hottest shows! Exclusive discussions with Broadway professionals.

Three trip options:

May 23 - 29 or

May 30 - June 5 or June 6 -12

For details and pricing, email James at alliance@marinjcc.org

PDX Business Series

Do I need a coach for business or life?

Wednesday, May 24 11:30 am

June

The Best of Broadway: New York City

In-Person Cultural Arts Trips

See May for June dates.

Jewish Community Orchestra Concert

J. Strauss - Overture to “Die Fledermaus” Naftel - Folksong Suite for Strings and Timpani

Brahms - Symphony No. 2 in D, op. 73 Sunday, June 11

3:00 pm

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

Cultural Art Trips in Person Captivating

Cuba: Art, Music, Dance + More

Discover “the Pearl of the Antilles!” Be inspired by Cuba’s soulful art, musical rhythms and vibrant dance on this exciting trip with an itinerary offering a myriad of experiences, a deep dive into Cuban culture, its arts, its food, its people and more! This popular trip is sure to sell out. For details and pricing, please contact James at jsokol@marinjcc.org.

January 20 - 28, 2024

For more cultural events, go to oregonjcc.org/culture!