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Room 1022:00-4:00pm in Room 102 at Neveh Shalom Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. Contact Sandy Axel: sandyaxel@msn.com.
2:00-4:00pm in Room 102 at Neveh Shalom Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. Contact Sandy Axel: sandyaxel@msn.com.
Sunday, Nov 13, Feb 12, or Apr 16 (you choose one date), 2:00-4:00pm In my years working in the rabbinate, I have observed how some, but not all, families instinctually prepare in advance for an inevitable loss by engaging in open conversations about values, love, and even regrets. These profound talks positively enrich a family. This year, I will be offering three stand-alone opportunities for you and your loved ones to gather and do this work ... Read More
Israel recently concluded its national elections, moving from one of its most ideologically diverse coalitions to a more right-wing one. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return as Prime Minister, and the Religious Zionism party saw major gains to become the third-largest party in the new Knesset. What does all of this mean for Israeli citizens? How will it affect Israel’s relationship with the US and other countries? And what does it mean for us as ... Read More
November 13, 2022 - 9:00 am (PT) to 4:00 pm (PT) LOGIN: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7122054468?pwd=Tm5oU3JNd1hLUHhzaEQ3Z2QrbHIrQT09 Meeting ID: 712 205 4468 Passcode: Jennifer Schedule: All time Pacific time - Via Zoom 9:00 am -10:00 am - Minyan Join us in community with a Region synagogue for Daily Minyan 10:00 am - 10:10 am - Greeting/Welcome Jennifer Kalenscher/All 10:10 am - 10:45 am - Sisterhood 101 Renee Ravich 10:45 am - 10:50 am - Break (Zoom Open) 10:50 am ... 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. Meetings are monthly, typically on the 3rd Thursday from 12-1pm at CNS with some exceptions. Please check our e-blast for upcoming gathering locations. Open to all ages and stages, this is a great chance to foster friendship within our kehillah.
Saturday, November 19, 5:00pm, at Neveh Shalom All are invited to this special annual interfaith evening celebrating "gratitude." As is our tradition we'll be joined by Imam Abdulah Polovina, Rev. Greg Neel, and Rabbi Eve Posen. We'll begin with a short reception and Havdallah followed by our service and dessert. This year this event will be hosted at Neveh Shalom, let us come to welcome and celebrate together. Click here to RSVP. Click here to ... Read More
November 20, 2022, 4:00pm Neveh Shalom Men's Club presents our 11th annual charity Texas Hold 'Em tournament. This is a charity event with the profits going to youth education scholarships. Check-in begins at 4:00 pm and dinner is provided. The tournament begins at 5:00 and ends when there is a winner. Prizes go to the top 6 finishers. Snacks, beer, and other beverages are provided in the registration fee. Please contact Bruce for location details ... 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.
Friday, November 25, 6:15pm, Stampfer Chapel Please join us on Indigenous People’s Day, the day after Thanksgiving, for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service with guest speakers Edith and Randy Woodley. They are the co-founders of Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice and Eloheh Farm & Seeds, which is a community, a ceremonial ground, a learning center, and a regenerative teaching farm in in Yamhill, Oregon. They will speak on recovering the indigenous parts of ourselves. ... Read More
Wednesday, November 30, 12:00pm Cantor Bitton offers a rare Torah study class in which he explores the classic story of the Garden of Eden and challenges the popular view of the Garden of Eden as an idyllic paradise. Find out why he believes that it is not a tale about humanity's fall from grace but its very opposite. This is a Zoom gathering. Click here to register.
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
The Bible speaks of Israel being the Land of Milk and Honey and celebrates the seven species native to Israel. In this cooking demonstration with Rabbi David Kosak and Lani Raider, we will gain a better understanding of legacy dishes. In addition to being our Congregational Education Assistant Director, Lani has a rich professional culinary background and was an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. She and Rav D will cook ancient foods for ... Read More
2:00-4:00pm in Room 102 at Neveh Shalom Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. Contact Sandy Axel: sandyaxel@msn.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.
2nd Fridays, 7:15-8:00pm, Room 102 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.
Saturday, December 10, 5:15-5:45pm on Zoom Shalom Kehillah/Community, Based on recent events, we invite you to join with your CNS community and clergy as we end several difficult weeks marked by antisemitic incidents. We will strengthen one another through a short online communal gathering filled with song, our havdalah ritual, and our collective hopes. Click here to join at the appointed time.
Saturday, December 10, 7:00pm Back from college and looking to reconnect with old friends from Hebrew school, camp, or youth group? Or are you new to PDX and want to meet some new people? Neveh Shalom will open its doors to the young adults of Portland's Jewish community this Chanukah season. Featuring drinks, latkes, music, witty banter, and fun! Ages 21-35ish. EARLY BIRD PRICE! Register by December 4th for $10.00 early-bird admission. All other registrations are due ... Read More