Final Week of JAM!!!

Neveh Shalom member/artists Laurie Fendel, Sharon Segal, Ros Kane and Eddy Shuldman  all have art at the MJCC this week. It's the final week of this year's Jewish Arts Month (JAM) rotating exhibit. Admission is free to see the art in the lobby, all day from now until the show ends this Friday.

All of the artwork is available for sale, and a portion of each sale benefits MJCC.  Come on over and check out the art! It's  pretty great!!!

Through The Bamboo Curtain

Our own Bob Sorkin has an exhibit of his photography showing at St. Vincent's Hospital. "China Through the Bamboo Curtain" is a selection of Bob's amazing photos from his trip to China last year. It will be on display on the 2nd floor of the hospital's West Wing, through May 31st.

We are also honored to include several of Bob's wonderful photos in our current "ORA SHALOM" exhibit at Neveh Shalom.  No admission is required for either of these exhibits… just walk in and be inspired!  



St. Vincent's Hospital
9205 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225
(503) 216-1234

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Ln, Portland, OR 97239
(503) 246-8831

ART Enhances the synagogue experience!

Hiddur Mitzvah is all about beautifying a ceremonial object or a ritual. ORA is pleased to continue exhibiting a few artists at a time in the foyer of the main sanctuary at Neveh Shalom.

This opportunity allows us to fill the lobby will color and light. It gives congregants an opportunity to look at art, meet artists and talk about some of the questions we always wrestle with. WHAT MAKES ART JEWISH? Is it the theme of the art, the religion of the artist?...well, you get the picture!

The second Friday night of each month features a service called ORA Shalom....a Shabbat for the senses. We are so pleased to be a part of this monthly event that allows all of us to redefine our spirituality in various ways.

Featured through the beginning of February are:

JAN KATZ: 2D paintings

ESTHER LIBERMAN: Beadwork

EDDY SHULDMAN: Fused Glass

DIANA UNTERSPAN: Fiber Art

Artists can be contacted directly if you are interested in purchasing or commissioning a piece. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the synagogue.

• Stop by and check out the work.

• Visit our website (listed in the left column of this blog)

• Are you an artist? Join us!

• Want to buy or commission some art? Contact us! oraartists@gmail.com

• Questions about the art you see? Come to services, meet the artist and ask her yourself....or drop her a note care of our ORA email!

• Drop us a note and give us some feedback.....

Back to "Shul" Art Exhibit

How cool is this?
ORA will have an art exhibit at Congregation Neveh Shalom for about 6 weeks. It will stay on display until early October. A wide variety of our artwork is available for viewing in the lobby leading to the main sanctuary, and in the hallway around to the right as well.

If you're coming to Neveh Shalom for the congregational BBQ on Aug 29th, or coming to High Holy Day Services, be sure to take a few minutes to see our offerings. And if you've been thinking of checking out our Shul, now would be a great time!

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

Call For Artists!!

ORA is accepting applications for Guest Artist positions in this year's CELEBRATION OF ART 2010.

This one-day Fine Art Sale will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2010 in the beautiful ballroom of Mittleman Jewish Community Center.

Art works by prospective guest artists will be juried on Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2010 at
Congregation Neveh Shalom.

Applications are due by May 30, 2010 to be considered on Jury day. Samples of art work may be submitted in person or by a CD of photos.

For information and details, please go to this link: callartists2010
From there, you will be able to download the Application.

Good luck to all prospective artists!!

Hannukah Gift Fair

Some of our artists will be selling their work at Hadassah's annual Holiday Gift Fair this Sunday. Please come by, say hello, and maybe buy some nice Hannukah gifts!

Sunday, December 7, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
at Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 Peaceful Lane
Portland, Oregon 97239