Neveh Shalom

Morning Minyan
2024-12-23 07:15 - 08:00, 2024-12-24 07:15 - 08:00, 2024-12-25 07:15 - 08:00, 2024-12-26 07:15 - 08:00, 2024-12-27 07:15 - 08:00, 2024-12-30 07:15 - 08:00, 2024-12-31 07:15 - 08:00, 2025-01-01 07:15 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 30 more dates | Zidell Chapel
Daily Morning Minyan – Meets in the Zidell Chapel and on Zoom.

Monday-Friday: 7:15am start time (7am Rosh Chodesh)
Sundays: 8:45am
Office closure holidays: 9:00am
Feel free to join us 15 minutes earlier for schmoozing.

Morning Minyan meets in the Zidell Chapel Sunday-Friday. We also have the option of joining the minyan online.
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Please email Priscilla Kostiner for further information: lamalo@comcast.net
Use the book: Siddur Sim Shalom Shacharit Weekdays
Click here for the list of pages used in the service
Please click here for a short video about how to turn down your mic volume in Zoom.
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Daily Minyan Schedule

Sunday – 8:45am
Monday-Friday – 7:15am

These times apply year-round except on Rosh Chodesh and intermediate days of a holiday (Sukkot, Chanukah, and Passover) when services begin at 7:00am. Services on Sundays, major Jewish holidays, and major American holidays begin at 9:00am, year-round.

CNS Sisterhood Book Group: Stranger in the Desert
2024-12-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
CNS Sisterhood Book Group: Stranger in the Desert
December 23, 2024 at 7:00pm
Join the Sisterhood for their monthly book club discussion, this month on the book Stranger in the Desert by Jordan Salama. Email Diane Kahn for Zoom link.
Contact: dianeandjosh@hotmail.com

Christmas Day
2024-12-25 00:00 | OR

Chanukah: 1 Candle
2024-12-25 | OR
The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

Chanukah: 2 Candles
2024-12-26 | OR

Men’s Club Night Out “Beer & Bible”
2024-12-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Offsite
SteepleJack Pizza and Beer in the Mezzanine Upstairs
Come get caught up with old friends, meet new friends and watch some Thursday night football. Enjoy a beer or soft drink and some food, and maybe even learn a little Torah! First round of appetizers is on CNS Men’s Club!
Contact: elovitzclan@comast.net

Chanukah: 3 Candles
2024-12-27 | OR

Family Fourth Friday Shabbat w/ Rabbi Eve
2024-12-27 17:15 - 19:00, 2025-01-24 17:15 - 19:00 | Offsite
4th Friday of every month, 5:15pm, Offsite
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories for families with children 0-10.
Click here to RSVP and receive location details.

Chanukah: 4 Candles
2024-12-28 | OR

Chanukah: 5 Candles
2024-12-29 | OR

CNS Chanukah Party: Light the Night, Be a Blessing
2024-12-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
CNS Chanukah Party: Light the Night, Be a Blessing
Sunday, December 29
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/Chanukah24
Let’s gelt together for a lively afternoon of Chanukah celebration! Don’t miss the fun as our CNS kehillah comes together for an afternoon brimming with joy, connection, and festive spirit for all ages.
There’s something for everyone: Latke bar, games, crafts, cookie-decorating, music, community candle-lighting, and more! $15/person.

Chanukah: 6 Candles
2024-12-30 | OR

Rosh Chodesh Tevet
2024-12-31 | OR
Beginning of new Hebrew month of Tevet

Chanukah: 7 Candles
2024-12-31 | OR

New Year's Day
2025-01-01 00:00 | OR

Interfaith Sisters in Unity
2025-01-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | 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, or for more information, please contact Michelle Imori-Goldenberg smallfryeterp@icloud.com.

PJ Havdallah
2025-01-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
PJ Havdallah
Sat, Jan 4, 5:30pm
Join families of children ages 0-3rd grade as we say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs.
Contact: szins@nevehshalom.org

Tikkun Olam: Project Lemonade Store volunteering
2025-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Project Lemonade Store, 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Tikkun Olam: Project Lemonade store volunteering
Sun, Jan 5, 10-12pm
Help get our donations ready for foster youth in the Project Lemonade store.
Contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

Drop-in Grief Group
2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Our CNS clergy will be leading on an alternating basis a drop in grief group once a month. Upcoming dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7
Drop In Grief Group is a place for you to be with, share, and learn about your grief in warm and supportive community. For more information, contact Rabbi Eve Posen eposen@nevehshalom.org.

In-Person Book Club: The Women
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Thurs, Jan 9, 10am
In-person book club: The Women (10am)
Join the Sisterhood for their book club discussion, this month on the book The Women by Kristin Hannah
Contact: jenkal@comcast.net

Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop
2025-01-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Stew On This: A Three-Part Cholent Workshop
Learning:
Thursday, January 9, 6:00-7:30pm | Stampfer Chapel
Join Rabbi David Kosak for a fascinating exploration of cholent (Hamin), the one-pot Shabbat dish, and an integral part of Jewish culinary tradition. Delve into its historical origins, cultural and international variations, and the textual sources that reference this iconic dish. Discover how cholent appears in pop culture and what it reveals about Jewish identity and tradition. Free; no registration required.
Cooking
Thursday, January 23, 6:00-8:30pm | CNS “Marla’s Kitchen”
Gather in the kitchen to bring tradition to life! Together with Rabbi Kosak, we’ll prepare two classic cholent varieties—one Ashkenazi and one Sephardic—highlighting their unique ingredients, techniques, and flavors. $18/person; register here
Tasting
Saturday, January 25, after Shabbat services | Birnbach Hall
Enjoy the stews of our labor during Kiddush Lunch as we come together to savor the delicious cholents we’ve prepared. Share stories, celebrate community, and experience the warmth and tradition of Shabbat through this timeless dish. Free; no registration required.

Did Jew Know? The Jewish Lifecycle with Rabbi Eve Posen
2025-01-12 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-01-19 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-01-26 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-02-02 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-02-09 09:15 - 10:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
The Jewish Lifecycle with Rabbi Eve Posen
Starting Sunday, January 12, 9:15-10:30am
Join your CNS Clergy to explore the basics of Jewish living and learning. This series of classes about all things Jewish, is designed for individuals of all backgrounds who are interested in understanding Jewish traditions, beliefs, and customs. Each module of the Did Jew Know? series will be taught in 5-unique lessons. Each module is a standalone experience; you can begin the series in any order. No advanced knowledge or learning is necessary. Click here for future dates and to register.

Cooking for Outside In
2025-01-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Sun, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, 12-2pm
Cooking for Outside In
Cook a meal to feed homeless teens.
Contact: 8888octopus8888@gmail.com

Midrash, Poetry, and the Creative Process with Brian Rohr
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Calling all poets, writers, and the creatively curious! Join us for this 5-part generative workshop as we delve into the creative process through the lens of the Torah portion Toldot. Over the course of five weeks, we will explore different aspects of this sacred text, which focuses on the stories of Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Esau. Together, we’ll engage in a poetic and interpretive exploration of these ancient, yet personal, stories.
Participants will learn about the midrashic process—a creative and interpretive approach to sacred stories—and will craft their own unique poetic midrash each week.
Brian Rohr, author of Shaken to My Bones: A Poetic Midrash on the Torah, will guide this journey of discovery, blending storytelling, poetry, and reflective interpretation.
Cost: $70 for CNS members/$90 for non-members
To register–click here.

Sisterhood Coffee Connections, MJCC
2025-01-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-11 11:30 - 13:00 | MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97219
Tu, Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, 11:30-1pm
Sisterhood Coffee Connections, MJCC
Join us for a warm and welcoming morning with CNS Sisterhood. Come sip, socialize and discover the incredible community waiting for you. No RSVP needed, just drop in!
Contact: jenkal@comcast.net

Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
Register here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/eth25
We’re excited you’ll be joining us! For questions, please contact Laurie Fendel: (503) 267-4104 | jazzfens13@gmail.com
Deepen your connection to the meaningful tradition of creating an ethical will in this three-part workshop, inspired by the teachings of our beloved Rabbi Joshua Stampfer (z”l) and The Forever Letter by Elana Zaiman. Lead by inspirational Jewish educator and CNS congregant Laurie Fendel.
Session 1: Discovering Your Values and Stories
Wednesday, January 15, 10-11:30am
Explore the sacred tradition of creating an ethical will in the context of Jewish history and its role in preserving personal values and life lessons. Through guided exercises and group discussions, identify the core principles and stories that have shaped your life, creating the foundation for your ethical will.
Session 2: Writing From the Heart
Wednesday, January 22, 10-11:30am
Learn how to articulate your values, hopes, and blessings in a way that is deeply personal and authentic. This session provides practical writing tips, creative prompts, and space to craft the first draft of your ethical will.
Session 3: Refining and Sharing Your Legacy
Wednesday, January 29, 10-11:30am
Refine your ethical will and celebrate this mitzvah of passing on your love and guidance.
Explore how to make your ethical will an enduring document that reflects your voice and aligns with Jewish values.
This workshop is open to individuals of all writing levels and is an enriching experience for anyone looking to preserve their Jewish identity and leave a meaningful legacy.
Presented by the CNS Wondering Jews

Wise Women - Social Brown Bag Lunch
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Wise Women
Thurs, Jan 16, Feb 20, March 20, 12-1:00pm
Wise Women is a friendly group that provides an opportunity for women to come together, socialize and empower one another in a casual environment. No RSVP needed, just come and enjoy! Contact: jenkal@comcast.net

Art, Heart, and Soul: Zentangles Sip & Sketch
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Art, Heart, and Soul: Zentangles Sip & Sketch
Thursday, January 16, 7:00-9:00pm
RSVP Here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/AHS25
Who knew drawing could be so relaxing? Back by popular demand, join us for this workshop as we learn to draw with a series of shapes and patterns to find your Zen and create beautiful “doodles with a purpose!” Wine and snacks served. CNS/ORA member: $25 per person; Non CNS/ORA member: $30/person

Shevet Jewish Meditation
2025-01-18 12:35 - 13:00 | Stampfer Chapel
1st, 3rd, & 4th Saturdays of the month, 30 minutes after the end of Shabbat services (around 12:35pm), Stampfer Chapel
All are welcome
SHEVET is a new meditation group at Neveh Shalom, melding ancient and modern Jewish meditation practices with traditional awareness practices.
Shevet is the Hebrew word for sitting. The same Hebrew root is also found in Shabbat, the day of rest, and the word for returning. As our awareness returns, like Shabbat, we are refreshed and restored.

Krav Maga Seminar
2025-01-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Krav Maga Seminar
Sun, Jan 19, 10-11:30am
All are encouraged to join us for a fun and active afternoon as we discover the essentials of Krav Maga, the renowned Israeli self-defense system! Perfect for all skill levels, this engaging seminar will teach foundational striking techniques and practical self-protection principles rooted in Jewish and Israeli martial traditions. Sponsored by CNS Men’s Club.
Register Here: nevehshalom.org/kmmc24

Crafting and Schmoozing
2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Crafting and Schmoozing
Sunday, January 19, 10:00am-12:00pm
Room 111
Join the fun while Aliyah school is in session! Bring your own project or help us create black hats for IDF soldiers and gifts for Israelis displaced by war. Knitting and crochet help is provided. For more information, contact otrbanana@comcast.net.

Honor Martin Luther King Day with Rabbi Kosak
2025-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, 3138 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Honor Martin Luther King Day with Rabbi Kosak
Sunday, January 19, 2:00pm
The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church

Rabbi Kosak has the honor of being a guest keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Drum Major Ecumenical Services at The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, 3138 North Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97227. Click here for more information.

Martin Luther King Day
2025-01-20 00:00 | OR

I360 Hope and Reality: Lessons learned from a practices of Pediatric Rehabilitation
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Stampfer Chapel
I360 Hope and Reality: Lessons learned from a practices of Pediatric Rehabilitation
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom, Stampfer Chapel
RSVP Here!
Explore the cutting-edge pediatric and rehabilitation work of ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, the first culturally competent hospital in Israel. It provides “medical and rehabilitation treatment for children and adolescents facing physical challenges, both congenital and acquired, enabling them to function to the best of their ability and integrate into their family life within the framework of a supportive community.” They treat children regardless of their religion, ethnicity, or gender. Their staff are also people of many religions, ethnicities, and genders. ALYN Hospital established an Innovation Space which brings together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, families, and experts with the vision of transforming the ecosystem of children’s assistive devices and promoting inclusive design.
Presenter: Maurits Beeri, MD, is the director general of ALYN Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem. She is a board-certified pediatrician, having trained at Hebrew University Hadassah Medical Center, and received a MPA from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University as a Wexner Israel Fellow. She serves on the Israeli Ministry of Health National Committee for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation and is a consultant to many organizations. She received an honorary PhD from the Open University of Israel. Dr. Beeri will also spend some time describing her perspective on what is currently occurring in Israel.

Tikkun Olam: Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-01-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Tikkun Olam: Red Cross Blood Drive
Thurs, Jan 23, 12-5pm
Neveh Shalom is delighted to sponsor the blood drive in our building. Sign up below.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NevehShalom

Shishi Shabbat - Israeli-American Dinner (Kabbalat Shabbat)
2025-01-24 18:15 - 19:30 | Stampfer Chapel
Please join us for a special edition of our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Friday evening service.
Come together for a warm & social Shabbat dinner of good food, new & old friends, & song!
Soup, salmon, challah, and drinks provided; you bring a side dish or salad, plus dessert to share (parve or dairy only).
Dinner Cost: $6 per person. Kids 2 and under eat for free.
REGISTER for dinner: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/shishi-shabbat-dinner-2025.htmlCo-sponsored by PDX Hillel, Keruv Levavot, and Congregation Neveh Shalom. We are grateful for funding from the OJCF Community Endowment Fund for Israeli-American community programming.
We will still have our livestream option for those who choose.
Click here for the order-of-service.
Click here to join the live stream (Choose the location of that particular week’s service – usually in Stampfer Chapel)

Sisterhood Book Group
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Sisterhood Book Club
Mon, Jan 27, Feb 24, March 24, 7:00-8:00pm
Join Sisterhood on Zoom to discuss a new book.
Contact: dianeandjosh@hotmail.com

Men’s Club Beer & Bible
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 | OR
Men’s Club Beer & Bible
Thurs, Jan 30, Feb 27, March 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Come together with old friends and meet new ones. First appetizer is on us!
Contact: elovitzclan@comcast.net

Challah bake for hostages
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Challah bake for hostages
Thurs, Jan 30, 7-9pm
Contact: mberwin@nevehshalom.org

Synagogue Skills Adult Learning classes on prayer
2025-02-05 18:30 - 19:25, 2025-02-12 18:30 - 19:25 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Tefilah: Discovering Judaism’s Core Spiritual Practice
with Rabbi April Villareal
Wednesdays for 10 weeks
Feb 5-May 14 6:30pm-7:25pm
Click here to register.
Cost: $80 CNS members/ $95 non-members
Tefilah is often translated as “prayer” but what is it really? Our siddur (prayerbook) presents us with examples of request, moral reflection, communal song instructions, meditation guides and more. In this class we will explore how these various strands emerged and were collected together. Most importantly, we will delve into how tefilah and the siddur, belong to each of us. Sign up for fall or spring session or both—different topics are covered in each.
Email mberwin@nevehshalom.org with any questions.

Synagogue Skills Adult Learning: Practicing Prayer
2025-02-05 19:15 - 20:30, 2025-02-12 19:15 - 20:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Practicing Tefilah
With Miles Hochstein
Wednesdays, 7:35-8:30pm
Nov 6-Jan 29 and Feb 5-May 14
(10 weeks each)

Click here to register.
Cost: $80 CNS members/ $95 non-members
Feel lost in the service? Join us to learn the prayers of Shabbat services! Together we will learn the most common Hebrew vocabulary words used in our prayerbook, and spend time practicing reading and chanting in order to gain practice and confidence. Sign up for fall or spring session or both—different topics are covered in each. Hebrew decoding skills required for this class (Beginning Hebrew or equivalent.)
Email mberwin@nevehshalom.org with any questions.

Aliyah k-6 Shabbat and Simcha Shabbat
2025-02-07 18:15 - 20:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
6:15pm
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services in Main Sanctuary with Rabbi Eve and Cantor Bitton.
Aliyah-led + Simcha Shabbat
Click here for order of service
Click here for livestream

Women's Torah Study
2025-02-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Women’s Torah Study
Saturday, February 8th
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Join Mel Berwin and delve into biblical and midrashic text, (Hebrew and English) to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. All levels of experience welcome.
Email mberwin@nevehshalom.org for specific dates and topics.

Adult Story Time
2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Feldstein Library
Adult Story Time
Tuesday, February 11th, 7:00pm
It’s a cold winter out there! Shake the chill off a bit — come and cozy up in the Feldstein library with a warm beverage and a snack, while our librarian reads aloud a few of our high interest short stories.
Please click here to register.
For questions, please email Leora Troper at ltroper@nevehshalom.org
