Event Calendar

YAFE: Jewish Chess Club (ages 7-17)

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

First Saturday, 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 cost. Come play ... Read More

Purim Celebration

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

Monday, March 6, 2023 Please join the CNS community for our annual dinner and Purim celebration with the Shpiel, Megillah reading, and fun. Please note 5:00pm dinner has been sold out. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Click here for more.

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.

Israel360: Sharim (Singing) Together

Stampfer Chapel

Thursday, March 9, 7:00pm Join Linoy Yechilei, PDX Hillel's Israel Fellow, for "The Memory Heals"--a full acoustic concert of her original music in Hebrew. Linoy feels, "Music is a way to happiness, to G-d and to myself. My music is a collection of true moments, completely vulnerable and open-hearted to whoever's willing to listen." This program will be led by Linoy Yechieli, Young Israeli Fellow at PDX Hillel, who is a singer, songwriter, and music ... Read More

A Morning with Rabbi Kosak, sponsored by CNS Men’s Club

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

Sunday, March 19, 10:00am, Birnbach Hall Join the Neveh Shalom Men’s Club for a special talk with Rabbi Kosak as he shares adventures he experienced during his Sabbatical. There is no charge, but a donation from non-Men's Club members would be appreciated if participating in the brunch.

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.

Gardening at Kindness Farm

Kindness Farms 7101 SE 127th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Sunday, March 19, 2:00-4:00pm, 7101 SE 127th Avenue, Portland, OR CNS Tikkun Olam is proud to partner with Kindness Farm as they provide sustainable, organic produce to multiple food banks in our community. Bask in the serene environment as we help plant and prepare the next rotation of crops and trees. Make sure to wear clothing appropriate for a farm setting. For more information and to RSVP, please email CNS Program Director, Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org.

Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration

Event Series Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration
Feldstein Library

Monday, March 20, 6:00pm OR Wednesday, March 22, 2:00pm Join Leora and Rabbi Eve in the library for a special pre-Pesach event of wine tasting and haggadah exploration. The Feldstein library has an impressive collection of different haggadot, representing the idea that we should tell the story of our Exodus from Egypt in ways different people can hear. Come and explore these haggadot – from the beautiful to the poignant to the funny – while also “exploring” ... Read More

Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration

Event Series Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration
Feldstein Library

Monday, March 20, 6:00pm OR Wednesday, March 22, 2:00pm Join Leora and Rabbi Eve in the library for a special pre-Pesach event of wine tasting and haggadah exploration. The Feldstein library has an impressive collection of different haggadot, representing the idea that we should tell the story of our Exodus from Egypt in ways different people can hear. Come and explore these haggadot – from the beautiful to the poignant to the funny – while also “exploring” ... Read More