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"Birdman" brings Baskin to OJMCHE

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review The title of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education’s new exhibit of Leonard Baskin’s work is, on the surface, descriptive of much of what is inside, but the reality of the exhibit runs much deeper. “He had a fascination with…

Schmoozapalooza "celebrates older adults"

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review Corsages, a dance floor, a DJ and a photo booth – the Mittleman Jewish Community Center had all the trappings of a modern prom Sunday, Oct. 22. But this party wasn’t for high schoolers. Instead, it was a more mature crowd on hand as Jewish Family &…

A time to embrace nuance

By RABBI BARRY COHEN
Can we hold these two truths at the same time? It is true that Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas, AND it is true that we can feel compassion for the innocent Palestinians that get caught in the crossfire.
Whenever we talk about Israel, we find ourselves i…

'A Lifelong Journey' - Breast Cancer Awareness Month an important reminder

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, 25 percent of cancers diagnosed in women will be breast cancer. Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, per the American Cancer…

Impact returns Nov. 16

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review One of the highlights of Jewish Portland’s pre-pandemic fall is back. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s Women’s Philanthropy will host Impact 2023 at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 pm, featuring keynote…