Want to change the world? If you are ages 20 to 24, the Jewish Federations of North America have just the program for you. In 2020 a cohort of seven Portland-area young adults completed the three-week fellowship to become Jewish Changemakers.
Trio of climate action stories: Jewish Environmentalism has long history; Climate Action Committee plans recycling event May 15; Climate activists use Pesach symbols to urge financial institutions to halt investment in fossil fuels.
Day camps traditionally have been a place for youth to have fun, socialize and learn new skills. At Jewish camps, children also gain a sense of Jewish culture and community through Jewish values-based programs.
Two years into a global pandemic, the need for socialization and community are gr…
PHOTO: Supplies for Ukrainian children line the lobby and hallway at Congregation Neveh Shalom after the Foundation School hosted a donation drive March 29 and 30.
BY DEBORAH MOON
The news and images from Ukraine and bordering countries swarming with refugees have torn at the heartstring…
Following two years of meeting pandemic challenges, the six Jewish preschools in the Greater Portland area anticipate ongoing issues as they prepare for what they hope will be a return to normalcy in the coming school year. (See roundup of six preschools below).
