The Kindness Commons Presents: Israel 360
About Israel360
Israel360 is a pilot project of The Kindness Commons™ and is housed at Congregation Neveh Shalom, Portland, Oregon.
Israel360 is a series of regularly occurring programs that will consider many aspects of Israel–modern and ancient–from diverse viewpoints and approaches. Some sessions will have a cultural, political or military focus, while other events will examine Israeli history, sociology or the peace process.
In today’s world, any mention of Israel can be contentious, because people arrive at events with pre-formed opinions. To help us grow past this, and to model the Jewish values of shmirat halashon (thoughtful speech), derekh eretz (civility) and makhlokhet l’shem shamayim (directed dialogue), all programs will be facilitated.
At each event, attendees will be reminded of a set of guidelines for participation. The goal is to ensure that dialogue and discussion are respectful and that questions and comments spring from a sense of curiosity rather than a desire to prove a position or score a rhetorical point.
About The Kindness Commons™:
*The Kindness Commons™ is an initiative and gift of Rabbi David Kosak. Like all commons, it provides free access to necessary societal goods. In this case, those goods are the Jewish tradition’s deep wisdom on how to build functional, caring and durable communities. Core components and teachings of The Kindness Commons™ center on:
- Kindness (chesed)
- Civility and caring behavior (shmirat halashon and derekh eretz)
- Rich and respectful conversation and dialogue (makhlokhet l’shem shamayim),
- Mutual responsibility (kol yisrael ma’arivin zeh b’zeh and tikkun olam)
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, March 30, 7:00pm
The Role of Ethics in the Israeli Defense Forces
Thursday, April 27, 7:00pm
Understanding Israeli Borders from Antiquity to Modernity
Thursday, May 25, 7:00pm
Topic TBA
All events are FREE admission. RSVP requested: 503.246.8831 ~ lwoloshin@nevehshalom.org
Sponsorship is sought for future programing. Please contact dkosak@nevehshalom.org for more information.
During the month of April, the MJCC and PJA communities will be collecting Art Supplies for Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP). Items can be dropped off in the blue pin located in the MJCC lobby.
Congregation Neveh Shalom is introducing a periodic program known as our Tefilla Lab. At occasional services and in workshops, we will introduce the community to different melodies, niggunim and other innovations. The goal is to provide a space for experimentation where we can try out what prayer forms might deepen our kehilla’s experiences. Our hope is that some of these experiments will yield results that we can incorporate more regularly into our communal Shabbat spirituality.
Please note: the Tefilla Lab service on April 1 will be the main Shabbat morning service for the congregation.
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Good Deeds Day is an annual celebration of community volunteering that takes place on a Sunday with millions of participants around the world doing good together. Also with a special volunteer opportunity just for 6-12th graders: J-Serve! All projects take place at the MJCC.
Projects available all day and are family friendly!
Pre-registration required at www.jewishportland.org/gooddeedsday
Come and help create traditional burial clothing, which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. No sewing skills necessary! Sewing machines welcome.
Chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of issues in the body. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can relieve arthritis and joint pain, clear up skin conditions, help normalize body weight, address digestive issues and improve the quality of your sleep. Learn how easy it can be to change your life through diet by eating clean, whole food.
Instructor: Hilary Conway, Nutritional Therapist
Registration: oregonjcc.org/registration Code: FIT300
An Inspirational Women’s Passover Experience
Monday, April 3rd 6:30pm, Birnbach Hall
Join Rabbi Eve Posen for an intimate evening of insight and inspiration as we gear up for Passover.
This year’s theme is: We were slaves, now we are free.
Delectable appetizers, desserts and wine provided by Ta’eemmm.
$18/person. RSVP: tinyurl.com/WomensPassover5777 or call 503.246.8831
Using examples from her latest novel, Seven Stitches, acclaimed author Ruth Tenzer Feldman will explore the craft of writing fiction and nonfiction and methods for keeping your mind flexible. You are welcome to sit back and listen to the conversation or to join a hands-on workshop on character and points of view.