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PERPLEXED? Announcing Adult Ed Zoom Class with Rabbi Isaak

Event Series PERPLEXED? Announcing Adult Ed Zoom Class with Rabbi Isaak
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Thursday mornings 10-11am beginning December 2. Maimonides addressed his “Guide for the Perplexed” to 12th century Jews struggling to reconcile Jewish revealed truth with (Aristotelian) reason. Micah Goodman’s book Maimonides and the Book that Changed Judaism will tell us how he did it. Cost: $30. Register by email to: receptionist@nevehshalom.org. You will need to purchase the book prior to the start of class.

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

Can We Talk About Israel?–An Evening with Daniel Sokatch

Virtual Event

Can We Talk about Israel?: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, authored by Daniel Sokatch, is a supreme­ly nuanced discourse of the Israeli-Pales­tin­ian con­flict, past and present. It is broad in scope, yet detailed in analy­sis, thought-pro­vok­ing for the well-informed, yet acces­si­ble for the new learn­er. It is the story of that conflict, and of why so many people feel so strongly about it without actually understanding it very well at all. It ... Read More

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

Women’s Torah Study

Virtual Event

Note, this week's class starts at 12:30pm. On Zoom unless otherwise noted in CNS eblast. An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text with a diverse, supportive group to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives. All levels of experience are welcome, texts are in Hebrew and English. Women’s Torah Study welcomes all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, non-conforming, ... Read More

Sustainability Program presented by Sara Safdie

Virtual Event

Sunday, January 16th, 2022, at noon, on Zoom What is sustainability? Does it connect to climate change? Please join congregant Sara Safdie for this important presentation. About this program: How does farming, both of fruits and vegetables as well as raising animals, affect the health of the Earth and people? When many of us think of sustainability, we tend to think of recycling or biking instead of going someplace in our cars. But it’s way ... 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

Rabbi David Kosak

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