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Jan 17, 2024

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Rabbis Gleizer, Weinstock join expanded Kollel

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review In recent months, the Portland Kollel has welcomed a pair of new rabbis, both moving to Oregon from Jerusalem. Rabbi Dovid Gleizer joined the Kollel as Rosh Beit Medrash in November, coming from Jerusalem’s Mir Yeshiva. “We spent six years there and…

Jan 17, 2024

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2024 Overnight Camp Roundup

The Jewish Review staff Portland is lucky to have five Jewish overnight camps nearby. B’nai B’rith Camp began in 1921. Camp Solomon Schechter was founded by Portland Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, z”l, in 1954. Each year, Congregation Ahavath Achim encourages families to explore the…

Jan 17, 2024

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Tu B'Shevat's Call to Action

By RABBI BARRY COHEN
Ever since I arrived in the Pacific Northwest, I promised never to take this region’s natural beauty for granted. I continue to be amazed by the scenery, the rolling hills, the vibrant colors, the foggy mist and even the consistent precipitation. I make it a priority t…

Jan 3, 2024

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No Ordinary Trip

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review For the group of Portlanders who travelled to Israel in early December to bear witness to the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terror attacks, the first reminders of the state of the country they were coming to came before they’d even officially arrived. “As…

Jan 3, 2024

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Kesser fence a timely, tasteful addition

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review Those passing by Congregation Kesser Israel will likely notice a new addition to the property, but the idea for this addition is not new at all. The congregation completed the installation of a seven-foot wrought iron fence around the perimeter of the…