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Neveh Shalom outdoor Shabbat: This week celebrate Jewish Ukraine

The community is invited to Upcoming Kabbalat
join Congregation Neveh Sha-
lom’s summer series of Kab- Shabbat themes
balat Shabbat outdoor services July 15: ORA Arts Shabbat
and nosh at 6:15 pm Fridays
through August. Each week, July 22: Expanding the Tent
the series will feature a differ- July 29: Taste of Oregon
ent theme, food and beverages.
On July 8, come and celebrate Aug. 5: On the Plaza with Ilene
Jewish Ukraine. Safyan
“We want to be supportive Aug. 12: Wondering Jews (All
of our Ukrainian relatives and welcome at this Shabbat in
friends and to be sure they honor of the Wondering Jews
know how welcoming we are,” group created for seniors and
says Brian Suher, who coordi- empty-nesters, aged 60+.)
nates the summer series. Aug. 19: Sephardic Shabbat
The evening will include a Last summer, Kabbalat Shabbat attendees enjoyed outdoor Shab- featuring Cantor Bitton Concert
Ukrainian nosh featuring a cre- bat on the Holzman Plaza at Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900
ative menu crafted by Rabbi SW Peaceful Lane. Aug. 26: Sisterhood Turns 100
David Kosak, who went from
“feeding bodies” as a profes- Kosak plans to have attendees “All are welcome,” says adding he hopes those with
sional chef to “feeding souls” collectively write notes to Jews Suher. “We invite the entire Ukrainian roots or connections
as a rabbi. To feed souls, Rabbi in Ukraine. Jewish community to join us,” participate in the July 8 service.

Shaarie Torah has
annual meeting
Congregation Shaarie Torah
held its annual meeting via
Zoom on June 26.
Those who attended had the
opportunity to vote on the in-
coming slate of leadership to
the board including new direc-
tors Trevor Bryant, Sue Hickey
and Shelly Klapper. Outgoing
Vice-President Sara Staggs was
thanked for her dedicated work
on the board. Dr. Sharon Pollin
was recognized for her role as
education director over the past
two years. Last summer’s rooftop receptions at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Rabbi Gary Oren spoke about offered stunning views, a tasty nosh and room for outdoor socializing. Two events this summer will
the fall launch of Mensch conclude with a similar rooftop reception.
Academy, a new pre-bar/bat/
b’nei mitzvah study program. Museum sets tours, rooftop receptions
President Daniel Petcher spoke
about the overall state of the Those who are new to Portland or simply in- Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.” This
congregation. terested in connecting with community members exhibit of 35 pieces primarily focuses on works
The virtual gathering conclud- are invited to one of two summer events hosted on paper as well as a group of large-scale photo-
ed with thanks to the congrega- by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and graphic prints of Chicago’s Atmospheres series.
tion’s recently retired hazzan, the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Ho- “Turning Inward” traces Judy Chicago’s devel-
Cantor Aaron Vitells. He will locaust Education. One event for younger adults opment as an artist and Jewish woman across six
be honored on July 10 with the and another for those 45+ will be at the museum decades – from her early formal vocabulary of
Harry R. Nemer Service Award. in August. geometric color abstraction and groundbreaking
Surprise video greetings to Community members under 45 will gather at work with pyrotechnics to the powerful explora-
Cantor Vitells were shared 5:30 pm, Aug. 4, for an exhibit tour followed by a tions of self-identity, the politics of gender and
from Joey Weisenberg and Rav reception on the museum’s stunning rooftop pa- her personal formative experiences. She has re-
Na’ama Levitz Applbaum. Joey tio. The same program will bring together those mained steadfast in her commitment to women’s
Weisenberg will be appearing 45+ at 11 am, Aug. 23. rights to engage in the highest level of art pro-
in concert at Shaarie Torah on Join Adjunct Curator for Special Exhibitions duction and to the power of art as a vehicle for
Sept. 18, and Rav Na’ama will Bruce Guenther and OJMCHE Director Judy intellectual transformation and societal change.
arrive from Israel soon after to Margles for a tour of “Turning Inward, JUDY Tickets are $10 per person. Register at
serve as High Holiday soloist. CHICAGO, From the Collections of Jordan D. ojmche.org/events.
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