Havurah Shalom's virtual tent open to all for High Holidays

PHOTO: Next year at Tiffany Center; this year Havurah Shalom's High Holidays are in a virtual tent. For 40 years now, Havurah Shalom has opened its High Holidays services to the community. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Last year about 1,000 people attended Havurah’s…

Chalk the Vote

To mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 26, the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education joined a statewide DIY campaign to celebrate voters’ rights. Staff and volunteers gathered on the sidewalk outside the museum to fill in the text…

News in Brief Sept. 2, 2020

OJMCHE to collect stories; New Emergency Aid Coordinator; Photo exhibit fund; September volunteer theme; Pandemic inspires return; Lice Knowing You closes; Professional Advisors meet online; MJCC Afternoon Fall Camp coming soon; SWU Teen Leadership Councils

Sept. 13: Art in the time of COVID

ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will provide a virtual outlet for exploration on Sept. 13. Virtually view pieces of art in the creation process . The artists will discuss how they have used this difficult time to inspire meaningful pieces of art.

Foodies share stories for PDX Biz series

Three Jewish women who launched food businesses based on recipes tested in their kitchens told Zoom attendees at the MJCC’s PDX Biz series, held Aug. 20, that entrepreneurship is a tough, rewarding journey.