Join other families at Congregation Neveh Shalom as we explore the narrative of Chanukah through yoga and fun. Stay after for the community dinner and celebration.
Celebrate the festival of lights at Congregation Neveh Shalom in this fun retelling of the Hanukkah story through narration and a selection of pop, rock, and Jewish songs. Bring toilet paper donations to support the Men’s Club Toilet Paper Drive for Neighborhood House. Also remember to bring your own chanukiah to light with the community.
Latke dinner: $18/adults, $12/kids, $54/family max. RSVP for dinner: receptionist@nevehshalom.org
Dinner included with Young Family Shul Pass.
Jewish Heritage Night returns to the Moda Center as the Trailblazers take on the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 6, the fifth night of Hanukkah. Chabad of Oregon and the Portland Trailblazers have partnered to present the event eight times since 2007. Game starts at 7 pm. The night features a pre-game menorah lighting and Hanukkah party in the concourse, limited edition Hebrew Trailblazers T-shirt giveaway and post-game free-throw shots. Tickets: RipcityChanukah.eventbrite.com; group tickets: Rabbi@JewishNortheast.com.
- 5:30 pm – Doors open to the general public to enter the Moda Center, don’t forget to stop by the table at Entry A-5 to get your T-shirt, Meet and Greet with Dreidleman and get in the Chanukah mode!
- 6:25–6:35 pm: Grand Menorah Lighting
- During 1st Timeout of 1st Quarter – Watch for the video of Menorah lighting on Jumbo Tron!
- Immediately following the game – meet at Entry A-15 where Blazers staff will take you down to shoot a free-throw on the Moda Center court following the game.
- & More…..
If you did not buy your tickets yet, there are still a few seats left. You can get your Chanukah Jewish Heritage night seats at RipcityChanukah.eventbrite.com
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues.
View and purchase Israeli art right here in Portland! Jerusalem’s Safrai Gallery is bringing over 1500 pieces of fine art by more than 100 contemporary Israeli artists to CNS.
A percentage of the proceeds will support Israel360, whose mission is to facilitate the ongoing and open dialog about Israel.
Opening Gala: Thursday, Dec 6, 7-10pm
Open times:
- Thursday, Dec 6, 7-10 pm,
- Friday, Dec 7, 9 am-2 pm;
- Saturday, Dec 8, 7-10 pm;
- Sunday, Dec 9, 9 am-4 pm
Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir
CNS and the Suher family announce the third annual Scholar in Residence program. This weekend features Drs. Ronen & Debby Mir, prominent leaders in science education and environmental education respectively (see bios below).
FRIDAY, DEC 7 | 7:30PM | BIRNBACH HALL
DINNER & TALK (RSVP FOR DINNER)
“Moments of Discovery – A Personal Journey through Science” with Dr. Ronen Mir
SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 12:45PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
“GET THE LEAD OUT: Easy Steps to Protect Our Children from Common Chemicals – Lessons and Stories from an Israeli-American Partnership” with Dr. Debby Mir
SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 7:00PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
DRINKS & DESSERT TO FOLLOW IN ISAAK FOYER AND VESTRY
“The Role of Scientific Education in Developing Prosperity and Opportunity – The Lessons of Israel’s Start-up Society ” with Dr. Ronen Mir
*Dinner is complementary, though RSVP is still necessary.
To RSVP for dinner on Friday, Dec 7, click here.
Seating is limited.
For more information, visit: https://nevehshalom.org/scholar-in-residence Or contact: receptionist@nevehshalom.org, 503.246.8831.
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.
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Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir
CNS and the Suher family announce the third annual Scholar in Residence program. This weekend features Drs. Ronen & Debby Mir, prominent leaders in science education and environmental education respectively.
FRIDAY, DEC 7 | 7:30PM | BIRNBACH HALL
DINNER & TALK (RSVP FOR DINNER)
“Moments of Discovery – A Personal Journey through Science” with Dr. Ronen Mir
SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 12:45PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
“GET THE LEAD OUT: Easy Steps to Protect Our Children from Common Chemicals – Lessons and Stories from an Israeli-American Partnership” with Dr. Debby Mir
SATURDAY, DEC 8 | 7:00PM | STAMPFER CHAPEL
DRINKS & DESSERT TO FOLLOW IN ISAAK FOYER AND VESTRY
“The Role of Scientific Education in Developing Prosperity and Opportunity – The Lessons of Israel’s Start-up Society ” with Dr. Ronen Mir
*Dinner is complementary, though RSVP is still necessary.
To RSVP for dinner on Friday, Dec 7, click here.
Seating is limited.
For more information, visit: https://nevehshalom.org/scholar-in-residence Or contact: receptionist@nevehshalom.org, 503.246.8831.
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.
Young families at Congregation Neveh Shalom say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinner, stories, art and fun. $30/family or included with the Shul Pass. RSVP: nevehshalom.org/pjhavdallah/
December 8, 2018
6:00 pm Community Candle Lighting
6:30 pm Drinks, Food, Crafts, Schmoozing
7:00 pm Live Music & Dancing!
Kick out the jams with our home grown rock band & help us support Street Roots (creating income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by publishing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts for individual and social change). Bring your donations of gloves, socks, scarves, hand warmers, ponchos, hygiene items and gift cards. Let’s donate, dance, sing, eat, drink and light up the night with our music!
We’ll have drinks, latkes (made by our Sisterhood), soup, salad and so much more! While there is no door charge, we are asking for a donation to support this very special event!
Suggested donation: $10 per person, $25 per family.