An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text, (Hebrew and English text available) with a group of other women to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. All levels of experience welcome. Free. Email mberwin@nevehshalom.org for specific dates and topics.
In-Person: Wed, May 1 & June 5, 12-1pm Online (Zoom): Wed, May 15 & June 19, 12-1pm Twice a month we will discuss current events while applying Judaism’s often counter-intuitive perspectives to help us move beyond the headlines. The Portland Torah Times will alternate between an in-person BYO parve brown-bag experience held at Neveh Shalom, and Zoom sessions. Register at: nevehshalom.org/lunchlearn24
In-Person: Wed, May 1 & June 5, 12-1pm Online (Zoom): Wed, May 15 & June 19, 12-1pm Twice a month we will discuss current events while applying Judaism’s often counter-intuitive perspectives to help us move beyond the headlines. The Portland Torah Times will alternate between an in-person BYO parve brown-bag experience held at Neveh Shalom, and Zoom sessions. Register at: nevehshalom.org/lunchlearn24
In-Person: Wed, May 1 & June 5, 12-1pm Online (Zoom): Wed, May 15 & June 19, 12-1pm Twice a month we will discuss current events while applying Judaism’s often counter-intuitive perspectives to help us move beyond the headlines. The Portland Torah Times will alternate between an in-person BYO parve brown-bag experience held at Neveh Shalom, and Zoom sessions. Register at: nevehshalom.org/lunchlearn24
In-Person: Wed, May 1 & June 5, 12-1pm Online (Zoom): Wed, May 15 & June 19, 12-1pm Twice a month we will discuss current events while applying Judaism’s often counter-intuitive perspectives to help us move beyond the headlines. The Portland Torah Times will alternate between an in-person BYO parve brown-bag experience held at Neveh Shalom, and Zoom sessions. Register at: nevehshalom.org/lunchlearn24
Thursdays, June 20-August 8 (no class July 4) 12pm-1pm ZOOM. Join Rabbi Posen this summer on Zoom as we delve into the words of Rabbi Naomi Levy in her book Einstein and the Rabbi. Over 7 sessions we’ll explore each section of the book, and reflect on how it impacts our own lives and the larger community we live in. CNS members FREE| Non-CNS Members $36.00* *Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book. Click here to Register
War, Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation: An Interfaith Discussion December 15, 2:00pm Is war inevitable? Is peace possible? Six months ago, Rabbi David Kosak, Imam Abdullah Polovina, and Reverend Rodney Page gathered to create a music video offering prayers of peace in our war-torn era. Out of that collaboration, a desire was birthed to share lessons of peace-making with a wider audience. Please join these faith leaders with moderator Reverend Cynthia Dobson-McBride, in conversation as they ... Read More
Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop Learning: Thursday, January 9, 6:00-7:30pm | Stampfer Chapel Join Rabbi David Kosak for a fascinating exploration of cholent (Hamin), the one-pot Shabbat dish, and an integral part of Jewish culinary tradition. Delve into its historical origins, cultural and international variations, and the textual sources that reference this iconic dish. Discover how cholent appears in pop culture and what it reveals about Jewish identity and tradition. Free; no registration required. Cooking Thursday, ... Read More
The Jewish Lifecycle with Rabbi Eve Posen Starting Sunday, January 12, 9:15-10:30am Join your CNS Clergy to explore the basics of Jewish living and learning. This series of classes about all things Jewish, is designed for individuals of all backgrounds who are interested in understanding Jewish traditions, beliefs, and customs. Each module of the Did Jew Know? series will be taught in 5-unique lessons. Each module is a standalone experience; you can begin the series ... Read More
Calling all poets, writers, and the creatively curious! Join us for this 5-part generative workshop as we delve into the creative process through the lens of the Torah portion Toldot. Over the course of five weeks, we will explore different aspects of this sacred text, which focuses on the stories of Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Esau. Together, we’ll engage in a poetic and interpretive exploration of these ancient, yet personal, stories. Participants will learn about the ... Read More
