Upcoming Events

The MJCC and PJA are collecting...
Toys, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Games, and Gift Cards

Early Deadline: December 15!

Help bring holiday joy to the families served by Portland’s two Ronald McDonald Houses and the homeless youth served by Outside In.

Suggested Items:

Infants & Toddlers: Musical toys, Stuffed animals, Stacking toys, Board books

Preschool & Young Children: Cars and trucks, Dolls, LEGO’s, Play dough

Older Children: Art supplies, Board games, Earbuds, Headphones

Teens: Gift cards, in any amount, to: Target, Fred Meyer, Powell’s Books, Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Michaels, Ulta, Bishops

New items only, in original packaging and/or with tags. No gift wrapping, please.

Drop off items in bins in PJA Lobby or at MJCC Lobby. Gift cards should be turned in to PJA office or to MJCC Welcome Desk Staff.

Knit Together: A Crafting Community
Calling all knitters. Bring your projects and chat while enjoying your pastime in the Cafe at the J.
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm 
No knitting on the second Tuesday of each month.

Calling all book lovers! Come to the J or join us virtually and discuss different literature throughout the year.
December 12: Housegirl by Michael Donkor (led by Jeanne)
1:00 pm
In person at the MJCC and on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 896 9190 1409
Passcode: Books!

Bring the family and join us for Lighting and Latkes at the MJCC! We will light the Menorah to celebrate Hanukah, enjoy a playlist of Hanukah songs from PJ Library, and play games! Latkes will be available for purchase at the Cafe at the J.

Thursday, December 14
5:00 - 6:30 pm
MJCC Lobby. 

Please RSVP here

Free and open to everyone.
In partnership with PJ Library

PJ Library, in partnership with other local organizations, is proud to present:

Hanukah Story Hour with Eric Kimmel
Thursday, December 14
11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
At the Eastside Jewish Commons (2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232)

Eric Kimmel will read from two wonderful Hanukah books: Hanukah Bear, and Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Free event.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/MamkSMLGy31JFY9r7

Co-sponsored by PJ Library, the MJCC, Green Bean Books, Eastside Jewish Commons 

Join us for this fun family event as we ring in the New Year! Arts and crafts, games, bouncy house, dancing, snacks, and our annual countdown to 2024 at noon with a beach ball drop!
Sunday, December 31
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In partnership with MJCC + PJ Library + MJCC Day Camp
Free and open to the community.

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