Congregation Neveh Shalom

Join us this Friday at 6:15 for Pride Shabbat on the Plaza (in the Main Sanctuary) and experience the warmth of our inclusive community, where all are welcome. Come early to schmooze, then stay for a beautiful Shabbat service.

(Young Families welcome earlier, at 5pm to join Morah Candace for Pride Storytime and Parade Sign-Making in Zidell Chapel!)

This week's Food Pantry Donation: granola or other snack bars

CNS Proud! 🏳️‍🌈 This Sunday, the Jewish community is showing up together at Beaverton Pride! Visit the CNS and Jewish Federation booths, help out as a volunteer, or join us as we march in the parade. We'll be at Beaverton City Park, Booth 186. For more information or to join us at the booth or parade, please register at nevehshalom.org/PrideB26

Make a difference in our community! will be running a Blood Drive in our vestry on Thursday, June 25, from noon to five. Sign yourself up before they run out of slots at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code: nevehshalom

Get ready for a berry good time at Neveh Shalom’s 🍓Strawberry🍓 Shabbat on the Plaza! We’re celebrating the height of strawberry season with a delightful service and a special performance by our new 🎶CNS Youth Choir🎶! Come enjoy the sweet taste of summer with us!

This week’s Food Pantry Donation: Juice boxes

Mazel Tov to Congregation Neveh Shalom members Ariel Goranson (JFGP), Jamie Harper (PJA), Darryl Kuperstock (CNS Hesed), and Deborah Shein (OJMCHE), who were honored at this year’s Song of Miriam Awards.

As Rabbi April Villarreal reflected in her D’var Torah, strong communities are built by people who see what needs doing and step forward to help. We are kvelling over these remarkable women and their contributions to Jewish life.

We hope to see you on Friday at 6:15pm for Bollywood Shabbat on the Plaza! Bollywood Shabbat brings vibrant music, color, and energy to our Friday night gathering. Join us for a joyful and welcoming Shabbat with a little added spice! The Food Pantry Donation Request for this week is Shampoo and Conditioner. Please drop off at the designated containers on the Plaza.

A heartfelt thank you to our fantastic volunteers this weekend for participating in our Memorial Day flag-planting at the cemeteries. If you're looking for more volunteer opportunities, get in touch or explore our website!

This past weekend, CNS Sisterhood welcomed many fantastic players to their Mah Jongg Maddness Tournament and Brunch! If you missed out, reach out to learn more about the casual monthly Mah Jongg Program; beginners are welcome!

This Shavuot, PJA and the larger Portland Jewish community will come together for a shared night of celebration and learning - where questions are welcomed, perspectives are honored, and relationships are strengthened.

Enjoy dinner, hands-on activities for families of all ages, a special middle school community service program, adult learning sessions, and community Tefilah.

Register at nevehshalom.org/Shav26

What an incredible Scholar-in-Residence weekend. It was an honor to welcome Rabbi Nevins to our community. We are so thankful to him for sharing his teachings and for everyone who showed up and helped create this memorable opportunity to learn.