Monthly Mitzvah Project
Throughout the month of September, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting Back-to-School Items for Schoolhouse Supplies.
Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC Lobby.
High Holiday Family Camp
September 14-16, 2018
Bring in the Jewish New Year at B’nai B’rith Camp on the Oregon coast with your family.
Activities include a fun-filled High Holiday and Shabbat celebration, arts & crafts, athletics, canoeing, swimming and much more.
Price includes 6 meals, 2 nights’ stay and great activities.
In partnership with Congregation Beth Israel and PJ Library.
Adults: $125, Kids ages 3 and older: $100, Kids 2 and under: Free.
For more info, contact Ben at bcharlton@bbcamp.org
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem presents “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.
Drawn from one of the legendary contemporary print collections in the United States, “Witness” explores issues of race, identity and social justice in contemporary printmaking and photography. The exhibition has been organized by Portland art historian and scholar Elizabeth Bilyeu and explores four thematic sections: Stories and Histories, Pressures of Pop Culture, Challenging Expectations of Place and Unconventional Portraits. The exhibition features 82 prints by 40 nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Enrique Chagoya, Lalla Essaydi, Mildred Howard, Hung Liu, Nicola Lopez, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooka), Roger Shimomura, Kara Walker and Marie Watt (Seneca).
LeRonn Brooks, an assistant professor of African and African American Studies at Lehman College of the City University of New York, will deliver an illustrated lecture on the theme of social justice in modern and contemporary art on September 29 at 5 p.m., Admission to this series of lectures is complementary and they will be held in the Paulus Lecture Hall at the Willamette University College of Law located at 245 Winter St. SE, Salem, Oregon.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University
Public contact: 503-370-6855 | museum-art@willamette.edu
Exhibition website: willamette.edu/go/witness
IMAGE: Roger Shimomura (American, b. 1939), “Nisei Trilogy: The Camps,” 2015, ed. 4/50, lithograph, 18 1/2 x 27 inches, Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer, 2015. 794b. Photo: Strode Photographic LLC
HEAD: Salem museum presents social justice print/photo exhibit
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem presents “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.
On our family-friendly Tashlich hike, we’ll use Jewish nature prayers, picnic, and have a Tashlich service on the beautiful Sandy River. Meet at CNS at 9:30am or at Oxbow at 10:30am. Dress for the weather and bring a picnic lunch. RSVP: Jordan Epstein, yaakovm@comcast.net, 503-245-6580.
We’ll begin at noon with a vegetarian (and kosher fish) potluck lunch, followed by a musical Tashlich service and walk to the river. (Last names A-J bring salads, appetizers, fruit and drinks, K-Z bring main dishes.) Dessert will be provided by Havurah back at the tables after the Tashlich ritual. A Tikkun Olam fair, sponsored by the Havurah Shalom Tikkun Olam committee, will feature table displays of projects that people can get involved with in the new year.
Co-leaders Cassandra Sagan and Jared Goodman will be joined by musicians Jacob Mandelsberg, Tanja Lux, Larry Reichman and Steven Sandberg-Lewis to lead us in an interactive and welcoming service for all ages.
RSVP at tinyurl.com/tashwil.
BookTalk – My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew
Sunday, September 16, 4:00pm Room 111
Dive into 5779 with Abigail Pogrebin as we read her 2017 book, My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew. “With wit, warmth, and the fierce, searching curiosity that is her trademark, Abigail Pogrebin takes us on an intimate, powerful journey as she reckons with her faith and commitment, and in so doing, gives us the gift of exploring our own.” -Jewish Book Council. For more info, please contact: kgoldhammer@nevehshalom.org.
Adrienne Gold is coming to town! Come and listen to her speak on the topic of “Reclaiming our Dignity The Jewish Definition of Beauty in the Modern World.”
Plus an optional VIP Tour: Join us as we tour Portland on a rocking party bus! Spend some personal time with Adrienne while having an awesome time! During the tour, light dinner and drinks will be provided. The VIP Bus tour has a limited amount of spots.
Join the Women of Shine for our Annual Kickoff Event | $18 per person | VIP Tour $180 | @ Congregation Ahavath Achim | 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. | Portland, OR 97239
The regular event is for all women and girls over the age of 12.
The VIP Tour is only for women over 21.
Adrienne Gold Davis, an employee of JWRP Israel, was a fixture on Canadian television for almost two decades, both as host of her own daily fashion and beauty program, and as a regular contributor on scores of others. After a visit to Israel, she was no longer interested in promoting issues of style and turned her attention to matters of substance.This event is brought to you by SHINE, Congregation Ahavath Achim, and the Portland Kollel
Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose
Mussar is an approach to self-awareness and personal development that is grounded in deep reflection on Jewish texts and on spiritual practices that guide us toward greater control over our thinking and behaviors.
Monday, September 17
Monday, October 8
Monday, November 12
Monday, December 10
2:30 – 3:25 pm. Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Registration Information: CG403, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
First class on Aug. 14 will be held in Ballroom B, then in the Cafe at the J. No class on September 11.
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level with other intermediate players.
Registration Information: CG404, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
In the Cafe at the J. No class on September 11.