Gala celebrates past, present and future

L'Chaim: To Life Gala a huge success

PHOTO: The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Gala drew a sold-out crowd of 365 people to celebrate 100 years of the vibrancy, depth and breadth of programs and institutions that connect our community. The Gala raised more than $870,000 for the 2023…

community study to begin

Data will help local Jewish organizations meet needs and interests

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, in partnership with the Lane County Jewish Federation, is sponsoring a population study of the 
Jewish community of Greater Portland, including Southwest Washington, the Willamett…

Free Loan here to help

To help people stay in their homes, an anonymous donor has provided funds for the local Jewish Free Loan to offer rental-assistance loans. Three loans have already helped recipients remain in their homes.

The Jewish Free Loan of Greater Portland was started six years ago under the auspices…

L'Chaim Gala a night to celebrate community

PHOTO: Gala Chair Ed Tonkin invites the community to join him Oct. 8 for the party of the century! (See Gala details below story.)

BY DEBORAH MOON
The Jewish Federation’s Centennial Gala will be a glamourous evening of reconnecting and celebrating a century of community building in Jewish…

Portland-area pitcher helps Israel win silver

PHOTO: Portland-area pitcher Jojo Zober Appling led the tournament in strikeouts. Photo courtesy of EMRYT Coollecchio

BY DEBORAH MOON

The Israel Softball Association 12U Israeli national team won the silver medal in the European Massimo Romero Youth Tournament. Portland-area pitcher Joseph…