Join us for a screening of the film "October 8th" which explores the impact in the U.S. of the terrorist events in Israel on October 7, 2023. Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to join discussion circles focused on different aspects of that impact in our own community and exploring possible responses. Discussion […]
Oregon Book Award-winning playwright Andrea Stolowitz opens the pages of her great-grandfather’s journal to discover a previously unknown genealogy in "The Berlin Diaries." How do you find home when a family history is scattered like the torn pages of a journal entry released to the wind? Two performers become generations of characters in an attempt […]
Wesley Seidner is a high school student who has loved baseball his entire life. With a grandfather who survived the Holocaust, he was always aware of his Jewish heritage but never showed much interest. Wesley started writing this manuscript just after his bar mitzvah in 8th grade and it is his first book. “This is […]
A Pozez JCC Outreach Program in Partnership with Congregation Adat Reyim Featuring Zinaida Segal, Senior Director of Community Impact & Engagement, Pozez JCCAhoy mates! Discover the historical connections between Jews and pirates. Jewish educator Zina Segal will present an interesting and surprising chronology of Jewish involvement in piracy, the Inquisition, commerce, and exploration of the […]
Hola/Hello! Have you ever learned a foreign language? Would you like to spell your name, describe your favorite place and converse in present tense Spanish? Or maybe you would like to refresh the Spanish you learned so long ago as a student. If so, this is the class for you! Instructor Ruth Roberts uses interactive […]
This ongoing, in-person language class is designed for people that have a rich Hebrew vocabulary (very comfortable using 200 or more words), understand the basic grammar structures, and would like to expand their conversational skills in day-to-day language, as well as engage in other topics of conversation. The instructor will provide materials and opportunities for […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive ongoing class will focus on learning conversational Spanish utilizing games, books, and music. Spanish is spoken in class from the first day. Students will learn pronunciation of vowels and consonants, numbers, pronouns, useful phrases, simple word recognition, and basic verbs while building a Spanish vocabulary.Handouts will be […]
This ongoing, in-person course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. Brand-new students must be assessed by the instructor prior to class. Wednesday, July 9-August 13 (6 weeks)7:30 PM-9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi Saadia This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common […]
Do you already know how to read Hebrew? Are you able to follow the prayers in Hebrew but wish you could read them more quickly? If so, join the Improve Your Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills class. This course will help you master reading the main Hebrew prayers, as well as...• Understand the rules of pronunciation.• […]
Two days: Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 510am-2pm (Check-In at 9:30am on Monday) The J is thrilled to bring back AARP's classroom Safe Driver Course! Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class taught by Lincoln Cummings. Learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time. Participants who […]
The J is thrilled to bring back AARP's classroom Safe Driver Course! Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class taught by Lincoln Cummings. Learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time. Participants who attend BOTH days will receive a certificate for a discount on insurance for three […]
Join Jewish women and girls of all ages and backgrounds for an evening of connection, tradition, and community. We'll sing and dance and, of course, knead and braid our challot (to take home and bake)! This cherished annual event includes all baking supplies, an apron, delicious refreshments, a take-home gift, and more! NEW THIS YEAR: […]
