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Benefit Concert for the People of Gaza
Friday, May 30, 2025 · 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
First Unitarian Church · 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR
Ticket Pricing:
GENERAL ADMISSION $40 (open seating)
PREMIUM RESERVED $65 (please pick your seats from the seating chart)
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and solidarity in support of the people of Gaza.
Seffarine brings an internationally celebrated sound that Bass Player Magazine describes as a "gorgeous intersection of Spanish flamenco, Arabic and Andalusian music, Persian classical, and jazz". Their music transcends borders creating what SoundRoots describes as "an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa."
Palestinian American comedian Amer Zahr joins the concert with his sharp wit and powerful storytelling, blending humor and truth to offer heart, laughter, and clarity in the face of injustice. His performance invites connection, reflection, and solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Together, these artists offer a soul-stirring celebration of resilience, culture, and resistance.
All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go directly to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), which provides life-saving medical care to injured and ill children from Gaza. If you’re unable to attend the event, we invite you to donate directly to PCRF.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Jewish – Palestinian Alliance of Oregon (JPAO).
Our "Gaza Relief and Recovery" campaign aims to address urgent humanitarian needs and support long-term recovery efforts in Gaza. The funds raised will primarily focus on immediate relief, including providing essential medical supplies, food, medical treatment, clean water, and other necessities for families affected by the conflict. Additionally, our campaign will support rebuilding healthcare facilities and providing long-term support through impactful programs and projects to support the needs of children and the health sector in Gaza. It will also allocate resources towards trauma counseling, mental health support, and other initiatives for children affected by the conflict, aiming to foster healing and resilience within the community.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Diana Greene | 05/31/2025 | $41.68 | With prayers for the children of Gaza. | Alice Muccio | 05/31/2025 | $516.84 | Thanks JPAO for putting on this great benefit for such a great cause. | Karen Belsey | 05/31/2025 | $103.66 | Thank you for being a source of such hope and healing! | Anonymous Friend | 05/31/2025 | $103.76 | Thank you for what you’re doing. | Alice Shapiro | 05/31/2025 | $18.95 | Anonymous Friend | 05/31/2025 | $52.01 | Anonymous Friend | 05/30/2025 | $103.66 | Jesse Goncalves | 05/30/2025 | $103.66 | Christine Azar | 05/30/2025 | $516.84 | Linda Christensen | 05/30/2025 | $155.30 | Julie Whitaker | 05/30/2025 | $103.76 | Free Palestine! | Alexys Endries | 05/30/2025 | $52.01 | Avram Sacks | 05/30/2025 | $50.00 | Mark Henry | 05/30/2025 | $206.95 | Sam Mutschler-Aldine | 05/30/2025 | $50.00 | I'm Jewish, Arab people are our cousins, and the violence that America, Israel, and the West have committed since Israel's inception are among the worst atrocities in history. I am deeply proud of my community who donate and organize to end this violence. | Anonymous Friend | 05/30/2025 | $103.66 | Free everyone, from the detention centers at home to the lands across the sea | Tom Sincic | 05/30/2025 | $103.66 | Thank you. You provide hope. | Malaya Lualhati | 05/30/2025 | $103.66 | Anonymous Friend | 05/30/2025 | $52.55 | Anonymous Friend | 05/30/2025 | $52.01 | Free Palestine! Stop the genocide! | N Ali | 05/30/2025 | $10.70 | Ambar Espinoza | 05/30/2025 | $52.06 | Thank you for the work you do. | Anonymous Friend | 05/30/2025 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 05/30/2025 | $103.76 | Peter Miller | 05/30/2025 | $310.25 | Mazen Malik | 05/30/2025 | $313.49 | Scott Shurtleff | 05/30/2025 | $269.21 | Peter Wood | 05/30/2025 | $52.01 | Unlock Humanitarian Aid Now | Ella Barrett | 05/30/2025 | $103.66 | William Singer | 05/30/2025 | $1,000.00 | Permanent Ceasefire NOW! End the Blockade of Gaza! Stop US Arms Shipments to Israel! STOP ARMING ISRAEL! | Wassim Ayoub | 05/30/2025 | $300.00 | Matthew Nelkin | 05/29/2025 | $54.00 | Anonymous Friend | 05/29/2025 | $40.00 | Susan Palmiter | 05/29/2025 | $52.06 | Jackie Kraybill | 05/29/2025 | $100.00 | In support of the Palestinian people who deserve peace and safety. | Leigh Starcevich | 05/29/2025 | $100.00 | Joel Glick | 05/28/2025 | $83.08 | Anonymous Friend | 05/27/2025 | $103.66 | Thanks to JPAO for its benefit concert. | Carol A Landsman | 05/26/2025 | $130.00 | Virginia Weiler | 05/26/2025 | $206.95 | Anonymous Friend | 05/22/2025 | $103.76 | Barbara Schulman | 05/18/2025 | $103.76 | Barbara Haynes | 05/15/2025 | $103.66 | I wish I could do more. I wish this world were just. I wish humans were humane. | Allan Siegel | 05/12/2025 | $52.01 | Laurie Huffman | 05/12/2025 | $52.01 | Mike LaPorte | 05/08/2025 | $103.76 | Julia and Justin Ford | 04/27/2025 | $206.95 | JVP Portland | 04/27/2025 | $75.00 | Mandy Allen | 04/23/2025 | $41.68 | Peter Miller | 04/20/2025 | $52.01 | Protect Palestinian Children! | Nada Barghouty | 04/10/2025 | $10.69 | Free Palestine! |
| Total | $6,909.80 | ||