Anne LeVant Prahl, OJMCHE Curator of Collections, to Retire After Dedicating...
By Debra Shein In 1993, shortly after moving across the country from Boston to Portland, Anne LeVant Prahl joined the board of the then-nascent Oregon Jewish Museum (OJM), which had begun its life in...
View ArticleReciprocal Membership Schedule for 2024
Seventeen regional attractions have partnered to offer reciprocal admission to their members in 2024. This coming year, the program is excited to expand to now include three new attractions: Cannon...
View ArticleA Fond Farewell from Judy Margles
Dear Friends, As I retire as the director of OJMCHE I find myself filled with a heady blend of gratitude and nostalgia. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside so many of you,...
View ArticleOJMCHE Welcomes Mariah Berlanga-Shevchuk
By Debra Shein If you were on hand for OJMCHE’s recent relaunch of the Portland Jewish Film Festival, you may have spotted a new face among the staff — Mariah Berlanga-Shevchuk, the museum’s...
View ArticleOregon Jews, A to Z (Press Release)
A vibrant portrait of the history and culture of Oregon Jews February 11 – May 26, 2024 High Res images are available here Above image: Mel Blanc and Neighborhood House Children, c. 1953. OJM1639...
View ArticleSweet Lorraine’s now open at Lefty’s Café
OJMCHE is thrilled to announce that the popular Jewish deli Sweet Lorraine’s is expanding into the museum’s Lefty’s Café. The menu and hours can be found here. Co-owners Rachel Brashear and Aaron...
View ArticleThe Burned Piano Project: Creating Music Amidst the Noise of Hate (Press...
Featuring Textile Artist Bonnie Meltzer and Composer Jennifer Wright April 7 – June 30, 2024 High Res images are available here Above image: Photography by Andie Petkus Photography The Burned Piano...
View ArticleOJMCHE Collections News
History Is Now: Help Us Tell the Story of What’s Happening Today By Debra Shein OJMCHE is looking for items to add to its artifacts and archives collections that will preserve a record of two key...
View Article2024 Summer Exhibitions (Press Release)
Summer Exhibitions: Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection and The Magic World of Leonora Carrington July 7 – October 13, 2024 Chim High Res Images Carrington High Res Images Chim: Between...
View ArticleOJMCHE 2024 Education Updates
By Debra Shein During 2024, OJMCHE’s Education department has extended the museum’s presence far beyond the Portland metro area. OJMCHE now reaches students and teachers in 75% of the counties in the...
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