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Retired Israel Defense Forces Col. Miri Eisen has some experience with war due to a lengthy career in military intelligence followed by her work with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

“War is ...

“According to Jewish law, you’re supposed to build a mikvah before you build a synagogue,” Oregon Board of Rabbis President Rabbi Abby Cohen pointed out.

It is a testament to the centrality ...

Jessie Levine and John Bissell have had a dream for most of their relationship – a dream that has now come true in Southeast Portland.

The aptly-named Dream Deli is not just their dream – but ...

Security improvements for organizations should always be made with consideration for the particular space, in its particular place, with its unique vulnerabilities. However, it is worth noting what...

Just as blooming flowers are a sign of spring, so hamantaschen emerging from the kitchen at Congregation Shaarie Torah are a sign of Purim’s approach in Portland.

The CST Sisterhood’s annual s...

“Hello.”

A simple word with the power to bridge divides and keep communities safe. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce the launch of a new training, “Power of Hello.”...

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Volunteer Coordinator Merit Pinker has been selected for the fourth cohort of The Catalyst professional development initiative for Federation leaders working i...

This past week’s events in Minneapolis prompted me to reflect on a recent consultation I conducted with one of our community’s organizations regarding ICE activity. The organization wanted to m...

The final question will take on a whole new meaning at The Q, NCSY’s annual fundraiser trivia night. After 18 years, it is, in fact, The Final Q.

The last chance to join in on a Jewish Portland ...

When the Jews of Color Initiative planned out their national listening tour, Portland was a natural stop.

“We’ve been working with the Jews of Color Initiative since 2022 when they gave us a g...

One transplanted Jew’s quest to make clothing resale more fun turned into an online phenomenon and a growing business here in Portland.

Owen Gail, raised in Wilsonville, came to Portland followi...

At the end of my previous article about the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) community meeting, I shared some good news about Portland’s 911 response. I recently had to call 911 for a medical (but no...

Imagine a nurse who works for a local hospital posting on her Instagram page that she won’t treat Black people, whom she refers to as “monkeys” and “apes.” Following an uproar from the Bl...

Chanukah is the Festival of Light – a joyous occasion celebrating an ancient Jewish triumph.

As Portlanders gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square Sunday, Dec. 14 for the annual Portland Menorah ...

Talking about Israel can be challenging and fraught under the best of circumstances. Meir Zimmerman is on a mission to make those conversations a little bit easier.

Zimmerman, who serves as Mid-At...

B’reshit bara elohim, the Torah starts. “In the beginning, G-d created…” Three Hebrew words that carry immense meaning for Rabbi Adina Allen.

“The first thing we learn about G-d is that ...

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has consistently been a strong partner to the Jewish community. This care was evident last week during a community meeting with Sgt. Matt Jacobsen, of PPB’s Bias ...

Rep. Maxine Dexter apologized for her remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives last month connecting the Holocaust with the ongoing situation in Gaza.

Dexter, a Democrat who represents...