Event Calendar

Young Adult 20s-30s Latke Ball

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

Saturday, December 9, 8:00-10:00pm Step into an electrifying Chanukah affair designed for the 21 to 35ish crowd, featuring the vibrant tunes of DJ Solomite, a bustling dance floor, and a chance to drink, mix, mingle, and celebrate! Nosh on Chanukah treats straight out of the sizzling embrace of the fryer and other bar food—a Latke Ball that sets the perfect stage for the Festival of Lights. $18/person, includes 1 drink ticket. Click here to RSVP Brought to ... Read More

Marla’s Kitchen Dedication Dinner

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

Friday, December 15, following services (around 7:30pm) We hope you will join us after Kabbalat Shabbat services in Stampfer Chapel to Help us thank most generous donors, Bob and Marla Weiner, as we celebrate the completion of the extensive renovation of “Marla’s Kitchen” with a lovely Shabbat service, followed by a light dinner and dessert in Birnbach Hall. Though RSVP is not required to attend services, we kindly ask for dinner registration. https://members.nevehshalom.org/event/MarlaKitchen23

L’Chaim and Laughter (for 20s-30s)

Eastside Jewish Commons 2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

L’Chaim and Laughter, an evening of comedy and cocktails with the Sklar Brothers Wednesday, January 3, 7pm at the EJC. Young Adults (20s-30s), join the PDX jewish community for some laughter and fun with the Skler Brothers. The PDX Cross Collaboration committee is hosting this event, and currently includes Congregation Neveh Shalom, CBI’s Jews Next Dor, Hillel PDX, Moishe House, MOTS (Members of the Tribe), One Table, and Portland Jewish Connection. Click here to register.

Tikkun Olam: Volunteering at Project Lemonade

Offsite

Sunday, Jan 7, 10-12pm (1008 Lloyd Center, Floor 2 next to Visionworks) Volunteers age 12 and up are needed to sort through donations at Project Lemonade, an organization that supports youth in foster care. To sign up, contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

Queer Movie Night: The Birdcage

Stampfer Chapel

Thursday, January 11, 7-9:30pm, Stampfer Chapel Join your LGBTQIA+ Kehillah as we share one of the finest features in flamboyant film, The Birdcage (1996), along with fresh popcorn, beer, cider, and more. $5 members/$7 non-members. Register: nevehshalom.org/CNSKeshetMN24 Contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

Postponed Cooking for Outside In

Marla's Kitchen

Sunday, January 14, 12:00-2:00pm CNS "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. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Head Chef Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Cooking for Outside In

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. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Head Chef Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Sharaka: Building Peace between Arabs and Israelis in Times of War

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

Monday, January 22, 7-8:30pm Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Congregation Neveh Shalom, Congregation Beth Israel Short Description: Sharaka: A delegation from Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt will discuss peace and normalization between Arabs and Israelis during this difficult time in Israel and Gaza. Registration: https://jewishportland.org/sharaka Contact: Bob Horenstein, Bob@jewishportland.org   Long Description: Sharaka’s critical work has intensified since the horrific October 7 Hamas attack, creating space for dialogue and understanding between young Israelis and ... Read More

Art, Heart, and Soul: A Sip & Stitch Workshop

Room 102

Thursday, January 25, 7:00pm, Room 102 You're invited to the second session of our ongoing CNS-ORA Art, Heart, and Soul series as we learn to needle felt a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kippah. Bring your date, your friends, or simply yourself to indulge in a drink, a nosh, and your own burgeoning creativity in a relaxing, judgement-free environment. Led by artist Simcha Shields, this workshop is for complete newbies, lifetime artsy types, and everyone in between. Click ... Read More