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Aug
19
Mon
Jewish Heritage Night at the Hillsboro Hops @ Ron Tonkin Field
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm

Jewish Heritage Night at the Hillsboro Hops

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center for Heritage Night as the Hillsboro Hops take on the Tri-City Dust Devils!
Monday, August 19
7:05 pm

Ron Tonkin Field
4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro, OR

Cost: $16 plus service fee
In partnership with JFGP
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. 

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
6
Mon
Soup to the Streets
Jan 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Soup to the Streets, Monday, Jan 6, Feb 17, 6:00pm

Congregants come together at Rabbi Kosak’s home to prepare a hot meal and go to the streets to directly feed those that need it the most.

To RSVP, for address, and to donate food supplies, Contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

 

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.

Jan
12
Sun
Outside In Cooking @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 12 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Outside In Cooking, Sunday, Jan 12, Feb 9, 12:00pm

One Sunday a month CNS members gather in the Neveh Shalom kitchen from 12-2pm to prepare a full meal for homeless youth at Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.

Info: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Jan
30
Thu
Les Miz’s Jewish Composer with Cantor Eyal Bitton @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Les Miz’s Jewish Composer with Cantor Eyal Bitton, Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm

In this fascinating and entertaining presentation featuring live musical performances and in-depth analysis, Cantor Eyal Bitton explores the musical genius of Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer of Miss Saigon and Les Misérables.

Feb
9
Sun
Outside In Cooking @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Feb 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Outside In Cooking, Sunday, Jan 12, Feb 9, 12:00pm

One Sunday a month CNS members gather in the Neveh Shalom kitchen from 12-2pm to prepare a full meal for homeless youth at Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.

Info: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

Feb
17
Mon
Soup to the Streets
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Soup to the Streets, Monday, Jan 6, Feb 17, 6:00pm

Congregants come together at Rabbi Kosak’s home to prepare a hot meal and go to the streets to directly feed those that need it the most.

To RSVP, for address, and to donate food supplies, Contact: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org

 

Mar
4
Wed
Jewish Heritage Night with the Portland Winterhawks @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Mar 4 @ 7:00 pm

Our annual Jewish Heritage Night! Winterhawks vs. Tri-City Americans at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Wednesday, March 4
7:00 pm. More details coming soon!