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Israel in the spotlight for virtual TechfestNW

Israeli innovation and technology will be in the spotlight for the third straight year when TechFestNW takes the virtual stage Dec. 2-4.

MJCC temporarily closed; virtual programs continue

Per the governor’s statewide freeze to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19, the Mittleman Jewish Community Center is closed for four weeks; but the J continues to offer online fitness for members, and virtual arts and culture programs for everyone.

Super Sunday volunteers needed to make a difference

Super Sunday is going virtual and will be on Zoom like everything else this year. Volunteer callers are needed for two shifts on Sunday, Dec. 20, when the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland presents its first home-based Super Sunday phonathon. The party atmosphere that has surrounded…

Guest Column: Take care of your mental well-being over holidays

This is probably the most bizarre holiday season most of us will ever experience. "Go outside" is just one tip to help you emotionally prepare for being away from extended family and friends on Thanksgiving and Chanukah.

Guest Column: Celebrating holidays, together apart

Thanksgiving and Chanukah can be cheerful and celebratory if you take some time to put more thought than usual into how to make the holidays meaningful.