Our Winter Sephardic Film Festival occurs on the second Tuesday of each month from December to April!

Enjoy light refreshments, great conversation, and best of all--Tickets are free!

Gain a deep understanding and appreciation for the story of the Jews of Rhodes that led to a major Sephardic diaspora community, including what is now the only Sephardic synagogue in Oregon, your very own Congregation Ahavath Achim.

The Longest Journey (2013) is the story of the Jews of Rhodes, Greece, from their arrival in bibical times to the deportation of community by the Nazis in 1944. This film introduces you to the geography, the climate, commerce, Jewish culture and traditions of the people and first-hand testimony of the community survivors. A compelling historical documentary.

(60 min, English, Ladino, French, Italian, w/ Subtitles)

Island of Roses: Jews of Rhodes in Los Angeles (1995) is the story of immigration and resettlement of the people, culture and traditions of the “Rhodeslis” in L.A. Interviews with immigrants, second and third generations show how the food, songs, rituals, and language have carried on in America, and are mirrored in Portland.

(55 min, English, Ladino, French, w/ Subtitles)

Discussion Leaders: Albert J Menashe and Richard Matza

 

Register here: https://ahavathachimpdx.weebly.com/sephardic-film-festival.html