Previews

Purim Carnival Join the Mittleman JCC at 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland on March 8 from 1 to 4 pm for a costume contest, carnival booths, rock climbing, bounce house, photo booth, craft center, entertainment, and more, celebrating the upcoming holiday of Purim. Bring your costume and your Purim game! Please save your snacks for eating in the designating eating area at the cafe, food and drink are not allowed in the gym. Te event is $7/person, with a $28 family max charge. Te carnival is held in partnership with Portland Kollel. For more information, visit oregonjcc.org.

Schechter Spark Schechter Spark is a celebration honoring the legacy of Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer, z”l. Te event will consist of a brunch and fundraiser for Camp Solomon Schechter on May 3 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Congregation Neveh Shalom at 2900 SW Peaceful Lane in Portland.

Camp Solomon Schechter has a 65-year tradition of fun, friendship and Jewish education in the Pacifc Northwest. Te money raised will go to funding transformative, Jewish experiences; providing fnancial assistance to families who can’t aford camp (and can’t aford to miss camp); updating safety and security measures; hiring Jewish role models, who make it possible for more children of all needs to experience CSS and teaching the future generation to be proud of their Jewish heritage and culture. Te Migdal Or Award will also be given out during the event. Te award honors Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer’s, z”l, legacy and commitment to Jewish continuity and camping.

A Migdal Or is a beacon of light. Te award is given out to remarkable individuals that keep the spark of the Stampfer’s legacy alive and light the way for others to follow. Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer, z”l, are both the inspiration for the award as well as the frst recipients. Tere is a suggested minimum donation of $180 at the event. Dietary laws will be observed. Te event is chaired by Marci Atkins and Sheri Cordova. For more information, visit campschechter.org/spark.

PJA/MJCC Used Book Sale Te Portland Jewish Academy and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center are hosting their annual used book sale. Te sale will be held on March 29-31 and hours will be Sunday, March 29 from 10 am-5 pm and Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 from 8am-7pm in the MJCC Ballroom at 6651 SW Capitol Highway in Portland. Te sale is open to everyone. Please be prepared to show identifcation upon entering the MJCC.

For more information, contact pjabooksale@gmail.com.

StandWithUs Campus Crash Course Community members are increasingly concerned about the anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses that often spills over into anti-Semitic speech and policies. Experts from the feld will explain and discuss: anti-Semitism vs. legitimate criticism of Israel, the evolving face of BDS, and knowing your rights. Te event will be held at Congregation Neveh Shalom at 2900 SW Peaceful Lane in Portland on March 18 from 6 to 8:30 pm. Te cost to attend is $10 per person for individuals or $15 for families. A delicious kosher dinner will be served at 6pm.

For more information, contact Mel Berwin at mberwin@nevehshalom.org.

TechfestNW 2020

Portland International Film Festival Te Northwest Film Center will showcase and celebrate its 43rd international and regional storytelling through flm. Te 10-day festival will take place on March 6-15, at various locations. Some goals of the Portland Inter- national Film Festival are, “to gather flm lovers and makers, have people be open to new ways of creative expression, and shine a spotlight on artists who go against the status quo.” Advance Tickets are available daily from noon to 6 pm at Te Northwest Film Center at 934 SW Salmon St. in Portland. Advance tickets are avail- able by phone at 503-276-4310.

Admission prices are $14 General; $12 Portland Art Museum Members, Students, Seniors; $10 children (12 years and younger); $9 Silver Screen Club Friends, Supporters, and New Wave.

Opening Night Film and Party: $25 general; $20 Silver Screen Friends, Supporters, and New Wave.

Watch for the Portland Jewish Film Festival, produced by the Northwest Film Center, coming in June.

For more information, visit nwflm.org.

20th Anniversary of Ten Grands One stage, one night, ten of the most accomplished pianists in the world performing music we all love. From classical and jazz to New Age and contemporary pop, this stellar concert features pieces arranged for ten pianos by brilliant composer and concert pianist Michael Allen Harrison. Te event will be held on April 11 at 2 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 1037 SW Broadway Ave. (at Main St.) in Portland. Ten Grands has thrilled audiences in sold out concert halls for more than 19 years and at an outdoor venue in the summer called “Ten Grands On Te Green." Aweinspiring guest performances from young musical prodigies will astound and delight throughout this enchanting musical feast that is one of the hottest entertainment tickets in the Northwest. Concert proceeds beneft the Snowman Foundation and the Play It Forward Program, which helps bring music education and instruments to organizations that serve disadvantaged youth in the Northwest. Tickets are priced starting at $28. For more information, visit tengrands.com.

TechfestNW 2020 will be held at Portland State University’s Viking Pavilion at 930 SW Hall St. in Portland on April 2-3 from 9 am to 5 pm each day. Tis year’s conference will highlight industry leaders and community involvement in our region.

Hear from thought leaders across industries. Experience workshops and live tech demos. Join the startup pitch festival. And of course, enjoy plenty of opportunity for networking, where entrepreneurs, investors and industry executives meet, mingle and make meaningful connections.

Curated speakers bring their stories to the main stage; workshops bolster their messaging with intimate gatherings; parties draw you together to network and mingle; the demo foor boasts the coolest new gadgets and companies hiring or showcasing their services.

PitchfestNW runs in conjunction with TechfestNW with registration on April 2-3 starting at 8:30 am. Startups can apply for the opportunity to present their company to a prestigious panel of investors. Accepted startups from around the world gather together for two days of networking, workshops, speakers, and pitches, before the winner is chosen on Friday afternoon.

Tickets start at $99 and include entrance to all speaker talks, entrance to PitchfestNW, networking and workshops. For more information, visit techfestnw.com.