Unity Shabbat success means more to come

More than 1,200 people participated in the April 17 Unity Shabbat candle lighting on Zoom to help set a world record for the largest virtual candle lighting. 
“To see the pages and pages of faces on the Zoom screen brought a giant smile to my face,” says Marc Blattner, President and CEO…

JCRC virtually checks in with state legislators

Portland’s Jewish Community Relations Council leadership has instituted check-ins with legislative leaders to update them on what the Jewish community is doing and to get updates on state action and issues around COVID-19.

Song of Miriam brunch canceled for this year; honorees named

With respect for the health and safety of our community, the Jewish Women’s Round Table has canceled this year’s 28th Annual Song of Miriam Awards Brunch originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center in Portland.
JWRT invites the community to formally …

Volunteers reap rewards too

A volunteer match program is reaping big rewards for both recipients and volunteers. “It was completely rewarding to know something as small as a grocery shopping trip, which took me less than 2 hours, was able to make a difference for her that will last her two weeks,” says volunteer…

Grants and resources aid community

The crisis fund campaign launched by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation has exceeded $785,000. As the pandemic continues, additional support is needed; donate at jewishportland.org/covid19relief.
On April 18 the crisis fund made three additional o…