Boris Uan-Zo-li’s artwork reflects his fascinating life, big, bold, varied and colorful. His work is abstract, but his figures are identifiable like the portraits of Woody Allen and personal hero Bob Dylan. Boris was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1938. During the Soviet times, Boris participated in four exhibitions and at one of the exhibitions in the USSR his paintings were withdrawn from the gallery by the Soviet bureaucrat because they did not fit the communist vision. After the fall of communism, Boris’s paintings were exhibited in a number of places, including the Central House of the Artists, one of the most prestigious Russian exhibitions.
Monthly Mitzvah Project
Throughout the month of September, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting Back-to-School Items for Schoolhouse Supplies.
Items can be dropped off in the blue bin located in the MJCC Lobby.
How Does our Jewish Year Invite Wonder in our Children and in Ourselves?
Explore several of our Jewish holidays and how they are connected to our Jewish beliefs around civic responsibility (Tikkun Olam), Kind community (Kehillah), the power of storytelling (Torah), and more. You will come away with ways to engage young children in meaningful interaction/conversation/activities around the Jewish holidays, and delight at participating in some of our favorite sensory activities from Foundation School. RSVP to receptionist@nevehshalom.org.
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.
Pianist David Rothman in Recital
Piano virtuoso David Rothman tackles the masterworks of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Frederic Chopin in a four-part concert series in September and December.
David Rothman was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1962. At age 6, he began to study piano, and he was accepted into the Menuhin School in England at age 10. At 17, he was accepted into the Curtis Institute where he studied with Mieczyslaw Horszowski.
Thursdays, Sept. 6 and 20
Cost: $10. Member Cost: $5.
Register: oregonjcc.org/pianoconcert
Join Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism for a Unique warm welcoming, human centered, inspiring ceremony which reflects the great Jewish traditions and offers a meaningful alternative for all Jews and intercultural families. – All are welcome! Oneg to follow service
Join us for a pre-service discussion at 6:00 pm.
Reservations suggested, but not required. Sign up online
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at CBI
Erev Rosh Hashanah will start with a 5:00 PM Tot Service in Goodman Hall for the youngest members of our community (and their grownups). Expect songs, stories, celebrations and a seasonal craft, all led by our CBI Clergy and the musical talent of Kim Schneiderman .
The 7:30 PM Traditional Service, led by our CBI clergy, will take place in our Main Sanctuary.
Join Rabbi Arthur Zuckerman, when he returns to Portland to lead Rosh Hashanah services. Services will be held in Pastoral Care Room 6 at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.
Service Schedule:
Sept. 9, 6-8 pm
Sept. 10, 9 am-1 pm
Sept. 11, 9 am to 12:30 pm
Led by Rabbi Arthur Zuckerman, The Jewish Encounter is a nondenominational Jewish group dedicated to adhering to the laws of Hashem. “We are Zionists, educators and lay people striving to create a community. Education of Judaism, tikkun olam (repairing the world) and prayer is our basis,” says Rabbi Zuckerman. “We have a love for Judaism in the purest sense, a passion for being unique and independent, and a quest to be a place for both the learned Jews, and the Jews who are still on their journey, to find enlightenment. We also strive to enhance the bonds of friendship with our non-Jewish Zionists, and welcome those who come to learn of our faith.”
The group has created its own siddur (prayer book) using a combination of traditional and contemporary prayers.
There are no membership dues and no ticket costs, however all donations are accepted and are tax-deductible.
Open your heart with Jewish Renewal
Open the Gates and Enter the New Year at P’nai Or with Rabbi Hannah Laner and Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin with Chazan Baruch Morris.
Special Children’s blessing by Rabbi Hannah following candle lighting
Rabbi Hannah Laner is the new rabbi at P’ani Or at Portland. She has over 25 years of experience as rabbi and cantorial soloist, creating and leading services for High Holidays, Shabbat, and other holidays. She is a professional Jewish educator who infuses her teaching with a passionate love of Torah and tradition.
Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin is a composer, singer, cellist and guitarist. He served as a Hazzan and Rabbi for nearly forty years in the Jewish community of Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. Music is at the very heart of his spiritual life and he seeks to connect with the transcendant realms of Spirit as well as the depths of the human heart through his music.