The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Washington Park provides the community a sacred space for reflection and contemplation of lives lost. Bronze castings of items left behind in haste, such as this Teddy bear, dot the path leading to the memorial. Free docent-led tours of the memorial are available April 22 beginning at 1 pm. To schedule a group tour, call OHRC at 503-245-2733 or visit www.ohrconline.org.
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Portland events for Yom HaShoah
The Oregon Board of Rabbis and Oregon Holocaust Resource Center present Bridging Yesterday & Tomorrow in honor of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The community-wide commemoration will be at 6:45 pm, April 18 at Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. Portland. Bring a yellow flower to symbolize eternal life.
Additionally the OHRC joins the Oregon Area Jewish Committee for the annual reading of the names in Pioneer Courthouse Square from 10:30 am-5 pm, April 19. Hear local politicians, faith leaders and community members honor those killed in the Holocaust.
