Raoul Wallenberg: To Me, There’s No Other Choice.
Learn the story behind the Swedish diplomat who single-handedly saved thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary during World War II.
By issuing protective passports and buying buildings to establish as sovereign Swedish territory in Budapest, Wallenberg was able to shelter Jews during 1944 and save an estimated 15,000 lives in just six months. His life and legacy stand as a testament to moral courage and fortitude, especially in the tragedy of his ending.
From the Swedish Institute in Stockholm, this exhibit is generously sponsored locally by Barry Peterson & Darlene Peterson and EPrint, with additional support from the Swedish Institute.
Our gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, and weekends 9 am-3 pm.
March is Jewish Arts Month! Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the MJCC lobby. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will answer questions, accept commissions and sell their art. A portion of the proceeds benefits the MJCC!
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
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Registration Code: CG203
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Registration Code: CG204
Mar:A screening of “Living while Dying,” by filmmaker, Cathy Zheutlin. Apr: Mara Woloshin – Maximize your benefits: Medicare and Medicaid 101.
Exploration on the creative writing of Peter Gintz, Vedem Editor, featuring a film, and an interactive conversation on creativity and action. The event is in conjunction with OJMCHE’s current exhibition Vedem Underground which examines the literary magazine written by Jewish teens imprisoned at Terezin, a Nazi camp in Czechoslovakia during World War II.
Join us for this thought-provoking program that will bring an exceptional line up of authors and special events to our community.
Tuesday, Mar. 6; 7:00 PM – Tom Teicholz, “Being There: Journalism 1978-2000”
Tuesday, Mar. 13; 7:00PM – Susan Simon, “Almost a Minyan”
Tuesday, Mar. 20; 7:00 PM – Ani Tuzman, “The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov”
Register at oregonjcc.org/authorseries
Double Feature
ISLAND OF ROSES, the Jews of Rhodes in Los Angeles.
When the Holocaust reached the island of Rhodes in 1944, a five hundred year civilization was destroyed. Today some of the last surviving “Rhodeslis” are living in Los Angeles. Is Sephardic culture, customs, songs and food being transmitted to children and grandchildren? This film takes a realistic view of the state of affairs in this community.
English language, 55 minutes, 1995, Producer Gregori Viens RHODES FOR EVER, A contemporary look at the Jews of Rhodes and their descendants. The film tells the remarkable but largely unknown story of these people who despite the physical destruction of their community during World War II, managed to transplant their unique Jewish culture elsewhere — notably the Congo and Europe. English Language, 56 minutes, 1995, Producer Willy Perelsztein, Speaker: TBA
Join our Emeritus Rabi for weekly study of our sacred texts.
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet friends. Run. Have a Kosher snack. Sing + listen to stories. Have a blast!
In the MJCC Sportsplex
Free and open to everyone!
In partnership with PJ Library, Chai Baby, Portland Jewish Academy