Unholy Betrayal: Confronting Sexual Abuse by Spiritual Leaders
Revelations of sexual misconduct in Hollywood sparked the #metoo movement and a nationwide discussion on the prevalence power dynamics and sexuality in all sectors of our culture. Emerging reports of sexual abuse in education, medicine, sports, politics, corporations, the military, in religious establishments, and in every profession has forced institutions to look inward at the causes of such behavior within their own worlds.
In the spirit of education and healing the Havurah Synagogue invites the public to attend an evening of storytelling, music, and learning called “Unholy Betrayal: Confronting Sexual Abuse by Spiritual Leaders.” Presentations will be made by Dr. Karen McClintock, Rev. Norman Burton, and Lama Yeshe Parke. A special performance piece will be presented by Portland storyteller, writer, and teacher Donna Zerner.
The evening will be hosted by Ayala Zonnenschein and will feature music by Alice DiMicele and Cyrise Beatty Schachter. Rabbi David Zaslow says, “our presenters will offer teachings on sexual abuse within the Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist communties, but we know that sexual misconduct and abuse exists in all religions and in all denominations. Unless we are willing to shine light on the darkness within our own faiths the cycle of sexual abuse will continue. Only self-reflection honesty, confession can bring repair and healing. We hope this evening will be a start.”
The event is free, open to the public, and will take place Sunday evening, May 20 at 7:30 PM. Voluntary donations will be accepted on behalf of the Dunn House Shelter and other related non-profit causes. For more information call (541) 488-7716.
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Join the group if you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or supporting a breastfeeding parent. Get answers from Lara Greenberg, a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). Healthy snacks and activities for older siblings provided. Five people needed to run class.
Registration code: CG305
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout! First class in the Ballroom, then in the Cafe at the J.
Registration code: CG303
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
Registration code: CG304
In the Cafe at the J
Join our Emeritus Rabi for weekly study of our sacred texts.
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.
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class. Instructor: Allsion Victor
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A Healing Journey to Eastern Europe; a slideshow by Ana Holub
On Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30 pm at the Havurah Synagogue, Ana Holub will share a slideshow and talk about her journey. In April, Holub visited the Czech Republic and Poland, the land of her ancestors. She traveled to their hometowns, offered prayers of gratitude for their lives and bore witness to their struggles as Jews during the Holocaust. She’ll tell the story of the inspiration for this healing journey, participation of hundreds of friends and family members, and the poignant lessons of peace she learned along the way. The slideshow will include photos from Oslo, Prague, Brno, Warsaw, Auschwitz and Krakow.
Ana is a local peace educator and forgiveness counselor. Her books include Forgive and Be Free and The Edges Are Friendly. Find out more at www.anaholub.com. Suggested Donation $5-$10 to support the Havurah Synagogue. No one turned away. The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
Izhar Ashdot is coming to Portland, to give a show you don’t want to miss!
A beautiful intimate solo music show with the songs, the guitars and the stories behind.
May 23rd at 8:30pm (doors open at 8:00).
Izhar Ashdot is coming to Portland, to give a show you don’t want to miss!
A beautiful intimate solo music show with the songs, the guitars and the stories behind.
May 23rd at 8:30pm (doors open at 8:00).
You must be 21 or older to enter. Only US issued ID (or passport) will be accepted.
Note: the event is not guaranteed until minimum number of tickets are sold. Tickets will be refunded in case of cancellation.
Rabbi David Zaslow is teaching a Beginner’s Hebrew class beginning Thursday, May 17 from 5 to 6 pm, and continuing each Thursday through June 14. Participants will learn to read, write and pronounce Hebrew. No prior knowledge required. Class fee, including text and Aleph Bet poster by local artist Abby Lazerow, is $40 for the series. The class will also be accessible via live streaming for those unable to attend in person. Pre-registration requested by calling 541-488-7716. The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.