Feb
10
10:30 AM10:30
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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
18
6:00 PM18:00
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.
Apr
4
4:00 PM16:00
Kol Shalom Community Seder
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
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.
Oct
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.
Oct
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.
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
14
10:30 AM10:30
Oct
2
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. Thanks and hope to see you!
Sep
26
5:00 PM17:00
Shabbat - Short and Sweet - Replaced by Tashlich Service Tomorrow; See Sept. 27
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.
Sep
22
4:00 PM16:00
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. Thanks and hope to see you!
Sep
20
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.
Sep
17
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
9
10:30 AM10:30
Aug
29
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
20
6:00 PM18:00
Aug
17
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
Jul
12
10:30 AM10:30
Jun
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.
Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00
May
31
10:00 AM10:00
Socrates Cafe
May 31 topic (TBA)
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
21
6:00 PM18:00
May
16
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.