PJA 4th-grader places in national animation contest

Noam Morris O’Glasser, a fourth-grade student at Portland Jewish Academy, won second prize in ORT’s Jewish Animation Competition with his submission entitled Noam Studios – the Ten Commandments.  
Noam’s prize was revealed June 1 in an announcement from ORT America that also named …

Staff changes

Eastside Jewish Commons hires its first Executive Director; OBR new chair begins July 1; BB Camp hires 3; job openings at Neveh Shalom, Foundation School and Portland Jewish Academy

Educators: Battle is between extremists and moderates

“I describe it as a struggle between … the extremists trying to tear society apart and Jews and Arabs who believe in a shared society.” ~ Dani Elazar, CEO of Hand in Hand

Shaarie Torah hires Rabbi Oren

Congregation Shaarie Torah has hired Rabbi Gary Ezra Oren to serve as the Conservative congregation’s senior rabbi beginning July 1, 2021.

Rachel Nelson to receive Rogoway Award

The Laurie Rogoway Outstanding Jewish Professional Award will be presented formally to Rachel Nelson at the 101st Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.