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.
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].
Please join Congregation Neveh Shalom for their Tisha B’Av service. Tallit/tefillin are not worn that morning. For more information about Tisha B’Av, please visit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tisha_B’Av.
On the Fast of Tisha B’Av – The Jewish National Day of Mourning
A discussion with a survivor of Mengele’s Experiments
Jona Laks
Jona Laks is a survivor of Dr. Mengele’s horrific twin experiments. She survived the Holocaust along with her twin sister. She will recall the horrors that lead up to her Holocaust experience. She’ll share about her family’s desperate conditions in the Lodz ghetto and the extermination of her mother, father and brothers at the Chelmno concentration camp. She’ll speak of the sanctity and preciousness of life.
In 2015 Jona spoke before the UN General Assembly. She will share some of what she said then and about that experience as well.
This is an event to remember and is not to be missed. Come touch history in a manner we may never be able to do in the near future, as the generation of survivors is slowly fading away.
Sponsored by Chabad Center for Jewish Life-SW Portland in partnership with Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, and Oregon Jewish Life.
Participating Synagogues & Jewish Organizations including Kesser Israel, Neveh Shalom, Shaarie Torah
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