Rabbi Posen named Neveh Shalom's next Senior Rabbi

By ROCKNE ROLL
The Jewish Review
Congregation Neveh Shalom has announced that Rabbi Eve Posen will become the Conservative synagogue’s fourth Senior Rabbi later this year. 
Rabbi Posen, who joined Neveh Shalom in 2014, will succeed outgoing Senior Rabbi David Kosak. She’ll be the first …

A real catch

By JENN DIRECTOR KNUDSEN For The Jewish Review Patricia Rice has a question for all women: Ever heard of catchball? Whether you answer yes or no, Patricia also has a request: Come on out and play. Created in Israel by Ofra Abramovich in 2017, catchball is a team sport for women that is…

Managing Media Matters

By JESSICA ANDERSON
In October 2024, I attended an annual meeting of Jewish Community Security Directors from across the US. I wrote about the event in a previous column and promised to write later about a few of the topics we covered. One of the best speakers we heard was Ari Fleisher, the …

LA fires felt in Portland

By ROCKNE ROLL
The Jewish Review
Lauren Tarlow clearly remembers the Shabbat morning service she attended Saturday, Jan. 4. 
She was visiting a friend whose daughter was celebrating becoming bat mitzvah that weekend. Tarlow received an aliyah at that service, reciting the blessing before a …

Federation announces Gather Grants

By ROCKNE ROLL
The Jewish Review
Looking to build Jewish community in your part of Portland? The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland can help through their new Gather Grants program to support small Jewish gatherings throughout the area. 
Caron Blau Rothstein, the Chief Planning and Engag…