Showing posts with label Portland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Portland. Show all posts

Ten Commandments - Visiting Neveh Shalom

Ten Commandments Wall at Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey
A while back I mentioned that my husband and I took sort of a spontaneous vacation and showed you a few pictures from the Seattle portion of our trip. After spending a few days in Washington we drove down the coast to end up at my sister's near Portland, Oregon.
Ten Commandments Wall at Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey
Something I do before we travel is to search for faith related things in the area we will be in and that's how I came across Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland. One photo of their massive ten commandments online and I knew this was a place I wanted to see! 
Ten Commandments Wall at Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey
Yes, this was truly massive! The pine tress in front of it are full size for reference. The trees that appear taller on the right are actually on a large hill. Seeing this was really meaningful for me and I can't help but wish for the day when seeing things that declare YHWH's truth isn't such a rarity.
Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey
Neveh Shalom has a really nice setup. They sit a ways back from the road to begin with, and you can see the ten commandments when you pull in. But then drive up the hill on the right side and they have a beautiful courtyard area before their main entrance.
Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey


Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey


Nepom Gates Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey


Outdoor Menorah at Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey
So many beautiful details!
Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland, Oregon | Land of Honey
It was great to see, "have these words be on  your gates," right in front of my eyes!
Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland, Oregon | Land of Honey


Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland, Oregon | Land of Honey
Symbols for the twelve tribes inside above the staircase.
Outdoor Menorah at Congregation Neveh Shalom | Land of Honey
I really enjoyed seeing this beautiful congregation in person and would recommend a detour if you are ever in the Portland area. How cute would a family picture be in front of the ten commandments wall?