November is Portland Jewish Book Month
One Book, One Community
This season's selection: Mitchell Kaplan’s By Fire, By Water. This book follows Luis de Santángel, chancellor to the king of Aragon and a converso, as the Inquisition creeps closer and closer to him and his loved ones. Based on historical fact, the book makes history come alive. Watch the video below to learn more about the book, which details the plot while showing paintings of the Spain of the middle ages.
Events:
Tuesday, November 1, 8:00 PM
Hosted by: Beit Haverim
Book discussion with Lake Oswego United Church of Christ, 1111 Country Club Rd, Lake Oswego
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Portland Jewish Book Month event at CBI:
Piece by missing piece: Recovering the Sephardic legacy of Spain |
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Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 PM
Hosted by: Shaarie Torah
Book discussion at Sip Divine. Small charge 7829 NW Capitol Hgwy, Portland
Friday, November 11, 7:15 PM
Hosted by: Shir Tikvah
Rabbi Ariel Stone will speak on the themes of the book. 621 NE 76th Avenue, Portland, OR
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 PM
Hosted by: Neveh Shalom & Multnomah County Library
Discussion at Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland
Thursday, November 17, 7:00 PM
Hosted by: Oregon Jewish Museum
Film: Expulsion and Memory. The film traces the descendants of conversos forced to flee Spain in the 15th century. Interviews with families and music provided by Placido Domingo. Members - $8, General Public, $10. 1953 NW Kearney, Portland
