Brunch and Learn: Jewish Antiquities with Professor Loren Spielman
Brunch and Learn: Jewish Antiquities with Professor Loren Spielman Sunday, April 19 | 9:30-11:30am RSVP to Mitch
Brunch and Learn: Jewish Antiquities with Professor Loren Spielman Sunday, April 19 | 9:30-11:30am RSVP to Mitch
Sisterhood Just for Fun Mah Jongg Select Sundays | 10:00am-12:00pm Participate in a fun, easy-to-learn, and non-competitive way to play Chinese Mah Jongg. Please reach out to Polina Olsen for questions.
Cooking for Outside In Select Sundays | 12:00-2:00pm | Marla's Kitchen Join us for a cooking session for Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. Contact: Rick Botney
NOAR (3-5th) Gaga-mania Hang Out! Sunday, April 19 | 12:00-2:00pm | Birnbach Hall Register Here It's all fun & games! Challenge your pals to a round or three of GAGA ball in our blow-up Gaga pit! Cost: FREE Pizza & beverages will be provided. Kids may opt to bring their own kosher-style lunch too.
Yom HaZikaron with speaker Devorah Kay Monday, April 20 | 6:00-8:00pm Register Here 6:00 - 6:45 PM - A talk with Devorah Kay, Jewish Educator, International Speaker, and Mother of Eli Kay z״l, who was murdered in a terror attack in Jerusalem 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Memorial Ceremony About the speaker: Devorah Kay is a Jewish educator and international speaker with decades of experience in formal and informal education. Originally from London and later based in South Africa, she made Aliyah with her family in 2020. Following the murder of her son, Eli, in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem in 2021, Devorah has spoken widely to communities in Israel and abroad about resilience, hope, and the power of personal choice. Drawing on lived experience, Jewish history, and connection to Israel, her talks offer a deeply personal and meaningful perspective that inspires reflection and strength. She is also involved in therapeutic and agricultural healing initiatives in Israel and holds a degree in Psychology, bringing both personal insight and professional understanding to her work. Registration is required. No walk-ins. Photo ID: Guests must bring a valid photo ID that clearly identifies the cardholder. All attendees will have their photo ID checked at the front desk prior to entry. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Shiri, our Community Shlichah, at shiri@jewishportland.org.
Yom Ha'atzmaut Wednesday, April 22
GESHER April Kabbalat & Kibbitz Friday, April 24 | 6:00-8:00pm | Olds Family Youth Lounge Register 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: TBD Challah & beverages provided! This event is free.
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.
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 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.