Please join OJMCHE for free public tours of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial.
While the Oregon Holocaust Memorial is open during all park hours, on the first summer Sundays of July 1, Aug, 5, and Sept, 2, knowledgeable OJMCHE docents will be on hand to give tours of the Memorial from 1 to 2pm. Many docents are Holocaust survivors and family members with personal stories to share.
The Memorial was dedicated in 2004 and, as the stewards, OJMCHE works to teach the lessons of the Holocaust, pay homage to those who lost their lives and provide hope that future generations will learn to honor the rights of all people. Each year hundreds of school children tour the Memorial with OJMCHE docents. To schedule a tour for your school or organization call 503-226-3600.
The Oregon Holocaust Memorial is located in Washington Park at the intersection of SW Washington Way & Wright Avenue.
Fun for the whole family!
Come out to see and explore all different kinds of cool vehicles! There will also be food stations, crafts, live music and more.
Free and open to the community.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Registration Information: CG403, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
First class on Aug. 14 will be held in Ballroom B, then in the Cafe at the J. No class on September 11.
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level with other intermediate players.
Registration Information: CG404, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
In the Cafe at the J. No class on September 11.
Five members of the Rose Schnitzer Manor writing class, Older But Wiser, have spent a year learning the art of storytelling. Each will present a 5-7 minute original true story about themselves. These stories are embedded with both humor and wisdom.
MJCC Ballroom
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Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. The class starts July 11 and continues every Wednesday through Sept. 12.
Cost: $100 Members + Guests.
Drop-in: $15 per class
Registration information: CG402, oregonjcc.org/registration
In the Dance Studio
How Does our Jewish Year Invite Wonder in our Children and in Ourselves?
Explore several of our Jewish holidays and how they are connected to our Jewish beliefs around civic responsibility (Tikkun Olam), Kind community (Kehillah), the power of storytelling (Torah), and more. You will come away with ways to engage young children in meaningful interaction/conversation/activities around the Jewish holidays, and delight at participating in some of our favorite sensory activities from Foundation School. RSVP to receptionist@nevehshalom.org.
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.
Pianist David Rothman in Recital
Piano virtuoso David Rothman tackles the masterworks of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Frederic Chopin in a four-part concert series in September and December.
David Rothman was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1962. At age 6, he began to study piano, and he was accepted into the Menuhin School in England at age 10. At 17, he was accepted into the Curtis Institute where he studied with Mieczyslaw Horszowski.
Thursdays, Sept. 6 and 20
Cost: $10. Member Cost: $5.
Register: oregonjcc.org/pianoconcert