Adult Classes & Study Groups

Neveh Shalom houses many programs for continous adult Jewish learning. Whether you are still new or have many years of Jewish education, our Rabbis, Cantor and professionial educators offer different lenses into Judiasm, with exciting and various classes and study groups.

ADULT EDUCATION FALL 5771/2010
CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM

Unless noted, all classes open to the public, free admission, held at: Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 97239.  RSVP to 503.246.8831x100

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Cafe V'Ivrit
3rd Mondays, 7:30pm
August 16
Coffee, Refreshments, and Social, Educational & Intellectual Conversation IN HEBREW for adult Hebrew learners and speakers.  3rd Mondays at Neveh Shalom, 7:30pm. Suggested donation $5-10. For more information, contact Mel Berwin at michaelvmel@gmail.com.

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KEVA with Rabbi Greenstein:
1st Saturdays beginning Nov. 6: 10:00-11:45am
Join us for Neveh Shalom's newest Shabbat morning service. We study, we sing, we meditate and engage deeply in prayer together. KEVA is for adults and kids of every age, no experience necessary. Bring your friends! KEVA...a little time for your soul. For more information or to get involved please contact Rabbi Brad at bgreenstein@nevehshalom.org.

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The Mother’s Circle Associated Program
“Are you a mother raising Jewish children, new to Judaism through marriage or by choice?  Don't do it alone!”

The Mothers Circle provides FREE education and support for women of other religious backgrounds who are raising Jewish children. Women at all stages of Jewish family life (engaged, married but no kids yet, etc.) and of all family constellations are welcome and encouraged to attend. NEW THIS YEAR: Women who are Jewish by choice are eligible for participation in the program for the first time.

A new course starts October 17, 2010. Classes meet 2 Sunday mornings/month for 7-8 months and focus on Jewish rituals, ethics, and the how-to’s of creating a Jewish home. Free childcare is also provided during the sessions. Come be a part of this warm and nurturing environment and feel empowered to take on the responsibility of raising children in Judaism. Coordinated and Facilitated by Congregation Neveh Shalom in partnership with the MJCC, the Oregon Board of Rabbis, B’nai B’rith Camp, Congregations Beth Israel, Havurah Shalom, Kol Ami & Shaarie Torah and made possible by grants from the JFGP’s Innovation Impact Fund, OJCF and OJCYF.

Information sessions: September 15, 7 pm OR October 3, 9:30 am.

Mothers Circle: The Course is taught by locally renowned Jewish educator, author and life coach Lois Shenker. For more information or to register, please contact Caron Blau Rothstein at  503.246.8831, x139 or visit www.TheMothersCircle.org.
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Shoreshim Playgroup
Parents & Caregivers-Bring your tot to Neveh Shalom for some grownup discussion and children’s playtime. Get to know other Jewish families with young children.  Dates/Times for Fall/Winter 2010-11 TBD.  For more information contact Caron Blau Rothstein at 503-246-8831 x139