Sunday, March 31, 12:00-2:00pm, CNS "Marla's" Kitchen Join us for a cooking session for Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Head Chef Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.
First Wednesdays, 7:00pm The CNS Sisterhood would like to invite all women and those who identify as women to participate in their Interfaith Group. This group brings CNS members together with women of other faiths to learn, grow, and create opportunities to develop friendships. CNS Sisterhood Interfaith group meets every month on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. To register, please contact Michelle Imori-Goldenberg smallfryeterp@icloud.com.
The Marianne Wollstein Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament Sunday, April 7, 2024 Please join us for a fun-filled day of Mah Jongg and friendship. Experienced and new players are welcome. (No teaching) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Brunch and explanation of rules 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tournament and prizes $36 ~ Register by Tuesday, March 26. We do not provide refunds. Please register early as space is limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Bring your 2023 National ... Read More
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm. April 10, May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26 Grief - like all human emotions - is softened when shared. Neveh Shalom offers grievers who have had a death in the past 18 months a place to come and process together. Using the wisdom of Torah and Community we will help one another process and learn the tough lessons of grief. The group will be facilitated by Carol Stampfer, PMHNP and enriched by Rabbi ... Read More
Thursday, April 11, 6:00-9:00pm The Butterfly Effect Art Space - 7829 SW Capitol Hwy Don’t miss the fun - join the CNS Art, Heart, and Soul series as we take a field trip to The Butterfly Effect Art Space in Multnomah Village for an unforgettable evening of creativity and camaraderie. Paint your own unique ceramic piece, whether it's a cherished item of Judaica like a seder plate or mezuzah, or explore non-Judaica options. Enjoy wine, snacks, ... Read More
2nd Fridays, 7:15-8:00pm, Zidell Chapel Please join us for an alternative to the main Kabbalat Shabbat service: a lay-led, voices-only Erev Shabbat Service. All ages and stages are welcome - open to the community. Questions? Please contact Naomi Leavitt: naomileavitt@gmail.com.
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.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:00-2:00pm, Feldstein Library Join in the Great Haggadah Exchange! Do you have an excess of unused haggadot? Are you looking to try some new ones? Bring your relatively clean/not too stained, but no-longer-wanted Haggadot to the library. Pick up some new (to you) ones to enhance your seder this year. For questions or more information, contact Leora Troper at ltroper@nevehshalom.org
Texas Hold'em A Neveh Shalom Men’s Club Charity Tournament Proceeds Benefit Youth Education and Camp Scholarships Sunday, April 14, 2024 | Birnbach Hall, Congregation Neveh Shalom Doors open: 4:00pm | Tournament: 5:00-9:00pm Two levels of support are available: PLAYER: $50/registration EVENT SPONSOR: $100/registration, free add-on, and acknowledgment REGISTRATION DUE DATE: April 7, 2024 Click here to Register Register now to hold your spot for this fantastic event. Your registration includes: coffee, soft drinks, beer, hors ... Read More
Wise Women is a friendly group that provides an opportunity for women to come together, socialize, and empower one another in a casual environment. No RSVP needed, just come and enjoy!
Saturday, April 20, 4:30-6:00pm 3rd-6th graders, Passover should be fun for kids, too!! ln that spirit, let's come together for a special pre-Passover dinner and forest walk where we explore the woods and sing Pesach songs that can be brought back to your Passover tables. Cost: $10/per person. Click here to register. Contact srohr@nevehshalom.org with any questions.
Saturday, April 20, 7-9pm, Free Calling all 7th-12th graders for a special Jewish Teen Comedy Night! Together we'll watch clips of Jewish comedians, learn comedy basics, and have the opportunity to share your own jokes/ stories / skits, too. There is no cost for this gathering Jewish Comedy has been a source of pleasure and solace for Jews through all the times life hands us! Sarah polled the teens and this idea was resoundingly popular- the ... Read More
Sunday, April 21, 10:00am-1:30pm (2201 Lloyd Center, PDX) Calling all 5th-8th graders to join our Lutheran Youth Group friends at Project Lemonade to do mitzvot for foster youth, share lunch (bring your own sack lunch and a water bottle), and go ice skating together. $15/person. Scholarships are available. Waivers will be emailed to registrants! Click here to register. Contact srohr@nevehshalom.org with any questions.
Tuesday, April 23, 5:00pm, Birnbach Hall PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AS WE ARE AT MAX CAPACITY Gather round the table with Rabbi David Kosak and your Neveh Shalom kehillah for a 2nd-night seder. We’ll enjoy reading from the Haggadah while having opportunities to engage beyond the text with meaningful interactive activities and discussions. While this is a family-friendly event, we encourage you to bring quiet activities so your children are happy and engaged. ... Read More
Thursday-Sunday, April 25-April 28, 2024 This weekend is the highlight of our year as we gather for Shabbat and community. We’ve added an extra night this year to allow for more fun and community. Join us for a full service, Kosher for Passover weekend of fun and games. Click here for detail and to register.
4th Friday of every month, 5:15pm, Offsite Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories for families with children 0-10. Click here to RSVP and receive location details.
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.
Saturday, April 27, 6:00pm Hosted at Congregation Beth Israel Raise a glass (or four) at Portland’s Young Adult Seder. This musical, interactive Seder experience, led by Congregation Benth Israel’s Cantor Rayna Green, is a great way to connect with Jews in their 20s and 30s across the Portland area while enjoying a light Passover meal. $18/person, age 21 and over. This is a child-free gathering (but we hope to have family-friendly events in the future!). ... Read More
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
First Wednesdays, 7:00pm The CNS Sisterhood would like to invite all women and those who identify as women to participate in their Interfaith Group. This group brings CNS members together with women of other faiths to learn, grow, and create opportunities to develop friendships. CNS Sisterhood Interfaith group meets every month on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. To register, please contact Michelle Imori-Goldenberg smallfryeterp@icloud.com.
Thursday, May 2, 5:00-9:00pm People of all ages and walks of life are encouraged to join us for our festive Mimouna – a unique and joyous celebration of the conclusion of Pesach with festive crafts, Moroccan desserts, music, dance, and henna. As it is said customarily said at Mimouna: “Tirbaḥu vetis’adu” – we wish you success and luck! $10/per adult, $5/child (ages 2-18) Click here to register. Co-sponsored by Keruv Levavot and Hillel
“Science, Artificial Intelligence, and the Human Connection” with Award-Winning Physicist, Professor Daniel Zajfman May 3-5, 2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Science for the Benefit of Humanity Friday, May 3, 7:00pm, Dinner and Talk (After 6:15pm Service) A presentation on the journey to the paradise of science Artificial Intelligence: A Panel Discussion Saturday, May 4, 7:00pm, Dessert and Beverages A panel of experts leads us through where we are and where we might be heading with AI ... Read More
