Calendar

Oct
2
Mon
Fall Art Gallery Exhibit Opening: Jews of Africa – A Photographic Journey through Ancient and Awakening Communities @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – Dec 31 @ 6:45 pm

Jewish photographic documentarian Jono David showcases 59 images from his 4-year project documenting Jewish life, culture, and history in 30 African countries and territories. The exhibition features numerous anecdotal narrations and “Jewish African Voices” — video commentaries from people across the Jewish African world.

Exhibit displayed October 2 – December 31

Dec
7
Thu
“Hands On” Plant-Based Cooking Class @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

   Let’s make breakfast!  Come learn how easy it is to create fabulous plant based favorites with seasonal flavors that even carnivorous family and friends will love! I’ve planned some comforting dishes made with simple whole food ingredients and flavors fit for any breakfast table. Come learn some cooking techniques that will enable you to take plant based recipes and make variations to suit your tastes. This class is open to all levels of cooking experience.
This is a small ‘hands on’ class using fresh local ingredients (as much as possible) to create a wonderful plant based breakfast. We’ll be making: Tofu Scramble, French Toast, Waffles, Tempeh Bacon, a Homemade Granola, and Omelets! Yes, Omelets! Each student will go home with some dry omelet mix made in class to take home to try with friends and family. Most will be gluten free and processed oil free. (The only item non gluten free will be some breakfast sausages we will be making.)
You’ll come away with some great tips to create amazing meals using no animal products. Included in the class are: information handouts, recipes, and a gourmet vegan meal.
Class is limited to 10 students so pre-registration is required. Cost is $50 per person.  Questions and registration, call or email Deb Kay at 360-431-4182 or kaydebbie25@yahoo.com.
Deb Kay is a trained instructor with over forty years cooking experience, the last ten years concentrating on plant based cuisine. Deb has trained with award winning vegan chefs: Mark Reinfeld, owner of Vegan Fusion and author of four cookbooks including the 30-Minute Vegan Series; and Chef Al Chase, Executive chef and owner of the Institute of Culinary Awakening.

 

Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 7 @ 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Weekly learning and discussion with Rabbi Emeritus, Daniel Isaak. Free.

Dec
8
Fri
2nd Annual Scholar in Residence with Award-Winning Journalist Amir Tibon @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm – Dec 10 @ 8:30 pm

Amir Tibon, award-winning journalist and Washington DC correspondent for the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz, will present a series of talks throughout the weekend.

Amir Tibon is an award-winning journalist and Washington DC correspondent for the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz. His writings on Israel and the region have appeared in The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, The New Yorker, Politico Magazine, The New Republic and other leading US publications.
An article Amir published in 2014 on the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks was nominated in the US for a National Magazine Award. In 2012, he filmed a first-ever Israeli television report from inside the Syrian civil war. Amir is fluent in Hebrew, English and Arabic and has served in the IDF Intelligence Corps.
His latest book, The Last Palestinian, The Rise and Reign of Mahmoud Abbas, was published in July, 2017 by Prometheus Books.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, Dec 8 | 7:30pm | Vestry & Stampfer Chapel
The Future of the Kibbutz Movement in Israel –
A Personal Reflection
Saturday, Dec 9 | 11am | Main Sanctuary
Shabbat Services Drash
Why Israel Supports Kurdish Independence
Saturday, Dec 9 | 7pm | Stampfer Chapel
Israel and the Arab World – The Secret Alliance
Reception to follow
Sunday, Dec 10 | 10am | Birnbach Hall
An Israeli Journalist’s Perspective on Covering Trump’s Washington
*To RSVP for dinner on Friday, Dec 8, click here.
*To RSVP for brunch on Sunday, Dec 10, click here.
Seating is limited.
This weekend, including the dinner and brunch, is underwritten by the Stan and Ethel Katz Briller Jewish Education Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.
The Scholar-in-residence program is in memory of Yoni Suher, who died in a terrorist attack in Turkey in March, 2016.
Neveh Shalom Rabbi David Kosak wrote in his Oasis Songs: “Our annual Scholar in Residence program returns, when Amir Tibon will visit with us. It is essential for a healthy religious community to bring in outside scholars on occasion. Learning is a key to maintaining our vibrance. We all should express our gratitude to the Suher family for making this possible. It is a fitting tribute and memorial to Yoni Suher, who perished in a terrorist attack in Turkey. 
Dec
9
Sat
Yoga Minyan @ Temple Beth Sholom
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Yoga is an amazing way to get in touch with and strengthen your body, and calm your mind. We are offering Yoga classes at TBS on Saturday mornings. With the help of Zohra Campbell, Owner of Indigo Wellness Center here in Salem, we will offer two levels of Yoga, concurrent with Saturday morning services … its a YOGA MINYAN! One level will be gentle yoga and the other more strenuous.  This six-week package is $60 and can be paid at the office.  Drop-ins are welcome and costs $12 per class.

 

Women’s Torah Study @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join Mel Berwin for an uplifting conversation and learning—all levels welcome! Free

PJ Havdallah (Ages 0-5) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us as we say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs. We’ll have dinner, stories, art and a whole lot of fun. $5 per person. Co-sponsored by PJ Library. RSVP at: nevehshalom.org/pjhavdallah

Dec
10
Sun
Adventures with the Mishna Berurah: A Course in Jewish Literacy @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are Shabbat or daily practices that might enrich our lives? The Mishnah Berurah, is the last generally accepted code of Jewish law and custom. We will explore the theory and practice of halakhah (Jewish law) for beginners to advanced students.

Cooking for Outside In @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meet in the CNS Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens. Info: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Sisterhood Mitzvah Project
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Please join the Sisterhood for a special mitzvah project. More details: coprez22@gmail.com