Event Calendar

Home and Heart: Women’s Evening in the Sukkah

Holzman Plaza 2900 SW Peaceful Ln., Portland, OR, United States

Monday, October 2, 5:30pm Women of all ages are invited to gather in the sukkah, our home for the week, for an evening of learning, exploration, and fun. Snacks, crafts, and connections provided. Questions? Contact lrichmond@nevehshalom.org.

Wise Women & Wondering Jews Brown Bag Lunch in the Sukkah

Holzman Plaza 2900 SW Peaceful Ln., Portland, OR, United States

Thursday, October 5, 12:00pm We hope you will join us for our seniors and empty-nesters brown-bag lunch – a casual opportunity to come together to connect, share laughs, and empower one another – in the CNS Sukkah on Holzman Plaza! Open to all ages and stages, this is a great chance to foster friendship within our kehillah. Pack a lunch and join us!

Adult Simchat Torah in 5-D: Date, Dinner, Drinks, Dance, and Davening

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

NEW THIS YEAR!  Saturday, October 7, 6:30pm This year, the adults are going to celebrate the conclusion of the Torah in grand style on Saturday night, with a D for each of the Five Books of Moses. Join us for an adult date night, with drinks, dancing, dinner, and davening. To warm the night up, we'll go south of the border, enjoying margaritas and a Mexican fiesta, all while celebrating the Book that's kept us ... Read More

Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity: The Future of American Jewry

Virtual Event

Thursday, November 2, 12-1pm on Zoom Virtual Lunch and Learn with Cantor Bitton Cantor Eyal Bitton leads a series of discussions on the aftermath of October 7. In this installment, he explores the question: What does all this mean for us in America? Are American Jews safe? Should we be worried about the rise in antisemitism? Please click here to RSVP for this Zoom Event.

Wondering Jews: The Jazz Singer (1980) Movie Screening

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

Wednesday, November 8, 1:00-3:00pm Join the Wondering Jews for a captivating afternoon as we screen "The Jazz Singer" (1980). Featuring an impressive cast including Neil Diamond in his acting debut, Lord Laurence Olivier, and Lucie Arnaz, this movie delves into the journey of a young Jewish singer navigating the complexities between honoring tradition and chasing his aspirations in the world of pop music. Click here to RSVP.

United in Song: A Concert for Israel – A Community of Voices

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

Joining Cantor Eyal Bitton will be a community of voices including Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, Cantor Rayna Green, Kim Schneiderman, Michèle Tredger, Linoy Yechieli, and others for a special unity concert to bring us closer together as a community and to show our love and support for the state of Israel. Click here to RSVP.

Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity: “Friends: Betrayal and Abandonment”

Virtual Event

Thursday, November 9th at 12 pm, Zoom Virtual Lunch and Learn with Cantor Bitton Cantor Eyal Bitton leads a series of discussions on the aftermath of the October 7th Pogrom. In this installment, we explore the question: Have you been surprised or disappointed in the people around you over their response to October 7th and the aftermath? Have you lost friends over it? Please click here to register For a recording of our previous discussion, “The Future ... Read More

Books and Bites: A Feldstein Library Celebration!

Feldstein Library

Sunday, November 12, 12:30-2:00pm The Feldstein Library is opening its doors for a party! Come celebrate this amazing resource – explore books both new and old. Help us honor the volunteers who have toiled ceaselessly to recreate the catalog so that everyone can access the collection. Cake for all! Finger food will also be served. No cost. Please RSVP.

Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity: Transforming Jewish Education

Virtual Event

NEW TIME! Thursday, November 30, 11:45am, Zoom In this installment, Cantor Bitton is joined by Dr. Naya Lekht, Scholar and educator on the Holocaust, Zionism, and the history of Russian Jewry, as we explore the questions: Do we need to transform Jewish education in light of the events of October 7 and the aftermath? Why? What has changed? Please click here to register and receive the Zoom link. ---- Watch recordings of past conversations by ... Read More

Art, Heart, & Soul: A Sip & Sketch Art Workshop

Room 102

Thursday, November 30, 7:00pm Room 102 Come drink wine with friends old and new, play with simple, incremental drawing techniques, and hear and tell stories about gifts, while creating an original Chanukah present! Do you ever find forms and faces in clouds, woodgrains, or tea stains? We’ll begin with tea stains on 4x4 inch watercolor squares, find images and draw them out, then add Zentangle style embellishments. Everyone will receive an acrylic frame perfect for ... Read More