March 29 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.

Open to all members

Setting Intentions For The Coming Year - we will discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to be engaged given the current political  climate

Light fare will be provided, however additions, should you feel inclined, would be welcomed. Members:  Feel free to invite friends or family who may be interested.

Email Wendy Busch for more information info@kolshalom.org (put “For Wendy” in the subject.  

March 1 Topic: Please join us at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 1, for an online discussion of Khirbet Khizeh, a short novel by S. Yizhar (pen name of Yizhar Smilansky). The novel is available from the Multnomah County Library, but there’s only one copy. You can also purchase the paperback version of the novel (new or secondhand) or an ebook. This edition of the Cafe will be hosted by Randolph Splitter of Kol Shalom.

Please request Zoom link by emailing info@kolshalom.org.

Published in 1949, soon after the events it describes, and considered a masterpiece of Hebrew literature, Yizhar Smilansky’s lyrical yet very down-to-earth short novel Khirbet Khizeh follows an Israeli military unit as they expel Palestinian villagers, offering a wrenchingly honest view of modern Israel’s founding. 
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/mar/12/rereading-jacqueline-rose-khirbet-khizeh

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.

Join us for Third Annual Kol Shalom Reproductive Shabbat, Friday, Feb. 9, 5:00 PM on Zoom. Special Guest Speaker: Amy Lavan, Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette. Contact info@kolshalom.org for Zoom link.

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.

Open to all members

More information to be posted on our membership list and newsletter

Jan. 25 Topic: Can Humanism Replace Religion? Should it? Contact Walt Hellman (hellmanw@gmail.com) for readings and Zoom link.

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.

Open to all members

Details forthcoming

Details forthcoming

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 December Socrates Cafe will take up the question, “Why isn’t Hanukkah in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)?

  Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.

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.

Open to all members

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.

Open to all members…focus on election

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!

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!

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.

Grab some coffee, hot chocolate or whatever your home cafe table desires and join us for some relaxed informal and, hopefully, very interesting discussions.