Event Calendar

Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration

Event Series Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration
Feldstein Library

Monday, March 20, 6:00pm OR Wednesday, March 22, 2:00pm Join Leora and Rabbi Eve in the library for a special pre-Pesach event of wine tasting and haggadah exploration. The Feldstein library has an impressive collection of different haggadot, representing the idea that we should tell the story of our Exodus from Egypt in ways different people can hear. Come and explore these haggadot – from the beautiful to the poignant to the funny – while also “exploring” ... Read More

Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration

Event Series Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration
Feldstein Library

Monday, March 20, 6:00pm OR Wednesday, March 22, 2:00pm Join Leora and Rabbi Eve in the library for a special pre-Pesach event of wine tasting and haggadah exploration. The Feldstein library has an impressive collection of different haggadot, representing the idea that we should tell the story of our Exodus from Egypt in ways different people can hear. Come and explore these haggadot – from the beautiful to the poignant to the funny – while also “exploring” ... Read More

The Great Book Sort

Vestry (Back of Main Sanctuary)

Join Leora, our librarian, in sorting through Rabbi Stampfer’s large collection of books, the ones that did not go to the OJMCHE that is. We will be hunting for books that need to be buried. You can hunt for (and keep) anything that catches your fancy. There are approximately 80 boxes of Stampfer books to sort through. If we finish those, there are an additional 30-40 from other people. You will be a national hero. ... Read More

Back to Shul Celebration

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

HEAD BACK TO SHUL WITH YOUR NEVEH SHALOM KEHILLAH! Come join the fun as staff, clergy, and congregants of all ages and stages gather for a hot dog lunch, music, games, arts & crafts, and more! It will also be the grand (re)opening of the Feldstein Library! Find your place at shul by connecting with representatives from each of our dynamic programs and groups. We look forward to celebrating with you! Click here to RSVP! ALIYAH MEET & GREET ... Read More

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

Nibbles and Narratives: A Haggadah Workshop

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

Sunday, March 17, 2:00-4:00pm Join Leora and Rabbi Eve to kick-start the creation of your own Haggadah. Drawing from the Feldstein's Library's extensive and eclectic collection of Haggadot, with librarian and rabbinical guidance, we’ll provide all the materials you need to create your one-of-a-kind Haggadah to bring extra meaning to your Passover seder. “Cut and paste” from Haggadot with themes like: -   Traditional -   Feminist -   Archaeological -   Kids’ -   Humorous -   Baseball -   Poetic -   So much more! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and ... Read More

The Great Haggadah Exchange

Feldstein Library

Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:00-2:00pm, Feldstein Library Join in the Great Haggadah Exchange! Do you have an excess of unused haggadot? Are you looking to try some new ones? Bring your relatively clean/not too stained, but no-longer-wanted Haggadot to the library. Pick up some new (to you) ones to enhance your seder this year. For questions or more information, contact Leora Troper at ltroper@nevehshalom.org