By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review Theatrical performances for Purim are nothing new. For Passover? That’s a little more unusual. Nevertheless, Kim Schneiderman and Congregation Beth Israel came together to add a theatrical twist to the retelling of the Exodus story. Schneiderman’s…
By JESSICA ANDERSON
I recently became aware that the Portland Police Bureau produces occasional podcasts on topics for community education. It’s called the “Talking Beat Podcast” and it highlights the work they’re doing in various areas. The latest episode focuses on the efforts bein…
By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review Greater Portland Hillel recognized its past, present and future in front of a standing-room-only audience Thursday, Mar. 20 at its “Hear Our Voices” fundraiser at Lewis and Clark College in Portland. “Seventeen years ago, one student from Lewis and…
By ROCKNE ROLL
The Jewish Review
Like many Jewish holidays, food is central to the celebration of Pesach (Passover). Whether you're looking to cook your own seder from scratch or would like others to handle the culinary details, local purveyors have you covered.
On the ready-made front, Chef…
By DR. YOSEF ROSEN The Jewish Review Jews worldwide bake their own challah, fry latkes, and stuff hamantaschen, but, with rare exception, purchase matzah from factories. Why is matzah different from these other classical Jewish food items? Why do most contemporary Jews never make their…
