The Havurah Synagogue is presenting a concert called “Sisters, Saints, Sinners, Shamans, and Samurais,” a concert of interfaith stories, poetry, and music featuring Rabbi David and Debra Zaslow. Proceeds will benefit the Rose Circle Mentoring Network and the Havurah.
The concert will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM at 7:30 PM. Admission is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20.
The Zaslows will weave stories from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hawaiian, and Buddhist traditions, with some true tales of their interfaith adventures. People from all walks of life are invited to laugh, cry and be inspired!
The Rose Circle Mentoring Network’s mission is to support, engage and empower youth through mentoring via circles in a group setting as well as oneonone mentoring to youth from age 10 to 24. Their website is www.therosecircle.org
The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 North Mountain Avenue in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
The Havurah Synagogue is presenting a concert called “Sisters, Saints, Sinners,
Shamans, and Samurais,” a concert of interfaith stories, poetry, and music featuring
Rabbi David and Debra Zaslow. Proceeds will benefit the Rose Circle Mentoring Network and the Havurah.
The concert will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM at 7:30 PM. Admission is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20.
The Zaslows will weave stories from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hawaiian and Buddhist traditions, with some true tales of their interfaith adventures. People from all walks of life are invited to laugh, cry and be inspired!
The Rose Circle Mentoring Network’s mission is to support, engage and empower youth through mentoring via circles in a group setting as well as oneonone mentoring to youth from age 10 to 24. Their website is www.therosecircle.org
The Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 North Mountain Avenue in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
Join PJ Library for a free weekly story hour for young families with music, crafts and PJ Library Stories!
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Did you know Judaism has its own guided path toward spiritual development and self-understanding? It is called Mussar, and it is an approach of self-awareness, self-understanding and personal development that is grounded in both deep reflection on Jewish texts and on spiritual practices that guide us toward greater control over our thinking and behaviors. We will look at modern and ancient texts as we seek to strengthen our ability to live our lives guided by our highest selves on the path towards greater spiritual health, healthier relationships and a deeper Jewish understanding of how we can live out our higher purpose.
Legendary American pianist Murray Perahia returns to Portland to perform an afternoon solo recital Saturday, April 10, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Often described as the greatest living American pianist, Perahia has made several acclaimed appearances in Portland over the past four decades.
His Portland program will include Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. The performance is presented by Portland Piano International, which is “dedicated to presenting the finest pianists in the world in recital settings and outreach activities for the purpose of enriching and educating our community.”
In the more than 40 years he has been performing on the concert stage, Perahia has performed in all of the major international music centers and with every leading orchestra. He is the principal guest conductor of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, with which he has toured as conductor and pianist throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Born in New York, he started playing piano at the age of 4; he later attended Mannes College, where he majored in conducting and composition. In 1972 he won the Leeds International Piano Competition, and in 1973 he gave his first concert at the Aldeburgh Festival. Perahia was co-artistic director of the festival from 1981 to 1989.
The Los Angeles Times recently wrote, “Perahia’s virtuosity, never fussy, narcissistic or quirky, generates a heightened sense of drama in whatever he plays. At 67, his gifts as a storyteller have deepened.”
In the 2014-15 season, he toured Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Last spring’s U.S. recital tour included performances in New York’s Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles’ Disney Hall and Chicago’s Symphony Hall, as well as Rohnert Park, Tucson, Scottsdale, Kalamazoo, Sarasota and Savannah.
Perahia has a wide and varied discography. Sony Classical has issued a special boxed set edition of all his recordings including several DVDs entitled “The First 40 Years.” His recording of “Brahms Händel Variations,” which won the Gramophone Award in 2011, was described as “one of the most rewarding Brahms recitals currently available.”
Perahia is an honorary fellow of the Royal Academy of Music. He holds honorary doctorates from Oxford University, the Royal College of Music, Leeds University and Duke University. In 2004, he was awarded an honorary KBE by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his outstanding service to music.
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A weekly story hour for young families with music and PJ Library books!
Final film in the Sephardic Winter Film Series:
God’s Slave. A riveting story based on actual events of a 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires. This is a cat-and-mouse story of a deadly showdown between terrorists and an Israeli special agent. A man trained since childhood to be a suicide bomber attempts to execute a bombing at a synagogue. An Israeli agent works to stop the plot and the story ends with violent and unexpected consequences. Never doubt the power of free will in a human being.
Spanish with English Subtitles, 91 minutes, Production by Joel Schneider. Speaker: Ivonne Saed
Admission & Sephardic dessert are FREE.
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Charles & Jo Levy, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera
For information call David 503-892-6634 or www.jewishfilmportland.org
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Wednesdays, April 6 – May 25
(No Class May 4 or 11)
7:00 – 8:00 pm; CG300
Join us for a weekly story hour for young families with PJ Library stories, crafts and music!