Jewish photographic documentarian Jono David showcases 59 images from his 4-year project documenting Jewish life, culture, and history in 30 African countries and territories. The exhibition features numerous anecdotal narrations and “Jewish African Voices” — video commentaries from people across the Jewish African world.
Exhibit displayed October 2 – December 31
Join our Emeritus Rabbi for weekly study of our sacred texts. Free.
Join us as light the menorah at Directors’ Park.
This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland’s Public Menorah.
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.
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak. Free.
Rabbi Eve welcomes Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow. Contact Rabbi Eve for location: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of Indigo Wellness Center here in Salem, we will offer two levels of Yoga, concurrent with Saturday morning services … its a YOGA MINYAN! One level will be gentle yoga and the other more strenuous. This six-week package is $60 and can be paid at the office. Drop-ins are welcome and costs $12 per class.
Join Mel Berwin for an uplifting conversation and learning—all levels welcome! Free
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah, is the last generally accepted code of Jewish law and custom. We will explore the theory and practice of halakhah (Jewish law) for beginners to advanced students.
Chinese Food and a Movie
Join the community for this annual tradition! Enjoy a Kosher Chinese-inspired lunch, watch a family friendly film, and partake in a variety of fun activities and crafts here at the MJCC.
Monday, December 25
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $15/plate. Kids 12 and under: $10/plate.
Register: oregonjcc.org/movie