May in Portland, OR

May 21, 2025

Our first weekend retreat!

A few months ago Yoshie got a grant from the Peleh Residency Alumni foundation (A program of Asylum Arts at The Neighborhood) to turn short Jewish/yiddish folklore inspired stories written by our sister Temim into a live performance including puppetry, original music and more. This trip was our first in person gathering and brainstorming session, and we’re both really excited about what’s to come!

Working on the script and how the music will interact with the visual storytelling and text.

Taking a break to pick up Ora's kiddo from school.

Temim's book at Powell's Books!

Devising and playing with paper and tape puppets (while looking in a mirror)

Our retreat timed perfectly with the Portland Jewish Music Festival! Saturday night Yoshie played a concert with Jake Shulman-Ment at Eastside Jewish Commons.

Jake Shulman-Ment and Yoshie at Eastside Jewish Commons at the Portland Jewish Music Festival.