Painting by Fred Harwin
ARTS, CULTURE + EDUCATION
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
April
Book Club for Adults
Humans of Israel Exhibition
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
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.
Chai Baby Indoor Playground
Art + Artists: French, Spanish + German Collections
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
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