• NAZA at Cinema 21 in Portland

  

  NAZA is playing at Cinema21 from October 8th through October 22nd

  Click here for times and tickets: https://www.cinema21.com/movie/naza

  Read more about it on The Guardian:

  NAZA, the award-winning documentary from Israeli film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is set to be released in cinemas in more than 50 countries before a digital global release on theguardian.com.

  The film, which the Guardian produced, premiered at the Venice film festival earlier this month, where it was met with a 25-minute standing ovation – a festival record. The documentary went on to win the special jury prize.

• Vigil for Gaza

  Every Friday afternoon from 12 Noon to 1pm!

  Pioneer Courthouse Square

  701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204

  Meet at Broadway and Yamhill
  The Jewish Palestinian Alliance of Oregon invites you to join in a weekly Friday vigil for Gaza at Pioneer Square.
  We have banners that state: Israel starving Gaza = Genocide and signs that state: Stop Arming Israel.
  If you would like to join us Please:

  • Wear black if you can .
  • Bring and wear Khafiya if you have one.
  • Use our available signage, rather than other messages.
  • Do not bring loud speakers or any structures such as tables.
    
    We hope to present a united front with these simple messages.
    
    Questions? Please contact us at imjcp25@gmail.com

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Prior Events

• Huwaida Arraf: Palestine, A People’s Movement Shifting US Politics
  Wednesday, August 19th @ 7pm Eliot chapel, 1011 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205 Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/portland-fosna-presents-huwaida-arraf-co-founder-of-the-freedom-flotilla
• CLASS FILLED: A History of Palestine and Israel
  Mondays, March 16-May 18, 2026 @ 7- 8:30 pm Eastside Jewish Commons 2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232 Class now full, to get on a waitlist, contact: imjcp25@gmail.com Instructor: Joel Beinin Join us for a 10-week course entitled “A History of Palestine and Israel,” taught by Joel Beinin, Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. Joel is a member of… Read more: CLASS FILLED: A History of Palestine and Israel
• SUMUD: A Doctor’s Report on Genocide and Survival in Gaza
  Theatrical Premiere of SUMUD at Cinema 21 Sunday February 8, 2026 4 pm Sumud (Arabic: صمود) meaning steadfastness or steadfast perseverance. Click to view the Film Trailer For more information visit: About SUMUD Cinema 21 link: https://www.cinema21.com/movie/sumud
• Gaza is our home
• The US-Israeli Alliance
  Panel Discussion January 15th,2026 – 7:00- 8:30 PMFremont Methodist Church2620 NE Fremont Street, Portland, OR 97212 To hear the audio of this event, courtesy of pdxjustice Media Productions, click here! To watch the video of this event, click here! . This panel will explore the strategic, economic, political and cultural dimensions of America’s support for Israel. Why has the US given more aid to Israel than any other country since… Read more: The US-Israeli Alliance