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
Young Adult Adventure – Swing into the Jewish New Year!
Ring in 5780 with the young adult community at Tree-to-Tree Aerial Adventure Park! Work on team building and communication skills as you soar through six courses containing a total of over 60 obstacles and 16 zip lines.
Sunday, September 22
Meet at MJCC parking lot to carpool at 9:45 am or at Tree-to-Tree, 2975 SW Nelson Rd., Gaston at 11:00 am.
Cost: $30 per person (includes snacks and adventure experience)
Space is limited. Register by September 15: oregonjcc.org/treetotree
Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Roots/Shorashim/Judar is a unique collaboration of local Palestinians and Israelis building a model for co-existence by fostering a grassroots movement of understanding, nonviolence, and transformation. Please join us as Hanan Schlesinger, an Orthodox rabbi and passionate Zionist settler, and Palestinian Shadi Abu Awwad, the architect and coordinator of the Roots youth movement, visit us to share their personal stories and how they are working together to build a better future for their peoples through ROOTS. More at: www.friendsofroots.net. This event is part of Neveh Shalom’s Israel360 series. For a full listing of sponsors, go to https://nevehshalom.org/Israel360/.
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.