ALEFBET: The Alphabet of Memory
OJMCHE’s inaugural exhibit in the main gallery features a visually stunning collection of works by Russian Jewish artist Grisha Bruskin, who is featured in Russia’s pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. Bruskin’s “The ALEFBET: the Alphabet of Memory” features large-scale tapestries draping the walls of the main gallery accompanied by the artist’s preparatory drawings and related gouache paintings, all referencing Kabbalistic and Talmudic teaching, biblical narratives and Russian folklore.
June 11-Oct. 1, 2017
Tuesday-Friday, 11 am-5 pm
Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 pm
Grand Opening: June 11, noon-4 pm. Free
Making your summer plans?
Looking for a fun Jewish experience for your kids?
Give your kids the opportunity to celebrate their Jewish identities and to build and strengthen friendships with Jewish peers at Eugene’s Temple Beth Israel this summer. Great leadership is provided by TBI teens!
For kids entering 1st -5th grade, we offer a fun-filled week of games, crafts, cooking, field trips, music, Israeli dance, and informal Jewish learning.
July 24-28, 2017
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Exhibits Feb. 16- May 27
Vedem: The Underground Magazine of the Terezin Ghetto
Vedem Underground examines the literary magazine written by Jewish teens imprisoned at Terezin, a Nazi camp in Czechoslovakia during the Second World War. Using pop-art graphics, drawings and paintings, and the prose and poetry, these brave adolescents secretly wrote and illustrated the longest-running underground magazine in a Nazi camp. Vedem (Czech for “In the Lead”) documented their voices with defiance, humor and heartbreak. The exhibition breaks down their 800 original pages and reconstructs them in the form of a contemporary magazine. Curated by Rina Taraseiskey and Danny King.
To Tell The Story: The Wolloch Holocaust Haggadah
On view in the East Gallery: Commissioned by Helene and Zygfryd B. Wolloch, The Holocaust Haggadah is richly illustrated with lithographic prints by David Wander and calligraphy by Yonah Weinreb that link the story of liberation from ancient Egypt to the Holocaust.
An interactive look at the recently published book Pirkei Imahot, the Wisdom of Mothers, the Voices of Women. Together we will look at a few pieces of text from the original Jewish text Pirkei Avot: Ethics of the Fathers and respond to them from our modern point of view. We’ll then look at what modern wisdom we live by and how we can continue to share the wisdom held within each of us.
Rabbi Robert Kahn will present: From the Gaga Pit at CSS to the Holy City of Jerusalem: An informal and educational journey.
The son of Judith and Garry Kahn, Rob Kahn grew up in Portland as part of the Congregation Neveh Shalom kehilla. He spent many years at Camp Solomon Schechter – from camper to Camp Director. After earning his B.A. degree from Brandeis University, Rabbi Kahn went to Rabbinical School at the Jewish Theological Seminary and then became the Congregational Rabbi at Beth El Synagogue in Minneapolis for 15 years. In 2008, he made Aliyah with his family and settled in Jerusalem. He began as the Education Director at Young Judaea Year Course, and is currently a freelance tour guide and director of Israel programs for the Golda Och Academy in West Orange, NJ. Rob is the son of longtime Neveh Shalom members Judith and Garry Kahn.
* Over the years young Portlanders have moved on and established a name for themselves in a wide variety of fields. The Fruit of the Vine series will bring some of them back to Portland to share
their insights in their respective areas.
Sponsored by Neveh Shalom and the Institute for Judaic Studies
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Register code: CG401
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Shabbat in the Park at Wallace Park
Come join Rabbi Josh Rose, guest musicians, and the Shaarie Torah community at Wallace Park in NW Portland for our special B’Kol Echad (In One Voice) musical service, followed by a dessert oneg.
• Family BYO picnic and games starts at 5:30 pm
• Services at 6:30 pm
• Dessert oneg and picnicking until dusk
BYO picnic continues after services. BYO beer and wine also welcome.
Join Rabbi Eve at Rieke Playground for a special story hour during the Hillsdale Farmer’s Market. Fun for all ages! Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
One stage, one night, ten of the most accomplished pianists in the world performing music we all love – from Classical, Jazz, New Age, to Pop Contemporary – arranged by brilliant composer and musician Michael Allen Harrison. Ten Grands has thrilled audiences in sold out concert halls since 2001 and now is presented in an outdoor venue.
Harrison’s “Crossing Over ~ A Musical Haggadah” was performed earlier this year at Congregation Beth Israel, where he is an active member.
Awe-inspiring guest performances from young musical prodigies astound and delight throughout this enchanting musical feast that is one of the hottest entertainment tickets in the Northwest.
Bring your blankets and stretch out as the sun sets and experience an evening like no other- great music, great community, the beauty of an amazing Oregon summer night on The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club.
Furthering a student’s education is a critical component of the development of individuals and strong communities. When students receive a complete education – one that balances the sciences and arts – the rewards and effectiveness can multiply and ripple through a community. Coupling music education with other subjects has proven to produce higher academic results than without a music-learning component. Furthermore, students that are exposed to other cultures and customs can have a greater perspective and compassion when dealing with our complex and diversified society. The Snowman and Rotary Club of Tigard Foundations are partnering together to help support education in its many forms.
