Event Calendar

Women’s Torah Study

Event Series Women’s Torah Study
Virtual Event

An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text with a diverse, supportive group to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. This year, the theme of our study is “Justice.” All levels of experience welcome, texts are in Hebrew and English.  Women’s Torah Study welcomes all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, non-conforming, or non-binary.  Taught by Mel Berwin. Free. Contact Mel for Zoom link.

Shavuot: RA’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Virtual Event

Sunday, May 16, 9:00am – Monday, May 17, 9:00am Neveh Shalom is proud to partner with the Rabbinical Assembly to present the Conservative/Masorti Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Access to the experience is FREE for all. Click here for the full schedule of the learning opportunities. This event is put on by the Rabbinical Assembly with support from United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), the Cantors Assembly (CA), the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano, and the ... Read More

Israel360: Ben Gurion, Epilogue

Virtual Event

Congregation Neveh Shalom, Israel 360 and American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) are pleased to invite you to a free online screening of the award-winning documentary, Ben-Gurion, Epilogue, to be enjoyed anytime between May 6-19, 2021, presented for the Greater Portland Jewish Community. Then join us for a free Zoom discussion with the film’s director, Yariv Mozer, live from Israel on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. PT. This 70-minute documentary brings ... Read More

Shoreshim/Anafim (ages 0-2nd grade) Torah Tailgate Shavuot Fun

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

Sunday, May 16, 4:30-5:30pm Tailgate and Torah for families with children ages 0 through 2nd grade. Join Leah Conley and Rabbi Posen for Shavuot learning, singing, and fun from your cars in our parking lot. Bring a snack to enjoy during this 1-hour program. You MUST be in a vehicle to attend this program. Please RSVP so we can save your parking spot! Click here to RSVP.

Shavuot: A Journey Through Torah: Experience the receiving of Torah in the CNS “Wilderness” (CNS Parking Lot)

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

Sunday, May 16, 7:00-8:30pm The sign-up for your 15-minute journey will be active soon. We’re taking our traditional Tikkun Leil Shavuot (Shavuot study session) on the road. Come roll through the Torah in our CNS Parking lot. On this rolling journey, you’ll find inspiring reflections and learning on all 5 books of the Torah. Each presenter will share a unique interpretation of their book. Ends with a delectable dairy treat in honor of Shavuot. The ... Read More

Tichon 7-12th Grade Graduation and Presentations

Virtual Event

The congregation is warmly invited to join us to celebrate our year of learning in Tichon featuring Mensches & Mavens, our Youth Social Justice Project, and the graduation of Micah Antick-Oslund, Andrew Caplan, and Joshua Weinrobe. Please email jbezodis@nevehshalom.org to request links.

The Torah of Today: What Judaism Can Teach America, with Rav D

Virtual Event

Sunday, May 23, 4:00pm In a time of social unrest, we will take a look at how trends in America over the last century brought us together or pulled us apart. We will compare those conditions with Jewish wisdom on building sustainable communities.

CNS Town Hall – Updating CNS By-Laws

Virtual Event

Join By-Laws Task Force Chair & CNS Immediate Past President, Jason Kaufman, as he shares with the community the process and vision as CNS updates our synagogue by-laws, which requires a vote to approve at the Annual Meeting in June. Click here for the proposed by-laws and a guide to understanding the changes. Click here to join at the appointed time.

Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve

Event Series Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve
Virtual Event

4th Friday, 5:15pm on Zoom Join Rabbi Eve for a Friday night sing-a-long for families on Zoom. We’ll do a bit of singing, a story, and blessings. Please log in and mute yourself until we start. Click here to join Zoom at the appointed time. Password: CNSShabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat on the Plaza! This week with Kim Schneiderman

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

Kabbalat Shabbat on the Plaza! This week with Kim Schneiderman - Fridays, 6:15pm Please join us this Friday (and throughout the summer) in the Holzman Plaza for outside Shabbat services… in person! This week, Rabbi Eve Posen and guest Cantorial Soloist Kim Schneiderman will be officiating. There is NO pre-registration required – please come and enjoy. We will be physically distancing, seating with “pod-mates” is encouraged. Masks are optional but not required for the outdoor ... Read More

Women’s Torah Study

Event Series Women’s Torah Study
Virtual Event

An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text with a diverse, supportive group to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. This year, the theme of our study is “Justice.” All levels of experience welcome, texts are in Hebrew and English.  Women’s Torah Study welcomes all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, non-conforming, or non-binary.  Taught by Mel Berwin. Free. Contact Mel for Zoom link.

Israel360: A Talk with Yoseph Haddad

Virtual Event

Monday, June 7, 8:00pm Yoseph Haddad is an Israeli Arab who volunteered to serve in the Israel Defense Force. He’s working to bridge the gaps between Arabs and Jews in Israel, and he is the CEO of "Together-Vouch for Each Other." Join us to hear his unique story. Click here to register Co-sponsored by: Portland State University’s CHAI (Cultural and Historical Association for Israel), PXD Hillel, and Neveh Shalom’s Israel360. 

152nd Neveh Shalom Annual Meeting

Virtual Event

Thursday, June 17, 7:00pm Join the whole Neveh Shalom community for our very special Annual Meeting. This is a time to hear about the year we just had and get a vision into the year to come. We will also vote on a slate of new board members, and importantly, vote on our new by-laws which were presented at the Town Hall on May 27th. We hope you will be able to join us! The ... Read More

The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God

Virtual Event

Wednesday, June 23, 7:00-8:00pm Join us for this special presentation with Rabbi Mark Sameth, author of the book The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God. About The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God: Counter to everything we grew up believing, the God of Israel — the God of the three monotheistic, Abrahamic religions to which fully half the people on the planet today belong — was understood by ... Read More

Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve

Event Series Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve
Virtual Event

4th Friday, 5:15pm on Zoom Join Rabbi Eve for a Friday night sing-a-long for families on Zoom. We’ll do a bit of singing, a story, and blessings. Please log in and mute yourself until we start. Click here to join Zoom at the appointed time. Password: CNSShabbat

Sisterhood Book Discussion: Need to Know by Karen Cleveland

Virtual Event

Monday, June 28, 7:00pm on Zoom Join the sisterhood for a fascinating book discussion: Vivian and Matt are a seemingly normal suburban couple, experiencing the same struggles as many North American families: juggling work and children, budgeting for a house in a decent school district. They're in love and life is good. Though Vivian can't share much about her CIA assignment with him, Matt has always been supportive, and his job as a software engineer ... Read More

Women’s Torah Study

Event Series Women’s Torah Study
Virtual Event

An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text with a diverse, supportive group to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. This year, the theme of our study is “Justice.” All levels of experience welcome, texts are in Hebrew and English.  Women’s Torah Study welcomes all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, non-conforming, or non-binary.  Taught by Mel Berwin. Free. Contact Mel for Zoom link.

The 5 Books of Moses and You: Weekly Discussion of Torah Portion with Rabbi Eve Posen

Virtual Event

Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm, beginning Oct 12 Come learn and discuss central themes of each parshah and how they relate to our lives today. Then, take the week and capture the themes in your own way be it photography, song, written word, TikTok, art, or any other way you can imagine it. We’ll start each session sharing what we’ve created and moving to the next part of the narrative. Perhaps we’ll even create a collection of Torah ... Read More

In Person Tot Shabbat

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

Saturdays, July 3 and July 17, 10:15am Join Rabbi Eve in-person this Saturday. We will be gathering outside on Holzman Plaza at 10:15am. Come and greet Shabbos Mouse again, have a physically distanced Torah parade and all the usual Shabbat fun! We look forward to seeing you and your kiddos in person!!

In Person Family Shabbat with Rabbi Eve

Virtual Event

4th Friday, 5:15pm on the lower courtyard Please come and join Rabbi Eve for our in-person family Shabbat service! We are so excited to get our Shoreshim and Anafim families together! Services will be followed by some comforting grilled cheese and tomato soup. Please remember masks are highly encouraged but optional outdoors. Bring your own picnic blanket and join us for some family fun! Stay after dinner and enjoy our Shabbat festivities with the entire ... Read More

Women’s Torah Study

Event Series Women’s Torah Study
Virtual Event

An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text with a diverse, supportive group to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. This year, the theme of our study is “Justice.” All levels of experience welcome, texts are in Hebrew and English.  Women’s Torah Study welcomes all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, non-conforming, or non-binary.  Taught by Mel Berwin. Free. Contact Mel for Zoom link.

Offsite CNS Family Sukkah gatherings

Thursday, September 23 - Offsite in small groups at a CNS family’s sukkah Do you have a sukkah at your home? Would you be willing to invite 3 CNS families to join you in your sukkah this year to build connection and belonging in our community? Would you like to attend a meal in another CNS family’s sukkah? Are you open to feeling the magic that comes from sharing a meal together during Jewish holidays? ... Read More

CNS Community Sukkah

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

Sunday, September 26, 5:00-7:00pm - CNS Community Sukkah Please join your Neveh Shalom community for schmoozing and drinks in our community sukkah on the Holzman Plaza. Registration details to come.

Cancelled for August – In Person Family Shabbat with Rabbi Eve

Virtual Event

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR AUGUST     4th Friday, 5:15pm on the lower courtyard Please come and join Rabbi Eve for our first in-person family shabbat service! We are so excited to get our Shoreshim and Anafim families back together! Services will be followed by a picnic pizza dinner and beverages for all! Please remember masks are highly encouraged but optional outdoors. Bring your own picnic blanket and join us for some family fun! ... Read More

Conservative Judaism Explained

Virtual Event

Thursday, September 2, 7:00pm with Mel Berwin Whether you’re a new member or simply seeking greater clarity, you’re invited to attend this engaging opportunity to learn about our movement’s name, values, and distinguishing features. This class is on Zoom and free and open to all. Email Mel Berwin: mberwin@nevehshalom.org for Zoom link.

Back to Shul 2021

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

Back to Shul 2021 Sunday, September 12 | In-Person, Holzman Plaza 12:00-1:00pm Families with Children ages 0-12 and ALIYAH K-6 Meet & Greet 1:00-2:00pm All Congregants Let’s celebrate! In the time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, let us gather as a kehillah/ community for some music, food, and fun! Please RSVP so we can know how many people are coming: https://members.nevehshalom.org/event/backtoshul2021

Sukkah Build and Decoration

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

Sunday, September 19 | Build: 8:00am | Decorate: 11:00am Men’s Club and Sisterhood are building and decorating the Sukkah, we would love you to come and participate with us. All are welcome to join either or both. If you would like to volunteer with building, contact zacharyhorowitz@hotmail.com. If you would like to volunteer for decorating, contact smallfryeterp@icloud.com.

Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve

Event Series Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve
Virtual Event

4th Friday, 5:15pm on Zoom Join Rabbi Eve for a Friday night sing-a-long for families on Zoom. We’ll do a bit of singing, a story, and blessings. Please log in and mute yourself until we start. Click here to join Zoom at the appointed time. Password: CNSShabbat

Medicare Reimagined – A health plan DRASH

Virtual Event

Medicare Reimagined - A health plan DRASH 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 6 via Zoom Medicare during a pandemic creates new challenges for the already complex and confusing world of Medicare. New benefits are being offered this year. With plenty of time to answer your questions, we will also provide information on: • New benefits for 2022 (including dental) • A check list for your lifestyle, including important questions to ask yourself before choosing a plan, ... Read More