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.
L’Chaim and Laughter, an evening of comedy and cocktails with the Sklar Brothers Wednesday, January 3, 7pm at the EJC. Young Adults (20s-30s), join the PDX jewish community for some laughter and fun with the Skler Brothers. The PDX Cross Collaboration committee is hosting this event, and currently includes Congregation Neveh Shalom, CBI’s Jews Next Dor, Hillel PDX, Moishe House, MOTS (Members of the Tribe), One Table, and Portland Jewish Connection. Click here to register.
Shabbat on the Plaza in the Vestry Friday, January 5, 5:15pm, Vestry (Back of Sanctuary) Embrace the spirit of togetherness, comfort, and fun as we gather for Shabbat in the Vestry, where we’ll be serving up a delightful baked potato bar for dinner, followed by a soulful Kabbalat Shabbat service. Afterward, unwind and connect over a cozy hot chocolate bar. Click here to RSVP.
Sunday, Jan 7, 10-12pm (1008 Lloyd Center, Floor 2 next to Visionworks) Volunteers age 12 and up are needed to sort through donations at Project Lemonade, an organization that supports youth in foster care. To sign up, contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org
Sunday, January 7, 12-2pm, Atrium/CNS "Marla's" Kitchen Join your Youth Activities friends in making tasty meals for community members in need. A light lunch will be served. RSVP: srohr@nevehshalom.org.
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.
Thursday, January 11, 12pm, Zoom Cantor Olivia Brodsky of the East End Temple in Manhattan has been extremely active online since October 7, showing great leadership to her community and the larger Jewish community in this difficult time. We discuss the role of synagogue leadership in the wake of October 7. How should leaders use their platform? What has October 7 shown us about Reform/Conservative/Orthodox divisions? Register to receive Zoom link: tinyurl.com/CBisrael7. Check out the ... Read More
Thursday, January 11, 7-9:30pm, Stampfer Chapel Join your LGBTQIA+ Kehillah as we share one of the finest features in flamboyant film, The Birdcage (1996), along with fresh popcorn, beer, cider, and more. $5 members/$7 non-members. Register: nevehshalom.org/CNSKeshetMN24 Contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org
2nd Fridays, 7:15-8:00pm, Zidell Chapel 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, January 13, 5:00pm Gather in your pajamas for an evening of fun! There will be a communal Havdallah, dinner, and a special age-appropriate movie. $36/family. Click here to register. The following PJ Havdallah is February 24, save the date!
Sunday, January 14, 12:00-2:00pm CNS "Marla's" Kitchen 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.
