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!
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.
Judaism; Essential Spiritual Practices, Rituals and Ethics Class
Rabbi David Zaslow, Cyrise Beatty Schachter, Rabbi Sue Morningstar and guest teachers present an eleven-week series of classes at the Havurah Synagogue – Judaism; Essential Spiritual Practices, Rituals and Ethics. Classes will be held beginning on Thursday, February 1 from 5-6 PM for eleven weeks. Online streaming is available for those who are unable to attend at this time – a code will be given upon registration. Pre-registration is required by calling 541-488-7716. Class fee is $50-$90 sliding scale. Please call for more info. The Havurah is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.
Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak.
MARCH 30
Vancouver Passover Seder. 7:30 at Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County, 9604 NE 126th Ave., Vancouver. RSVP: jewishvancouverwa.com/holiday-celebrations
Salem Seder. 7 pm at Chabad Center for Jewish Life-Salem, 1370 Crowley Ave. SE, Salem.
RSVP at JewishSalem.com or call 503-383-9569
Hillsboro Pesach Seder. 7:30 pm at Chabad Jewish Center of Hillsboro, 965 SE Brookwood Ave., Hillsboro. Registration required: ChabadH.com or 503-747-5363
Chabad at Reed Student Led Passover Seder (10th Annual). 7:15 pm at Chabad House-Jewish Student and Community Center, 3355 SE Steele St., Portland. All college students are welcome. Free. RSVP to RabbiDov@JewishReed.com
Family Style Community Seder. 7:30-10:30 pm at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life: 2858 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland. RSVP by March 25: JewishNortheast.com/seder
Community Passover Seder as Theater. 5:30 pm at Gesher, 10701 SW 25th Ave., Portland. Info: gesher@comcast.net or 503-246-5070. RSVP necessary: ourjewishhome.org
MARCH 31
SE Portland Passover Seder (10th Annual). 7:15 pm at Chabad House-Jewish Student and Community Center, 3355 SE Steele St., Portland. Large family discounts available. RSVP: RabbiDov@JewishReed.com
Passover: A Redemption Song/traditional seder. 6:30 doors open, 7 pm seder at Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave, Portland. RSVP by March 26: shaarietorah.org or 503-266-6131
Community Passover Seder sponsored by Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism.
4 pm check in/social hour, 5 pm seder at the Starlight Room, 1125 SE Madison St. Portland
Reservations: kolshalom.org, info@kolshalom.org or 503-459-4210
Young Adult Seder sponsored by Moishe House. 6-8 pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders, Portland. hersch.moishepdx@gmail.com
Second Night Seder with Portland Unshul. 6 pm at The Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland. rabbidebra@asthespiritmovesus.com
Passover Seder as Theater for Families with Younger Children. 4 pm in Gesher’s Passover Tent, 10701 SW 25th Ave., Portland. Role play the Passover story. Info: Rabbi Laurie at gesher@comcast.net or 503-246-5070. RSVP necessary: ourjewishhome.org
APRIL 1
Passover Seder for Men with Rabbi Gary. 6 pm at 10701 SW 25th Ave., Portland. Men in the making (adolescents) welcome. Info: Rabbi Gary at gesher@comcast.net or 503-246-5070. RSVP necessary: ourjewishhome.org
(Traditional Seder)
Saturday, March 31
6:30 doors open, 7:00 pm Seder begins
$45 per person
Deadline for reservations is March 26th / Visit our website at shaarietorah.org or call our office to RSVP at (503)266-6131
A special Seder full of song, celebration, kosher food and wine, conversation, connection and learning led by Rabbi Josh Rose. Join us as we sing songs handed down from generations along with new songs of our own.
At Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Shlomo Katz, Polish/Israeli, 1937-1992.
In 1945, Shlomo Katz immigrated from Poland to Palestine when he was 8 years old. Katz developed an original technique of oil painting on a gilded metal surface. The result recalls medieval icons on the one hand, and oriental miniatures on the other. The metallic inks of the golden tones and the importance of absolute registration presented just a part of the challenge, but the Katz serigraphs became the ultimate in modern printmaking. Exhibit on display April 1 – 8 In the MJCC Lobby.
During the month of April, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting toiletries and new underwear for Portland Homeless Family Solutions. Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC Lobby.
The Mishnah Berurah is the last generally accepted code of Jewish law and custom. For beginners to advanced students.