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Weekend Schedule 
Friday, Oct 31 - Candle Lighting 5:39pm
7:15am Morning Minyan, Zidell Chapel
9:00am Foundation Fridays, Foundation School
6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services, Stampfer Chapel
Saturday, Nov 1 - Havdalah 6:46pm
9:00am Shabbat Services, Main Sanctuary
10:15am Tot Shabbat, Zidell Chapel
10:15am Kiddush Club, Room 28
Sunday, Nov 2
9:00am ALIYAH
9:00am Morning Minyan, Zidell Chapel
9:30am Promised Land/Rabbi Isaak, Room 102
10:45am Book Talk@Neveh, Library
12:00pm Jr Kadima Tie-Dye
Ron Wolfson - Scholar Visit - November 14-15
Ron Wolfson has been breathing new life into congregations and inspiring young and old with his vision of relationships at the heart of Jewish community. We are honored to host a weekend with Ron Wolfson and urge you to make it a priority to connect with him while he is here. What he has to teach us is very timely for our Neveh Shalom community and may be personally meaningful for you and your family.    

Friday, Nov 14: Shabbat services with the CNS Singers and our 3rd-6th graders at 5:30 followed by Erev Shabbat dinner. Families with children especially welcome; children's activities will be provided during Ron Wolfson presentation. $16 per adult, $9 ages 3-13, $4 for 3 and under (covers childcare) RSVP here  

Saturday, Nov 15 7 pm Havdalah followed by presentation by Ron Wolfson. Dessert provided. Free and open to all.     Ron Wolfson is the author of Relational Judaism, Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community. His book will be available for sale in the CNS main office throughout the month of November.
Upcoming Events

PDX Live! Friday, Nov 7, 7:30pm, Main Sanctuary. Join Cantor Bletstein, Ed Kraus and Klezmocracy for another rockin’ season of PDX Live!  New melodies, surprise guests and our signature cookie oneg following services.  Come and see why we are the most talked about Friday night service in Portland! Cookie Bakers needed for the Oneg proceeding PDX Live! Please contact Cantor Bletstein

November is Jewish Book Month - Join our librarian at these events - More info... 

Sisterhood and Men's Club are sponsoring a trip to the Portland Art Museum with Docent Carol Isaak providing insights into art with a Jewish eye. It is scheduled for Thursday 11/13/14 at 5:30 at the museum. Fee is $11 for non-museum members. If interested, please contact Dana Sirkin before 10/29.  

Wednesday, Dec 3, 6:00pm Presentation by Rona Arato, author of "The Last Train" -Join CNS Sisterhood for this fascinating talk about the Holocaust by Rona Arato, a former teacher and award-winning children’s author. Rona Arato will sign books during the reception after her presentation. Free and open to all, the book is recommended to 6-7th graders. More info

Thursday, December 11, 6:30pm, Birnbach Hall - The 2014 Stampfer Community Enrichment Award nominating committee selected our dear member, Jakob (Jake) Kryszek, as this year's honoree. A Holocaust survivor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, musician and more, Jake embodies all that the Stampfer Community Enrichment Award represents. Individual tickets are $60/person. This event is not a fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased here or call Marg at 503.293.7318

Volunteer Opportunists
Volunteers are urgently needed to place birthday calls for seniors, please contact Melissa Bloom at [email protected]  if you can help!

Neveh Shalom is participating in Habitat for Humanity’s Interfaith Build at Trillium Court, located less than a mile south of the MJCC, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, November 9th, 23rd, December 14th, and .  For Information Contact:  Mike Titelbaum [email protected] or Steve Sirkin [email protected] . To register contract Tor Ostrom [email protected]g

Volunteers are needed to place flags on veterans’ graves in preparation for the observance of Veterans Day.  This is an activity that children can participate in, as long as they are supervised by their parent or guardian.  We will meet on Sunday, November 9 at 10 am at Ahavai Shalom cemetery (located off of Terwilliger Blvd) to begin the project, and once we are done at that location, we will drive over to Neveh Zedek cemetery (located off of Canyon Lane) to complete the task.  It usually takes no more than two hours to complete both cemeteries.  Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather, and if it looks like rain, please bring an umbrella. You do not need to register in advance to participate.  If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to let me know you plan to participate, please contact Sandy Axel at 503-709-0080 or [email protected].    

Neveh Knits and Crochets will meet on Sunday, November 9th from 9:30- 11:30 am in Room 101. Bring your own needlework project or start a new one.  Newcomers and beginning knitters and crocheters welcome.   

Help The Homeless - Are you willing to become part of Portland’s New City Initiative to help the homeless?  We are looking for volunteers with the time and commitment to be trained in skills necessary to work with the homeless and over time to help change their lives for the better. Information about this program here. If you’re interested in helping contact Steve Sirkin mailto:[email protected] (503-454-0610).
Young Families

Havdalah In Pajamas With Rabbi Eve Posen, Saturday, November 8th, 5:30pm, Birnbach Hall - Join PJ Library and  young families at Congregation Neveh Shalom for a fun night in pajamas!  Enjoy a kid friendly dinner, Havdalah, crafts and a milk and cookie story time. What wacky pajamas will Rabbi Eve wear? Find your favorite footies (adults too!) and get ready for the perfect family night with wee ones. Open to all and geared toward families with babies through age 6. $12 adults, $7 kids, $42 max per family RSVP HERE

Youth Activities
November 2nd: JR. KADIMA Tie-Dye! Bring your favorite white items and let’s get to tie-dyeing! 12-2pm $5.  RSVP to Kelsey at [email protected]
Kadima:  Lounge Night November 15 7-9pm
USY: Fall Kinnus Nov. 14-16
USY: Shabbat Dinner: November 21 (off site)
Kadima: Winter Kadima Kinnus Dec. 5-7 (Offsite)
USY: Hannukah Party December 13 Time TBA (offsite)
Feel free to contact Rabbi Posen with any questions about these events 
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Lifelong Learning

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Starting this week! Nov 2, 23, Dec 7, 14: Promised Land Join Rabbi Daniel Isaak for this four week exploration of Ari Shavit’s timely book, Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel.

All courses are FREE to CNS members unless noted, and are open to non-members for $10/class. For more details on any programs, contact: Mel Berwin or  JoAnn Bezodis 

Member News
Our condolences to the family of Abram Kizhner (z"l), beloved husband of Enya Rabovitser and father of Nelly Altotsky and Emiliya Longoria.
Our condolences to Gil (Christie) Winkelman on the passing of his father beloved Peter M. Winkelman (z"l)
Other Opportunities
  • There are still some spots available for a free Birthright trip to Israel for young adults with disabilities ages 18-26 - more info  
  • Sephardic Winter Films - more info
  • Nov 20th - Celebrating 14 years of the Wholistic Peace Institute  and honoring its co-founders and Gary Alan Spanovich - More information here
Refuah Shlema - Wishing blessings of healing to:  
Mark Altotsky, Aaron Atkins, Ruth Ballard, Howard Balshem, Joanne Bauman, Jeff Cordova, Kris Cordova, Joyce Deneault, Sophia Felgar, Eleanor Fischer, Vivian Fowler, Harry Friedman, Nancy Harwin, Jean Hasson, Ros Kane, Ellen Katz, Jody Klevit, Sharon (Sammie) Krasnow, Jacob Mallott, Jack Menashe, Mark Nelson, Thelma Newsom, Stanley Perkel, Katherine Roth, Marion Schultz, Charlotte Schwartz, Jerry Stern, Barbara Diebold Wick, Jack Wolinsky, Louis Wolinsky, Galia bat Rachel, B'Hor ben Etta, Sarah bat Batshevah
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