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Israel360: Israel at War – Where does the Jewish state go from here?

Virtual Event

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

Wondering Jews: The Jazz Singer (1980) Movie Screening

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

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.

United in Song: A Concert for Israel – A Community of Voices

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

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.

Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity: “Friends: Betrayal and Abandonment”

Virtual Event

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

Event Series Torah as History / Torah as Story
Stampfer Chapel

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

Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat

Event Series Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat
Zidell Chapel

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.

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.

Community Bake Sale for Israel Relief

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

Sunday, November 12, 11:30-1:30pm, CNS Vestry We are hosting a VOLUNTEER organized and run bake sale to support Israel relief efforts! Show up to buy sweet treats and pay what you can to support Israel! Want to volunteer? Click here to sign up to bake or greet.

Books and Bites: A Feldstein Library Celebration!

Feldstein Library

Sunday, November 12, 12:30-2:00pm The Feldstein Library is opening its doors for a party! Come celebrate this amazing resource – explore books both new and old. Help us honor the volunteers who have toiled ceaselessly to recreate the catalog so that everyone can access the collection. Cake for all! Finger food will also be served. No cost. Please RSVP.

Living in a Broken and Magnificent World: On Being a Story-Carrier

Eastside Jewish Commons 2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Feldstein Library of Neveh Shalom and the Eastside Jewish Commons Presents: Living in a Broken and Magnificent World: On Being a Story-Carrier A Reading with Brian Rohr Tuesday, November 14, 6:30pm Free at the Eastside Jewish Commons - 2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232 What stories do we carry? How do we use stories in our lives? Storyteller Brian Rohr will read his essay "On Being a Story-Carrier" recently published in the new two-volume ... Read More