Event Calendar

Did Jew Know? The Jewish Lifecycle with Rabbi Eve Posen

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Midrash, Poetry, and the Creative Process with Brian Rohr

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop

Event Series Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop

Event Series Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Did Jew Know? The Jewish Lifecycle with Rabbi Eve Posen

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Midrash, Poetry, and the Creative Process with Brian Rohr

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Did Jew Know? The Jewish Lifecycle with Rabbi Eve Posen

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Midrash, Poetry, and the Creative Process with Brian Rohr

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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

Synagogue Skills Adult Learning classes on prayer

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Tefilah: Discovering Judaism’s Core Spiritual Practice with Rabbi April Villareal Wednesdays for 10 weeks Feb 5-May 14 6:30pm-7:25pm Click here to register. Cost: $80 CNS members/ $95 non-members Tefilah is often translated as “prayer” but what is it really? Our siddur (prayerbook) presents us with examples of request, moral reflection, communal song instructions, meditation guides and more.  In this class we will explore how these various strands emerged and were collected together. Most importantly, we ... Read More

Synagogue Skills Adult Learning: Practicing Prayer

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Practicing Tefilah With Miles Hochstein Wednesdays, 7:35-8:30pm Nov 6-Jan 29 and Feb 5-May 14 (10 weeks each) Click here to register. Cost: $80 CNS members/ $95 non-members Feel lost in the service? Join us to learn the prayers of Shabbat services! Together we will learn the most common Hebrew vocabulary words used in our prayerbook, and spend time practicing reading and chanting in order to gain practice and confidence. Sign up for fall or spring ... Read More