Event Calendar

Meditation Shabbat Morning Service

Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland

Meditation Shabbat: חֲסִידִים הָרִאשׁוֹנִים הָיוּ שׁוֹהִין שָׁעָה אַחַת וּמִתְפַּלְּלִין כְּדֵי שֶׁיְּכַוְּונוּ לִבָּם The earliest practitioners of kindness would meditate for an hour and then pray, so that they could direct their hearts and minds to heaven. -Talmud, Brachot 30b The first Saturday of each month at Congregation Neveh Shalom is our Meditation Shabbat. An evolving—and revolving—series of practices will be incorporated into our regular sanctuary service, with the sermon slot dedicated to a focused meditation. ... Read More

YAFE: Jewish Chess Club (ages 7-17)

Event Series YAFE: Jewish Chess Club (ages 7-17)
Birnbach Hall

Start date, Saturday, November 5, 1:00-2:00pm All youth aged 7-17 are invited to join the new CNS Jewish Chess Club, taught by Jonathan Pulvers who has 20 years of expertise in teaching chess, contract bridge,  and political science. Jonathan will be leading a class once a month, on the first Saturdays of the month, after kiddush lunch (all are welcome to join in lunch beforehand). $10 per student per monthly lesson to cover the training ... Read More