All ORA, all the time

Have you seen our beautiful exhibit at Neveh Shalom yet? It's a good excuse to attend Friday night services. Come see a lovely compilation of works by Laura Fendel, Sabina Wohlfeiler, and Susan Kuznitzky.

And while you're there, go through the doors toward Stampfer Chapel to see the beautiful portrait of Rabbi and Goldie Stampfer that Susan Kuznitzky painted and donated to the synagogue.

Rabbis Isaak and Greenstein are warmly embracing this exibit program, and are working on a program of "Grand Openings" for our future installments. Yes, there will be a better name, and they will take place on the second Friday of the month. Stay tuned for more information. We are grateful to have such a warm welcome!

A Celebration of Art

SAVE THE DATE! The greater Portland community is once again invited to shop at A Celebration of Art 2010 ("CoA"). This is a one day event running from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday, October 24th. We will proudly feature the work of 25 local Jewish artists!

Shoppers can expect high quality art and fine crafts. Prices are reasonable and art lovers can feel good about supporting local artists!

In its fifth year, the art sale will again be held in the MJCC ballroom.

ORA members Leslie Elder, Susan Kuznitzky, Sharon Segal and Sabina Wohlfeiler will exhibit new paintings.
Paintings and ceramics will fill Robin Esterkin's space.
Ellen Shefi has new photography and manipulated imagery for sale.
Three-dimensional artwork will include Esther Liberman's beadwork, Eddy Shuldman's fused glass & Judaica art, Laura Fendel's functional fabric sculptures and Julie Hockley's precious metal jewelry creations.

Our next blog entry will release the names of this year's guests artists. Stay tuned, as the excitement builds!