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Women’s Torah Study (in-person)

Room 102

Saturdays at 12:00pm We will be meeting in person this day. An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text with a diverse, supportive group to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. All levels of experience are welcome, texts are in Hebrew and English. Women’s Torah Study welcomes all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, non-conforming, or non-binary. Taught by ... Read More

Welcome Back, Wondering Jews! Lunch and Schmooze

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

Wednesday, June 1, 12:00pm Please join the Wondering Jews as we gather together to see old friends, meet new ones, and talk about the programming we will offer in the coming year. Though all are welcome, Wondering Jews is primarily designed for seniors and empty-nesters, aged 60+. You may bring your own lunch, or select one of two prepared options for $5. Click here to RSVP. Cost or transportation should never be prohibitive factors in ... 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.

New Member Shabbat

Holzman Plaza 2900 SW Peaceful Ln., Portland, OR, United States

Tonight at 6:15pm – Stampfer Chapel & Livestream Looks like the rain is here! Though it was to be our first Shabbat on the Plaza of the season, we will be moving indoors to the Stampfer Chapel. Fear not, however. We will still have a great time, honor and formally welcome our newest members, and have a fabulous oneg after the service. Please join us at 6:15pm tonight! CNS Kehillah Welcomes New Members! Join Rabbi ... Read More

Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Wrestling with God and Human—the Moral Challenges of Social Issues

Stampfer Chapel

Saturday, June 4, 6:00-10:30pm, In-Person, Stampfer Chapel Our largest social issues challenge us because there are different ways to look at and solve society’s problems. It is easy to allow those moral dilemmas to divide us; thankfully the essence of the Torah and of Judaism has been a willingness to engage with different perspectives, fearlessly pursue truth, and maintain our connection and concern for one another. This year, as we commemorate Matan Torah, the Giving ... Read More

Morah Vicki Rotstein Retirement Celebration

Birnbach Hall

Sunday, June 12, 9:30am-12:30pm - Birnbach Hall Morah Vicki Rotstein is retiring after 30+ years of teaching in our Religious School/ALIYAH program! Join us for bagel breakfast, dancing, and a traditional “cookie table” to celebrate Morah Vicki’s 30+ years of teaching. We will present her with a congregational gift at 10:30am. We are collecting photos and stories of Vicki, contributions to the cookie table, and donations for a very special retirement gift! Click here to ... Read More

Women of the Wall Presentation

Virtual Event

Sunday, June 12, 10:00am CNS Sisterhood is proud to sponsor presenter Yochi Rappeport, Executive Director of Women of the Wall (WOW), who will share all about WOW, what the organization is about, and her unique personal experience. Click here to join at the appointed time. About Yochi Rappeport Yochi Rappeport, Executive Director of Women of the Wall, was born in Safed and raised in the Orthodox environment of the Old City of her birth. Upon ... Read More

CNS 153rd Annual Meeting

Stampfer Chapel

Please join us for our CNS 153rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 16, 7:00pm. While we do have an option via Zoom which will allow for voting, we encourage all who are able to come in person. The Agenda will include: Call to Order........................................President Glen Coblens Treasurer’s Report..............................Mark Kalenscher Executive Director’s Report................Fred Rothstein Associate Rabbi’s Report...................Rabbi Eve Posen Rabbi’s Report.....................................Rabbi David Kosak Songs for our Enjoyment....................Cantor Eyal Bitton President’s Message...........................Glen Coblens Election of Officers & ... Read More

CNS Pride Shabbat Schmooze

Holzman Plaza 2900 SW Peaceful Ln., Portland, OR, United States

Friday, June 17, 5:30/6:15 pm Always a beautiful event, this year we will gather at CNS for appetizers and schmooze at 5:30pm, and then join the community for Friday night services on the Plaza beginning at 6:15.  Individuals, families, and friends are all welcome!

Pride Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Holzman Plaza 2900 SW Peaceful Ln., Portland, OR, United States

Friday, June 17, 5:30/6:15 pm Always a beautiful event, this year we will gather at CNS for appetizers and schmooze at 5:30pm, and then join the community for Friday night services on the Plaza beginning at 6:15.  Individuals, families, and friends are all welcome! Please take note of the updates to our vaccination / Covid policy: Masks are optional and welcome All visitors who are eligible to be vaccinated and are in the building for ... Read More