All Ages
Knitting Workshops
Share and learn knitting techniques! Open to all ages and abilities. Please bring needles and yarn or your latest project. Price includes hot chocolate and a goodie!
All Ages, Sat, 2:15-4:45 pm
6/4, AC312, $10/$13
Piano and Voice Lessons
Take piano and voice lessons at the MJCC.
Open to youth and adults of all skill levels. Call 503.244.0111.
Parent/Child (0-5 yrs)
Musikgarten: Baby’s Musical World
Babies and a caregiver will explore listening, singing & vocal play, creative movement, rocking & age appropriate instruments. Material fee: $26
Ages: 0-18 mo., Fri, 9:35-10:20 am,
5/2-5/23, AC322, $42/$53
Ages: 0-18 mo., Fri, 9:35-10:20 am,
5/30-6/20, AC323, $42/$53
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Kindermusik: Village
This child/caregiver class will stimulate your baby’s growth and development through a unique blend of multi-level activities that includes creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument explortation and a colorful literature component. No class 3/28 material fee: $29
Ages: 0-18 mo., Fri, 10:35-11:15 am,
5/4-6/20, AC324, $84/$103
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Mommy & Me
Oy Baby
Please join us for a time to discover and share in the joy of Jewish music with your child through playful songs, dance, and instruments. We look forward to sharing in music, blessings, juice and challah with you!
Ages: 6 mo.-5, Fri, 9:30-10:30 am,
6/20, 7/18, 8/15, $10, $5 each additional child
Pre-School(2-5 yrs)
Ballet - Beginning
This class will emphasize the elementary positions and movements in ballet, while expanding gross motor skills, musicality, direction, awareness of body in space, ballet vocabulary, and peer interactions. Ballet slippers required. Open to girls and boys. Instructor: Jessica Hoage.
Ages: 3-5 Tues 1:20-2:10 pm
4/8-6/3 AC317 $48/$60, no class 4/22
Jessica Hoage started dancing when she was 12. She graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance and choreography. Jessica has taught ballet, modern, and creative movement for children and enjoys performing, choreography, and teaching dance. She was a member of the Bellingham Repertory Dance Company.
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Moving & Grooving
Emphasis will be placed on musical rhythm, beat and time, directions, and individual exploration of body movement. Develop confidence, coordination, and self-esteem. Wear comfortable clothing and plan to dance bare foot. Instructor: Jessica Hoage.
Ages: 3-5, Thurs, 3:45-4:35 pm,
4/10-6/5, AC319, $48/$60
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іHola Niños!
This class will introduce kids to the Spanish culture and basic Spanish vocabulary including; greetings, colors, alphabet and more!
Ages: 3-5, Mon, 3:45-4:30 pm,
4/7-6/2, AC334, $80/$100, no class 4/21, 5/26
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Youth (5-12 yrs)
Ballet - Beginning
This class will emphasize the elementary positions and movements in ballet, while expanding gross motor skills, musicality, direction, awareness of body in space, ballet vocabulary, and peer interactions. Ballet slippers required. Open to girls and boys.
Ages: 6-10, Tues, 3:45-4:40 pm,
4/8-6/3, AC318, $48/$60, no class 4/22
Jessica Hoage started dancing when she was 12. She graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance and choreography. Jessica has taught ballet, modern, and creative movement for children and enjoys performing, choreography, and teaching dance. She was a member of the Bellingham Repertory Dance Company.
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Hip Hop - Beginning
The latest dance moves put to today’s pop music. This class is a fun way to workout and learn to dance! Instructor Traci Time.
Ages: 9-14, Fri, 4:15-5:10 pm, 5/16-6/6, AC321, $24/$30
Traci Time has trained and performed in a wide range of dance styles, including: modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap. As an actor, singer, and dancer, Traci has brought her talents to numerous musical theatre productions. Some favorites include: West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Pippin, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Traci has been teaching for over 13 years.
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Mad Science:
Let the Mad Scientist help you discover the amazing properties of chemicals in our new Mad Science Crazy Chem Works Series! Each day the labs will be based on a different theme; Lab Works, pH Phactor, Slime Time, Chem in a Flash, Super Sticky Stuff and Dry Ice Capades.
Ages: 5-12, Thurs, 4:00-5:00 pm,
5/1-6/5, AC331, $78/$98
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MJCC Craft Club
Each workshop below will be 1.5 hours and students will make 2-4 crafts, depending on the theme for the day.
Mosaic Art -
Ages: 7-12 Sun 3:30-5:00 pm
5/11 AC303
Flower Power -
Ages: 7-12 Sun 3:30-5:00 pm
5/18 AC304
Multi-Cultural Art -
Ages: 7-12 Sun 3:30-5:00 pm
6/1 AC305
Wire Art -
Ages: 7-12 Sun 3:30-5:00 pm
6/8 AC306
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Private Spanish Lessons
For children and adults. All skill levels welcome. 1/2 hour and 1 hour lessons are available. Call 503-244-0111.
Teen (12-19 yrs)
Drawing & Painting
Explore art using acrylic paint, gouache, colored pencils, watercolor, and pastels. Experiment with wood, metal, paper and canvas. Class encourages individual expression, skill building and creative problem solving. All levels welcome! Instructor: Selene Robinwitz
Ages: 11-14, Thurs, 5:45-7:15 pm,
4/10-6/5, AC316, $88/$110, no class 4/24
Selene Robinwitz is a professional artist with a studio in NW Portland. She has a BFA and a MFA in English and a certificate of Fine Arts in Painting. She is a a graduate of the Oregon College of Arts & Crafts with an emphasis on painting and clay. Selene is also a writer with experience in local television, public relations and children’s literature.
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Green Judaism: Environmentalism in Jewish Tradition
Environmental awareness and global climate change are key topics today, but nature and the environment have been a central focus of Jewish life and tradition for thousands of years. Explore the importance of nature and conservation in Judaism, as well as how Jewish cultures have interacted with the environment.
Taught by Jonathan Emanuel. Pre-enrollment required 3 days prior to the class.
Ages: 11-17, Mon, 6:00-8:00 pm,
6/2, AC328, $5/$7
Jonathan Emanuel is a local Jewish educator and programmer. For over 12 years Mr. Emanuel has worked with adults and children of all ages. In the past, he has served as a youth director, religious school teacher, Israel trip education specialist, summer camp director and a large-scale retreat and teen leadership council coordinator. This past summer, Jonathan coordinated the MJCC Day Camp and is currently an instructor for Jewish elementary and high school students in Portland.
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Hip Hop - Beginning
The latest dance moves put to today’s pop music. This class is a fun way to workout and learn to dance!
Ages: 9-14, Wed, 4:15-4:55 pm,
5/15-6/6, AC321, $24/$30
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Jews in Hollywood: Film & Jewish American Culture
Stiller, Seinfeld, Sandler, Spielberg. These may be familiar names in Hollywood, but how does their Jewish identity affect American media? Explore modern film and television to discover the rich influence Jews have had on American popular culture. View, listen, debate and discuss film and TV clips and examine the rich history of Jews in Hollywood. Taught by Jonathan Emanuel. Pre-enrollment required 3 days prior to the class.
Ages: 11-17, Mon, 6:00-8:00 pm,
5/12, AC327, $5/$7
Jonathan Emanuel is a local Jewish educator and programmer. For over 12 years Mr. Emanuel has worked with adults and children of all ages. In the past, he has served as a youth director, religious school teacher, Israel trip education specialist, summer camp director and a large-scale retreat and teen leadership council coordinator. This past summer, Jonathan coordinated the MJCC Day Camp and is currently an instructor for Jewish elementary and high school students in Portland.
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What Every Teenager Needs to Know About Financing But Doesn’t Want to Hear From their Parents
This is an interactive workshop for teens. Learn about budgeting, how credit works, why a credit score is important and the time value of money. This class is given by Nechama Katan, mother of two teenagers and financial advisor at Waddell & Reed.
Ages: 13-19, Sun, 4:00-6:00 pm,
4/13, AC336, Free/$15
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Teen Night Out Havdallah Dance
Party!
Come get your groove on at the MJCC with dancing,
fun & snacks!
Open to all 6th-8th graders. Ages: 11-14. Offered 4 times a year.
6:30-9:30 pm
At the MJCC
Pay at the door:
MJCC Members: $7,
Teen Zone Members: $7,
Guests: $10
S.A.M., Seniors, Adults, Mensches
 Weekly Activities
Cultural Events
Women's Events
Glass Mosaic Workshop
Create your own stepping stone (12 x 12 in.) in this three day workshop. Led by Mark Brody, professional mosaic artist, learn techniques to successfully create your own design. All materials and tools provided. Take home your own beautiful masterpiece at the conclusion of the workshop.
Mon., Aug. 11: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Tues., Aug. 12: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Wed., Aug. 13: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Price: M: $95/G: $115
Price includes all materials.
6 person minimum to run the class.
Weekly Activities
Open Bridge
Drop in for a game of Bridge. Cards provided. Four players needed to play. No instruction provided.
Begins March 31. Pre-registration not required.
Mon, 6:00-8:00 pm, Free/$5
Wed, 1:00-3:00 pm, Free/$5
no games 5/26, 6/9
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Open Play Mah Jongg
Bring your Mah Jongg card for a game at the J! Mah Jongg tiles will be provided. Three players needed to play. No instruction provided. Pre-registration not required.
S.A.M., Wed, 7:00-9:00 pm,
Free/$5
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Cards & Kibbitz
Come play games and catch up on all the weeks news with friends, old and new. Board games, card games chess, Scrabble, cribbage and more will be available. Pre-registration not required.
S.A.M., Tues/Th, 1:00-3:00 pm, Free., no games 6/10
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Weekly Torah Study
Join us for an open discussion about the weekly Torah portion led by Charlie Schiffman.
Fridays 12:00-1:30 pm, Free
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Cultural Events
Kibbitz with a Rabbi
Come Kibbitz with a Rabbi once a month at Cafe at the J. Buy a coffee or lunch and enjoy an informal chat with one of the Rabbis from our community. Open to everyone. Bring your questions and friends!
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Date: June 18: Rabbi Benjamin Barnett, Beit Am
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Oy Baby
Discover the joy of Jewish music with your child through songs, dance and instruments.
Ages: 6 mo. - 5, Fridays, 9:30-10:30 am
6/20, 7/18, 8/15.
$10, $5 each additional child.
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Jewish Community Orchestra
Season Finale: June 8, 2008, 3:00 pm at the MJCC
Rimsky Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnole
D’Indy: Symphony on a French Mountain Air
For more infor visit: www.jewishcommunityorchestra.org
Questions contact Cara Fong: 503-806-2494
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Cafe V’Ivrit
Co-sponsored by the MJCC & The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at PSU.
It’s just like an Israeli Cafe. Come for casual and
social Hebrew conversation. Contact Linda Maizels lmaizels@pdx.edu.
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Women's Events
WomenStrength
WomenStrength defense classes are designed to indtroudce women to strategies to help defend against person-to-person violence. Learn to evaluate risks, identify your strengths and explore new options for personal safety. To register, call 503-823-0260.
S.A.M., Women, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm,
6/7, 6/14, 6/21, Free
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ReJewvenation '08
Save the date for ‘08! Sept. 12-14, 2008.
A relaxing weekend getaway for adult women
at B’nai B’rith Camp on the scenic Oregon coast.
Questions: call Becky Hornsten at 503-535-3533.
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