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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

Chanukah: 3 Candles

The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

CNS Chanukah Candle-Lighting

Event Series CNS Chanukah Candle-Lighting
Virtual Event

Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting  Login for all of the nights: Click here at the appointed time Meeting ID: 883 8879 6273 Passcode: LIGHTS21 Night 1: Sunday, November 28, 5:45pm Candle lighting with your clergy Join your CNS clergy for a moment of reflection, connection, and light as we light our Chanukah candles together. Give yourself the gift of time and community for this special Chanukah gathering. Night 2: Monday, ... 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

Itai Memorial for Adult Learning Students

Virtual Event

Tuesday evening, 7:30pm on Zoom Gathering for Itai’s past and present Adult Learning students, to share memories, be together, and light the chanukiah. Led by Rabbi Eve Posen and Mel Berwin. Click here to join at the appointed time. Meeting ID: 871 0783 4467 Passcode: zachurtov

Chanukah: 4 Candles

The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

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.

Funeral for Itai Dewar, z”l

Ahavai Shalom Cemetery 9323 SW First Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Baruch Dayan HaEmet: We are so sad to let you know of the untimely and unexpected passing this weekend of our beloved building caretaker and tutor/teacher in our ALIYAH program, Itai Dewar, z"l, at the age of 64. In addition to so many in our Neveh Shalom community, both children and adults alike, Itai is loved and remembered by his sister, Loren (Mark) Troen; brother, Daniel Dewar; niece, Lindsay (Bruce Conners) Horst; and great-nephew, Ernie. ... Read More

CNS Chanukah Candle-Lighting

Event Series CNS Chanukah Candle-Lighting
Virtual Event

Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting  Login for all of the nights: Click here at the appointed time Meeting ID: 883 8879 6273 Passcode: LIGHTS21 Night 1: Sunday, November 28, 5:45pm Candle lighting with your clergy Join your CNS clergy for a moment of reflection, connection, and light as we light our Chanukah candles together. Give yourself the gift of time and community for this special Chanukah gathering. Night 2: Monday, ... Read More