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Jul
19
Fri
Shaba-lah Family Shabbat BBQ @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jul 19 @ 3:30 pm

Shaba-lah Family Shabbat BBQ

Bring your family or join your child at camp for a special Shabbat. Enjoy a Shabbat set to the theme of camp this week with stories, songs, and more.
Friday, July 19
3:30 pm

Cost: MJCC Camp Families: $10 per family.
Community Members: $15 per family.
Register at: oregonjcc.org/shabbatbbq

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
6
Wed
Outside In Cooking at Congregation Neveh Shalom @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 6 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Outside In Cooking

Sunday, Nov 10, Dec 8, 12:00-2:00pm

Meet in the Congregation Neveh Shalom Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens.

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

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

Nov
10
Sun
Outside In Cooking at Congregation Neveh Shalom @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Outside In Cooking

Sunday, Nov 10, Dec 8, 12:00-2:00pm

Meet in the Congregation Neveh Shalom Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens.

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

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
8
Sun
Outside In Cooking at Congregation Neveh Shalom @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Outside In Cooking

Sunday, Nov 10, Dec 8, 12:00-2:00pm

Meet in the Congregation Neveh Shalom Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens.

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

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
1
Wed
January Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Jan 1 – Jan 31 all-day

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.

This project reflects the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.

Please drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby.

January
New Socks for teens and families living on the streets or in shelters
•    Portland Homeless Family Solutions
•    Janus Youth Programs

Feb
1
Sat
February Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Feb 1 – Feb 29 all-day

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.

This project reflects the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.

Please drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby.

February
Food Items for nutritional meal programs for school children
•    Portland Backpack
•    Hopscotch Foundation

Mar
1
Sun
March Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Mar 1 – Mar 31 all-day

Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate and donate to these worthy causes.

This project reflects the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community.

Please drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC Lobby.

March
Pillows for Purim and Used Household Items for low income families transitioning into housing
•    Community Warehouse

Mar
15
Sun
Lend a Hand – Outside In Cooking @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Mar 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Lend a Hand – Outside In Cooking

Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 12:00pm

Sunday April 26, 2020 at 12:00pm

Meet in the Congregation Neveh Shalom Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens.

For more information please email: Rick Botney at 8888octopus8888@gmail.com.

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

 

Mar
29
Sun
Lend a Hand – Shroud Crowd at CNS @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Lend a Hand – Shroud Crowd

Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00pm, Rm 102

Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work.

For more information contact Sandy Axel: sandyaxel@msn.com.

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