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Event
Kirtan Rabbi in Concert
Congregation Shaarie Torah Presents:
Kirtan Rabbi In Concert
Saturday, January 31, 2015
7:00 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)
920 NW 25th Ave, Portland
$18 suggested donation. More if you can, less if you can't.
No one turned away.
More information at: shaarietorah.org/kirtanrabbi
Congregation Shaarie Torah, in partnership with Congregations Neveh Shalom, Beth Israel and P'nai Or of Portland, is pleased to bring Rabbi Andrew Hahn, the Kirtan Rabbi, to Portland for a weekend of learning, chanting and ecstatic Jewish prayer. Rabbi Hahn is a well-respected Jewish leader who tours the country regularly, sharing his unique programs. This weekend is a special opportunity for the whole Portland community to come together.
"In every generation Jews have experimented with new forms for Jewish prayer and new ideas. In our time it is no different and I see Rabbi Hahn as part of that continual process of Jewish experimentation, development and growth" - Rabbi Josh Rose, Congregation Shaarie Torah.
The main event of the weekend is the Kirtan Concert on Saturday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.
Full weekend schedule at:
shaarietorah.org/kirtanrabbi
About Jewish Kirtan
The practice of Kirtan originated in India. Its intention was to bring sacred chanting out of the temple precincts and into the streets for everyone to experience. Its form is nearly always in the call-and-response format. Rabbi Hahn himself characterizes Hebrew Kirtan as, "fully participatory call-and-response chant where short, sacred phrases from the Jewish tradition are treated as powerful, universal meditations. It is at once contemplative, ecstatic, and ...simply fun." Kirtan is particularly suited to these times, when so many people are seeking to participate in uplifting, communal experiences. At a Kirtan Rabbi event, the room becomes filled with singing, dancing, and exalted communal feeling.
About Kirtan Rabbi
Kirtan Rabbi (Andrew Hahn) is one of a new breed of cutting-edge, artist-rabbis whose joyful music and teachings address the deepest longings of the 21st century. He unites celebration of Torah and song in a way that allows people of all ages (and faiths) to discover renewed energy within their Jewish or spiritual practice. A long time martial arts instructor with a doctorate in Jewish philosophy, Rabbi Hahn laces his simple, alluring chants with meditation techniques and traditional learning.
Kirtan Rabbi visits synagogues, JCCs, college campuses and yoga centers internationally and has been in-residence at Shabbatonim, multi-day retreats and West Coast festivals. He is equally at home singing with a small circle, co-leading a Kabbalat Shabbat service, or bringing a full-on, rocking concert to the big stage.
Rabbi Hahn received rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion and earned a Ph.D. from the Jewish Theological Seminary, both in New York City.
He has two musical CDs: Kirtan Rabbi: Live!, recorded at New York's fabled Congregation B'nai Jeshurun on Manhattan's Upper West Side, "sets the standard in Hebrew Kirtan" (Chant Artist David Newman); the recently released, studio production, Achat Sha'alti (one thing I seek) is "inspiring from start to finish....Exquisitely simple in its message of love, longing and celebration" (Rabbi Shefa Gold).
About Congregation Shaarie Torah
Shaarie Torah is an inclusive, multi-generational Conservative synagogue, nestled in the heart of Northwest Portland. This warm and welcoming Jewish community has a 108-year history, which looks to the future by balancing contemporary and traditional Judaism. They strive to ensure that every voice is heard and that every member is counted. The Shaarie Torah community offers extensive programming and activities that work to foster Jewish values of social justice through: Torah / Learning, Avodah / Service, and Loving Kindness.
Friday Night Shabbat Dinner
Please also join us for a Kabbatlat Shabbat and Dinner
at Shaarie Torah on Friday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Rabbi Hahn will co-lead the Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Rabbi Josh Rose. Afterwards Congregation Beth Israel will join Shaarie Torah for dinner with a joint talk by Rabbi Rose (CST) and Rabbi Cahana (CBI).
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LocationCongregation Shaarie Torah (View)
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210
United States
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