Event Calendar

Israel360 – Israel at 75: Identity Crisis

Main Sanctuary

Join Yossi Klein Halevi to discuss the new Israeli government and the implications for Israel’s future and its democracy. Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Together with Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University and Maital Friedman, he co-directs the Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative (MLI), which teaches emerging young Muslim American leaders about Judaism, Jewish identity, and Israel. Halevi’s 2013 book, Like Dreamers, won the Jewish Book Council's Everett Book ... 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.

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.

Yom haZikaron Commemoration Event

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

Please join us for Yom haZikaron as we commemorate Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Organized by CNS, PDX Hillel, and Keruv Levavot.

Sisterhood Pre-Noa Concert Dinner in Beaverton

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

April 30, 2023 5:15 pm Dinner location TBD based on response. Join Sisterhood members for a pre-Noa Concert Dinner in Beaverton. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM RSVP to Michelle Iimori-Goldenberg- smallfryeterp@icloud.com. Jewish Federation of Greater Portland & Congregation Beth Israel Present Celebrating Israel At 75 A PERFORMANCE BY ISRAELI SUPERSTAR NOA with Grammy Winning Pianist Rustan Sirota April 30, 2023 - 7:00 PM Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Pre-sale tickets available at January9, 10:00 AM ... Read More

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)

Birnbach Hall

First Saturday, 12:30-1:30pm (Note earlier start time) 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 ... Read More

Sisterhood Hike

Council Crest 1120 SW Council Crest Dr, Portland, OR, United States

Sunday, March 5, 2023 10:00AM Meet up at Council Crest for a 3.4-mile hike from Council Crest to the Marquam Nature Park and back. Followed by a stop at a local coffee shop in Hillsdale. Questions and RSVP: Michelle Iimori-Goldenberg smallfryeterp@icloud.com