George Fendel, 75, has lived jazz for most of his life. While his peers were listening to Buddy Holly, George discovered that jazz “really resonated for me a whole lot more.” He soon realized performing was not where he would make his mark. “I know my skill level,” says George, who enjoys playing jazz piano,…
Stampfer dinner to honor three women who created agencies to aid needy By Priscilla Kostiner The 2017 Joshua Stampfer Community Enrichment Award will honor three women who have made outstanding contributions to the Jewish community and the Portland community at large. Those women are Dr. Jill Ginsberg, Tracy Oseran and Sharon Strauss, each of whom…
Local Jewish artists are planning a party, and the community is invited. ORA Northwest Jewish Artists returns to the Mittleman Jewish Community Center for its 10th annual art show and sale. ORA will throw a preview party and sale for its juried art show Nov. 5 and 6. Admission to both events is free. Affordable, original, high-quality…
Internationally acclaimed cabaret artists Lynne Jackson and Mike Palter will be in Portland Dec. 8 for a concert. “Though we will be in Portland ostensibly to perform a ‘jazz’ concert, George and Laurie (Fendel) and our friends and fans in Portland know that we actually present the glorious songs of The Great Jewish American Songbook,”…
LIONS OF JUDAH: (From left) Michelle Philip joined Portlanders Rita Philip, Elizabeth Menashe, Lois Schnitzer, Sharon Weil, Elaine Savinar (Sharon’s mother), Renee Holzman, Gayle Romain and Priscilla Kostiner on a visit to the 9/11 Memorial while at the International Lion of Judah Conference in New York City Sept. 12. The 1,700 women who attended from…
