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Sep
15
Sat
Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography @ Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University
Sep 15 – Dec 20 all-day
Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography @ Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University | Salem | Oregon | United States

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem presents “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.

Drawn from one of the legendary contemporary print collections in the United States, “Witness” explores issues of race, identity and social justice in contemporary printmaking and photography. The exhibition has been organized by Portland art historian and scholar Elizabeth Bilyeu and explores four thematic sections: Stories and Histories, Pressures of Pop Culture, Challenging Expectations of Place and Unconventional Portraits. The exhibition features 82 prints by 40 nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Enrique Chagoya, Lalla Essaydi, Mildred Howard, Hung Liu, Nicola Lopez, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooka), Roger Shimomura, Kara Walker and Marie Watt (Seneca).

LeRonn Brooks, an assistant professor of African and African American Studies at Lehman College of the City University of New York, will deliver an illustrated lecture on the theme of social justice in modern and contemporary art on September 29 at 5 p.m., Admission to this series of lectures is complementary and they will be held in the Paulus Lecture Hall at the Willamette University College of Law located at 245 Winter St. SE, Salem, Oregon.

Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University

Public contact: 503-370-6855 | museum-art@willamette.edu

Exhibition website: willamette.edu/go/witness

 

IMAGE: Roger Shimomura (American, b. 1939), “Nisei Trilogy: The Camps,” 2015, ed. 4/50, lithograph, 18 1/2 x 27 inches, Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer, 2015. 794b. Photo: Strode Photographic LLC

 

 

 

HEAD: Salem museum presents social justice print/photo exhibit

 

 

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem presents “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.

 

Dec
1
Sat
Monthly Mitzvah Project: Arts & Crafts Supplies @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 1 – Dec 31 all-day

Monthly Mitzvah Project

Each month, the MJCC and PJA communities collect items for different area organizations in Portland.

In December, we will be collecting Arts & Crafts Supplies for the Ronald McDonald House. Items may be dropped off in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby near the Member Services Desk.

Dec
6
Thu
Safrai Israeli Art Exhibition @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm

View and purchase Israeli art right here in Portland! Jerusalem’s Safrai Gallery is bringing over 1500 pieces of fine art by more than 100 contemporary Israeli artists to CNS.

A percentage of the proceeds will support Israel360, whose mission is to facilitate the ongoing and open dialog about Israel.

Opening Gala: Thursday, Dec 6, 7-10pm

Open times:

  • Thursday, Dec 6, 7-10 pm,
  • Friday, Dec 7, 9 am-2 pm;
  • Saturday, Dec 8, 7-10 pm;
  • Sunday, Dec 9, 9 am-4 pm
Dec
7
Fri
Scholar in Residence Dinner with Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir

CNS and the Suher family announce the third annual Scholar in Residence program. This weekend features Drs. Ronen & Debby Mir, prominent leaders in science education and environmental education respectively (see bios below).

FRIDAY, DEC 7 | 7:30PM | BIRNBACH HALL
DINNER & TALK (RSVP FOR DINNER)
“Moments of Discovery – A Personal Journey through Science” with Dr. Ronen Mir

SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 12:45PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
“GET THE LEAD OUT: Easy Steps to Protect Our Children from Common Chemicals – Lessons and Stories from an Israeli-American Partnership” with Dr. Debby Mir

SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 7:00PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
DRINKS & DESSERT TO FOLLOW IN ISAAK FOYER AND VESTRY
“The Role of Scientific Education in Developing Prosperity and Opportunity – The Lessons of Israel’s Start-up Society ” with Dr. Ronen Mir

*Dinner is complementary, though RSVP is still necessary.
To RSVP for dinner on Friday, Dec 7, click here.
Seating is limited.

For more information, visit: https://nevehshalom.org/scholar-in-residence Or contact: receptionist@nevehshalom.org, 503.246.8831.

This weekend, including the dinner and brunch, is underwritten by the Stan and Ethel Katz Briller Jewish Education Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.The Scholar-in-residence program is in memory of Yoni Suher, who died in a terrorist attack in Turkey in March, 2016.

About Drs. Ronen & Debby Mir
Dr. Ronen Mir is the Founding Director of the Schwartz/Reisman Science Education Centers, Ruth and Uriel Arnon Campus for Science Education, at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. Advanced Physics and Chemistry High School students in the community are served in the Center’s hands-on, state of the art learning laboratories.
Dr. Mir is a leader in the development of science education, with experience developing Science Centers in the USA, Israel, Switzerland, Brazil and Ethiopia. With diverse experience from serving at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois to being a Senior Lecturer at the Technion in Haifa, Dr. Mir holds a PhD and MSc degrees in Physics (Weizman Institute of Science) and a BSc degree in mathematics and Physics (Hebrew University). Scientific interests focus on High Energy Particle Physics. Dr. Mir’s first cousin, Yael Suher, is the mother of Yonaton Suher, z”l.
Dr. Debby Mir is an environmental and public health professional who focuses on raising awareness and changing behavior in micro-enterprise and educational sectors and residences, in order to minimize exposures to hazardous chemicals and wastes. Her current research and project management focuses on household hazardous chemical and waste management, structural and school integrated pest management, and emergency preparedness and response.
Dr. Mir holds a PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Environmental Policy, Planning & Management, MSc in Environmental Sciences (Technion), BSc in Biology (McGill University, Montreal). She was a professor at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and publishes and presents internationally.
Dec
8
Sat
Scholar in Residence “Get the Lead Out” Talk with Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir

CNS and the Suher family announce the third annual Scholar in Residence program. This weekend features Drs. Ronen & Debby Mir, prominent leaders in science education and environmental education respectively.

FRIDAY, DEC 7 | 7:30PM | BIRNBACH HALL
DINNER & TALK (RSVP FOR DINNER)
“Moments of Discovery – A Personal Journey through Science” with Dr. Ronen Mir

SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 12:45PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
“GET THE LEAD OUT: Easy Steps to Protect Our Children from Common Chemicals – Lessons and Stories from an Israeli-American Partnership” with Dr. Debby Mir

SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 7:00PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
DRINKS & DESSERT TO FOLLOW IN ISAAK FOYER AND VESTRY
“The Role of Scientific Education in Developing Prosperity and Opportunity – The Lessons of Israel’s Start-up Society ” with Dr. Ronen Mir

*Dinner is complementary, though RSVP is still necessary.
To RSVP for dinner on Friday, Dec 7, click here.
Seating is limited.

For more information

For more information, visit: https://nevehshalom.org/scholar-in-residence Or contact: receptionist@nevehshalom.org, 503.246.8831.

This weekend, including the dinner and brunch, is underwritten by the Stan and Ethel Katz Briller Jewish Education Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.The Scholar-in-residence program is in memory of Yoni Suher, who died in a terrorist attack in Turkey in March, 2016.

Chanukah Party with Rabbi Hannah & P’nai Or @ P'nai Or of Portland
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us on Saturday, Dec 8, 5-7:30 pm at P’nai Or for songs, candle lighting, potluck dinner, and games for kids and adults!
Celebrate Chanukah with Rabbi Hannah Laner and the P’nai Or community!
– Everyone’s invited, old and young!
– Children and families get a head start on celebrating at 4 pm downstairs with a Bouncy House! and crafts. Join in candle lighting with the whole community at 5.
– Please plan to arrive by 4:45 to set down your potluck dish and set up your menorah with candles.
– Communal candle lighting! You are invited to bring your own menorah and candles from home. We will also have a few extra menorahs and candles to light if you aren’t able to bring your own.
– Chanukah songs with the P’nai Or House Band! We’ll start with some popular songs to dance to.Latke potluck dinner! We’ll need homemade latkes, applesauce, sour cream, side salads, desserts, beverages. (No meat please). We’ll warm up the latkes in our kitchen downstairs.
– “The Last Night of Chanukah” CD by Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfield zt’l for sale, $10.
*** CAN YOU HELP WITH SETUP OR CLEANUP? Please contact our Chanukah party coordinator, Mark Nedleman, at organizationmatters1@gmail.com or 503-803-2768.
Young Family PJ Havdallah @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Young families at Congregation Neveh Shalom say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinner, stories, art and fun. $30/family or included with the Shul Pass. RSVP: nevehshalom.org/pjhavdallah/

Rock You Like It’s Chanukah: Public Candle Lighting & Party @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

December 8, 2018
6:00 pm Community Candle Lighting
6:30 pm Drinks, Food, Crafts, Schmoozing
7:00 pm Live Music & Dancing!

Kick out the jams with our home grown rock band & help us support Street Roots (creating income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by publishing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts for individual and social change). Bring your donations of gloves, socks, scarves, hand warmers, ponchos, hygiene items and gift cards. Let’s donate, dance, sing, eat, drink and light up the night with our music!

We’ll have drinks, latkes (made by our Sisterhood), soup, salad and so much more! While there is no door charge, we are asking for a donation to support this very special event!

Suggested donation: $10 per person, $25 per family.

Scholar in Residence Drink and Dessert with Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir

CNS and the Suher family announce the third annual Scholar in Residence program. This weekend features Drs. Ronen & Debby Mir, prominent leaders in science education and environmental education respectively.

FRIDAY, DEC 7 | 7:30PM | BIRNBACH HALL
DINNER & TALK (RSVP FOR DINNER)
“Moments of Discovery – A Personal Journey through Science” with Dr. Ronen Mir

SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 12:45PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
“GET THE LEAD OUT: Easy Steps to Protect Our Children from Common Chemicals – Lessons and Stories from an Israeli-American Partnership” with Dr. Debby Mir

SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 7:00PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
DRINKS & DESSERT TO FOLLOW IN ISAAK FOYER AND VESTRY
“The Role of Scientific Education in Developing Prosperity and Opportunity – The Lessons of Israel’s Start-up Society ” with Dr. Ronen Mir

*Dinner is complementary, though RSVP is still necessary.
To RSVP for dinner on Friday, Dec 7, click here.
Seating is limited.

For more information

For more information, visit: https://nevehshalom.org/scholar-in-residence Or contact: receptionist@nevehshalom.org, 503.246.8831.

This weekend, including the dinner and brunch, is underwritten by the Stan and Ethel Katz Briller Jewish Education Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.The Scholar-in-residence program is in memory of Yoni Suher, who died in a terrorist attack in Turkey in March, 2016.

Dec
9
Sun
Power of Protest: Portland Jewish Library Family Day @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Let my people go! Join us for an afternoon of activism and celebration in honor of Soviet Jewry. We will raise our voices in the songs and chants that changed the course of modern Jewish history, and make some protest signs of our own. With special guests and much more.