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Spotlight on BB Camp

B’NAI B’RITH CAMP

SERVICE AREA: Camps and Youth, Adult & Family Engagement
bbcamp.org | 503-496-7444
2022-23 FUNDING: $91,200 ($36,500 in an operations allocation and $54,700 in One Happy Camper grants)
MISSION: BB Camp provides safe, nurturing and fun experiences in a welcoming environ…

Hannah Sherman honored at Hillel Global Assembly

PHOTO: PDX Hillel team from left: Maddie Herrup, Hannah Sherman, Hillel International Campus Support Director Jay Lewis and Linoy Yechieli.

Greater Portland Hillel Executive Director Hannah Sherman received the Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award at Hillel International’s Global …

Chanukah shopping and other resources

PHOTO: The Ron Tonkin Family Museum Shop is just one of several gift shops that have Chanukah essentials and gifts in stock.

(NOTE: You can find Chanukah resources including events; Rituals and reading for kids and interfaith families; Chanukah 101; DIY crafts; and Mental Health at jewishpor…

Volunteers perform “The Ultimate Kindness”

Portland’s Jewish community is fortunate to have two volunteer “holy societies” that prepare the deceased for burial according to Jewish tradition – Chevra Kavod HaMet and The Hevra Kadisha of Portland. Tahara (purification) is considered the ultimate kindness, a mitzvah for which…

Five nearby camps offer Jewish experiences

PHOTO: BB Campers enjoy tubing on Devil's Lake.

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 …