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.
Monday, January 22, 7-8:30pm Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Congregation Neveh Shalom, Congregation Beth Israel Short Description: Sharaka: A delegation from Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt will discuss peace and normalization between Arabs and Israelis during this difficult time in Israel and Gaza. Registration: https://jewishportland.org/sharaka Contact: Bob Horenstein, Bob@jewishportland.org Long Description: Sharaka’s critical work has intensified since the horrific October 7 Hamas attack, creating space for dialogue and understanding between young Israelis and ... Read More
The Shiva service for Vern Beck, z"l, father of Laura Kosak, father-in-law of Rabbi David Kosak, will be held tonight, Jan 25 at 7pm in the Stampfer Chapel. There will be a meal of consolation following the service. Click here for the livestream. (Please note Neveh Shalom has had intermittent internet service. If the internet is out, the livestream will not work. Thank you for understanding)
Thursday, January 25, 7:00pm, Room 102 You're invited to the second session of our ongoing CNS-ORA Art, Heart, and Soul series as we learn to needle felt a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kippah. Bring your date, your friends, or simply yourself to indulge in a drink, a nosh, and your own burgeoning creativity in a relaxing, judgement-free environment. Led by artist Simcha Shields, this workshop is for complete newbies, lifetime artsy types, and everyone in between. Click ... Read More
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.
Sunday, January 28, 10:00am, Birnbach Hall The Shema Series–To Listen– will provide participants a chance to share their personal connections/thoughts/worries about Israel. This is our first session. In the aftermath of the events of October 7th, many of us continue to have questions and varied feelings about Israel's response to the attack. In our January 28th session, we will use a model in which we share our perspectives with one other person, and then moving into ... Read More
Wednesday, January 31, 2:00pm, Stampfer Chapel One survey of American adults revealed that over one-third did not know what antisemitism is, and one out of six said they had never heard of the word. This at a time when we are seeing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes in the U.S. In this presentation, Bob Horenstein of the Jewish Federation will explore what antisemitism is (and what it is not) from both ... Read More
Wednesday, January 31, 7:00pm, Stampfer Chapel Ana Sazonov, born in Ukraine without knowing her Jewish identity, unfolds her remarkable personal journey, tracing her discovery of her heritage, the transformative decision to make Aliyah, and her evolution into a dedicated Jewish professional. She vividly recounts the profound impact and the proactive steps she took in response to the war in Ukraine and Israel, as well as the alarming surge in global antisemitism. This compelling narrative serves as an inspirational ... Read More
Shishi Shabbat – Israeli & American Shabbat Dinner שישי שבת – ארוחת שבת לישראלים ואמריקאים Friday, Feb 2, 6:00-8:30pm at CNS Come together for a warm and social Shabbat dinner of good food, new and old friends, and song! Soup, salmon, and drinks provided; you bring a side dish or salad, and dessert to share (parve or dairy only). Cost: $6 per person. RSVP required. Click here to RSVP. Co-sponsored by Keruv Levavot and Congregation Neveh ... Read More
Saturday, February 3, 12:30pm-2pm Join other families with children in K-2nd grade for gaga, free play, and social time. All are welcome to come for Kiddush Club beforehand at 10:30am, but it is a not requirement for the schmooze and play. Snacks provided. No registration is required.
