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Apr
21
Tue
From a World of Fear to a World of Hope @ LaSells Stewart Center
Apr 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thomas Buergenthal will speak to us in a double capacity: first, as a survivor of Auschwitz, whose experiences during the Holocaust are chronicled in his highly acclaimed memoir, A Lucky Child; and second, as a renowned legal scholar who has throughout his career labored to make international law an ever-more-effective tool in combating human rights abuses. During his academic career, he has held a series of chairs in distinguished schools of law and is currently the Lobingier Professor of Comparative Law and Jurisprudence at the George Washington University School of Law. He has also served as a judge on several international tribunals that deal heavily in human rights cases, including the International Court of Justice (a.k.a. “The World Court”).

Professor Buergenthal is the 2015 recipient of the Elie Wiesel Award, a recognition granted annually by the United States Holocaust Memorial museum to honor “internationally prominent individuals whose actions have advanced the Museum’s vision of a world where people confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.”

In his talk at Oregon State University, Professor Buergenthal will discuss his experiences during World War II and his perspectives on what international law has done, and what it can be expected to do, to combat persecution and protect human rights.   As the conclusion of his talk, copies of the new, expanded edition of A Lucky Child will be available for purchase.

Apr
21
Sat
Casino Night @ Celebrate Conference Center
Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Beit Haverim is having a Casino Night including Black Jack, Craps and Roulette.   It should be fun and tasty! There are some spectacular prizes, including:  a weekend at a beach house, Blazer tickets, a private party at Portland distillery, restaurant gift cards, wine tastings, Timber tickets, ice skating and bowling parties, clothing store gift cards and more!

Everyone is welcome, and the more we have, the more fun it will be.