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.
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.
Let my people go! Join us for an afternoon of activism and celebration in honor of Soviet Jewry. We will raise our voices in the songs and chants that changed the course of modern Jewish history, and make some protest signs of our own. With special guests and much more.
Support Portland Jewish Academy at the annual auction. The evening includes a silent auction, live auction, costume contest, dinner and fun! This year’s theme is “Sail Away with PJA”. Wear your sea-faring best and come aboard for a fantastic evening. Visit www.pjaproud.org/auction for all the details!
Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose
Mussar is an approach to self-awareness and personal development that is grounded in deep reflection on Jewish texts and on spiritual practices that guide us toward greater control over our thinking and behaviors.
Monday, September 17
Monday, October 8
Monday, November 12
Monday, December 10
2:30 – 3:25 pm. Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Shaarie Torah
A time for women in their 30-50’s to gather and welcome the new Jewish month. Hosted in homes of members from Congregation Neveh Shalom. Light nosh and drinks provided.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20 – December 18
Registration information: CG103, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20 – December 18
Registration information: CG104, oregonjcc.org/registration
Cost: $100. Member Cost: $85.
13th Annual Sephardic Winter Film Series
Carvalhos’ Journey. A compelling documentary film about the mapping of the American west and western migration led by General John C. Freemont. A real life 19th century American western adventure story, Carvalho’s Journey tells the extraordinary story of Solomon Nunes Carvalho (1815-1897), an observant Sephardic Jew born in Charleston, SC, and his life as a groundbreaking photographer, artist and pioneer in American history.
English language, 85 minutes, Producer: Steve Rivo, Speaker: Professor Laura Liebman
Films shown SECOND TUESDAY each month at 7 pm
SHOWING AT: 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, 97239
ADMISSION & SEPHARDIC DESSERT ARE FREE!
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Portland, NCSY Organization, Albert J. & Esther Menashe, Richard & Judi Matza, Oregon Kosher, Ron & Pam Sidis, Renee Ferrera, Eve Stern & Les Gutfreund, Michael Menashe
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet friends. Run. Have a Kosher snack. Sing + listen to stories. Have a blast!
Second Wednesday of each month
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with PJ Library, Chai Baby, Portland Jewish Academy