Exploration on the creative writing of Peter Gintz, Vedem Editor, featuring a film, and an interactive conversation on creativity and action. The event is in conjunction with OJMCHE’s current exhibition Vedem Underground which examines the literary magazine written by Jewish teens imprisoned at Terezin, a Nazi camp in Czechoslovakia during World War II.
Join us for this thought-provoking program that will bring an exceptional line up of authors and special events to our community.
Tuesday, Mar. 6; 7:00 PM – Tom Teicholz, “Being There: Journalism 1978-2000”
Tuesday, Mar. 13; 7:00PM – Susan Simon, “Almost a Minyan”
Tuesday, Mar. 20; 7:00 PM – Ani Tuzman, “The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov”
Register at oregonjcc.org/authorseries
Double Feature
ISLAND OF ROSES, the Jews of Rhodes in Los Angeles.
When the Holocaust reached the island of Rhodes in 1944, a five hundred year civilization was destroyed. Today some of the last surviving “Rhodeslis” are living in Los Angeles. Is Sephardic culture, customs, songs and food being transmitted to children and grandchildren? This film takes a realistic view of the state of affairs in this community.
English language, 55 minutes, 1995, Producer Gregori Viens RHODES FOR EVER, A contemporary look at the Jews of Rhodes and their descendants. The film tells the remarkable but largely unknown story of these people who despite the physical destruction of their community during World War II, managed to transplant their unique Jewish culture elsewhere — notably the Congo and Europe. English Language, 56 minutes, 1995, Producer Willy Perelsztein, Speaker: TBA
Join our Emeritus Rabi for weekly study of our sacred texts.
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet friends. Run. Have a Kosher snack. Sing + listen to stories. Have a blast!
In the MJCC Sportsplex
Free and open to everyone!
In partnership with PJ Library, Chai Baby, Portland Jewish Academy
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.
An ethical will passes on your beliefs, experiences, life lessons, shares your wisdom, values and love in written form. You’ll explore many kinds of content you can include and construct a plan for your writing.
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Registeration code: CG202
“Museums Are Not Neutral”
Museums have the potential to be relevant, socially-engaged spaces in our communities, acting as agents of positive change. Yet, too often, they strive to remain “above” or disconnected from the political and social issues that affect our lives — embracing a myth of neutrality. This lunchtime discussion aims to create an open conversation about museums and social responsibility, exploring common questions about the role of museums in society today.
Mike Murawski: currently serves as the Director of Education & Public Programs at the Portland Art Museum. Mike earned his MA and PhD in Education from American University in Washington, DC, focusing his research on educational theory and interdisciplinary learning in the arts. Prior to his position at the Portland Art Museum, he served as Director of School Services at the Saint Louis Art Museum as well as head of education and public programs at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis.
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.