Event Calendar

Emerge Movement with Erika Ruber

Birnbach Hall

Sunday, December 18, 10:00 - 11:30am, Birnbach Hall Join Erika Ruber for a unique, integrative approach to health and wellness. Using a multi-disciplined approach by combining her education in Mental Health with extensive training in movement, dance, and mindfulness. Erika offers a dynamic and fulfilling experience in her workshops, trainings, classes, and private practice. The Emerge model is Connect. Move. Emerge. Each Emerge class begins with a moment of mindfulness that leads participants to connect with ... Read More

CNS Community Chanukah Party

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

Monday, December 19, 5:00-7:30pm Celebrate the festival of lights at Neveh Shalom! People of all ages are welcome to join our CNS kehillah for this joyous occasion, featuring: Latke Dinner* Music Arts and Crafts Photo "Booth" Group Chanukiah lighting (don’t forget to bring yours!) EARLY BIRD PRICES! Register by Monday, December 12th for early bird dinner prices: $18/adult; $12/child; $54 family max. All other registrations are due by Friday, December 16th by noon: $20/adult; $14/child; ... Read More

Canceled Family Fourth Friday Shabbat w/ Rabbi Eve

Offsite

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.

CNS Sisterhood Latkes and Vodka Event

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

Sunday, December 25, 5:30-9:30pm Join Sisterhood as we celebrate the festival of lights with our annual gathering! This special event will be another opportunity to recognize 100 amazing years of Sisterhood's legacy at Neveh Shalom. $18 per person for a delicious, home-cooked Chanukah dinner, vodka-tasting, and entertainment! RSVP required by 12/21: nevehshalom.org/latkevodka Last chance to bring donations of toilet paper/feminine hygiene products for Neighborhood House.

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.

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

Cooking for Outside In

Event Series Cooking for Outside In
Marla's Kitchen

Sunday, January 8, 12:00-2:00pm We are so pleased to announce that Cooking for Outside In is back! One Sunday a month, CNS congregants of all ages can gather in the Neveh Shalom kitchen. The first gathering will take place on Sunday, January 8th from 12-2pm, to prepare a full meal for our houseless youth at Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. Contact: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Pop Music in Shul

Stampfer Chapel

Monday, January 9 6:30pm Desserts & Beverages (Isaak Foyer)/7:00pm Program (Stampfer) Prayers set to songs by the Beatles, ABBA, John Denver, Broadway hits, Hollywood hits, and others. We’ve heard them. What do we think of them? Kosher? Not kosher? Find out in this fun and thought-provoking musical lecture by Cantor Eyal Bitton.   For those who cannot join us in person, click here for the livestream.

Shiva Service for Rabbi Kosak’s Mother

Stampfer Chapel

We regret to inform you of the passing of Judith Kosak, z”l on Monday evening, January 2nd in Massachusetts. She was the beloved sister of Michael (Phyllis) Shankman, mother of Deborah (Jeff) Gussoff, Andrew (Jennifer) Kosak, and Rabbi David (Laura) Kosak. Judith is also survived by countless nieces, grandchildren, and a loving extended family. There will be a shiva service and gathering at Neveh Shalom on Tuesday evening, January 10th from 5pm - 8pm with ... Read More