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Pop-up shops offer Nov. 15-19: ORA Chanukah Art Fair at the J
ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists are back at the Mittleman Jewish
Chanukah shopping Community Center for a
Chanukah Fair in the lobby
featuring many artists and
several mediums of art.
Come by the J Nov. 15-19
and pick up a nice gift for
a family member, friend,
fellow worker, teacher
or yourself. With glass,
ceramic and wood artists
participating, you may just Barbara Weisman's
find a unique menorah to jewelry and fused
Eastside Jewish Commons Art light up your holiday. glass by Eddy
Show will include works by 11 Artists participating in the Shuldman.
artists. Above: Challah plate fair are Arlene Hirsch, An-
and candleholders by Eileen nalie Weisman, Glenn Decherd, Jeanne Robin, Jack Liskear, Joyce
Millsap. At right: Pomegranate Shields, Lori Randel, Leslie Peltz, Linda Bourne, Stacy Kamin, Su-
card by Ellen Green. san Reep, Thomas Gainer, Yana Goldberg, Barbara Weisman and
Eddy Shuldman.
Nov. 14: Chanukah Pop-Up and Art Sale “We are so happy to be able to share our art with you after a long
ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists and Congregation Shir Tik- isolation period due to COVID,” says Arlene.
vah are teaming up to co-sponsor a Chanukah shopping event Masks are required for everyone 5 and older at the MJCC. 6651
Nov. 14. This event will take place at the new Eastside Jewish SW Capitol Hwy., Portland.
Commons on NE 24th and Sandy Boulevard, coinciding with Nov. 16-30: Pop-Up at future Chabad Oasis
an EJC Open House that will showcase the space.
Congregation Shir Tikvah, the only synagogue located on the The Everything Jewish store will host a Chanukah Pop-Up at the
east side, is putting on their sixth annual Chanukah Pop-Up sale site of its future home in the Pearl, 1218 NW Glisan St., Portland.
in the morning. It will feature candles, gelt and other holiday Shoppers will be able to purchase candles, chocolate gelt, meno-
supplies. Proceeds from their portion of the event will go to rahs, gifts and gift bags displayed creatively on scaffolds, ladders
fund their education programs. and other construction-style implements. Shoppers will also be able
“It’s important for us to bring a little light to any east-side to check out the new Oasis space, which will feature the Judaic store,
families who want to drop by, especially during this particular Chabad House and communal gathering space (see story page 1).
time,” says Shir Tikvah Executive Director Katie Schneider. The pop-up will be open 3-7 pm, Monday-Thursday, and 11 am-2
“The pop-up sale will coincide with the regular hours of He- pm, Friday and Sunday while supplies last.
brew school.” Get your Chanukah items at a pop-up shop while supplies last and
ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists is a group of Jewish artists check out the renovations in progress.
in Portland whose media include collage, paint, silk, glass,
wood, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography Nov. 21: Makers Market hosted by Moishe House
and more. They are partnering with Shir Tikvah artists to offer Moishe House Portland is hosting a makers market for Chanukah
works in a wide range of media, including some Judaic artwork. shopping 1:30-5:30 pm, Nov. 21. The market will be at 13th Moon
ORA’s art sale will last all day with proceeds benefiting Con- Gravity Well, 4513 SE 41st Portland, a neighborhood bar and bottle
gregation Shir Tikvah in the morning and the Eastside Jewish shop featuring high-quality beer and wine. Masks and social dis-
Commons in the afternoon. tancing will be enforced.
“This unique opportunity allows us to give back to two Jewish “We are ecstatic to announce that we will be hosting a makers
nonprofits,” says ORA representative Ellen Green. “We look market this chilly season,” reads the Facebook post for the event.
forward to sharing our art on this side of town.” “Endless goodies provided by local Jewish and BIPOC makers just
Collaboration is one of the watchwords of the Eastside Jewish in time to grab those gifts before Chanukah rolls around. Join us in
Commons, which moved into the Sandy location in July 2021 celebrating these artists, ogling all of their precious creations while
with the mission of building a thriving and inclusive hub on the coming together this holiday season.”
east side. facebook.com/events/s/jewish-makers-market/1582219812128704/
“We’re excited to host this collaboration and invite the com-
munity into the Commons,” Executive Director Cara Abrams Nov. 20, 21: Leikam Brewing's Book & Craft Fairs
says. “The ORA Art Show is a wonderful opportunity to connect On Nov. 20, Leikam Brewing Company teams up with Books With
in person with community, find some unique gifts for Chanukah Pictures, Comics for Everyone. Grab a local pint and find the perfect
and check out our 13,000-square-foot community space.” comic for a memorable Chanukah present from 6 to 9 pm.
Featured artists are Eileen Milsap, glass, Shir Tikvah; Dan Flo- The next day, Leikam Brewing will host its first Chanukah Craft
ria, painting, Shir Tikvah; Emma Lugo, painting, Shir Tikvah; Fair from 1-5 pm, Nov. 21.
Ellen Green, painting, drawing and cards, Shir Tikvah/ORA; Both events will be at the kosher brewery’s taproom at 5812 E.
Simcha Shields, mixed media prints, drawing and beadwork, Burnside.
Shir Tikvah/ORA; Joanna Westerfeld, glass, Shir Tikvah/ORA; These will be indoor/outdoor events, and all COVID regulations
Phyllis Van De Lyndt, ink and watercolor, Shir Tikvah/ORA; will be enforced. Proof of vaccination and masking required. Ten
David Kolasky, mixed media sculpture, ORA; Zahavi Lee, percent of each sale on Nov. 21 will go toward the brewery’s annual
painting and pastels, ORA; and Ilan and Sarah Laks, jewelry, contribution to Habitat for Humanity.
Shir Tikvah. For more information: facebook.com/LeikamBrewing/events/.
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