FEATURING DR. KENNETH WALTZER
Executive Director of the Academic Engagement Network
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement is duplicitous and deceptive, devoting itself to demonizing Israel and seeking to contribute to ending its existence. But BDS can be beaten and its one-sided narrative about the Middle East challenged effectively – both on campus and in the professional associations. Hear from Dr. Waltzer about how BDS continues to gain a foothold on American college campuses and in academia and what can be done about it.
ABOUT DR. WALTZER: Professor Emeritus of History and former Director of Jewish Studies at Michigan State University, Dr. Kenneth Waltzer is a historian educated at the State University of New York at Binghamton (BA) and at Harvard (PhD). He came to Michigan to help build James Madison College, MSU’s highly reputed residential college in public affairs. During his career, Waltzer served as Dean and Associate Dean of the college and co-founder of MSU’s Jewish Studies Program and its study abroad initiatives in Israel. His several teaching awards include the State of Michigan Teaching Excellence Award and the Mid-Michigan Alumni Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. In recent years, he became well known for work on the rescue of children and youths at Buchenwald and served as historical consultant for the film “Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald.” His essays opposing BDS, defending academic freedom and free speech, and exploring the new antisemitism appear in numerous journals.
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. Every Wednesday from April 19 to June 28.
Note: No class May 31
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration; CG300
Spend a relaxing 90 minutes as Christine guides you through a short visualization during which you will meet your “future self.” Come away with a strong sense of connection to your ideal self, and a re-connection to your own hopes, dreams, and inner wisdom. Leave with a clear sense of the path you’re on, identifying what you want to stay the same and what you want to change.
Led by Certified Professional Coach Christine Gilmore.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration Code: FIT307
SHABBAT , CELEBRATION, CANOEING, CLIMBING TOWER, ARTS & CRAFTS, ARCHERY, SPORTS, ROPES COURSE, MUSIC, GA-GA … AND MORE!
Enjoy a weekend of non-stop family activities and laughs at B BCamp the Oregon Coast!
COST: ADULTS $118, KIDS 2+ $85, KIDS UNDER 2 FREE
Includes six meals, two nights, and activities
REGISTER NOW!
503-452-3443 bcharlton@bbcamp.org
Co Sponsored by PJ Library and PJ Our Way
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Join other young families for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch, and Shabbat fun. Held every 1st and 3rd Saturday in Zidell Chapel.
Following the annual meeting, financial planner and former Oregonian financial reporter Brent Hunsberger will give a talk on retirement planning.
Restore your posture, movement, and response to stress. The Alexander Technique improves back, neck, and knee pain, and liberates us from harmful stress patterns.
Instructor: Eve Bernfeld
Sundays, April 23 – May 14
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration Code: FIT309
Join us as Rabbi Eve Posen and Lois Sussman Shenker launch their new book Pirkei Imahot: The Wisdom of Mothers, The Voices of Women — a product of two years of one-on-one study together. They will each discuss the process of writing the book and share a favorite teaching. Ruth Messinger, former President of AJWS, who wrote the foreword for the book, will present as well. Cookie oneg to follow. Co-sponsored by Congregation Neveh Shalom, The Oregon Board of Rabbis, and The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
RSVP requested, but not required. For more information call 503-246-8831 or email lwoloshin@nevehshalom.org