Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Stampfer ChapelFriday | 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.
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Event Calendar
Downstairs Minyan
Zidell Chapel2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays, 9:30am* A lay-led alternate Shabbat service followed by a Kiddush lunch and singing of z’mirot. Interested in leading a part of the service or reading Torah? Contact: downstairsminyan@gmail.com. Click here to join via Zoom. *When there is no Bar/Bat Mitzvah or special Shabbat programming, Downstairs Minyan will join the main service at 9:30am.
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
NOAR (3rd-5th grade) Leach Botanical Garden Field Trip
NOAR (3rd-5th grade) Leach Botanical Garden Field Trip Sunday, February 1 | 1:00-2:30pm Location: Leach Botanical Garden (12323 SE Claybourne St) RSVP Here Although it appears the trees are still sleeping this early in February, under the ground & deep inside their trunks, the trees are beginning to wake up & begin their year of growth again. Together we will explore this microcosm of our Pacific Northwest environment as a celebration of Tu B'Shevat, the ... Read More
YAFE: Tu B’Shevat Day of Volunteering
YAFE: Tu B'Shevat Day of Volunteering Sunday, February 1 | 2:00-3:00pm Location: Lief Erikson Trail (4198-4100 Leif Erikson Drive) RSVP Here Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Volunteer Corps, JCRC's Climate Action Committee, and The Forest Park Conservancy as we partner to learn about our role as caretakers of this planet and what individual steps we can take to repair the world. The Forest Park Conservancy "maintains trails, restores native habitat, and inspires community appreciation ... Read More
Planning for Peace of Mind: Information Fair
Planning for Peace of Mind: Information Fair Sunday, February 1 | 2:00-4:00pm Location: Holman's Funeral Service (2610 SE Hawthorne Blvd) RSVP Here Join us to learn about helpful resources and rituals across the Portland Jewish community, featuring local experts and service providers. Neveh Shalom Cemetery Reservations (Ahavai Shalom and Neveh Zedek) Chevra Kavod haMet and Portland Hevra (Jewish Burial Societies) JADE (Jewish Association of Death Education) Wills, Trusts, and Legacy Gifts and/or Bequests Death doulas ... Read More
Adult Ed: Beginning with “Why” with Rabbi April Villareal
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesAdult Ed: Beginning with "Why" with Rabbi April Villareal Mondays, October 27-February 23 | 6:30-7:30pm RSVP Here The “why” in any major project has gained renewed attention in recent years. The mitzvot/commandments, one of Judaism’s central projects, elicit profound Jewish wisdom on the question of “why?” and what it means to live with purpose. In this class, we will explore this wisdom through study and conversation, developing our own wisdom for the moment we are ... 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
Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Room 112 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesAdult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, Apr 8) RSVP Here Most people have heard of the golem of Prague, but what about the golem of Chelm? Which one was the “real” golem? And why is there such a proliferation of modern golems, from the Simpsons to Minecraft, not to mention the growing number of golem novels for adults and picture books ... Read More
ALIYAH Led Kabbalat Shabbat Services (Simcha Shabbat)
Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesSimcha Kabbalat Shabbat Services First Fridays | 6:15-7:30pm Stampfer Chapel Join our clergy and ALIYAH Program 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!
