What Congregation Neveh Shalom does

Congregation Neveh Shalom is a private, member-based nonprofit Conservative Jewish congregation located in Portland, Oregon. It was formed in 1961 through the merger of two predecessor congregations — Ahavai Shalom (founded 1869) and Neveh Zedek (founded 1895) — making it the second-oldest Jewish congregation in the Pacific Northwest and the oldest Conservative congregation on the West Coast. The congregation operates from a campus at 2900 SW Peaceful Lane containing multiple sanctuaries, classrooms, and Holzman Plaza for outdoor services, and additionally owns and operates two cemeteries (Ahavai Shalom at 9323 SW First Avenue and Neveh Zedek/Rose City Lodge at 7925 SW Canyon Lane).

The congregation delivers a comprehensive service portfolio covering the full lifecycle of Jewish religious and communal participation. Core offerings include daily and Shabbat worship services (Morning Minyan via Zoom and in Zidell Chapel, traditional Shabbat services, and the outdoor summer Shabbat on the Plaza), holiday observances, and live streaming of services through YouTube. Educational programs span the Foundation School Preschool (operated as an adjacent subsidiary), ALIYAH K-12 religious learning with B'nai Mitzvah preparation, the Machon Ivrit Hebrew Institute for adults, and an enhanced conversion curriculum combined with Portland's Introduction to Judaism course. Demographic-specific programming includes Shoreshim/Anafim for young families, Mishpacha for young professionals, Wondering Jews for seniors 65+, Keruv for interfaith families, and CNS Keshet for LGBTQ community members. Musical programming features the Koleinu Choir and SHIR! Musical Shabbat services. The Gloria Bacharach Judaica Shop sells ritual items and gifts, the Chevra Nichum program provides peer grief support, and lifecycle services cover weddings, b'nai mitzvah, and funerals.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), voluntary donations and tzedakah (including Annual Giving and tribute funds), planned giving through the Life and Legacy Endowment, facility rentals, retail sales at the Judaica shop, tuition for educational programs (e.g., $180 for Hebrew classes for members, $240 for non-members), and unit-priced memorialization products ($800 for memorial plaques, $180 for commemorative pavers). A Young Family Shul Pass at $180 annually is offered as a membership add-on. Distribution is direct to members and visitors through the physical campus, the congregation's website (nevehshalom.org), a quarterly Chronicle newsletter, and virtual participation via live streaming. The congregation is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Marlene Edenzon, with clergy including Senior Rabbi Eve Posen, Associate Rabbi April Villarreal, and Cantor Eyal Bitton. No external investors or holding entities are involved.

Name

Congregation Neveh Shalom

Legal name

Congregation Neveh Shalom

Website

https://nevehshalom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Neveh Shalom is a 156-year-old Conservative Jewish congregation in Portland, Oregon, serving member families and the broader Jewish community with worship services, K-12 and adult education, lifecycle events, preschool, cemetery operations, and demographic-specific programs.

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Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Jewish worship services
• Lifecycle event officiation
• Jewish education programs
• Preschool early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to member families and individuals for access to worship services, educational programs, community groups, and facility use.
2. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary donations including Annual Giving campaign, tribute funds, memorial donations, and general tzedakah contributions. Employer matching programs available through companies like Intel, Nike, Cambia, and HP.
3. Life and Legacy Endowment Giving: Endowment gifts and planned giving programs for long-term financial support of the congregation.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for rooms and spaces for meetings, life-cycle events, and celebrations. Special member pricing available.
5. Gloria Bacharach Judaica Shop: Retail gift shop selling Shabbat candles, gifts, jewelry, cards, and ritual items. Operated by Sisterhood volunteers.
6. Young Family Shul Pass: Additional $180 annual add-on to membership entitling families to holiday dinners and PJ Havdallah events.
7. Educational Program Fees: Fees for Beginning Hebrew for Adults program ($180 members, $240 non-members) and other educational offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Congregation Neveh Shalom provides Conservative Jewish religious services, lifecycle event officiation, K-12 and adult Jewish education, early childhood preschool programming, community inclusion initiatives, and cemetery services to member families and individuals in the Portland, Oregon area. The congregation operates from a main campus with sanctuaries, classrooms, and offices, supplementing in-person worship with live streamed services for remote participants.

Product overview

Congregation Neveh Shalom offers a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community programs as a unified congregational service portfolio. The core offerings include daily and Shabbat worship services (Morning Minyan, Shabbat on the Plaza, traditional Shabbat services), live-streamed for remote participation. Educational programs span all ages: Foundation School Preschool, ALIYAH K-12 religious education, Machon Ivrit Hebrew Institute, and B'nai Mitzvah training. Musical programming features the Koleinu Choir, Youth Choir, and SHIR! Musical Shabbat services. Community inclusion programs include Keshet (LGBTQ), Keruv (interfaith families), and Shoreshim/Anafim for young families. Additional services include the Gloria Bacharach Judaica Shop, cemetery operations, conversion curriculum, Israel360 educational programming, Chevra Nichum mourning support, and The Chronicle newsletter. The congregation operates as a single integrated community rather than a modular platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conservative Jewish Worship Services Daily, Shabbat, and holiday Conservative Jewish worship services (including Friday night, Saturday morning, and High Holy Days services) conducted by clergy for member families and visitors at the Portland campus.
• Morning Minyan Daily morning prayer services held six days a week at Zidell Chapel, available both in-person and via Zoom for members and community participants.
• Shabbat on the Plaza
• Live Streaming Services
• ALIYAH K-12 Jewish Learning
• Foundation School Preschool
• Machon Ivrit Hebrew Institute
• Conversion Curriculum
• Wedding and Lifecycle Event Services
• Cemetery Operations
• Gloria Bacharach Judaica Shop
• Koleinu Choir
• SHIR! A Musical Shabbat
• Israel360
• Shoreshim and Anafim Young Family Programming
• YAFE: Youth and Family Engagement
• CNS Keshet (LGBTQ Program)
• Keruv - Interfaith Families Program
• Community Groups (Men's Club, Sisterhood, Wondering Jews, Mishpacha, Hesed, Tikkun Olam)
• The Chronicle Newsletter
• Feldstein Library
• Annual Giving and Tzedakah Program
• Life and Legacy Endowment Giving
• Facility Rentals
• Memorial Plaques and Commemorative Pavers
• Young Family Shul Pass

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongregation Neveh Shalom is a member of USCJ, the umbrella organization for Conservative Judaism in North America. This membership connects the congregation to the broader Conservative movement and provides resources for programming, education, and community standards.
• Community of Welcoming Congregations (CWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNS Keshet, the congregation's LGBTQ programming, operates within the framework of the Community of Welcoming Congregations, an Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry working toward full inclusion and equality for LGBTQ persons.
• Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with OJMCHE on the CNS 150 historical exhibit, with OJMCHE providing archival research and imagery. Rabbi Joshua Stampfer co-founded the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center which later merged to form OJMCHE.
• Oregon Board of RabbisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the Oregon Board of Rabbis for the Introduction to Judaism course used in the congregation's conversion program, exposing conversion candidates to multiple community rabbis.
• Camp Solomon SchechterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp founded by Rabbi Joshua Stampfer as part of his work to expand Jewish education. The camp hosts family camp weekends for young families from the congregation.
• Outside InminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Tikkun Olam social action programming, the congregation cooks meals for Outside In, a nonprofit helping homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.
• Charity Connections (Volunteers of America)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner through which donors can donate cars, trucks, boats, or RVs. Charity Connections handles auction and transfer; proceeds split 60/40 with the congregation.
• Fred Meyer Community RewardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrocery rewards program allowing members to link their Fred Meyer rewards card to designate Congregation Neveh Shalom as their charity (code JA023), generating donations at no cost to the member.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shaarie Torah: Orthodox synagogue in Portland, Oregon. Same geographic market and Jewish demographic, occupying a different denominational niche (Orthodox). Direct competitor for Portland Jewish families seeking congregational affiliation.
• Beth Sholom: Conservative synagogue in San Francisco with comparable full-service programming (preschool, religious school, lifecycle events, lifecycle services). Same movement and broader Pacific Northwest/West Coast cultural context.
• Congregation Beth Am: Large Conservative synagogue in the San Diego area with comparable programming (religious school, preschool, adult education, lifecycle events). Comparable scale and Conservative movement affiliation as a West Coast peer.
• Peninsula Sinai Congregation: Conservative synagogue in Foster City, California, serving the San Francisco Peninsula. Comparable Conservative movement, multi-generational programming (preschool, religious school, adult education), and West Coast suburban community profile.
• Congregation Netivot Shalom: Conservative synagogue in Berkeley, California. Comparable Conservative movement affiliation, full lifecycle programming, and West Coast urban community demographics. Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
• Temple Isaiah: Conservative synagogue in Palo Alto, California, with comprehensive programming including preschool, religious school, and adult education. Similar scale and demographic profile to Neveh Shalom as a West Coast Conservative congregation.
• Congregation Beth Israel: Reform Jewish congregation in Portland, Oregon, and the largest Jewish congregation in the city. Directly comparable as a Portland-based synagogue competing for the same Jewish demographic though operating under a different movement (Reform vs. Conservative).
• Congregation Neveh Shalom is mentioned. Other direct competitors in Portland include: (Omitted to avoid duplication)

Broad incumbents

• Park Avenue Synagogue: Major Conservative synagogue in New York City. While much larger and urban-East Coast, it represents an established Conservative institutional peer with similar programming breadth, full clergy team, and educational offerings.

Others

• Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education: Partner organization that collaborated with Neveh Shalom on the CNS 150 historical exhibit. Adjacent institution serving Portland's Jewish community; not a competitor but a peer in the local Jewish organizational ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nevehshalom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-neveh-shalom

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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