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Marc Blattner: A decade at the helm

On Sept. 1, Marc N. Blattner celebrated 10 years as president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. JFGP Board Chair Lauren Goldstein describes Marc as an incredible person and leader: “He’s a warm and caring collaborator, friend and incredible community leader. ... We…

Young adults invited to find Pathway to future

Applications are open for the fifth cohort of PDX Pathways, a mentoring and leadership program for Jewish young professionals ages 21 through 35ish. Applications will be accepted Sept. 1-Oct. 16. This will be the first virtual cohort.

Young Adult Board holds inaugural retreat

The new Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Young Adult Board held its inaugural retreat on Zoom for four hours Aug. 23. Board members are Jake Sullivan, Hope Peskin-Shepherd, Sarah Howard, Stuart Zeltzer, Ben Morgan, Hannah Holstein and Shayna Sigman.

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'Here For' the High Holidays: Find seat at table

A new online platform gives everyone the chance to find a seat at the virtual table during this year’s unprecedented High Holidays. Here For​ is powered by OneTable. “Expanding their focus both beyond Shabbat evening and beyond younger adults is so powerful and needed at this…