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Survival and Intimations of Immortality: Artist & Curator Talk
Recorded March 27, 2025 | Watch Here
Survival and Intimations of Immortality: The Art of Alice Lok Cahana, Rabbi Ronnie Cahana, and Kitra Cahana explores the role of art and creativity, bringing the past into the present by focusing on three generations of artists from the same family. The artists and curatorial team discussed the work in the exhibition, how the show was made, and its impact, sharing more insight into the remarkable life and work of Holocaust survivor Alice Lok Cahana.
Get To Know Portland’s New City Government
Recorded March 26, 2025 | Watch Here
In 2022, Portlanders voted for change, and on January 1, 2025, those changes went into effect. 12 City Councilors now address legislative issues and the mayor focuses on administrative management. With the new set of leaders having taken office, what should Portlanders expect from them in their role? How can Portlanders stay engaged with what Council and City bureaus are doing in this new form of government? This free community program lets you know what to expect from our city government now and in the years to come.
The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf: Book Talk with Marat Grinberg and Olga Zilberbourg
Recorded January 22, 2025 | Watch Here
Marat Grinberg and Olga Zilberbourg discussed The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf: Jewish Culture and Identity Between the Lines. The two explored author Marat Grinberg’s original investigation into the reading strategies and uses of books by Jews in the Soviet era, whose bookshelves were often the only conspicuously Jewish presence in their homes.
Collecting Forward Artist Panel Talk
Recorded January 9, 2025 | Watch Here
This discussion was about the art included in the exhibition and the many ways to be a Jewish artist in Oregon. Collecting Forward: New Works By Oregon Jewish Artists showcased works acquired through the Collecting Forward project. The project was established to celebrate and uplift contemporary Jewish artists with connections to Oregon.