Sunday, July 31, 4:00pm, In-Person at Neveh Shalom This July 31st marks the twentieth anniversary of a Hamas attack on the Frank Sinatra Cafeteria at Hebrew University. Nine people died in that bombing, including David (Diego) Ladowski, who was a friend of Cantor Bitton. Janis Coulter, Marla Bennett, and Ben Blutstein also were murdered that day; In addition to the nine who died, scores of people were injured. Rabbi Kosak was one of them, sitting ... Read More

Sunday, October 30, 9:15am Location: West Hills Covenant Church (5815 SW Gillcrest Ct, PDX) Israel’s existence has long been a mirror, reflecting back at us our own assumptions, theories, and notions of justice. Can we see past these blinders to gain greater understanding and appreciation for this diminutive country that continually captures the world’s attention? Join Rabbi Kosak for a fascinating presentation and discussion that will lead us beyond the headlines.

Israel recently concluded its national elections, moving from one of its most ideologically diverse coalitions to a more right-wing one. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return as Prime Minister, and the Religious Zionism party saw major gains to become the third-largest party in the new Knesset. What does all of this mean for Israeli citizens? How will it affect Israel’s relationship with the US and other countries? And what does it mean for us as ... Read More

The Bible speaks of Israel being the Land of Milk and Honey and celebrates the seven species native to Israel. In this cooking demonstration with Rabbi David Kosak and Lani Raider, we will gain a better understanding of legacy dishes. In addition to being our Congregational Education Assistant Director, Lani has a rich professional culinary background and was an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. She and Rav D will cook ancient foods for ... Read More

Join Estee in Neveh Shalom’s kitchen for a hands-on, laugh-filled vegan Mediterranean cooking extravaganza! While Estee shares her personal journey to a plant-based diet, including her experiences growing up in Israel and traveling abroad, participants will cook a delicious dinner and then share in the wonderful results. All ingredients will be provided. You will get many new ideas for healthy, plant-based meals, new techniques, and Estee’s secrets. $18/per person includes cooking class and meal. About ... Read More

Please note the schedule change due to weather and parking lot conditions. Congregation Neveh Shalom and the Suher Family would be honored to have you join us for: The 6th Annual Yoni Suher (z”l) Scholar-in-Residence “Democracy at the Edge: Freedom, Tyranny, and the Israeli Pivot” with Noam Tibon, retired Israeli Major General February 25-26, 2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Friday evening's event has been postponed to Sunday Understanding Today’s Middle East Saturday, February 25, 7:00pm, Dessert and ... Read More

Join Erez Hasson, the person who Captain Ayoub in Fauda is based upon, as he discusses his experiences in the General Security Service and its impact on the tv show, Fauda. The presentation will be in Hebrew. About Erez Hasson Erez enlisted in the General Security Service in 1992, and for 26 years was engaged in countering terrorism and terrorist attacks through the recruitment and activation of human resources (YouMint), as an employee and as ... Read More

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

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