Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more.
Memoir Writing Workshop – Write Your Own Story Now!
with Dorothy Dworkin
Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a story to share. No writing experience is necessary to join fellow storytellers in writing your story. In this workshop, you will be helped to remember the events of your life and write your memories in a supportive, non-threatening environment with a professional writing coach.
Thursdays, November 7 – December 19
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
No class on November 28
Cost: $60.
Register at oregonjcc.org/memoir
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. 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. Register here, https://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more.
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.
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am
Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanctuary while still enjoying youth-oriented activity. At 10:00am, families meet in the main service. After the beginning Torah service, youth join their friends for a lesson on the Torah portion (parsha) of the week with adult leaders, and come back to help lead the Adon Olam at the end of the service.
As always, we end with our community for lunch!
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am
Join us in the Zidell Chapel at Congregation Neveh Shalom for Shabbat celebration for young families with children age newborn to five years old. A joyous Shabbat experience.
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.
Women’s Philanthropy Three part Financial Empowerment Series
Sept. 5, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Adulting All of those questions you’re afraid to ask! (i.e., How do I make a budget? How do I manage my debt from student loans to credit? Can I save for the future now? Create a personalized financial action plan.
Nov. 3, 9:30 am -11:30 am, Transitions Planning for life! How do you financially prepare for death, divorce, losing a job, having a baby, needs of your children from throwing a bar/bat mitzvah to college, to paying for a wedding? What do you need to know about insurance? Create a personalized action plan.
Dec. 8, 9:30 am -11:30 am Retirement How do I take care of myself and those that follow me? Who should you talk to help you with estate planning? How do you prepare to avoid widow worry? 401k/IRA, insurance 101 and asset management. Create a personalized action plan.
All three locations to be determined (tbd).
Sign up for one or all. Registration details available starting March 18.
Questions contact: Wendy Kahn, Associate Director of Financial Resource Development, wendy@jewishportland.org