Upcoming Events
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December
Community
- December Donation Drive - through Dec. 15
- Knit Together - Tuesdays
- Book Club for Adults - Dec. 12
- Lighting + Latkes - Dec. 14
- Hanukah Story Hour with Eric Kimmel at EJC - Dec. 14
- New Year's at Noon - Dec. 31
December Donation Drive - through Dec. 15
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 - Tuesdays
Book Club for Adults - Dec. 12
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!
Lighting + Latkes - Dec. 14
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
Hanukah Story Hour with Eric Kimmel at EJC - Dec. 14
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/
Co-sponsored by PJ Library, the MJCC, Green Bean Books, Eastside Jewish Commons
New Year's at Noon - Dec. 31
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.
Jewish Life
Virtual Art + Travel Fall Programs
Fall Virtual Programs
Still Traveling: Scotland’s Great Glen
Mondays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20
11:00 am - 12:15 pm on Zoom
Click here for tickets and information.
A Musical Voyage: Italy, Poland, Germany
Wednesday, November 1
1:00 - 2:00 pm on Zoom
Click here for tickets and information.
Exploring Broadway: Behind-the-Scenes
Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30
1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom
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Exploring Music: Bach to the Beatles - Part I
Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21
1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom
Nov 7: Bach to The Beatles
Nov 14: Beethoven to Billy Joel
Nov 21: Schubert to Sinatra - The Journey from Song Cycle to Concept Album
Click here for tickets and information.
Bryant's Broadway: Lerner + Loewe
Wednesday, November 15
1:00 - 2:00 pm on Zoom
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Beguiling Berlin - A New Series!
Mondays, November 27, December 4, 11, 18
11:00 am - 12:15 pm on Zoom
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Art + Artists: The Art of Hanukkah
Tuesday, December 5
11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom
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Exploring Music: Bach to the Beatles - Part II
Tuesdays, December 5, 12, 19
1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom
Dec 5: Mozart - master of drama
Dec 12: Wagner to John Williams
Dec 19: Orchestration Masters (Haydn and Stravinsky to David Foster)
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Musical Memories: Place + Culture in Music for Harp + Cello
Wednesday, December 6
1:00 - 2:00 pm on Zoom
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Exploring Opera: Two's Company - Part I
Thursdays, December 7, 14, 21
1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom
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