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Jan 3, 2024

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PJA to host 'Work For The World' day of service

By ROCKNE ROLL
The Jewish Review
Portland Jewish Academy’s MLK Day of service is back this year and looking to be bigger than ever as it expands to welcome community members beyond the student body.
The Work For The World Fair, set for Monday, Jan. 15 from 1-3 pm at PJA, brings back the an…

Jan 3, 2024

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How to respond to God’s absence

By RABBI BARRY COHEN
When we face misfortune, pain or suffering, we can easily ask, “Where is God? How is God allowing this to happen?”
Our ancient ancestors must have asked similar questions. This week’s Torah portion is Sh’mot, the start of the Book of Exodus. This portion describe…

Dec 13, 2023

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The Nanny in the Spotlight

By DEBORAH MOON For The Jewish Review Spotlight with Fran Drescher drew 325 people to the Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton for the Dec. 2 Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s campaign event. (See related story page 5) The evening began with a festive gathering featuring wine…

Dec 13, 2023

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PDX Cross Collaboration launches with "L'Chaim and Laughter" Jan. 3 at EJC

By ROCKNE ROLL

The Jewish Review

Portland’s newest young Jewish adult community development group is taking flight with laughter.
PDX Cross-Collaboration will host “L’Chaim and Laughter” with The Sklar Brothers Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 7 pm at the Eastside Jewish Commons in Portland. T…

Dec 13, 2023

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'The Museum is part of my life' - Margles retires after 24 years at OJMCHE

By ROCKNE ROLL The Jewish Review Judy Margles has been part of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education since its inception. After initially joining the museum as an advisor and later as a board member, Margles will retire at the end of this month at the conclusion of…