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Jan
27
Sun
Portland Jewish Book Celebration – Author Talk @ Portland State University
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm

Portland Jewish Book Celebration – Author Talk: The Book Smugglers by David Fishman

Portland State University, Browsing Lounge (Room 238) Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway.

Join author, David Fishman, as he brings a gripping and compelling book to life with his recounting of how he came to learn about this story, illustrated by many photographs. Free and open to the community.

This event is sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland State University’s Judaic Studies Program, and Congregation Shaarie Torah.

Sep
11
Wed
SilentHike @ Meet at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial
Sep 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SilentHike @ Meet at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial
Join people from all over the Portland area for a SilentHike — a musical journey into mindfulness at Forest Park. SilentHikes are a new concept from MindTravel — an immersive music and meditation experience company created by composer and concert pianist Murray Hidary (check him out on his Tedx talk here). During the SilentHike session, MindTravelers will wear wireless headphones and embark on a hike with music, guidance and thoughtful commentary from Hidary. All the components – music, words, silence, visual cues – work synergistically to help participants connect with themselves and the world around them.
The SilentHike is free, but register in advance to reserve headphones.
Allow yourself to be carried away by the deep feeling of freedom and connection of the newest way to practice walking meditation – MindTravel SilentHike (mountains) and MindTravel SilentWalk (cities). This magical experience is led by MindTravel creator and composer, Murray Hidary.
Over the course of the MindTravel experience, you’ll join other MindTravelers exploring one of the world’s most beautiful gardens, parks and trails while guided by MindTravel music delivered through MindTravel headphones. The evocative, improvisational piano music ignites freedom and expansiveness that amplifies the healing and inspirational power of being surrounded by beauty.
After a short introduction and intention-setting, the group will venture forth on a guided meditative walk through the beautiful grounds of the garden for a contemplative and powerful creative journey — all while enveloped in the transcendent sounds of the beautiful, original MindTravel compositions.

SilentHikes are a new form of meditation in motion, combining music, verbal guidance, silence and nature to help participants find purpose and connection.  While traditional forms of meditation are an isolated experience, and constitute a sort of retreat, this one is an exercise in exploring and being present in the evolving world around us. Participants have described their experiences as “transcendent” and “rocking their world.”

Hidary is a composer and concert pianist and a former tech guru with a passion for physics.  His MindTravel concept draws on his expertise across all these disciplines. He loved music from an early age, but truly discovered its powers when it was the only thing that helped him heal after the tragic loss of his sister in a motorcycle accident.

July 15, 2019, article in the JERUSALEM POST described Hidary like this:

The 47-year-old Jewish-American multidisciplinary artist has performed the fruits of his creative continuum to all sorts of audiences in all sorts of locations. The concept of “release,” of relinquishing control and preconceptions about our lives and the physical world around us, is central to the thematic ethos. 

Nov
22
Fri
Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 22 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

Friday, Nov 22, Dec 6, 6:15-7:15pm

Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan

Join us for this special Kabbalat Shabbat accompanied by Ilene Safyan.

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.

Dec
6
Fri
Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 6 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

Friday, Nov 22, Dec 6, 6:15-7:15pm

Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan

Join us for this special Kabbalat Shabbat accompanied by Ilene Safyan.

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.

Dec
14
Sat
Women’s Torah Study with Mel Berwin @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Women’s Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 14, 12:30-2:00pm, Rm 111
Join Mel Berwin for uplifting learning & conversation – all levels welcome!

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.

Jan
3
Fri
Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 3 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

Bring your spirit and your voice for a special Kabbalat Shabbat. Accompanied by Ilene Safyan on guitar, this service is filled with beautiful music, singing and lots of participation.

Jan
10
Fri
SHIR! A Musical Shabbat @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 10 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

SHIR! A Musical Shabbat, Friday, January 10, 6:15pm

Please join us for a musically enhanced Friday evening service with Cantor Eyal Bitton, the Koleinu choir, and the SHIR! Shabbat Musical Ensemble along with special guests.

Mar
20
Fri
Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Mar 20 @ 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat

Friday, March 20,  7:15pm

Friday, April 17, 7:15pm

A lay-led, voices-only Erev Shabbat Service. All ages and stages welcome.

Questions?  Please contact Naomi Leavitt: naomileavitt@gmail.com

Apr
2
Thu
Virtual From Miriam to Midge: A Woman’s Journey to Liberation
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm

Please note that this will now be a virtual event. More details as we get closer, please register for information! Join Rabbi Eve and the women of CNS to explore the central themes of Passover from a personal perspective. Through art, written word, and conversation we’ll use our own experiences to delve into the themes of liberation, freedom and progress. We hope you’ll lend your (virtual) presence to a gathering of women of all ages and stages for a wonderful evening. Please click here to register.

Apr
17
Fri
Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Apr 17 @ 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Kol Shabbat – Voice of Shabbat

Friday, March 20,  7:15pm

Friday, April 17, 7:15pm

A lay-led, voices-only Erev Shabbat Service. All ages and stages welcome.

Questions?  Please contact Naomi Leavitt: naomileavitt@gmail.com