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Guest Column: The impact of COVID-19 on students

The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by all of us in one way or another. High school and college students are particularly affected by these ongoing challenges.

Chaplain's Corner: Memorial Day

I don’t want to sound melancholy or morose, but I have to admit that I enjoy visiting cemeteries. I find the experience to be quiet, reflective, contemplative and at times, spiritual.

Rabbi's (Rabissa's) Corner

The global pandemic has provided some unexpected opportunities to reach out socially while staying distant physically.

MJCC celebrates community virtually

The MJCC held its Community Celebration virtually on Thursday, May 14, honoring members, all-stars and the Harry Glickman Scholar Athletes of the year.  
More than 50 people attended the celebration over Zoom and more tuned in through Facebook. Attendees were welcomed by Executive Director…

Erev Shavuot goes virtual

Jews and students of Judaism throughout Oregon and southwest Washington are invited to Zoom a different kind of tikkun leyl Shavuot – late-night learning on erev Shavuot in honor of the giving of the Torah. According to Jewish tradition, the Torah was given to the Jewish people on Shavuot.…