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The Words That Changed Rebekah's Life

Early in freshman year, a friend dragged Rebekah to a Bagel Break at the campus Hillel, a Federation beneficiary. She felt out of place there, intimidated. When she told the Hillel director that she didn’t consider herself Jewish, the director said something that changed her life.

The Gift of Debt-Free Education

Meaghan always knew she wanted a career helping people. Meaghan had been very diligent in managing her finances while attending classes and simultaneously holding a part-time job, but it was still not enough. That's where the Jewish Free Loan program stepped in.

Plan for It

John Arnsberg is a native Portlander, avid racquet ball player, and investor in our Jewish future. The son of Harry and Helen Arnsberg (obm), John cherishes the countless good deeds his father has bestowed onto Jewish Portland. John has made his own plans to help support this vibrant community...

One Summer to Change Everything

Defeated. Worn down. Every day was the same for David*. Bullies relentlessly taunted the 13-year-old, who has disabilities. In the halls of middle school and in the streets of his neighborhood—living in a small town meant there was no place he could escape his tormentors.

Jewish School Becomes a Family for This Single Mom

Marcy’s life was in shambles. Her husband had recently passed away from cancer. She was getting fewer and fewer hours at work. Her daughter Shira was struggling socially at school. And just when life at Shira’s school became intolerable, Marcy’s work hours were cut to zero. She had…