- 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 Havurah Shalom in Portland. He has taught versions of this class several times in congregations in the Portland area and online nationally. His teachings are accessible and offer depth and insight.
The course meets Mondays at 7:00-8:30pm. Come grapple with the history, engage with difficult ideas, and process complex questions in a respectful environment.
Topics include:
The Crisis of Eastern Europe Jewry
Late Ottoman Palestine
Origins of the Zionist Movement
The Balfour Declaration and the Zionist Alliance with British Imperialism
The Palestinian National Movement
The Nakba
The 1967 War and Occupation
The US-Israeli Alliance
Gaza
Sponsored by: Havurah Shalom Israel/Palestine Committee and Some Members of the Jewish Community of Portland Oregon
- 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
Prior Events
- SUMUD: A Doctor’s Report on Genocide and Survival in GazaTheatrical 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 AlliancePanel 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
- Targeting Doctors in Gaza: Breaking the SilenceThursday, October 30⋅7:00 – 9:00pm Eliot Chapel, First Unitarian Church 1011 SW 12th Ave. in downtown Portland Vigil for Murdered Palestinian Health Care Workers – Officiant: Reverend Alex Awad “SUMUD: A Doctor’s Report on Genocide and Survival in Gaza”Short film by Jan Haaken Dr. Travis Meleen on his experiences in Gaza, summer 2025 Host: Nadia Hasan, Beaverton City Councilor $5-20 donation admission No one turned away for lack of fundsFor… Read more: Targeting Doctors in Gaza: Breaking the Silence
- Benefit Concert for the People of GazaFriday, May 30th @ 7:30pm First Unitarian Church, Portland, Oregon This event was SOLD OUT! Dear Friends, From the bottom of our hearts — thank you. Your presence, your energy, and your compassion made last Friday’s concert an unforgettable evening of solidarity, culture, and hope. Together, we raised nearly $38,000 for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) — funding vital medical care for children in Gaza. We are especially grateful… Read more: Benefit Concert for the People of Gaza