Shalom! We welcome you to a reception, special viewing and informal art talk with Portland artist Sharon Segal. Appropriate for synagogue spaces, her imaginative and symbolic Judaic-themed paintings will be on exhibit in our CSP’s Cogan Chapel in the Robison building. An active member of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists, Sharon works primarily in acrylic paints and mixed media. She is equally well-known for her series of whimsical Hanukah cards.
The Jewish Women’s Round Table will hold its 27th Annual Song of Miriam awards brunch on June 2, 2019. The Song of Miriam Awards honor women who volunteer their time and energy to ensure the continuity and vibrancy of the Jewish community of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Seventeen organizations chose outstanding women to be honored for their volunteer activities and dedication to promotion of Jewish life and values.
This annual event is sponsored by the JWRT, whose mission is to strengthen the Jewish community by honoring the excellent work of women volunteers and bringing the community together to celebrate Jewish life.
The 2019 honorees are: Nancy Becker of Havurah Shalom; Tehila Derfler of Congregation Kesser Israel; Carmella Ettinger of Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; Karen Hyatt of Kol Shalom; Kim Kent of Beit Haverim; Evie Lerner of Temple Beth Tikvah-Bend; Emma Lugo of Congregation Shir Tikvah; Susan Milstein of Beth Israel Sisterhood; Gila Orniston of P’nai Or; Sarah Orzech of Beit Am-Corvallis; Cheryl Richards of Congregation Kol Ami-Vancouver, WA; Marissa Richardson of Congregation Neveh Shalom; Andrea Sanchez of Mittleman Jewish Community Center; Liz Stanley of Shaarie Torah Sisterhood; Abbey Vanderbeek of Temple Beth Sholom-Salem; Linda Veltman of Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education; and Jennifer Zeidman of Portland Jewish Academy.
For more information about JWRT, the history of the Song of Miriam awards, a list of past honorees and the JWRT Board, go to jwrt.org.
The reservations form is available at jwrt.org. For reservations postmarked by May 24, the cost of the brunch is $25; after May 24, the cost is $32. The charge for children 12 and under is $10, and $36 for patrons. These amounts include a donation to Mazon. Make your check payable to the Jewish Women’s Round Table (JWRT), list the name(s) and type of reservation (patron or guest), and mail to Jerrie Roth, 1231 SW Texas St., Portland, OR 97219. For questions, call Jerrie Roth at 503-246-4367.
Jurying for Pacific Northwest Jewish artists in original art and fine crafts in all media. Both ORA members and guest artists juried in may participate in the 13th Annual Celebration of Art (Nov. 2 & 3, 2019). ORA members (a $50 fee) may also participate in sales and exhibits throughout the year. For detailed jury information and application, go to https://ora908.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/2019-ora-jury-application-for-website.pdf or northwestjewishartists.org and click on “About ORA” to find the jury application. The $25 jurying fee may be applied to ORA membership.
Jewish Community Orchestra – Young Artist String Showcase
Join us at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center on June 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm.
Meyerbeer – Struensee Overture
Lalo – Symphonie Espagnole, op. 21 mvmt. 1
Darah Watts, violin
Barber – Violin Concerto, op. 14 mvmt. I
Paul Lee, soloist
Dvořák – Cello concerto in b minor mvmt. III
Hailey Kang, soloist
Borodin – Symphony No. 2 in b minor
Tickets available at the door
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students. Children under 6 free.
The mission of the Jewish Community Orchestra is to provide enjoyable music to the Jewish and surrounding communities of the Portland Metro area. Our goal as amateur musicians is to further the growth of local artists by presenting concerts that attract, educate and entertain our audience. http://jewishcommunityorchestra.org/wordpress/
Come celebrate Yom Yerushalayim and prepare for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot with Rabbi Mattias and Esther Amster. Enjoy a Jerusalem inspired cocktail and aperitif and explore the history, symbolism, and significance of the Six Day War, Jerusalem, Sinai and the Receiving of the Torah, and living an inspired and meaningful life today.
Join us for a special gala concert in celebration of Congregation Neveh Shalom’s 150th anniversary featuring musical performances by Cantor Eyal Bitton, Ilene Safyan, Michele Tredger, the Koleinu Choir, and the CNS Concert Band led by Chris Hardin, along with narration by Rabbi Eve Posen.
The concert b is preceded by a light reception at 6 pm.
“I am confident that people will have a fantastic musical experience, a wonderful time,” says Cantor Bitton. “There will be moments for toe tapping, moments for smiles, and also moments for reflection.”
“I love that when I put on a musical it’s not just my voice but different elements and styles the audience can connect to,” says the Cantor.
$12/Member | $18/Non-Member | $36/Patron*
*Patron Ticket includes reserved seats and acknowledgment in the program.
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Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and its Life & Legacy partner organizations will celebrate legacy giving in our community. We look forward to thanking all legacy donors for their commitment to the future strength of our Jewish community.There is no cost to attend and there will be no fundraising. However, reservations are requested: RSVP to Nate Smith or call 503-248-9328.
The annual meeting will also honor and celebrate OJCF’s 2019 Legacy Society Honorees Arlene Schnitzer, Jordan Schnitzer and the blessed memory of Harold Schnitzer.
“The impact that Arlene, Harold, z”l, and Jordan have had upon the foundation and our community is immeasurable,” says OJCF President and CEO Julie Diamond. “It is only fitting that we honor and thank them during our 30th anniversary year.”
The family’s generous support of Oregon’s Jewish and general nonprofit organizations has changed the region’s philanthropic landscape.
“The foundation is grateful for our relationship with Arlene and Jordan, and we are proud to support their charitable giving through the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Family Fund of OJCF,” says OJCF Board Chair Steve Laveson. “Their steadfast commitment to the Jewish community can’t be overstated, and their charitable legacy will benefit Jewish Oregonians for generations to come.”
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday mornings
May 28 – June 25
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG303
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level!
Tuesday afternoons
May 28 – June 25
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG304
Cost: $100. Members: $85.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
99th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
on Wednesday, June 5 at 4:30 p.m. at Congregation Neveh Shalom. Congratulate Ed Tonkin, along with Mindy and Mark Zeitzer, for their three years of incredible service as chair of the board and campaign chairs respectively, and welcome Lauren Goldstein as our new board chair.
During the annual meeting Eve Levy will receive the 2019 Laurie Rogoway Outstanding Jewish Professional Award in recognition of her contributions and leadership in the greater Portland Jewish community.