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.
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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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KEVA and Coffee - Learning with Rabbi Greenstein
Friday mornings 9:30am - Jan. 15 (confirm date with office)
An informal, interactive session open to everyone. Please join us! "Caffeine for the Soul" For more information contact bgreenstein@nevehshalom.org
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Bible Class with Rabbi Stampfer
Thursdays, 4:30-5:15pm
These informal study sessions offer the opportunity for lively discussion of Bible passages being studied. The class is ongoing and participatory. Registration is not necessary, admission is free. Confirm meeting dates with the Neveh Shalom calendar, or call the office at 503.246.8831.
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Talmud Class with Rabbi Stampfer
Tuesdays, 5-6pm
Judah Goldin said, “A great novel enables us to see visions, the Talmud enables us to hear voices.” Studying the Talmud is like listening to conversations of rabbis who lived 2,000 years ago. Their talk is witty, profound and vastly important to the development of our people’s culture. Join Rabbi Stampfer as he interprets their conversations to make them more understandable and timely. The class is ongoing. Registration is not necessary, admission is free. Confirm meeting dates with the Neveh Shalom calendar or call the office at 503.246.8831.
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Walking with Life
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, 12 weeks
Fall: October 7-November 11
Spring: January 20 - February 24
Join Rabbi Daniel Isaak as he leads us through this third installment from the AJU Rabbinic Studies curriculum. “Walking with Life” reveals insights and deeper meaning behind the Jewish Life Cycle events through the many stages and varieties of human living and Jewish values. Be challenged and stimulated as we explore the pluralism of Jewish diversity throughout history; with open-minded, critical study and discussion.
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Cafe V'Ivrit
3rd Mondays, 7:30pm
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15
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. 7: 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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Healing Service
Saturday, January 9, 10:45am
Join Ilene Safyan and Rabbi Greenstein for an intimate one-hour service of melody and prayers expressing physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. All are welcome. This service is sponsored by the Chesed committee.
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Book Talks with Facilitator Gail Sherman
Thursdays, 7:00pm
Jan 14, 21, and 28, Room 111
Join a book discussion on the current work of the best-selling author of, “I Never Promised You A Rose Garden,” Joanne Greenberg. Greenberg will be reading from her most recent novel, “Miri, Who Charms” on February 25, at 6:30pm in the Reed College Psych Auditorium. Juxtaposing girls growing up in Denver's Orthodox enclave, friendship, questions of love, and spelunking, Greenberg's most recent work, like her earlier fiction, features contemporary characters, like Jews who might live down the street from us, lovingly and sharply observed in the middle of ethical self-discovery. Leading up to this talk, Prof. Gail Sherman of the English Department at Reed will lead discussions of Greenberg's work on three successive Thursday evenings in January at Neveh Shalom.
January 14: Love, Marriage, and Desire in “A Season Of Delight.”
January 21: Fathers, Sons, and Moral Adulthood in ”Appearances.”
January 28: Charm and a Nice Jewish Girl in “Miri, Who Charms.”
Books will be available through the Neveh Shalom library, as well as by ordering through the gift shop, or Annie Bloom's bookstore.
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Mother’s Circle
“Are you a mother raising Jewish children…but you’re NOT Jewish? 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. A new course starts fall 2009. Classes meet 2 Sunday mornings/month for 7-8 months and focus on Jewish rituals, ethics, and the how-tos 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. Organized by Congregation Neveh Shalom in partnership with the MJCC, the Oregon Board of Rabbis, Congregations Beth Israel, Havurah Shalom, and Shaarie Torah and made possible by grants from the JFGP’s Innovation Impact Fund, OJCF and OJCYF.
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 Portland@TheMothersCircle.org or 503.246.8831, or visit www.TheMothersCircle.org.
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NS Babies Playgroup
Mondays, 9:15-10:15am
October 19-December 14
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. We will bring in speakers in a variety of topics. Registration Required. For more information contact Caron Blau Rothstein at 503-246-8831 x139 or crothstein@nevehshalom.org.