Six Oregonian women — five of them Holocaust survivors and one the daughter of a survivor — gathered in 1994 to discuss creating a Holocaust memorial in Portland. It would honor all their lost family members and also the multitude of others who had suffered profoundly and were robbed of life during that horrific time. …
Read MoreCheck out the museum’s newest intercultural space and community led project, the LAB. Developed by Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos), the LAB activates conversation and leaves passivity at the door. With careful deliberation and thoughtful planning, the space came to fruition this summer in 2019. Director of OJMCHE, Judy Margles, dreamt of the space and its …
Read MoreOregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education has expanded its staffing and expertise with the creation of a new position of Deputy Director and the appointment of Gail Mandel. Prior to joining OJMCHE Gail Mandel worked for the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation for eight years, rising to the position of Director of Philanthropy. “Gail is …
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