Event Calendar

  • Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper

    Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
    Room 112 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    Adult 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

    Hamentaschen-making with JFCS Holocaust Survivors (Volunteers Needed)

    Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    Tikkun Olam (Volunteers Needed) Hamentaschen-making with JFCS Holocaust Survivors Thursday, February 26 | 1:00-3:00pm Contact Lisa to Volunteer Help us with a true mitzvah as we welcome JFCS Holocaust survivors for a hamentaschen-making experience. Volunteers are needed to prep, roll out dough, tend to the oven, and simply schmooze with our guests. Please contact Lisa Richmond to volunteer.

    Men’s Club Torah on Tap

    Men’s Club Torah on Tap Thursday, February 26 | 6:30-8:30pm Contact Mitch for Location Come hang out with CNS Men’s Club for pizza, salad, beer, camaraderie, and discussion! Come meet new friends, eat some pizza, have a beer, and maybe learn something!

    GESHER (6-8th grade) Kabbalat & Kibbitz

    Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    GESHER (6-8th grade) Kabbalat & Kibbitz Friday, February 27 | 6:00-8:00pm | Olds Family Youth Lounge RSVP Here A potluck style Shabbat dinner in the Olds Family Youth Lounge. Bring a vegetarian dish or dessert to share with your friends. We'll light candles, sing a few Kabbalat songs, & dive into a delicious meal. This month's "kibbitz" topic: What We Carry and What We Set Down Challah & beverages provided! This event is free.

    Kabbalat Shabbat Services

    Kabbalat Shabbat Services
    Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    Kabbalat 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.

    Women’s Torah Study

    Women’s Torah Study
    Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    Women'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.

  • Adult Ed: Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater

    Room 100

    Introduction 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

    From Ashes to Action: A Community Book Sale for CBI of Jackson, Mississippi

    Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    From Ashes to Action: A Community Book Sale for CBI of Jackson, Mississippi Sunday, March 1 | 9:30am-2:00pm Help raise money to rebuild Congregation Beth Israel of Jackson, Mississippi, recently destroyed by arson. All books are $2.00 and for all ages and interest. Buy ten books to be entered into our gift card raffle: Powells, Salt & Straw, and Starbucks. For more information, please contact Librarian, Leora Troper.

    Death Schmooze presented by Chevra Nichum: Comforting Friends with JADE

    Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR, United States

    Death Schmooze presented by Chevra Nichum: Comforting Friends with JADE Sunday, March 1 | 4:00-5:30pm RSVP Here ​Join JADE's Portland Death Educator, Rachel Crawford for our Death Schmooze, where we talk about all things death. This is a space for anyone, whether you have been volunteering in your community for years or are totally new to Jewish end of life practices - you are welcome here. In this space we will share and listen to ... Read More