Summer is the time for many activities – gardening, baseball, and the Jewish Federations of North America’s campaign leadership mission.
Wendy Kahn, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s Chief Development Officer, and Jack Birnbach, the co-chair of the annual campaign, were prep…
Jewish foodies rejoice – Portland once again has Jewish deli fare.
Bubbie’s Deli, a pop-up within Mother’s Bistro downtown, has rolled out a menu of deli favorites to fill the void that owner Lisa Schroeder saw and felt compelled to address.
I, too, have felt the lack,” Schroeder s…
Recently, my travels with my wife, Fanny, have been inspired by our reading. In 2022, “The Ornament of the World," by Maria Rosa Menocal, was the background for a six-week road-trip through Spain and Portugal. The book’s subtitle: “How Muslims, Jews and Christians Created a Culture of…
It’s hard to believe High Holidays are right around the corner. While we all enjoy our last months of summer, our organizational leaders are busy preparing for services, gatherings, and events.
That is a lot of responsibility, and I’ve long held the belief that the best way you as an in…
By JATHAN JANOVE
For The Jewish Review
For many years, the Rose Schnitzer Manor has provided a comfortable, supportive environment for many of Portland’s senior citizens, including some prominent people.
One of them is local tennis legend, Jack Neer. He turns 92 on Aug 27. A state high …
