Every year at the Passover seder, we ask why this night is different. This year, the answer will be unlike that of any other year.
This year’s seder will be different because the world, for now ...

The COVID-19 Emergency Fund to address emerging needs within the Jewish community related to the COVID-19 pandemic has raised $726,000.
Portland was the first Jewish community in America to start a...

On March 12, Oregon’s governor ordered schools to cancel classes; Portland’s three Jewish day schools quickly pivoted to offer online programs designed to give students a sense of normalcy and ...

In the new reality imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have turned to virtual connection options to keep their children connected with grandparents.
Lindsay von Colditz and her family ar...

Most of Portland’s Jewish preschools are offering some virtual options or check-ins with their families. Additionally, Maayan Torah Preschool offers public YouTube videos with stories and activit...

For several years, Kim Schneiderman has led a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of Cedar Sinai Park. With the current COVID-19 r...

Allen Levin of Century Catering & Cafe at the J is preparing seder meals to take home and serve. The meals are prepared under the supervision of Oregon Kosher. (See other last minute options at bot...

Every Jewish community is obligated to ensure that everyone has the food they need to celebrate a joyous Passover, and Portland’s 20th annual Passover4All campaign will again ensure that area fam...

I don’t like the unknown. I don’t like living in this limbo space we’re in. And, the first Passover, that time when the Israelites were getting ready to leave Egypt, was also filled with unkn...

Gathering for the Passover holiday is one of the most important moments in the Jewish calendar.
The Oregon Board of Rabbis affirms the State of Oregon and the Center for Disease Control guideline...

In April the Mitzvah of the month is lighting Shabbat candles. Light up your home and light up the world. Women and girls (age 3 and up) are encouraged to light candles every Friday afternoon, 18 m...

To address the COVID-19 health crisis, Gov. Kate Brown issued a "stay at home order" to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The local Jewish community has mobilized – virtually – to mitigate t...

The COVID-19 Emergency Fund has raised $683,000 as of noon, March 24.
Last week, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and generous community leaders launche...

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has created a communitywide resource to match volunteers with those in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are facing a crisis of unprec...

Jewish Free Loan of Greater Portland has created a streamlined loan process for those who encounter financial difficulties for reasons directly or indirectly attributable to COVID-19.
COVID-19 cris...

BY DEBORAH MOON

The COVID-19 pandemic is altering our reality on an almost hourly basis. Closures and bans will get more extensive in coming days as our world gears up to battle this new virus.
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