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Dec
11
Tue
Sephardic Film Fest: Carvalhos’ Journey @ Congregation Ahavath Achim
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm

13th Annual           Sephardic Winter Film Series

Carvalhos’ Journey.  A compelling documentary film about the mapping of the American west and western migration led by General John C. Freemont.  A real life 19th century American western adventure story, Carvalho’s Journey tells the extraordinary story of Solomon Nunes Carvalho (1815-1897), an observant Sephardic Jew born in Charleston, SC, and his life as a groundbreaking photographer, artist and pioneer in American history.

English language, 85 minutes, Producer: Steve Rivo, Speaker: Professor Laura Liebman

Films shown SECOND TUESDAY each month at 7 pm

SHOWING AT: 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland,  97239

ADMISSION & SEPHARDIC DESSERT ARE FREE!

Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Portland, NCSY Organization, Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Oregon Kosher, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera, Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe

 

Sep
22
Sun
Young Adult Adventure: Swing into the Jewish New Year @ Tree to Tree Aerial Adventure Park
Sep 22 @ 11:00 am
Young Adult Adventure: Swing into the Jewish New Year @ Tree to Tree Aerial Adventure Park

Young Adult Adventure – Swing into the Jewish New Year!

Ring in 5780 with the young adult community at Tree-to-Tree Aerial Adventure Park! Work on team building and communication skills as you soar through six courses containing a total of over 60 obstacles and 16 zip lines.
Sunday, September 22
Meet at MJCC parking lot to carpool at 9:45 am or at Tree-to-Tree, 2975 SW Nelson Rd., Gaston at 11:00 am.

Cost: $30 per person (includes snacks and adventure experience)
Space is limited. Register by September 15: oregonjcc.org/treetotree
Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Portland