Thursday, November 2, 12-1pm on Zoom Virtual Lunch and Learn with Cantor Bitton Cantor Eyal Bitton leads a series of discussions on the aftermath of October 7. In this installment, he explores the question: What does all this mean for us in America? Are American Jews safe? Should we be worried about the rise in antisemitism? Please click here to RSVP for this Zoom Event.
Torah as History / Torah as Story: A two-part series with Scholar Loren Spielman & Storyteller Brian Rohr Thursday, November 2 and 9, 7:00-8:30pm Cost: Free How old are the stories in the Bible? How were they composed and how closely do they reflect what we know about ancient history and archaeology? Are stories less important than history? Prof. Loren R. Spielman, associate professor at Portland State University’s Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, ... Read More
Neveh Shalom Youth Activities is co-sponsoring the following weekend of FUN: Friday, 11/3, starting at 5:45pm: Join CSS at Neveh Shalom for a grilled cheese and tomato soup dinner at 5:45pm, a ruach-filled Friday night service at 6:15pm, followed by dessert and fun camp games for the teens (6th-12th grade) at 7:15pm! Click here to RSVP. Saturday morning, 11/4, 10:30am: Youth service takeover is happening at Neveh Shalom. Camp Solomon Schechter will be leading two special ... Read More
Shabbat on the Plaza in the Vestry! Featuring Camp Solomon Schechter Grilled cheese, tomato soup, and fun! Friday, November 3, 5:30pm, Vestry (back of the Sanctuary), Free Embrace the spirit of togetherness, comfort, and fun as we gather with Camp Solomon Schechter for a delightful Kabbalat Shabbat! All are invited to come in from the cold and join us for a pre-service dinner of grilled cheese and tomato soup. Special camp games and a camp-friendly Friday night ... Read More
Monday, November 6, 7:30pm Due to the events in Israel, the talk with Herb Keinon will now be on Zoom at 7:30pm. Herb Keinon is the senior contributing editor and analyst at The Jerusalem Post. He’s written extensively on diplomacy, politics, and Israeli society at the paper for 38 years, twenty of those as its diplomatic correspondent. During this time, Keinon has covered the major stories that have shaped Israel. Please click here to register. Sponsored ... Read More
Wednesday, November 8, 1:00-3:00pm Join the Wondering Jews for a captivating afternoon as we screen "The Jazz Singer" (1980). Featuring an impressive cast including Neil Diamond in his acting debut, Lord Laurence Olivier, and Lucie Arnaz, this movie delves into the journey of a young Jewish singer navigating the complexities between honoring tradition and chasing his aspirations in the world of pop music. Click here to RSVP.
Joining Cantor Eyal Bitton will be a community of voices including Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, Cantor Rayna Green, Kim Schneiderman, Michèle Tredger, Linoy Yechieli, and others for a special unity concert to bring us closer together as a community and to show our love and support for the state of Israel. Click here to RSVP.
Thursday, November 9th at 12 pm, Zoom Virtual Lunch and Learn with Cantor Bitton Cantor Eyal Bitton leads a series of discussions on the aftermath of the October 7th Pogrom. In this installment, we explore the question: Have you been surprised or disappointed in the people around you over their response to October 7th and the aftermath? Have you lost friends over it? Please click here to register For a recording of our previous discussion, “The Future ... Read More
Torah as History / Torah as Story: A two-part series with Scholar Loren Spielman & Storyteller Brian Rohr Thursday, November 2 and 9, 7:00-8:30pm Cost: Free How old are the stories in the Bible? How were they composed and how closely do they reflect what we know about ancient history and archaeology? Are stories less important than history? Prof. Loren R. Spielman, associate professor at Portland State University’s Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, ... Read More
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.
