13th Annual Sephardic Winter Film Series
Carvalhos’ Journey. A compelling documentary film about the mapping of the American west and western migration led by General John C. Freemont. A real life 19th century American western adventure story, Carvalho’s Journey tells the extraordinary story of Solomon Nunes Carvalho (1815-1897), an observant Sephardic Jew born in Charleston, SC, and his life as a groundbreaking photographer, artist and pioneer in American history.
English language, 85 minutes, Producer: Steve Rivo, Speaker: Professor Laura Liebman
Films shown SECOND TUESDAY each month at 7 pm
SHOWING AT: 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, 97239
ADMISSION & SEPHARDIC DESSERT ARE FREE!
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Portland, NCSY Organization, Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Oregon Kosher, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera, Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe
Support the MJCC and PJA communities by donating books for our annual Used Book Sale.
Book Collection Drive: January 14 – March 15. Donate your used books to the MJCC. Drop off at the front desk. Need a pickup? Email pjabooksale@gmail.com to schedule pickup. No encyclopedias, please.
The Book Sale will be at the MJCC March 31 – April 2
Free and open to the community.
Portland Jewish Book Celebration – Author Talk: The Book Smugglers by David Fishman
Portland State University, Browsing Lounge (Room 238) Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway.
Join author, David Fishman, as he brings a gripping and compelling book to life with his recounting of how he came to learn about this story, illustrated by many photographs. Free and open to the community.
This event is sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland State University’s Judaic Studies Program, and Congregation Shaarie Torah.
Used Book Collection + Sale
Support the MJCC and PJA communities during our annual Used Book Sale. Find thousands of books at great prices!
Book Collection Drive: January 14 – March 15. Donate your used books to the MJCC. Drop off at the front desk. Need a pickup? Email pjabooksale@gmail.com to schedule pickup. No encyclopedias, please.
Book Sale: March 31 – April 2
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Free and open to the community.
Brunch with Speakers: Doctors Charles and Leslie Elder
Sunday, November 24, 9:40-11:30am
Please join the Men’s club for their popular brunch speaker series with Doctors Charles and Leslie Elder will be discussing their new book, Picture of Health.
$5 suggested. Free for Men’s Club members.
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Please join the Men’s Club for their popular brunch speaker series with Director of OJMCHE Judy Margles. She will provide a general overview of the Oregon Jewish Museum and what they do and share the planned and upcoming work and the role the Museum will have in helping to build the curriculum to implement the new Oregon state law about Holocaust and genocide education. $5 suggested. Free for Men’s Club members. *Please note that the talk by poet Kim Stafford has been moved to Sunday, April 26.
Please join us for Pesach services at 9am:
Thursday, April 9, Friday April 10, & Wednesday, April 15, Thursday, April 16 (Yizkor)
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Please join us for Pesach services at 9am:
Thursday, April 9, Friday April 10, & Wednesday, April 15, Thursday, April 16 (Yizkor)
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Please join us for Pesach services at 9am:
Thursday, April 9, Friday April 10, & Wednesday, April 15, Thursday, April 16 (Yizkor)
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.
Please join us for Pesach services at 9am:
Thursday, April 9, Friday April 10, & Wednesday, April 15, Thursday, April 16 (Yizkor)
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.