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Events at a Glance Name Date Page Babka Bake-off Entries Due June 11 12 Babka Tasting/Voting June 12 12 Bistro Night April 10 7 May 8 11 BBYO - JServe April 28 14 Day Camp Summer Kickoff Party June 20 13 Member Family Fun Day June 9 13 Family Movie: “The Lorax” April 28 9 Family Movie: “How to Train a Dragon” June 23 13 Food for Thought April 18-24 9 Friday Night Lights May 17 11 Hadassah Book Club April 25 9 May 16 10 June 20 13 Jewish Arts Month May 11 JCO: Holocaust Remembrance Concert April 14 8
Name JCO: A Night at the Opera Jewish Dad’s Night Out Lag B’omer Shmooze Mah Jongg for Beginners Melton Spotlight Courses Member Family Fun Day Oys & Joys of Childbirth/Parenting Plant Sale Portland Israeli Dancing Celebration Rose City Music Lessons Really Reel-to-Reel Movies Yiddish for Fun Spring into Flower Arranging Yom Ha’Atzmaut Yom Hazikaron
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Jewish Dad’s Night Out! Join local Rabbis and other guest speakers for discussions on being a Jewish dad. Explore what it means to impart our best selves to our children and hear some of our tradition’s greatest gems. Bring your questions and an open mind!
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.
Wednesday, April 10 Featuring Ovation
Saturday, April 20 1:30 to midnight! at the MJCC
Open to Jewish dads and dads raising Jewish children.
A versatile vocal ensemble of dynamic, high-school aged performers singing familiar Broadway tunes.
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6:30 - 8:00 pm Open to Everyone!
Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:30 pm at Lompoc Sidebar 3901A N. Williams, Portland For more info: contact Jennifer Greenberg jgreenberg@nevehshalom.org, 503.246.8831 Supported by MJCC and Mothers Circle
Sessions for newcomers, returning, and seasoned dancers children through adults. For details visit www.portlandisraelidance.com Israeli-style buffet and recognition program. Open dance party for all. Don’t forget to bring your non-perishable food donation. Sponsored by MJCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org
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Wednesday, April 3 Rabbi Daniel Isaak,
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Presented by the Jewish Community Orchestra Sunday, April 14 3:00 pm at the MJCC Elizabeth Byrd, cello Appert, Elegy for string orchestra Bruch, Kol Nidrei, op. 47 Faure, Elegy, op. 24 Schubert, Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” Tickets available at the door. $10 adults, $8 seniors, Children under 6 free. $5 students www.jewishcommunityorchestra.org, 503.806.2494
Yom Hazikaron Commemoration - Sunday, April 14 - 8:00 pm Honoring those who have given their lives for the State of Israel
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Israel Independence Day Celebration April 21, 2013 - 11 Iyar 5773 5:00 pm. Band begins at 7:15 pm
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY The Peatot
The Best Israeli-Music Party Band on the West Coast! ®
THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
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Unsure what the Lag B’omer holiday is all about? So are we! Let’s celebrate anyway with
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We set the table. You bring the food. Food for Thought Festival brings together nationally and locally celebrated writers, artists and performers to share their wisdom and their work at venues across Portland. Four days of entertainment and enrichment will make you think, laugh, eat and even dance. Be sure to bring a donation of non-perishable food for the Oregon Food Bank to every event you attend. Media Sponsors
April 18-21, 2013
to benefit the OREGON FOOD BANK
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW at FoodForThoughtPDX.org
Jews, Schmooze and Booze FREE
First round of beer and appetizers hosted by MJCC Sunday, April 28 7:30 pm Another Roadside Attraction 1000 SE 12th Ave., Portland
Past, Present, Future Relationship between America and Israel
Open to Everyone! “The Lorax” Sunday, April 28 3:00 pm
America’s Prophet by Bruce Feiler Thurs, April 25 6:30 pm at the MJCC
FREE Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg, American style. Led by Esther Liberman.
RSVP to Hadassah 503.244.6389 info@portlandhadassah.org
Tuesdays, April 9 - May 14 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $72 (G: $90) Code: CG300
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Find plants for your garden or planters that were hand-selected by landscape designers A portion of sales benefit the MJCC.
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Join professional designer Hailey Bernstein, owner of Zest Floral and Event Design for this hands-on workshop. Learn the basics of designing creative and beautiful floral arrangements... resulting in a lovely take-home arrangement. Bring your favorite vase and sheers. Flowers and additional supplies provided. Wednesday, May 1 7:00 pm $25. RSVP required by April 26. www.oregonjcc.org/registration. Code CG301
The Chosen People, America, Israel, and the ordeals of Divine Election by Todd Gitlin and Liel Leibovitz
Thursday, May 16 6:30 pm at the MJCC RSVP to Hadassah 503.244.6389 info@portlandhadassah.org
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MAY IS JEWISH ARTS MONTH! Join us in the MJCC lobby for lively performances of various musical genres.
Wednesday, May 8
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Featuring Woodlander
Upbeat and entertaining original acoustic Americana/Folk music, featuring a variety of instruments and exciting vocal harmonies.
6:30 - 8:00 pm Open to Everyone!
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For more information about individual artists check out the ORA website and blog: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org or northwestjewishartists.blogspot.com
Friday, May 17 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat: 5:30 - 6:00 pm Candle Lighting and Shabbat prayers with Kim Palumbis Eat! 6:00 - 7:30 pm Buffet Style Shabbat Dinner in the Cafe. Wine for sale. Kick Off Your Shoes & Play: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Bouncy House, Indoor Playground and more…
Cost
Adults ~ $15 (G: $18) Ages 3-9 ~ $9 (G: $12) Maximum $50 per family
Limited space available. Register today! Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
RSVP by: Tuesday, May 14
www.oregonjcc.org/FNL Yiddish for Fun!
Wednesday, May 29 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the Cafe at the J
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503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org
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Every Sunday in May a new art show will launch in the MJCC lobby. Members of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists will be on hand periodically throughout the week to answer questions, accept commissions, and sell their art. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the MJCC!
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Linda Appert, coloratura soprano
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Weber, Overture to Der Freischutz Donizetti, Regnava nel silenzio from Lucia di Lammermoor Mascagni, Intermezzo Sinfonico from Cavalleria Rusticana Mozart, Vorrei spiegarvi, o Dio Rimsky-korsakov, Symphony No. 1 in e minor Tickets available at the door. $10 adults, $8 seniors, Children under 6 free. $5 students
June 20 • Hadassah Book Club • MJCC 21 Day Camp 22 Summer Kickoff Party
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Better Babka You Say? Babka Bake off
Babka At-Home Bake-off
1) Enter the MJCC’s very first at-home Babka Bake-off or 2) Help us pick a winner by tasting and voting.
Legends Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy and The Little Rascals are the stars in this special viewing from actual reel-to-reel films, not DVD. Even the opening cartoons and old news reels are authentic from the era. These classics are almost 100 years old. Come enjoy the movies and snack on complimentary popcorn.
Competition open everyone. Non-Kosher kitchen entries accepted.
Ages 8+ Thursday, June 6 6:30 pm
Entries due Tuesday, June 11 by 5:00 pm to Sara Yellan, MJCC Cultural Program & Events Manager
RSVP requested at www.oregonjcc.org/rsvp
Choose your own babka adventure:
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Stop by to taste and vote: Wed., June 12, 5:00 pm in the MJCC lobby
www.jewishcommunityorchestra.org 503.806.2494
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MEMBER Family Fun Day! For families with children ages 3-12 Sunday, June 9 3:00 - 5:00 pm
• Play in Pool with Float • Bounce House in gym • Rock Wall • Family Recess • Arts & Crafts
Pre-registration encouraged. 503.244.0111 Monthly Mitzvah Project
Bradley Angle: Women & Children Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
Please drop off new, un-opened, full-sized or travel-sized personal products such as deodorant, toothpaste, dental floss, brushes, combs, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, etc. in the MJCC lobby.
Open to Everyone! “How to Train Your Dragon” Sunday, June 23 FREE 3:00 pm
Past, Present, Future Relationship between America and Israel Support Any Friend, JFK’s Middle East and The Making of the U.S. Israel Alliance by Warren Bass
Summer Kickoff Party Thursday, June 20 4:00 - 5:15 pm See page 3 for details
The Oys and Joys of Childbirth and Parenting
A New and Expectant Parent Workshop Sunday, June 9 9:30 am - 12:30 pm This workshop will cover welcoming and raising a child from the Jewish perspective. Learn about the programs and services our community has to offer. Speakers include: Caron Blau Rothstein, MA/MSW PJ Library/Jewish Federation Mohel Rabbi Tzvi Fischer, Portland Kollel Corinne Spiegel, M.S. Spec. Ed., Jewish Family & Child Service $36/family, Code: CG302 Register at www.oregonjcc.org/registration Questions: call 503.244.0111
Thursday, June 20 6:30 pm at the MJCC
RSVP to Hadassah 503.244.6389 info@portlandhadassah.org
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ONGOING 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
Meet Portland area Jewish teens, build leadership skills, make a difference in our community and of course…make new friends!
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spring 2013 Tuesday classes at the MJCC: Torah Line by Line I Jan Rabinowitch April 9 – June 11, 7:00 - 8:45 pm Torah Line by Line II Jan Rabinowitch April 9 - June 11, 9:15 - 10:30 am
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the MJCC
Community Service with JSERVE Sunday, April 28
The PANIM Institute of BBYO brings Jewish teens (6th-12th grade) together for a Jewish day of community service. Teens can connect with other Jewish teens in the Portland metro area while serving the community and learning about social justice. Earn five hours of community service hours for school as well. Check out their website: www.jserve.org. No need to be a member of any youth group/ synagogue/temple/etc. For more information and locations, contact Lauren at lshey@bbyo.org
Who Are the Prophets? Motti Wilhelm April 9 - May 7, 10:45 - 12:00 pm Radical Messianism Rabbi Tzvi Fischer May 14 - June 11, 10:45 - 12:00 pm Satan in Jewish Thought Sarah Liebman April 9 - May 7, 12:00 - 1:15 pm Jewish Food Ethics Elizabeth Schwartz May 14 - June 11, 12:00 - 1:15 pm Melton Scholars’ Curriculum: Denominations Developed by scholars at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Sylvia Frankel April 9 - June 11, 8:45 - 10:00 pm
Register at www.meltonportland.org
For more information Lauren Shey, EGR Program Director 503.452.3426, lshey@bbyo.org
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