Through Dec. 30
Hershey Felder is Irving Berlin at Portland Center Stage. Experience the remarkable story of “America’s Composer.” Felder takes us from the depths of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia to New York’s Lower East Side – and ultimately throughout America and the world. 503-445-3700, pcs.org
Through Jan. 1
Exhibit: Andy Warhol: Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. See page 42
Dec. 4
Super Sunday: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland phone-athon. Volunteer to make calls or answer the call and make a donation. Either way you’ll change lives and strengthen the community. Jewishportland.org/supersunday or 503-245-6219
Celebrating 10 years of Chabad Hillsboro: Chabad of Hillsboro dedicates the first Torah in Hillsboro and dedicates the expansion at its new building. Ceremony begins at 3 pm at Brookwood Elementary School, 3960 SE Cedar St., Hillsboro, then march with the Torah to the Chabad Jewish Center. RSVP required: Chabadh.com
Dec. 5
Jewish Voices is OJMCHE’s annual event with readings by prominent Jewish poets and writers who share their work. 7 pm at Literary Arts, 925 SW Washington, Portland. Led by Willa Schneberg, writers include Tin House authors Harriet Fasenfest, Cari Luna, Jon Raymond, Robin Romm; and Stewart Holbrook Literary Legacy Award recipient Carla Perry; and Willa Schneberg. Luna, Raymond and Schneberg are past Oregon Book Award winners. Free. 503-226-3600
Dec. 6
Sephardic Winter Film Series: Double feature. 1913: Seeds of Conflict and Arab & Jew Return to the Promised Land. Films with Sephardic content screen at 7 pm the first Tuesday of each month through April 2017. Films, dessert and discussions at Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, are free (donations accepted). David: 503-892-6634, jewishfilmportland.org
Dec. 7
Come tour Portland Jewish Academy LIVE! 10 am at PJA, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. A fully accredited community Jewish day school offering early childhood care, preschool, Kindergarten-8th grade, and after-school care. 503-244-0126, ihoogerhuis@pjaproud.org
Dec. 8
Nosh and Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen. 1-2 pm at the MJCC. Coming and Going – Parshat Vayetze. 503-244-0111
Dec. 11
Portland Jewish Academy Auction. 4:30 pm at Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. Silent auction begins at 4:30 pm; Dinner and live auction begins at 6:30 pm. 503-244-0126, pjaproud.org/auction
Music to Light the Night with Ilene Safyan. 7 pm at Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. Great music, fine wines and delicious desserts. Ilene Safyan, award winning singer and composer, accompanied by pianist Barry Lavine. $36. 503-246-8831
Dec. 14
PDX MOTs Happy Hour for singles and couples 30s-40s. 6:30-8 pm, White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th Ave., Portland. RSVP: PDX MOTS on Facebook
Dec. 15
Psoy Korolenko concert. See page 44
Dec. 18
OJMCHE’s annual theatre fundraising event: Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. See page 63
Adopt-A-Family Gift wrapping party. See page 58
Jan. 3, 2017
Sephardic Film Festival: Among The Righteous. Films with Sephardic content screen at 7 pm the first Tuesday of each month through April 2017. Films, dessert and discussions at Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, are free (donations accepted). David: 503-892-6634, jewishfilmportland.org
For additional event listings, see our Hanukkah roundup on page 26 and our JKids & Teens Calendar on page 61.
