Event Calendar
Passover 2026 – Second Night Community Seder
Passover 2026 - Second Night Community Seder Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 5:00-8:30pm Register here! Gather around the table with Rabbi Cantor Eyal Bitton and your Neveh Shalom kehillah for a 2nd night seder. Through music, story, and ritual, we’ll move through the Haggadah together in the rhythms and rituals that connect us, enriched by elements of Cantor Bitton’s Moroccan Sephardic background. Along the way, there will be opportunities for meaningful reflection and participation beyond the text. ... Read More
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesKabbalat Shabbat Services Friday | 6:15pm Stampfer Chapel Join our clergy for a traditional Kabbalat Shabbat service where we weave together ancient and modern melodies as we celebrate Shabbat.
Kiddush Club (K-3rd Grade)
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesKiddush Club (K-3rd Grade) First and Third Saturdays, 10:30am, Room 102 Continue the fun and warmth of Tot Shabbat with Kiddush Club. We sing, dance, hear a Torah story, and more with our fantastic educators!
Mini Minyan (3rd-5th Grades)
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesMini Minyan First and Third Saturdays, 10:30am, Youth Lounge Join Tefilah and Youth Specialist Meg Bernstein to learn, lead, and enjoy an active mini-Shabbat service! This service for 3rd-5th is a great stepping stone to the main service for our older elementary aged kids.
Tot Shabbat (ages 0-5)
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesTot Shabbat (ages 0-5) First and Third Saturdays, 10:30am, Zidell Chapel Experience the joy of Shabbat with this fun and engaging service for families with kids 5 and under. Join our wonderful early childhood educators and the Shabbes Mouse, for a lively Shabbat service. Enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling, and more!
2026 Young Adult Seder
2026 Young Adult Seder Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 5:00-8:30pm | Congregation Beth Israel RSVP Here! Raise a glass (or four) at Portland’s Young Adult Seder. This musical, interactive Seder experience, led by Congregation Beth Israel’s Cantor Rayna Green, is a great way to connect with Jews in their 20s and 30s across the Portland area while enjoying a light Passover meal. You don't need any prior experience or knowledge of Passover to attend, this ... Read More
Adult Ed: Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Room 100Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Feb 15, Mar 22, Mar 29, and Apr 5) RSVP Here The Talmud stands at the center of Rabbinic Judaism. While often associated with law, it is also a richly layered work containing narrative, interpretation, scientific speculation, and moments of striking strangeness. Over the course of ten weeks, this class will engage a curated selection of classic Talmudic passages. ... Read More
Volunteer for Annual Jewish Community Seder
Volunteer for the Annual Jewish Community Seder Tuesday, April 7 | 12:00-1:30pm Congregation Beth Israel | Goodman Hall RSVP Here! This event will provide a special Seder service to 60 Jewish clients. It is always a joyous and very meaningful event for guests and volunteers alike. This year, JFCS and WRJ/CBI Sisterhood are pleased to welcome the partnership with Congregation Neveh Shalom Sisterhood. The event needs your volunteer help Please fill out this form checking ... Read More
Passover | 7th Day | Offices closed
2026 Family Camp
CNS Family Camp 2026 for Ages Infant-11 and families April 10-12 | Camp Solomon Schechter Register Here! Friday-Sunday, April 10-April 12, 2026 The 10th Annual Neveh Shalom family camp at Camp Solomon Schechter is here. This weekend is the highlight of our year as we gather for Shabbat and community. Join us for a full-service weekend of fun and games. Families with children ages 0-6th grade and older siblings join for a fantastic weekend at ... Read More
Simcha Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesSimcha Kabbalat Shabbat Services First Fridays moved to April 10 | 6:15-7:30pm Stampfer Chapel Join our clergy for a traditional Kabbalat Shabbat service where we weave together ancient and modern melodies as we celebrate Shabbat. Those with a birthday, anniversary, or other simcha this month will receive a blessing by the clergy at this special service and a piece of cake after!
Women’s Torah Study
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesWomen's Torah Study Second and Fourth Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm 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.
“After Shul Special” Hangout
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States“After Shul Special” Hangout Gesher (6th-8th grades) Second Saturday | 12:30-1:30pm After Shabbat morning services, grab your kiddush lunch from downstairs & join your friends in the Olds Family Youth Lounge for a casual hangout. Play boardgames, build puzzles, or just gab away the early afternoon in good company. (no registration required)
Yom Hashoah Speaker: Survivor Anneke Bloomfield
Yom Hashoah Speaker: Survivor Anneke Bloomfield Sunday, April 12 | 11:00am-12:00pm | Vestry For more information, please email Mitch Elovitz.
Tikkun Olam: Shroud Crowd
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesTikkun Olam: Shroud Crowd Second Sundays 2:00-4:00pm Help create traditional burial garments for use by the Chevra Kavod haMet. Contact: Sandy Axel
Mimouna Celebration
Mimouna Celebration Sunday, April 12 | 5:00-7:00pm | Congregation Neveh Shalom Register Here People of all ages and walks of life are encouraged to join us for our festive Mimouna – a unique and joyous celebration of the conclusion of Pesach with festive crafts, Moroccan desserts, music, dance, and henna. As it is customarily said at Mimouna: “Tirbaḥu vetis’adu” – we wish you success and luck! ______________________________________________________ Tickets Space is limited - Register early to ... Read More
Community-wide Yom Hashoah Memorial Service 2026
Yom Hashoah Memorial Service 2026 Monday, April 13 | 6:00-8:00pm Register Here Please follow above link for up-to-date information; additional details to come.
Sisterhood Coffee Connections
MJCC 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORSisterhood Coffee Connections Second Tuesdays | 11:30am-1:00pm | MJCC Come sip, socialize, and discover the incredible community waiting for you. No registration needed, just drop in! Contact Jennifer Kalenscher with any questions.
Senior Movie Matinee: Eleanor the Great (2025)
Senior Movie Matinee: Eleanor the Great (2025) Wednesday, April 15 | 1:00-3:00pm Register Here “I’m 94 years old, and I’m moving to Manhattan for the first time today.”Sometimes a new chapter begins exactly there. Join the CNS Wondering Jews 65+ and JFCS ' Senior Social Hour for a special movie matinee of Eleanor the Great (2025), starring June Squibb as a sharp-tongued 94-year-old woman navigating an unexpected new chapter after a loss. We’ll enjoy popcorn and classic movie snacks ... Read More
Interfaith Sisters in Unity
Virtual EventInterfaith Sisters in Unity Select Wednesdays| 7:00pm Zoom 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 most first Wednesdays of the month at 7:00pm. Please see each individual event for the accurate date. To register, or for ... Read More
