Congregation Neveh Shalom
Weekend Schedule - Bat Mitzvah of Orly Meyer
Fri, January 22 - Candle Lighting 4:45pm
7:15am Morning Minyan, Zidell Chapel
9:00am Foundation Fridays, Foundation School
5:15pm Fourth Friday with Rabbi Eve Posen (Young Families)
6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat, Stampfer Chapel

Sat, January 23  - Havdalah 5:54pm
9:00am Shabbat Services, Main Sanctuary
9:30am Downstairs Minyan, Zidell Chapel

Sun, January 24 
9:00am Morning Minyan, Zidell Chapel
9:00am ALIYAH
9:45am Men's Club presents Misha Isaak, Stampfer Chapel
10:00am Sisterhood Sunday
12:00pm Cooking for Outside In, Kitchen

Tu B'shevat Hike and Seder on January 24th has been cancelled. 
Safety/Neighborhood Announcement: Please drive safely and slowly on Dosch Road and through the CNS parking lot!  We have families who walk to and from Neveh Shalom-please help create a safe environment for walking in this neighborhood!
Upcoming Events
4th Friday  with Rabbi Posen, Friday, January 22, 5:15pm
Young families Shabbat service followed by potluck dinner. This interactive experience will feature song, stories and maybe even a little Torah learning. At the home of Rabbi Posen and Duncan Gilman (address will be sent upon RSVP.)   RSVP here. 

Men's Club presents Misha Isaak, January 24, 9:45AM, Stampfer Chapel 
Join us for Misha Isaak's inside perspective of "Law and Politics at the State." Misha is the Deputy General Counsel for Governor Kate Brown and the son of Rabbi Daniel and Carol Isaak. Our event starts at 9:45am with a brunch which is free for Men's Club members and $5 for others.   

Cooking for Outside-In Neveh Shalom Kitchen, Sunday, January 24, noon-2:00pm   
Join us from Noon to 2pm in the Neveh Shalom kitchen to make dinner for 60 homeless teens in downtown Portland. To help out contact Chris Blair (503) 675-1328. 

Author Aaron Kirk Douglas presents "Growing Up Twice," January 24, 4pm, Zidell Chapel
We only get one chance to grow up. Rarely do we get a second. Join Aaron Kirk Douglas - gay, mentor, and Jew by Choice -- for readings from his new book, "Growing Up Twice. Read more: http://amzn.to/1O7b4SA

"The Politics of Poverty", Wednesday, January 27, 7:00pm, Stampfer Chapel
Join us for an evening that will enlighten you to these timely issues. Speakers are Teressa Raiford, who chairs "Hands up Don't Shoot, Portland" and Daniel Stoller, from Portland's Jewish Community Relations Council Black-Jewish Dialogue. Sponsored by Neveh Shalom Sisterhood and Men's Club. Click here for more details.
 
"A Response to Portland's Sex Trafficking Problem", Thursday, Feb. 4th, 7pm, 
Feldstein Library. Neveh Shalom has invited former NPR correspondent Ketzel Levine to introduce us to The Portland Jewish Response Group (PJRG), an organization she recently co-founded to raise awareness about sex trafficking in our community. Acknowledging that this isn't the easiest of issues to discuss, Ketzel will give an overview of the problem, challenge the language we use in framing the issues, and address what this has to do with the Jewish community. She'll offer insight into ways to keep our children safe and provide tools for those who want to join the fight against this widespread crime. This talk is appropriate for ages 18 and over. RSVP to jgreenberg@nevehshalom.org  
PHOTO CONTEST
Neveh Shalom Nature Photo Contest!
In honor of Tu B'Shevat, send us your nature-oriented picture taken on the Neveh Shalom grounds. 
There will be 3 winners in a Youth category and 3 winner in the 21 and up age group.  First prize is $36 gift certificate to the CNS gift shop. Second prize is $18 and 3rd is honorable mention.  Please email your best photo with title to  jgreenberg@nevehshalom.com 
 by Feb 1, 2016.  Photos will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of judges. GOOD LUCK!!!

MEMBER NEWS
*Mazel Tov to Diane Solomon and Troy Mitchell on their recent marriage. 
*We regret having to inform you of the passing of our dear and longtime congregant, Donald Olds (z"l), beloved husband of Naomi and father of Daniel (Lori) and Debbie (Nels).  Among his many roles and accomplishments, Don once served as president of Camp Solomon Schechter.        
*We regret having to inform you of the passing of our dear congregant, Yafa Yukhayeva (z'l)
*Our condolences to Stefani (Andrew) Cozine on the loss of her maternal grandmother, Meredyth Frances Schoenfeld.  
COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Weekend In Quest, March 4-6, Astoria 
- Portland Sephardic Winter Film Series  
- Jewish Free Loan Launches in PDX! - new loan program from Federation. 
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
It's Time for Camp... Camp Solomon Schechter, Neveh Shalom Camper Incentives and Scholarship Funds! We want kids to go to camp! There are three scholarship opportunities for campers and their families - Application deadline March 4, 2016:
  • Thanks to the generosity of the Kahn family, first-time campers from Neveh Shalom are eligible for $180 off their first summer's tuition.  Apply directly through CSS at  info@campschechter.org  to apply for the CNS Judith and Garry Kahn Camp Fund.
  • Neveh Shalom offers need-based scholarships to members who attend Camp Solomon Schechter. All returning and first-time campers are eligible to apply. First-time campership recipients may combine funds with CNS scholarships. The deadline for applying for assistance from Congregation Neveh Shalom is March 4, 2016 Download scholarship forms here. 
One Happy Camper campership scholarships available for ANY Jewish overnight camp:
  • Thanks to the generosity of the Foundation for Jewish Camp and the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland , first-time campers from the Greater Portland area who are attending ANY Jewish overnight camp are eligible for a One Happy Camper campership of up to $1,000, and there are even some available for Jewish day school families!  To apply log on at http://www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/
Contact Wendy cnsmembership@nevehshalom.org  for more information or questions.
 
Refuah Shlema - Wishing blessings of healing to: 
Mark Altotsky, Aaron Atkins, Gloria Bacharach , Ruth Ballard, Carol Biederman , Herman Birch, Ross Coblens, Jeff Cordova , Lucy Danzig, Josh Ellman, Sophia Felgar, Vivian Fowler , Paul Franklin, Marilyn Levisohn Getchell, Alan Goldsmith , Barbara Hammer, Caleb Hurt , Ellin Jaeger , Ilse James, Ellen Katz , Sharon (Sammie) Krasnow, Jacob Mallott, Mark Nelson, Thelma Newson, Earl Oller, Ben Philan, Raisa Premysler, Marion Schultz, Rita Taylor, Mark Walker, Paul Weil, Mark Wilkins, Louis Wolinsky, Baruch Zev ben Chayah Sarah, Yonatan ben Yaacov, Benyamin Schmuel ben Freidel, Galia bat Rachel , Gabrielle bat Friedel Miriam, Natanel ben Friedel Miriam.
* If you would like your loved one's name to appear on the list (or taken off) please contact Noa.