HANS COPER—LESS MEANS MORE features the sculptural work of Hans Coper (1920-1981), a radical Jewish artist of the mid-twentieth century who was at the vanguard of British studio ceramics, pushing the boundaries of clay and forms of abstraction in his work. Guest curated by Sandra Percival, founding Director and Curator of Zena Zezza, the exhibition presents nearly 50 works by Coper including his Spade, Thistle, Ovoid and Cycladic forms drawn from an extensive collection of his work in England’s York Art Gallery, a rarely seen Portland collection, and a cluster of works from collectors and California institutions. Coper left Germany for England as a Jewish refugee in early 1939. The exhibition also includes works by celebrated ceramicist Lucie Rie, also a Jewish refugee, along with a small selection of related contemporary and modern artworks. Coper was described as “gentle, yet shattering” and Less Means More opens a conversation into the complexities and contradictions embedded in his life and work.
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Betty LaDuke: EARLY WORK: curated by Bruce Guenther, Adjunct Curator for Special Exhibitions, features works created in the 1960s by one of Oregon’s most internationally recognized artists, Betty LaDuke, recipient of the Governors Art Award 1993. Centered in her identity as a first generation Jewish American, the early graphic works are based on memories of the vibrant street life of the immigrant neighborhoods of New York and stories from the Jewish bible. The works form a foundation for understanding the evolution of her long career as a narrative, image-based artist driven by deep social and political engagement.
Join StandWithUs Northwest’s Shaliach Eitan Teiger for a talk about the secrets of Israel’s success when it comes to high tech and innovation. Eitan will present Israel’s special story from an entrepreneurial perspective: from a young country with no natural resources to the start-up state we have all heard of. We will understand the motives for entrepreneurial culture, how the diversity of society has contributed to it and how Israel is making efforts to include different groups in this space by presenting several representative examples. Free & Open to all. Co-hosted by Neveh Shalom’s Israel 360, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, and StandWithUs Northwest.
Mah Jongg for Beginners – now offering 6-week-long session!
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
July 16 – August 20
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG400
Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players – now offering 6-week-long session!
Take your game to the next level.
Tuesday Afternoons
July 16 – August 20
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG401
Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
Wednesdays, July 17 – September 25 (NO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11)
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG402
Cost: $100 Members + Guests.
Drop-in Fee: $15 per class.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
Join Congregation Neveh Shalom for their weekly Shabbat outdoors on the plaza! From now through September, every Friday night at 6:15 pm, you can enjoy our beautiful Portland summer evenings singing, praying and schmoozing outside on our upper plaza!
If the weather doesn’t allow us to be outside, we will meet in the Stampfer Chapel.
| 19 years ago Michael Allen Harrison created one of the most unique shows with Ten Pianos, Ten Pianists and many special guests for one of the most entertaining experiences. |
| Gates open at 5:30 pm; show at 7 pm. The show ends with a spectacular synchronized Music & Fireworks Show. Tickets $12.50 – $54.50 Special VIP Patron Tickets – $175.00 |
Please join Neveh Shalom for their Erev Tisha B’Av service. This year, because of Shabbat, Tisha B’Av observance is delayed till the 10th of Av. We will begin with Havdallah, followed by Ma’ariv and the chanting of Eicha [Lamentations].