The Mothers Circle is held in 35+ cities, offering free classes and childcare to non-Jewish women raising (or planning to raise) Jewish children. The course provides free education, support and a peer group through which students are empowered to raise their children in Judaism with greater comfort and ease. A second session is available Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m., both at the MJCC. For more information, or to register, contact Caron Blau Rothstein at Portland@TheMothersCircle.org or 503-246-8831.