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Purim Carnival Join the Mittleman JCC at 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland on March 8 from 1 to 4 pm for a costume contest, carnival booths, rock climbing, bounce house, photo booth, craft center, entertainment, and more, celebrating the upcoming holiday of Purim. Bring your costume and your Purim game! Please save your snacks for eating in the designating eating area at the cafe, food and drink are not allowed in the gym. The event is $7/person, with a $28 family max charge. The carnival is held in partnership with Portland Kollel. For more information, visit oregonjcc.org.
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Schechter Spark is a celebration honoring the legacy of Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer, z”l. The event will consist of a brunch and fundraiser for Camp Solomon Schechter on May 3 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Congregation Neveh Shalom at 2900 SW Peaceful Lane in Portland. Camp Solomon Schechter has a 65-year tradition of fun, friendship and Jewish education in the Pacific Northwest. The money raised will go to funding transformative, Jewish experiences; providing financial assistance to families who can’t afford camp (and can’t afford to miss camp); updating safety and security measures; hiring Jewish role models, who make it possible for more children of all needs to experience CSS and teaching the future generation to be proud of their Jewish heritage and culture. The Migdal Or Award will also be given out during the event. The award honors Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer’s, z”l, legacy and commitment to Jewish continuity and camping. A Migdal Or is a beacon of light. The award is given out to remarkable individuals that keep the spark of the Stampfer’s legacy alive and light the way for others to follow. Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer, z”l, are both the inspiration for the award as well as the first recipients. There is a suggested minimum donation of $180 at the event. Dietary laws will be observed. The event is chaired by Marci Atkins and Sheri Cordova. For more information, visit campschechter.org/spark.
PJA/MJCC Used Book Sale
The Portland Jewish Academy and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center are hosting their annual used book sale. The sale will be held on March 29-31 and hours will be Sunday, March 29 from 10 am-5 pm and Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 from 8am-7pm in the MJCC Ballroom at 6651 SW Capitol Highway in Portland. The sale is open to everyone. Please be prepared to show identification upon entering the MJCC. For more information, contact pjabooksale@gmail.com.
MARCH/APRIL 2020 | OREGON JEWISH LIFE
StandWithUs Campus Crash Course
Community members are increasingly concerned about the anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses that often spills over into anti-Semitic speech and policies. Experts from the field will explain and discuss: anti-Semitism vs. legitimate criticism of Israel, the evolving face of BDS, and knowing your rights. The event will be held at Congregation Neveh Shalom at 2900 SW Peaceful Lane in Portland on March 18 from 6 to 8:30 pm. The cost to attend is $10 per person for individuals or $15 for families. A delicious kosher dinner will be served at 6pm. For more information, contact Mel Berwin at mberwin@nevehshalom.org.
