Shaarie Torah hamentaschen now sold in-person

Just as blooming flowers are a sign of spring, so hamantaschen emerging from the kitchen at Congregation Shaarie Torah are a sign of Purim’s approach in Portland.

The CST Sisterhood’s annual sale – and the corresponding volunteer effort to roll out, fill, knipp and bake more than 25,0…

The power of 'hello'

“Hello.”

A simple word with the power to bridge divides and keep communities safe. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce the launch of a new training, “Power of Hello.” Based on the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Power of Hello i…

JFGP's Pinker named to national Catalyst cohort

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Volunteer Coordinator Merit Pinker has been selected for the fourth cohort of The Catalyst professional development initiative for Federation leaders working in volunteer service spaces.

Pinker joins 10 other Federation professionals from across North A…

When ICE comes knocking

This past week’s events in Minneapolis prompted me to reflect on a recent consultation I conducted with one of our community’s organizations regarding ICE activity. The organization wanted to make a plan in the event ICE attempted to enter its space. For most of our organizations, the ch…

The Final Q - NCSY's last trivia event is Jan. 24

The final question will take on a whole new meaning at The Q, NCSY’s annual fundraiser trivia night. After 18 years, it is, in fact, The Final Q. The last chance to join in on a Jewish Portland institution is Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center at 8 pm. More…