Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s Gala a Roaring Good Time

Guests dance to the roaring sounds of The Midnight Serenaders and The Shanghai Woolies.

Portland, October 25th, 2014. Celebrating a vibrant Jewish community – in style, hundreds gather at Pure Space in the Pearl to dance the night away. It was the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s Gala event: “A Roaring Good Time.” The gala was a 1920s themed party complete with flappers, fantasy, and philanthropy. Native Portlander and Walt Disney Executive Creative Director, Dan Fields truly knows how to “make magic happen” – he designed evening for our community. As the balloons dropped and the champagne flowed, guests helped raise funds to support those in need here in Portland and around the globe. At the close of the evening, the Jewish Federation’s annual campaign rose to $2M, half its goal only in only 41 days!

Susan and Barry Menashe, Gala Co-chairs, together with son, Jordan Menashe.

David and Ronnie Malka, Gala Co-chairs, enjoy the glittery evening.

Jordan and Debbie Plawner play up the theme with pizazz.

Lauren Goldstein (Campaign Chair), Dan Fields, and Ronnie Malka (Event Co-chair) toast to the community.

From the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland:

Since 1920, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has been your means of connecting with your community, discovering new ways to do good and giving back to those who came before you. By raising funds that support a broad network of organizations and through innovative programming and initiatives, we are able to meet the ongoing needs of people at home, in Israel and around the world for today and for future generations. Learn more at www.jewishportland.org

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.