Shlomo Katz, Polish/Israeli, 1937-1992.
In 1945, Shlomo Katz immigrated from Poland to Palestine when he was 8 years old. Katz developed an original technique of oil painting on a gilded metal surface. The result recalls medieval icons on the one hand, and oriental miniatures on the other. The metallic inks of the golden tones and the importance of absolute registration presented just a part of the challenge, but the Katz serigraphs became the ultimate in modern printmaking. Exhibit on display April 1 – 8 In the MJCC Lobby.
During the month of April, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting toiletries and new underwear for Portland Homeless Family Solutions. Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC Lobby.
Featuring Laura Thoreson, Mezzosoprano
JCO provides enjoyable music to the Jewish and surrounding communities of the Portland metro area.
Gade – In the Highlands
Bizet – 3 Arias from “Carmen”: Habenera, Sequidilla, and Gypsy Song (Laura Thoreson, Mezzosoprano)
Saint-saëns – March heroique
Dvořak – Symphony No. 8
Tickets are available at the door on the day of the concert. In the Ballroom
What: A public lecture by Dr. Aviva Halamish, Open University of Israel
When: Monday, April 9, 6:30pm
Where: 238 Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU 238)
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: Stacey Johnston | judaicst@pdx.edu| 503-725-8449
Please join us for the 2018 Lorry I. Lokey Lecture featuring Dr. Aviva Halamish of the Open University of Israel titled, “Not What You Think: The Role of the Holocaust in the Establishment of Israel”
Contemplate and confront the widely accepted assumption that the Holocaust had a decisive influence on the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
Explore questions like: Is there a link between the Holocaust and the establishment of Israel? Who promotes this claim? What really happened and how did the Holocaust impact the process of establishing a Jewish state in Palestine?
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Lorry I. Lokey. Cosponsored by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and the Middle East Studies Center.
A PDX Art Display: People from the Greater Portland area submitted photos they took while traveling in Israel. Visit this exhibit the week before our annual Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration on April 18. Vote for your favorite photo in the MJCC Lobby!
Winners will be announced April 18 at our celebration.
Exhibit on display in the MJCC Lobby.
Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, PJ Library, Institute for Judaic Studies
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. Tuesday Mornings Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register at: oregonjcc.org/registration
Use registeration code: CG300
The Never Again Coalition will premiere their 20-minute documentary, Stand Up! Lessons from the Holocaust, featuring interviews with four Holocaust survivors responding to questions from students. Can their experiences teach us to be up-standers today? Followed by Q&A. Special invitees are documentary participants and videographers. Co-sponsored by OJMCHE, Congregation Neveh Shalom, and Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism.
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout! In the Cafe at the J.
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register at: oregonjcc.org/registration
Register with code: CG301
Mar:A screening of “Living while Dying,” by filmmaker, Cathy Zheutlin. Apr: Mara Woloshin – Maximize your benefits: Medicare and Medicaid 101.
Create a more balanced life and gain skills that will help you spend more time designing your life. Leave with a personally designed plan to bring more balance and satisfaction to your days. Led by Certified Professional Coach Christine Gilmore.
Register with code: FIT304