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Inherited Trauma: Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Kent Thornburg
Recorded April 9, 2025 | Watch Here
Dr. Thornburg explains the scientific understanding of how trauma is transmitted between generations, with OJMCHE’s Director of Education in conversation about the ways epigenetics are felt across diverse communities, especially amongst Holocaust and other genocide survivors.
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.