Event Calendar

Why Eden is No Eden: A Torah Study with Cantor Bitton

Virtual Event

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.

YAFE: Jewish Chess Club (ages 7-17)

Event Series YAFE: Jewish Chess Club (ages 7-17)
Birnbach Hall

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

Israel360: Foods from the Bible and Talmud: An Experiential Lecture

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

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

Shroud Crowd

Event Series Shroud Crowd
Room 102

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.

CNS Sisterhood Interfaith Meeting

Virtual Event

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.

Canceled Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat

Room 102

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.

Women’s Torah Study with Mel Berwin

Room 102

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.

An Oasis of Strength: A Havdalah Gathering in the Midst of Antisemitism

Virtual Event

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.

CNS Young Adults Chanukah Party

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

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

Wise Women Social Brown Bag Lunch

Event Series Wise Women Social Brown Bag Lunch
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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.