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
Jewish Heritage Night at the Hillsboro Hops
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center for Heritage Night as the Hillsboro Hops take on the Tri-City Dust Devils!
Monday, August 19
7:05 pm
Ron Tonkin Field
4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro, OR
Monthly Mitzvah Project
Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.
This project reflects the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.
Please drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby.
November
Thanksgiving Food Items for families in need
• JFCS (Jewish Family & Child Service) Clients
Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Gala Celebration
Sunday, Dec 15, 2019, 6:00-8:30pm
Mark your calendars for the final Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Anniversary program of our celebratory year: a fun and casual gala dinner. Entertainment by the Cherry Blossom Orchestra.
Buffet dinner and music by the Cherry Blossom Orchestra
5:00pm: Social Time – Appetizers and Drinks
5:45pm: Buffet Dinner
7:00pm: Program and Featured Entertainment
Cost: $36 per person
RSVP by December 6, 2019 to: https://tinyurl.com/cns150gala
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.
This workshop will help parents effectively communicate and help their children to cope with separation and divorce. Presented by Dinah Gilburd, LCSW, a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a therapist for children and families.
Sunday, January 26
10:00 – 11:00 am
Space is limited. Register by January 23 oregonjcc.org/talkingtochildrenandteenagers
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Jewish Family & Child Service and supported by a generous grant from the Holzman Foundation