arts, culture & education August 29 Bringing Aging to Life Art Class
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September Monthly Mitzvah Project: Sunshine Pantry 6 The Dovekeepers with Alice Hoffman 9 Splashtacular 11 Come Blow Your Horn 12 Bistro Night: Kerry Politzer 19 Red Cross Blood Drive 23 Mothers Circle 30 Build the Sukkah
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October Monthly Mitzvah Project: Children’s Book Bank 3 Mah Jongg for Beginners 10 Bistro Night: Gary Furlow & the Loafers 14 Attacking Iran: with Dr. Ed Glick 14 Movie Day: Kung Fu Panda 15 Drawing from Photographs 17 Oys and Joys of Childbirth & Parenting 18 Jewish Mysticism 25 The Golem Comes to Life
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Dates To Be Announced Jewish Dad’s Night Out Olive Oil Tasting 101
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Enjoy music, food and tons of sunshine. Open to the community. Everybody welcome! All ages Sunday, Sept. 9 2:00 - 4:00 pm Free (G: $10 per family)
December Monthly Mitzvah Project: Sunshine Pantry 8-15 Light the Menorah at the J 9 Hanukah The Power of Light 12 Hanukah Bistro: Boys Without Toys 17 GirlStrength 30 Movie Day: Ice Age
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Ongoing BBYO Duplicate Bridge Melton at the J Rose City Music Academy Lessons
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Attacking Iran: Is it if, or is it when? with Dr. Edward Glick Join Dr. Edward Glick, Temple University Professor Emeritus of Political Science, in a lecture about nuclear Iran. What are the possible future situations of this threat against Israel and how does the United States’ position play a part. Sunday, Oct. 14 FREE 4:30 pm RSVP requested at www.oregonjcc.org/rsvp
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
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End of Summer Splashtacular!
November Page Monthly Mitzvah Project: JFCS Adopt a Family 16 4 Books and Bagels 11 4 Creating Healthy Families 15 5 Chapter One: An Exploration 10 8 Courage/Compassion to Do the Right Thing 11 11 Jewish Community Orchestra 12 14 Bistro Night: Ronnie Robins 12 16 Friday Night Lights 6 18 Super Sunday - Community Action Day 16 28 Game On for a Great Cause! 14 29 Book Talk Led by Sylvia Frankel 10 29 Empowering Ruth 8
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Rosh Hashanah
Friday N ght L ghts
Come Blow Your Horn
A Family Shabbat
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Featuring Do Jump! Friday, Nov. 16 5:30 - 8:00 pm ~ At the MJCC Celebrate Shabbat
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5:30 - 6:00 PM Candle lighting and Shabbat prayers in the lobby
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Kick Off Your Shoes and Play 5:30 - 8:00 PM Bouncy House Indoor Playground And more…
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Adults ~ $15 (G: $18) Ages 3-12 ~ $9 (G: $12) Maximum $50 per family RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 13 www.oregonjcc.org/FNL
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6:00 - 7:30 PM Buffet style Shabbat dinner in the Cafe. Wine for sale.
Participate in a unique family movement activity drawing upon yoga, creative visualization, mime, ensemble theater and improvisation to get you moving.
Get excited for the holidays and celebrate the joys of a new year at this family friendly evening. Enjoy Tuesday night buffet at the Cafe at the J. Then, sample a variety of apples and honey provided by New Seasons Market.
B.Y.O.S. - Bring your own Shofar and join Shofar blowing duo Dr. Alan Montrose and Glen Coblens to learn the shofar calls. Shofars available for sale from Everything Jewish. Tuesday, Sept. 11 Cafe at the J Dinner: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Apple and Honey Tasting: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Shofar Blowing Lessons: 7:15 pm Check oregonjcc.org/cafe for the menu.
Sukkot Build the Sukkah
Bring your friends and family and help build the community Sukkah. Storytelling provided by PJ Library. Decorations and treats provided by Portland Jewish Academy. Building supplies provided. Free and open to everyone. No registration necessary. Sunday, Sept. 30, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, at the MJCC
See page 16 for Rosh Hashanah mitzvah project.
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the Jewish holiday s as a community here at the MJCC! Hanukah Hanukah The Power of Light
Hanukah Bistro! Join us for a lively Hanukah party featuring “Boys Without FREE Toys,” a Jewish youth indie rock band. Sing along to some classic Hanukah tunes, dance, light the menorah and play dreidel with your friends and family. Wednesday, Dec. 12 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the MJCC
Fun for all generations, this engaging performance of Patricia Polacco and Eric Kimmel’s intergenerational classic, Hanukah The Power of Light celebrates the human qualities that bring light into the darkness of winter. Open to everyone. Appropriate for ages 5+. Sunday, Dec. 9, 4:00 pm at the MJCC Adults: $10. Children 6 and under: free Ages 7-17 & seniors: $5 Family pack: (2 adults & up to 4 kids in household): $18. Space is limited.
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RSVP at: www.oregonjcc.org/light
Illustration by: Trina Baucom
Performed by Jewish Theatre Collaborative
MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Hanukah mitzvah projects: See page 16. Participate in our annual Adopt a Family project in November and potato and oil collection for Sunshine Pantry in December.
Light the Menorah at the J! Light the menorah with MJCC staff and members nightly in the lobby. Dec. 8-15, 5:00 pm
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
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Jewish Education Empowering Ruth
A Course for Women who are Jews-by-Choice Empowering Ruth offers women who have recently converted to Judaism practical, hands-on learning in Jewish living, home observance, new rituals, lifecycle events and more. Free. Starts Nov. 29, 7:00 pm Meets alternate Thursdays at the MJCC To register and for more information contact Dorice: 503.226.6131 or email education@shaarietorah.org
For High School Students Meet Portland area Jewish teens, build leadership skills, make a difference in our community and of course…make new friends! Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, at the MJCC Meetings start Sept. 11 Events: JEC - Oct. 12-14 JLC - Dec. 21-24 For 6th, 7th and 8th Graders
Offered by the Jewish Outreach Institute. Led by Rabbi Arthur & Simi Zuckerman. Co-sponsored by MJCC and Congregation Shaarie Torah. Limit 20 people.
Jewish Mysticism
Insights into the modern spiritual search from ancient mystical sources with Rabbi Ariel Stone Embark on an exploration of Talmudic, medieval and early modern Jewish sources offering insight into your own modern Jewish spiritual journey.
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Oct. 18 - Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22) 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the MJCC $36 (G: $43). Code: CG101
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Mothers Circle Join this FREE program empowering non-Jewish mothers, and mothers new to Judaism, to create Jewish homes. Explore Jewish holidays, rituals and ethics. Free childcare available.
Information Session Sunday, Sept. 23, 9:30 am at the MJCC RSVP to jgreenberg@nevehshalom.org Class will run twice a month from Oct. - May. For more information contact Jennifer Greenberg, 503.246.8831, jgreenberg@nevehshalom.org
BBYO Connect is the BBYO experience made for pre-high school students who want to enjoy social, recreational, athletic, cultural and Judaic activities with new friends.
For more information Lauren Shey, EGR Program Director 503.452.3426, lshey@bbyo.org
Jewish Dad’s Night Out Discussions on Identity and Values Join Rabbi Brad Greenstein and other guest speakers for relaxed discussions on being a Jewish dad. Stay tuned for dates and locations. Check www.oregonjcc.org. For more information contact Jennifer Greenberg: 503.246.8831, jgreenberg@nevehshalom.org
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Women’s Day of Jewish Learning Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 Featuring Rabbi Dara Frimmer Celebrate 40 years of Israeli Folk Dancing in Portland! Saturday, April 20, 2013 www.portlandisraelidance.com
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Morasha and Portland Florence Melton Adult Mini-School
Core Melton
Core Melton meets once per week for 30 weeks, with a choice of morning or evening classes. All classes are held on Tuesdays at the MJCC, beginning October 16.
Year 1: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:45 am Rhythms of Jewish Living (30 lessons) What ideas, beliefs and practices are involved in living Jewishly? Examines a wide variety of Jewish sources to discover deeper meanings underlying holidays, lifecycle observances and Jewish practice. Purposes of Jewish Living (30 lessons) What are the big questions of life and how do Jewish thinkers answer these questions? Explore sources both ancient and modern in pursuit of answers to many major issues of Jewish thought and theology.
Year 2: Tuesdays, 7:15 – 9:30 pm
Dramas of Jewish Living Throughout the Ages (30 lessons) What are the lessons of Jewish history—from the wanderings of Abraham to today’s turmoil in Israel? How does this heritage shape what it means to be Jewish today? This course navigates how the Jewish past informs Jewish identity.
Spotlight Courses
Spotlight classes are 5-10 week courses. Open to anyone. Tuesday classes at the MJCC For classes at other locations visit www.meltonportland.org. The Siddur: A User’s Guide Jan Rabinowitch Oct. 16 - Dec. 18, 9:15 - 10:00 am Decoding the Talmud Sylvia Frankel Oct. 16 - Dec. 18, 10:45 - 12:00 pm Melton Scholars Curriculum: Shemot (Exodus) I Developed by scholars at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jan Rabinowitch Oct. 16 - Dec. 18, 7:00 - 8:15 pm The Mystical Tradition Rabbi Motti Wilhelm Oct. 16 - Nov. 13, 12:00 - 1:15 pm Jewish Artists Merridawn Duckler Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 12:00 - 1:15 pm Sephardic History and Culture Rabbi Michael Kaplan Oct. 16 - Nov. 13, 8:45 - 10:00 pm Satan in Jewish Thought Sarah Liebman Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 8:45 - 10:00 pm
For a complete list of class topics and faculty biographies visit www.meltonportland.org
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Ethics of Jewish Living (30 lessons) How do Jewish teachings shed light on contemporary issues such as the environment, relationships, and endof-life decisions? Explore multiple Jewish approaches to conducting our lives at work, at home, in our communities and in the wider world.
2012-2013
An independent agency unaffiliated with the MJCC
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
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Jewish Education The Dovekeepers
FREE
Reading and Signing with Author, Alice Hoffman Listen to Author, Alice Hoffman read excerpts from her book, The Dovekeepers. Book will be for sale and Alice Hoffman will be signing. Thursday, Sept. 6 7:00 pm at the MJCC RSVP at www.oregonjcc.org/rsvp
Exclusive Portland Engagement!
Jewish One Book, One Community Chapter One: An Exploration
Launch Jewish Book Month with an entertaining evening centered around the introduction and chapter one of My Father’s Paradise. Immerse yourself in Ariel Sabar’s search for his Jewish past in Kurdish Iraq through a theater performance as well as a talk-back, sample foods from this region and much more.
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Recommended for ages 13+ Presented by: MJCC, Hadassah, Jewish Theatre Collaborative. Monday, Nov. 5, 7:00 pm at the MJCC $10 per person RSVP at www.oregonjcc.org/onebook
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In 70 CE, nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on a mountain in the Judean desert, Masada. Only two women and five children survived. Based on this tragic and iconic event, Hoffman weaves a spellbinding tale of four extraordinary bold, resourceful, and sensuous women, each of whom comes to Masada by a different path. All are dovekeepers, and all are also keeping secrets — about who they are, where they come from, who fathered them, and who they love.
Over five years in the writing, The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman’s most ambitious and mesmerizing novel, a tour de force of imagination and research, set in ancient Israel.
By permission of Ariel Sabar, author of My Father’s Paradise.
Book Talk Led by Sylvia Frankel Join us for a Jewish Book Month discussion of My Father’s Paradise with Melton Instructor, Dr. Sylvia Frankel. Thursday, Nov. 29 7:15 pm Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6140 SW Boundary St. Sponsored by MJCC, Portland’s Florence Melton Adult Mini-School and Cedar Sinai Park
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Book Month The Courage and Compassion To Do the Right Thing
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Come hear an engaging presentation by San Francisco Bay Area author, Marty Brounstein on his book Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. It is a remarkable true story of interfaith compassion, courage, and rescue, involving a Christian couple who saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews during World War II and the Holocaust. Marty will also share why this has a meaningful personal connection to him. Thursday, Nov. 8 7:00 pm at the MJCC RSVP at www.oregonjcc.org/rsvp Sponsored by
MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Celebrate the joy of Jewish Book Month with your children and join us at the MJCC for a bagel nosh and story time, featuring two children’s books with Jewish themes and creative art projects. Sponsored by MJCC, Portland Jewish Academy and PJ Library.
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Ages 2-6 Sunday, Nov. 4 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the MJCC
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503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
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Arts
Join us in the MJCC lobby for lively performances of various musical genres. Connect with your friends and neighbors in a relaxing setting on the second Wednesday of every month. Small plates available at the Cafe at the J.
FREE
6:30 - 8:00 pm - FREE and Open to Everyone! Sept. 12:
Kerry Politzer
Jazz pianist with Brazilian & classical influences
Oct. 10: Gary Furlow and the Loafers Nov. 14: Dec. 12:
Soulful southern blues & folk
Ronnie Robins
Brazilian guitarist, singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, NY
Hanukah Bistro: Boys Without Toys
Jewish youth indie rock band
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Save these 2013 Bistro dates: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, April 10, May 8
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Jewish Community Orchestra In cooperation with the MJCC
Cindy H. Petty, Artistic Director and Conductor
Music and Friends: Priceless A Family Concert
Traditional: Hatikvah Gershwin: An American in Paris Mendelssohn: Octet in E flat major, op. 20, mvt. 4 Featuring Young Artist Competition Alumni Saint Saens: Carnival of the Animals Featuring two Young Artists / pianists and narrator Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 5, op. 64, E minor Sunday, Nov. 11, 3:00 pm at the MJCC Tickets available at the door. $10 adults, $8 seniors, Children under 6 free. $5 students www.jewishcommunityorchestra.org, 503.806.2494.
Music Lessons Rose City Music Academy
Rose City Music emphasizes the development and enjoyment of diligent practice, supportive involvement of parents and successful performance experiences. • Play in recitals three times yearly. • Small group beginning lessons just $150 for ten weeks! (minimum enrollment = 4) • Weekly group classes free with private lesson enrollment. To register: Call 503.308.8863 or email rosecitymusicacademy@gmail.com Minimum ages: violin: age 4+, guitar: age 5+ piano: age 6+. Open to adults
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Art with the Geezer Gallery Bringing Aging to Life through Creative Expression
An Art Program for Older Adults with Shemaya Blauer Explore Touch Drawing, word play, collage, clay and more. All materials will be provided to take you on a journey of self discovery and connection with others. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, Aug. 29 - Oct. 24 (8 week session) 1:30 - 3:30 pm No class Sept. 26
Class fee is on a sliding scale. $40-$80 for 8 weeks. Scholarships available. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay.
Drawing from Photographs
with Srule Brachman, Ed.S Learn to draw by copying your own photographs onto paper. Focus on dark and light shadows that are created in black and white photos. Learn to copy and invent from color photos and create photo collage drawings. Mondays, Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5 7:15 - 9:15 pm Code: CG103 To register: visit www.oregonjcc.org $80 (G: $96) plus $10 materials fee per person
For information and to register: call Shemaya Blauer 503.816.6349.
Presented by: Geezer Gallery & MJCC through a grant from the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
In 16th-century Prague, a Jewish rabbi creates a giant creature from clay, called the Golem, and using sorcery, brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution. Experience this legend as never before. The MJCC presents a special opportunity to watch Paul Wegener’s 1920 German Expressionist masterpiece with live accompaniment by Portland-based composer and pianist, Beth Karp. The evening will include a talk on the origins and artistic interpretations of the legend and an original score based on Jewish music of the Renaissance. Thursday, Oct. 25 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the MJCC $8 (G: $10) RSVP at www.oregonjcc.org/golem
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
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The Golem Comes to Life!
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Social FREE Ice Age
Sunday, Dec. 30 3:00 - 5:00 pm MJCC Ballroom
Kung Fu Panda Sunday, Oct. 14 3:00 - 5:00 pm MJCC Ballroom
Duplicate Bridge
Come in as a pair or partners will be available. Cafe at the J is open for lunch or snacks before the game.
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The second Tuesday of every month 12:00 - 3:30 pm
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Sign in at noon Play begins by 12:15 pm Play complete by 3:30 pm; scoring to follow $1 (G: $3)
Gather your friends and come play at the J! Register for the game of your choice and help Adopt a Family for Hanukah. Mah Jongg Bridge Scrabble Poker Hearts
CG105A CG105B CG105C CG105D CG105E
Open to Everyone!
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7:00 - 9:00 pm $18 registration fee* Register at www.oregonjcc.org Walk-ins accomodated as space allows. Prizes! Light Refreshments! Much Fun!
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg American style. Led by Esther Liberman. Wednesdays, Oct. 3- Nov. 7 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $72 (G: $90) Code: CG106 *$15 of each registration will go to the November Monthly Mitzvah Project, JFCS Adopt a Family just in time for Hanukah!
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Health and Education The Oys and Joys of Childbirth and Parenting
A New and Expectant Parent Workshop Series This communal Jewish childbirth, adoption and early parenting education program will cover an array of topics related to welcoming and raising a child from the Jewish perspective. Learn about all the programs and services our community has to offer and make connections. Speakers include: Caron Blau Rothstein, MA/MSW PJ Library/Jewish Federation Mohel Rabbi Tzvi Fischer, Portland Kollel Corinne Spiegel, M.S. Spec. Ed., JFCS Infant First Aid and CPR Certified Instructor, MJCC Wednesdays, Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7 7:00 - 8:30 pm $36/family for series. Code: CG107 $50/family for series with CPR training on Nov. 14. Code: CG108
Red Cross Blood Drive
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. Help save a life. Donate blood at the MJCC. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2:00 - 7:00 pm To make an appointment call 503.244.0111or visit www.redcrossblood.org
Self Defense Classes
GirlStrength - Ages 10-15 GirlStrength is a self-defense program offered through the Portland Police bureau for girls 10-15 years of age. GirlStrength shares the same philosophy as its sister program, WomenStrength, which has been offering free self-defense classes for women and personal safety workshops to people in the Portland area since 1979. Parents are asked to attend a tenminute orientation prior to the start of the first class. Dec. 17-21, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Free. Code: CG109. Register at www.oregonjcc.org, download waiver, participation form and policies.
Creating Healthy Families Your family will love this 3 week interactive series. Move, groove and have fun while learning how to incorporate healthy habits into your families’ life.
• Learn habits for healthy families • Fun for “everyone” • Family recess!
Recess sessions include fun, family friendly exercises that can be recreated at home.
For families with children ages 5 and older (childcare available for children 4 and under). Instructor: Tara Atkinson Sundays, Nov. 4-18 10:45 - 11:30 am $95 (G: $115) Code: FIT102
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
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Offered by the Portland Police Bureau
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Giving Back Monthly Mitzvah Project
These projects reflect the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community. Each month look for the lobby display highlighting the organization of the month. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes. Below are the fall mitzvah projects.
September October November Sunshine Pantry Children’s Book Bank JFCS Adopt a Family Come together as a Apples & Honey Drive Donate new The Sunshine Pantry and the MJCC will be collecting apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah. Sunshine Pantry is a family-run nonprofit food pantry which for more than 25 years has gathered food, clothing, household items, toys and toiletries to distribute to families in need in the community. www.sunshinepantry.org
and gently used children’s books to give children the chance to develop the literacy skills they need to become future readers and learners.
community to ensure that families and individuals are able to receive something special during the holiday season. Stop by the MJCC lobby and visit the mitzvah menorah in November to see how you can donate.
www.childrensbookbank.org
Co-sponsored by MJCC, Jewish Family & Child Service.
December Sunshine Pantry Potato & Oil Drive
The Sunshine Pantry and the MJCC will be collecting oil and potatoes this December to assist families in need during the Hanukah holiday. Help make a difference by stopping by the MJCC lobby to donate. www.sunshinepantry.org
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland presents
Super Sunday – Community Action Day
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Sunday, November 18, 2012 Mittleman Jewish Community Center 9:30 am – 8:30 pm
SUPER SUNDAY community ACTION DAY
This year the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is expanding Super Sunday into Community Action Day creating more opportunities to reach out and make a difference in our world. We’ll celebrate our accomplishments with a community concert featuring the renowned Jewish rocker, Rick Recht!
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THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
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