What’s your passion?

Are you a book club pro? Is a film series more your style? Do you prefer arts programs or social action? Neveh Shalom has a variety of cultural and special interest groups.

 

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Arts and Culture

BookTalk

Get to know your fellow community members while discussing contemporary and classic Jewish fiction and non-fiction.

Contact

Librarian Leora Troper
ltroper@nevehshalom.org

Israel360

Israel360 is a series of regularly occurring programs that considers many aspects of Israel–modern and ancient–from diverse viewpoints and approaches. Some sessions have a cultural, political or military focus, while other events will examine Israeli history, sociology or the peace process for events throughout the year.

Contact

nevehshalom.org/israel360

Staff Contact: Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org.

Shomrei Teva

Shomrei Teva is Neveh Shalom’s environmental group – our “green team.” We aim to provide fun and inspiring opportunities for congregants to learn about Jewish teachings on nature and to apply them at home, outdoors, and at the shul. Our activities include the elimination of food waste at synagogue events, learning opportunities, and Jewish-flavored nature hikes.

Contact

Zia Wiles, wilezia@gmail.com

ORA – Northwest Jewish Artists

ORA is a group of Jewish artists in the Portland area who have come together to support, share, inspire and showcase our art. In the process of forming this collective, we have created opportunities to exhibit members’ art and support each other’s artistic development. We welcome new members. Art purchases benefit the synagogue as well as the artist! Shows rotate every few months. Discover a new artist every time you come to shul!

Contact

oraartists@gmail.com
www.northwestjewishartists.org

Koleinu

The Neveh Shalom choir has a rich history in synagogue life. Koleinu is currently being restructured.

Contact

Cantor Eyal Bitton, ebitton@nevehshalom.org
facebook.com/koleinuCNS

Film Club

Our film club is not currently active. Please reach out if this is something of interest to you.

Contact

Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

Community and Special Interest

Intergenerational Activities

Intergenerational relationships are one of the many blessings of participating in a congregation! CNS seniors (by any definition) are invited to join an intergenerational program from one day to one year long with our ALIYAH youth.

Contact

Mel Berwin, mberwin@nevehshalom.org

CNS Keshet

We welcome our LGBTQ community! Join our Facebook group (find us at CNSKeshet) or watch the CNS eblast for updated information about Pride dinners, Pride parade participation, and other educational or social events for throughout the year! Want to get involved?

Contact

Join our Facebook group (find us at CNS Keshet)
Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

Dad’s Night

Have a drink and discussion with a rabbi! This free community-wide group is open to all dads raising Jewish kids. Dad’s Night is co-sponsored by Mother’s Circle with support from other Portland Jewish organizations.

Contact

Main office
programs@nevehshalom.org

CNS Men’s Club

Neveh Shalom’s Men’s Club offers volunteer opportunities, community activities, social events, and interesting speakers, in addition to constructing the congregational Sukkah. Most meetings are held one Sunday a month.

Contact

Ron Morris, r.morris3@comcast.net
Bruce Stern, bruce@thesternfamily.net

CNS Young Adults

Back from college and looking to reconnect with old friends from Hebrew school, camp or youth group? Or are you new to PDX and want to meet some new people? CNS Young Adults is an intimate space to build lifelong learning and community for young professionals ages 21 to early 30’s. Let’s share a drink and have some fun!

Contact

Alex Menashe, alex.s.menashe@gmail.com

Mother’s Circle

Mothers Circle is a free educational program for women of other religious backgrounds raising Jewish children. Sessions explore the “how-tos” and meaning of Jewish traditions, empowering mothers through education and support.

Contact

Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

Shoreshim: 0-5

Shoreshim means “roots.” We create meaningful and fun educational, religious, and social events for young families that have children ages 0-5. These include Tot Shabbat and Shabbat dinners and other age-appropriate activities.

Contact

Rabbi Eve Posen, eposen@nevehshalom.org

Anafim: K-2

Anafim means “branches” and is a program dedicated to engaging families with children in Kindergarten through second grade through social, religious, meaningful and fun activities, plus time for parents to connect.

Contact

Rabbi Eve Posen, eposen@nevehshalom.org

Youth Groups

Our goal is to foster a sense of community and build strong leaders through activities and retreats for youth in 3rd grade through high school. Groups include Junior Kadima for grades 3-5, Kadima for 6-8, and USY for 9-12.

Contact

Rabbi Eve Posen, eposen@nevehshalom.org

Sisterhood/Women’s League

Sisterhood provides meaningful opportunities for women to come together, create friendships, and make a difference. Involvement includes our Judaica Gift Shop, decorating the sukkah, break-the fast activities, and Tikkun Olam.

Contact

Michelle Iimori-Goldenberg, Sisterhood President, smallfryeterp@icloud.com

Wise Women!

Wise Women is a friendly group that provides an opportunity for women to come together, socialize, and empower one another in a casual environment. Meetings are monthly, please check our e-blast for upcoming gatherings; open to all ages and stages, this is a great chance to foster friendship within our kehillah.

Contact

Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org
Jennifer Kalenscher, jenkal@comcast.net

Wondering Jews

Join the tribe to laugh, learn, share, and schmooze. “Wondering Jews,” Neveh Shalom’s lively senior and empty-nester group invites your active participation. Our free/cost-only programming is designed to meet the needs of our community from engaging speakers to day trips to social events. Please keep an eye on our weekly e-blasts for information about upcoming events and email for more information or if you need assistance with cost/transportation.

Contact

Lisa Richmond, lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

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