Institutional Member, Council of American Jewish Museums
Constituent Agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
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Institutional Member, Council of American Jewish Museums
Constituent Agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Looking back through the 150 years since Oregon became part of the United States reveals an imperfect legacy–plenty of occasions for Oregonians to feel proud of their state, but also darker chapters, discrimination among them. Oregon’s first constitution, written in 1857, denied African-Americans the right to live in the state.
Did you know that before the Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988, more than 60% of the state’s rental units were off-limits to families with children? Many astonishing facts, perspectives, and images on the history of discrimination in Oregon can be experienced in two coordinated exhibitions, Anywhere But Here: A History of Housing Discrimination in Oregon, on loan from the Fair Housing Council of Oregon,and No Easy Road: Unlearning Discrimination in Oregon, on loan from the Oregon Area Jewish Committee. Additional stories collected by the Oregon Jewish Museum examine the experience of Oregon’s Jews.
Museum Director, Judith Margles discusses the exhibit in this radio interview on KEX Radio.
Click here to listen!
Exhibit available for viewing Mon, Wed, Thursday 10a-4p and during special events at TBI. Group tours welcome by appointment.
Freedom Narratives Panel Discussion – Wed, April 15, 7:00p
Local African-American and Jewish leaders share stories of journeys towards freedom in their respective communities..
Featured Friday Night Shabbat Speaker - Fri, April 17
Judy Margles, the creator of this exhibit and director of Oregon Jewish Museum will speak during Shabbat services.
Sunday morning Tours of the exhibit will be offered on May 3 and May 17, at 9:30 am and 11:30 am