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How Jews Read the Bible—A Sermon Writing Class with Rabbi David Kosak

Event Series How Jews Read the Bible—A Sermon Writing Class with Rabbi David Kosak
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

The Jewish way of reading the Torah is unique. It is flexible and innovative. It demonstrates tremendous freedom that has protected Jewish culture from literalism and fundamentalism. In this course, we will learn about the lives and history of some of our most famous traditional commentators. In addition, we will study how they went about mining the Torah for meaning and wisdom. We will also learn how to use Sefaria, a remarkable on-line Jewish resource. ... Read More

Beginning Hebrew

Event Series Beginning Hebrew
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

In-person classes: Oct 12 – May 24, Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm Online classes: Day-of-week TBD, 7-8:30pm   Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Bet letter recognition, vowels, and decoding skills, and move on to build a basic vocabulary. Teacher: Itai Dewar. Cost: $560 ($510 CNS members), Click here to register.

Machon Ivrit – Modern Hebrew

Event Series Machon Ivrit – Modern Hebrew
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

In person Classes – Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm Oct 12-May 24 (NO classes Nov 23, Dec 21 & 28, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 3) Online Classes – Day-of-week TBD, 7-8:30pm Cost: $800 ($720 CNS members) Interested in learning Modern Hebrew? Machon Ivrit offers three years of Hebrew study. This once-a-week program brings learners to higher levels of speaking, reading, and understanding.   Level One: Ready to Read & Speak  For those with a working knowledge ... Read More

Exercise with Coach Glen Coblens

Event Series Exercise with Coach Glen Coblens
Virtual Event

Coach Glen Coblens is pleased to offer a dynamic and fun 60-minute, online Zoom workout for all. Guaranteed to be a stress reducer and energy builder. No previous athletic ability required. Focus will be on building core strength. Come one, come all. You will need: some place to lie down (e.g. yoga mat, towel on a carpeted surface), water and a positive attitude. Bosu ball optional. Click here to join.

Israel360: An Evening with Ashager Araro—An Israeli-Ethiopian Activist

Virtual Event

Join us to hear the story of and have a discussion with Ashager Araro—a woman breaking down barriers in Israel. Araro was born on an Ethiopian roadside, while her parents escaped to Israel through Operation Solomon--a covert military mission that airlifted Ethiopian Jews to Israel in 1991. One of eight siblings, she grew up in central Israel and went on to excel in the Israel Defense Forces, where she rose to the rank of Lieutenant ... Read More

The 5 Books of Moses: weekly discussion of Torah portion with Rabbi Eve Posen

Event Series The 5 Books of Moses: weekly discussion of Torah portion with Rabbi Eve Posen
Virtual Event

Thursdays, beginning Oct 21 12:00-12:45pm, On Zoom   Come learn and discuss central themes of each parshah and how they relate to our lives today.  We’ll start each session digging into the previous week’s text and moving to the next part of the narrative. Perhaps we’ll even create a collection of Torah as told by our different perspectives. Open to all ages and stages and creativity levels. No previous text study required. To register, please contact Lisa-Marie by email or ... Read More

Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve

Event Series Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve
Virtual Event

4th Friday, 5:15pm on Zoom Join Rabbi Eve for a Friday night sing-a-long for families on Zoom. We’ll do a bit of singing, a story, and blessings. Please log in and mute yourself until we start. Click here to join Zoom at the appointed time. Password: CNSShabbat

In Person Shabbat Morning Service

Event Series In Person Shabbat Morning Service
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

We are very excited to continue to have in-person Shabbat morning services in the main sanctuary!! Please take note of the updates to our vaccination policy: All visitors eligible to be vaccinated are required to be vaccinated. Only come if you are feeling healthy and remember to bring your own kippah and tallit. Masking is optional and highly encouraged We are looking forward to continuing this process of fully welcoming back our in-person community to ... Read More

What happens AFTER the Israelites enter the Land of Israel?

Event Series What happens AFTER the Israelites enter the Land of Israel?
Virtual Event

Have you ever wondered what happens AFTER the Israelites enter the Land of Israel? This class is continued from spring term, new participants welcome Mondays, beginning Oct 25 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom   Join Rabbi Posen every Monday at 12pm as we delve into the works of the Prophets and continue the narrative. Each week we’ll discuss 3-5 chapters of text and discover the rich and interesting continuation of our core story. No Hebrew language required. To register, please ... Read More