Jun
14
11:00 AM11:00
Social Action Committee Sponsored Neighborhood Walk: NE Ladd's Addition
Contact Karen LaMorticella for details.
Upcoming Events
Jun
17
6:00 PM18:00
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00
Jul
31
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Online
Short and Sweet to bring us together. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes with more time for socializing for those who would like to stay after. We will have music and a thought or poem for the day provided by the host.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00
Annual Picnic
Our annual member picnic! Hot dogs and hamburgers (please request veggie in advance) provided from the grill. Please bring side dish, salad, fruit or chips. We’ll have dessert. Non-alcoholic beverages provided. You can pick blackberries by the creek side and look at beaver dam all in easy walking distance. Trails through the woods. Lots to do and see! Please RSVP to Walt and Roberta (@hellmanw@gmail.com) by Aug. 15 See emails for directions and details
Sep
11
4:00 PM16:00
Erev (Eve of) Rosh Hashanah Observance
Kol Shalom is a humanist, non-theistic denomination of Judaism, serving the Portland metro area for over 25 years. Rather than a worship service. our observance gives a deep connection with our Jewish roots in celebrating the Jewish new year. Kevin Minkoff will return as our cantor with beautiful traditional Jewish music. Kevin will also be our shofar blower. We will have a candle lighting, meaningful readings by the congregation and a special talk to deepen our experience together.
All told our service will represent modern Judaism and a time to connect with our Jewish lives. The service itself lasts about one hour with generous time afterwards for socializing with provided light snacks ("oneg"). .
Kol Shalom is a welcoming community Non-members are welcome. There is a suggested donation of $20 for non-member adults over the age of 25 for each service. Young adults (25 and under) and youth are free. Non-member pre-registration required. Please register here after August 28. Thanks and hope to see you!
Sep
21
4:00 PM16:00
Yom Kippur Observance
Kol Shalom is a humanist, non-theistic denomination of Judaism, serving the Portland metro area for over 25 years. Rather than a worship service. our Yom Kippur observance gives a deep connection with our Jewish roots where we take stock of ourselves in relation to our families, friends and the community. Kevin Minkoff will return as our cantor with beautiful traditional Jewish music. Kevin will sing the tradition Kol Nidre live at Yom Kippur. Jerry Bobbe, cellist, with Margaret Bloomfield, pianist, will perform Max Bruch’s Kol Nidre. We will have a candle lighting and meaningful readings by the congregation.
All told our service will represent modern Judaism and a time to connect with our Jewish lives. The service itself lasts about one hour with generous time afterwards for socializing and traditional Jewish light snacks to "break the fast" (for those who fast).
Kol Shalom is a welcoming community Non-members are welcome. There is a suggested donation of $20 for non-member adults over the age of 25 for each service. Young adults (25 and under) and youth are free. Non-member pre-registration required. Please register here after Aug. 28. Thanks and hope to see you!
May
30
10:00 AM10:00
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is our monthly meeting place online to discuss topics related to philosophy, spirituality, science, history and religion. Readings will be provided prior to each session and suggested readings from participants are welcome. The sessions are at 10:00 am, generally fourth Saturday of the month and are one hour long. Sessions are open to non-members.
We have special topics related to Humanistic Judaism including looking at the Torah and Bible from an American Jewish Humanist perspective. What can we learn? Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.
May
22
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Online
Short and Sweet to bring us together. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes with more time for socializing for those who would like to stay after. We will have music and a thought or poem for the day provided by the host.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
May
20
6:00 PM18:00
Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is our monthly meeting place online to discuss topics related to philosophy, spirituality, science, history and religion. Readings will be provided prior to each session and suggested readings from participants are welcome. The sessions are at 10:00 am, generally fourth Saturday of the month and are one hour long. Sessions are open to non-members.
We have special topics related to Humanistic Judaism including looking at the Torah and Bible from an American Jewish Humanist perspective. What can we learn? Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.
Apr
18
2:00 PM14:00
Apr
17
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Online -
Short and Sweet to bring us together. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes with more time for socializing for those who would like to stay after. We will have music and a thought or poem for the day provided by the host.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
Apr
15
6:00 PM18:00
Apr
14
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
4
4:00 PM16:00
Kol Shalom Community Seder
Sorry, Registration Closed. Seating limit reached.
All are welcome to join in Kol Shalom's annual Community Seder. We will share a humanistic haggadah reading, music, wine, and the traditional seder plate. There will be a hidden afikomen for the kids. While we’re not serving dinner, we’ll have a social time with hors d’oeuvres prior to the seder for relaxation and friendship. We will finish by 6:00 pm so you can make dinner arrangements on your own.
Adult $20, Student/Teen/Child $15, Under 12 Free. Registration will open March 1 and is required by April 2.
We especially invite families with young children. They will be welcome to join in on the traditional asking of the Four Questions and searching for the afikomen
Mar
20
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Online -
Short and Sweet to bring us together. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes with more time for socializing for those who would like to stay after. We will have music and a thought or poem for the day provided by the host.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
28
6:30 PM18:30
Social Action Movie: "Among Neighbors"
Join Kol Shalom members to watch the film “Among Neighbors.”
Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division Street, PDX
Ticket Price: $15.00
“Among Neighbors examines the story of a small rural town where Jews and Polish Catholics lived side by side for centuries before World War II. The film brings the Polish response to the Holocaust to life through the last living eyewitnesses revealing both love and betrayal.”
Feb
28
12:00 PM12:00
Social Action - ICE Protest
Please join the Social Action Committee to protest ICE, joining with “Our Corners”, a local organizing group.
Date: February 28, 2026 (same day as the film)
Time: Noon - 1 PM
Place: NE 16th and Multnomah (Lloyd Center district)
Let’s show up together and make our voices heard!
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is our monthly meeting place online to discuss topics related to philosophy, spirituality, science, history and religion. Readings will be provided prior to each session and suggested readings from participants are welcome. The sessions are at 10:00 am, generally fourth Saturday of the month and are one hour long. Sessions are open to non-members.
We have special topics related to Humanistic Judaism including looking at the Torah and Bible from an American Jewish Humanist perspective. What can we learn? Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.
Feb
18
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
13
5:00 PM17:00
Repro Shabbat
Join us for Third Annual Kol Shalom Reproductive Shabbat, Friday, Feb. 13, 5:00 PM on Zoom.
Repro Shabbat is an annual Shabbat celebration that honors the Jewish value of reproductive freedom. It takes place annually on Parshat Mishpatim, the reading of which contains the verses commonly referenced as the foundation of Judaism’s approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Individuals and communities across the world gather to celebrate Repro Shabbat and the Jewish traditions it honors. Participation can take many forms.
Feb
10
10:30 AM10:30
Jan
31
2:00 PM14:00
Jan
21
6:00 PM18:00
Jan
20
10:30 AM10:30
Jan
16
5:00 PM17:00
Yom Hashoah Shabbat
We will mark Yom Hashoah, the Holocaust Memorial. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes to a half hour.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is our monthly meeting place online to discuss topics related to philosophy, spirituality, science, history and religion. Readings will be provided prior to each session and suggested readings from participants are welcome. The sessions are at 10:00 am, generally fourth Saturday of the month and are one hour long. Sessions are open to non-members.
We have special topics related to Humanistic Judaism including looking at the Torah and Bible from an American Jewish Humanist perspective. What can we learn? Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.
Dec
26
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Online -
Short and Sweet to bring us together. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes with more time for socializing for those who would like to stay after. We will have music and a thought or poem for the day provided by the host.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
16
10:30 AM10:30
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00
Annual Hanukkah Party - First Night of Hanukkah
Annual party at Karen’s home. More details to come
Nov
21
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Online - LIght in November
Short and Sweet to bring us together. Light candles online with us if you choose, or just join and watch. Shabbat observance is about 20 minutes with more time for socializing for those who would like to stay after. We will have music and a thought or poem for the day provided by the host.
Zoom link will be sent in membership email.
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is our monthly meeting place online to discuss topics related to philosophy, spirituality, science, history and religion. Readings will be provided prior to each session and suggested readings from participants are welcome. The sessions are at 10:00 am, generally fourth Saturday of the month and are one hour long. Sessions are open to non-members.
We have special topics related to Humanistic Judaism including looking at the Torah and Bible from an American Jewish Humanist perspective. What can we learn? Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.
Nov
9
10:30 AM10:30
Dignity Volunteer Opportunity - Rose Schnitzer Manor
Sunday, November 9, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor @ Cedar Sinai Park
6140 SW Boundary St.
Portland, OR 97221
Volunteer to pack with our Dignity Grows™ Chapter. Each Dignity Tote provides comprehensive monthly personal and menstrual hygiene products for menstruating women, girls, and individuals who cannot afford them.
Join us to pack essential totes for our community members, distributed by our local Distribution Partners. The morning program will include packing totes, learning more about period poverty and how we can combat it and, of course, schmoozing!
Participants: Free and open to all families with children. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Younger children are welcome to participate at the parent's discretion. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Expect: Volunteers are essential to the success of the Dignity Grows program. Thanks to the efficiency of our volunteers, participants can anticipate packing of totes to last approximately 1 hour. The other hour of our program includes opportunities for volunteers to learn about period poverty, hear from local nonprofits, connect this essential program to Jewish values, and socialize with other volunteers.
Registration is required. No walk-ins as we have limited seating and will close registration once we hit capacity.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Merit Pinker, Volunteer Coordinator, at merit@jewishportland.org.