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MJCC

Welcome

The Mittleman Jewish Community Center has been a vital part of the community for over 100 years, providing a gathering place for the local Jewish community, and is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. The MJCC offers a variety of cultural, arts, and recreational programming for all ages. In addition, members and guests have access to our fitness facilities, which include pools, workout rooms, racquetball courts, gymnasium, and much more.

As the living room of the community, the MJCC is a warm and welcoming destination for everyone.

Our Mission

The MJCC is an inclusive and welcoming hub for a diverse community, fostering lifelong wellness and providing dynamic social and educational experiences, grounded in Jewish values and culture.

From Our Executive Director

Steve Albert

Dear MJCC Community,

We’re excited to share our new “Guide to the J,” which lists our programs that are held regularly. It’s accompanied by a quarterly calendar of our seasonal events and offerings.

We continue to provide the wide range of opportunities that you’ve come to expect from the J! We offer over 60 group exercise classes each week, personal training, swim lessons, swim teams, soccer leagues, basketball, pickleball, racquetball, gym hockey, and lacrosse. Young families love our indoor playground, drop-in childcare, and Club J programs, along with PJ Library, Family Schmooze, and vacation and summer camps.

As always, our cultural, arts, and education programs put the “J” in MJCC, and we’re offering a growing range of lectures, concerts, films, exhibitions, and holiday celebrations this year. We hope to see you at the J!

Our Campus

The Schnitzer Family Campus is home to the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, the kosher Cafe at the J, Rachel’s Well - Community Mikvah, Move Strong Physical Therapy, and Portland Jewish Academy, founded in 1961. Serving families from all backgrounds, PJA provides an academically rich environment that supports each student’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

MJCC Hours

Sat + Sun: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mon - Thurs: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

You must present an MJCC Membership Card OR any government-issued photo ID to enter the building.

The MJCC Facility

• Sportsplex: main soccer field

• 2 Racquetball courts

• Gymnasium with six hoops

• Pickleball in the gymnasium

• Fitness + cardio center

• 25-yard swimming pool 82 - 84°

• Warm water pool 92 - 94° with accessible entrance

• Locker rooms with lounge, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and digilock lockers

• Long-term half-locker rentals

• Complimentary shampoo, soap, deodorant, and hair dryers

• Individual changing rooms

• Free parking

• ADA accessible entrances, parking, pools, restrooms, locker rooms, and elevator

Arts + Culture

The heart of the Jewish community beats here at the MJCC with events that make our holidays and celebrations approachable for all Jews, and non-Jews, of varying ages and stages. We invite you to be social, explore Jewish culture, have fun, and enrich your life here at the J.

On-going weekly programs

• Book Club (monthly)

• Hebrew for Lunch

• Knit Together

• Open Play Mah Jongg Quarterly Scheduled Events (examples)

• Monthly Shabbat Dinners

• Jewish Community Orchestra

• Drag Queen Bingo

• Red Cross Blood Drives

• National Theatre Live!

• Israeli Film Series

• Yom Ha’Atzmaut

Upcoming Events

Aquatics

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing warm water experience to restore your strength or a swim class or team experience, the MJCC has it all.

We have a comprehensive aquatics program. We’re especially proud to offer both a 25-yard lap pool and a warm water pool.

• Swim lessons for all ages

• Lap swimming

• Arthritis exercise

• Aquatic fitness classes

• Masters swimming

• Handicap accessible lifts

• Open swim

• So much more!

We offer group swim lessons (for members only), private and semi-private lessons.

We have something for every swimmer from infants and up in our swim program. Find your swimming home at the J!

Swim Teams

We have three swim teams:

• Junior Rays (Ages 5+)

• Stingrays (Ages 6 - 18)

• Stingray Masters (Adult)

Group Swim Lessons Swim Team

Our fitness facility has Precor® and Matrix® Cardiovascular Exercise equipment, Matrix® Selectorized Weight Training Circuit Line, 26 Studio cycling bicycles, and two group exercise studios.

Group Exercise Classes (included in membership)

Ai Chi

Aqua HIIT

Aquapower

Aquarobics

Arthritis Exercise

Barbell Strength

The Body Shop

Kickboxing

Yoga - Aqua Yoga - Chair

Yoga - Gentle

Yoga - Vinyasa

IGNITE Small Group Training

Train in a group of 2 - 4 people.

Personal Training

Get a customized workout from one of our certified personal trainers.

New to the Gym?

Free fitness orientation for new members to learn your way around the J.

Family Fitness

We offer special hours for families to work out in our fitness center.

Teen Fitness

Free fitness orientation, one-to-one personal training and Junior Ignite.

Massage

Enjoy the benefits of massage.

Fitness Info

Teen Fitness

Raquetball Reservations Gymnasium Schedule Facility Rentals

Sports

Recreational sports and fitness programs are an integral part of life at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. From toddlers to teens to seniors and everyone in between, we have something to offer. The gymnasium has six hoops for basketball games of all sizes.

Drop-in Sports

Drop-in sports are free to members and day pass users. Youth, 12 years and under, must be supervised by an adult in the gymnasium. Drop-in sports include basketball, both adult and all ages, gym hockey, pickleball, and lacrosse.

Adult Co-ed Soccer League

Play competitive games in our climatecontrolled, indoor soccer facility. If you are a lifetime soccer player or new to the game, the MJCC soccer community has a place for you! Make a team and join our adult soccer co-ed league.

Youth Youth

The MJCC has a variety of programs for children as young as six months old and up to 15 years old!

Afterschool Programs

We offer youth sports and enrichment afterschool classes during the school year for ages 3-12.

Classes may include:

• Art Studio

• Basketball (Skyhawks)

• Soccer (Skyhawks)

• Chess

• Tae Kwon Do

• Intro to Movement

• Pokémon Club

• Volleyball

• Group Swim Lessons

PJ Library

MJCC is the program adminstrator for PJ Library in the Portland Metro area. PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old.

Youth Staff

Holden Regnier, Youth Programs Manager + Day Camp Director 972.803.7811

youthprograms@oregonjcc.org

Afterschool Classes

Childcare + Camps

Drop-in Childcare/Club J

(6 mo. - 12 years)

Drop your child off while you work out or relax at the MJCC. Supervised drop-in play all around the J. Adult must remain in the building while child is in our childcare programs. Available seven days a week during the school year.

Payment options:

• Purchase a punchcard and get your 11th visit free.

• Unlimited childcare for a monthly fee. (members only)

Vacation Day Camps

When your kids (ages 3-12) are out of school, the MJCC offers fun-filled vacation day camps.

Indoor

Playground (6 mo. - 5 years)

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday play in our climatecontrolled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available. Free to members.

Summer Day Camp Campers, ages 3-12, get to try it all at the MJCC including swimming, soccer, arts, drama, and more. Open to campers of all faiths and backgrounds. Includes a Counselor in Training program, ages 13-15.

Childcare + Camps Vacation Day Camp

Rentals

Rent the MJCC

We host many simchas (joyous events) here, including family celebrations, such as wedding receptions and b’nei mitzvah parties; non-profit fundraising events; concerts; and graduations! With friendly staff, in-house catering, and free on-site parking, holding an event in our ballroom or lobby, air-conditioned sports facilities, swimming pools, or classrooms will be stress-free.

Located in SW Portland and minutes from downtown, we are accessible and conveniently located, with both on-site parking and access to numerous Tri-Met bus lines.

The MJCC offers a remarkable array of rental options.

Popular events held here include:

• Auctions + Fundraising Galas

• Birthday Parties

• B’nei/Brit Mitzvah Parties + Services

• Community Meetings + Gatherings

• Conferences + Seminars

• Dances + Proms

• Graduation Parties + Commencements

• Quinceañeras

• Sports Practices + Tournaments

• Wedding + Anniversary Receptions

Facility Rentals

Whether you are holding an intimate event for the family, a large celebration for hundreds, or a fundraising event, we have the right space for you!

Board of Directors MJCC Staff

Board Officers

Nadine Gartner, President

David Solondz, President-Elect

John Emshwiller, Vice President

Nate Smith, Treasurer

Naomi Harwin, Secretary

Board Members

Jules Bailey

Barry Benson

Eric Brickenstein

Nicole Frisch

Arielle Goranson

Eric Herman

Martha Izenson

Michelle Kashinsky

Rick Nitti

Arnon Peleg

Danelle Romain

Jason Zidell

Leadership Staff

Steve Albert, Executive Director

Beth Germain, CFO

Jenny Robinett,

Assistant Executive Director

Miriam Stroud, Human Resources Director

Becky Ewer, Marketing + Creative Director

Bess Butterworth, Development Events + Community Programs Manager

Department Program Managers

Holden Regnier, Youth Programs

Nathan Schloss, Aquatics

Hillary Shifrin, Wellness Programs + Engagement

Bethany West, Rentals + Events

Support + Legacy

The MJCC is a nonprofit organization that exists and thrives due to the generous support of the community. Membership, program fees and rentals account for approximately 91% of our annual revenue with donations making up the remainder. Contributions fund capital improvements, additional programming, and scholarships for memberships and day camp so that nobody is turned away for inability to pay.

Numerous Ways to Give

Each year, our annual campaign provides an opportunity for members to support the MJCC with gifts, large and small. We urge you to consider a gift.

We also encourage you to join our Legacy Society by including a bequest to the MJCC in your estate plan. Options to sponsor special events are also available.

Support the MJCC