Sukkot Day Services
Stampfer ChapelPlease join us for our Sukkot service followed by a lunch in the Sukkah.
Please join us for our Sukkot service followed by a lunch in the Sukkah.
Please join us for our Sukkot service followed by a lunch in the Sukkah.
Please join us for our Sukkot service followed by a lunch in the Sukkah.
Tuesday, October 11, 12:30pm, Following Sukkot Day 2 services The lesson of Sukkot is how to find home in the middle of the fragility which is our lives. Join Rabbi Kosak as he shares some of those sabbatical lessons about home and fragility which he encountered on the road. Click here to register.
Tuesday, October 11, 6:00pm Join Men’s Club and Sisterhood in celebrating Sukkot. We will be having a Mediterranean-themed (think mezze) potluck dairy meal. We hope to have a lot of options (baba ghanooj, tabouli, hummus, stuffed vegetarian grape leaves, salads, pitas & other breads, etc). For those that can bring more of a "main dish" (falafels, spanakopita, mujudara, etc), that would be most appreciated. Contact: Zachary Horowitz zacharyhorowitz@hotmail.com or Michelle Iimori-Goldenberg smallfryeterp@icloud.com.
Thursday, October 13, 12:15pm Wise Women is a friendly group that provides an opportunity for women to come together, socialize, and empower one another in a casual environment, in this case, in the CNS Sukkah! Open to all ages and stages—this is a great chance to foster friendship within our kehillah. Pack a lunch and join us!
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.
Sat, Oct 15, 7:00pm, CNS Sukkah and Room 102 CNS Teens (7th-12th grade) are invited to join us at the Neveh Shalom Sukkah for Havdallah, yummy treats, an opportunity to hear renowned Jewish musician (and congregant) Stephen Nance, and to participate in social justice activity. We will be joined by Tivnu and teens from Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle. If you are a Camp Solomon Schechter camper- some of the Seattle teens joining us may ... Read More
The strength of the Jewish family depends on an intergenerational covenant of mutual concern. One way we demonstrate that is at Yizkor services, when we reflect on those who came before us. This is a powerful moment to replenish our memories and our love of those we have lost.
Monday, October 17, Dinner: 6:00pm | Service: 6:30pm After a month of holidays, we’re celebrating the renewal of the Torah at Erev Simchat Torah with Cantor Bitton and a live band. The service and band are free and open to the community. Families are welcome! Cost for dinner: $18/adults, $12/kids; $54/family max. Click here to register.
Please join us for Simchat Torah morning services.
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.
Thursday, October 27, 6:45pm Join the Men's Club for an evening of ping pong and fun at Pips and Bounce (833 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97214).
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.
Sunday, October 30, 9:15am Location: West Hills Covenant Church (5815 SW Gillcrest Ct, PDX) Israel’s existence has long been a mirror, reflecting back at us our own assumptions, theories, and notions of justice. Can we see past these blinders to gain greater understanding and appreciation for this diminutive country that continually captures the world’s attention? Join Rabbi Kosak for a fascinating presentation and discussion that will lead us beyond the headlines.
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.
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
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
Wednesday, November 9 10:30am at Neveh Zedek 2:00pm at Ahavai Shalom We are looking for volunteers to help place flags at each of our cemeteries honoring veterans. Thank you for volunteering for this meaningful event. If you are able, please consider supporting both locations. To volunteer at Neveh Zedek (7925 SW Canyon Lane), contact Sharyn Schneiderman at shazschneiderman@aol.com or by phone, 503.781.3359. To volunteer at Ahavai Shalom (9323 SW First Ave), contact Sandy Axel at sandyaxel@msn.com or by ... Read More
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.
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
Sundays through March, starting November 13, 12:15-1:15pm In this accessible, intermediate-level course, we will examine the history and literary meaning of our central prayers. This will allow us to understand the background in which these prayers arose as well as how their structure and imagery convey their central message. Understanding these two components will help us grasp the purpose and ideas of the prayers as well as deepening our knowledge of how a given prayer ... 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.
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.