JR stories

Volunteer match program is meeting needs

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has responded to the urgent need for support and developed a resource to match those in need with volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. People in need of help fill out a form about the type of assistance needed.

Pesach brings CSP community together, separately

Cedar Sinai Park staff and volunteers have gone above and beyond to make Passover a joyful, communal experience even as the seniors remained in their rooms or apartments. “We are able to create togetherness even though we are far apart,” says Kim Fuson, who became CSP CEO March 1.

Portland Jewish Academy poets honored

Four Portland Jewish Academy middle schoolers are winners of the 2020 Cascadia Poetry Contest for Oregon’s K-12th grade students. 
Although there won’t be an award ceremony this year, the students will still receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement, a $10 prize, and two cop…

Portland checks in on Israel’s vulnerable

As COVID-19 changes daily life here, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland realizes it is also important to remember we are part of the global community.  
“While we are understandably focused on our own local community needs, it’s important to remember that we also have responsibi…

Remembrance during a pandemic

With physical distancing requirements during the current pandemic, Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, will be observed virtually this year. A short service created by the Oregon Board of Rabbis will begin at 7 pm, April 20. OJMCHE will post a Reading of the Names April 21.