Thanksgiving is definitely different this year. Most of us will not be cooking a giant turkey for our extended family, while some might not even feel like preparing anything at all. Fortunately, Portland’s great restaurants are cooking up nourishing dinners to fill us with gratitude.
From Colonial time to the present, Jews have been a continual and dependable presence in the defense of the United States of America. This Veterans Day we reflect on the Oregon Jews who served in the United States armed forces and share stories from the archives of the Oregon Jewish Museum…
Feeding the hungry has been a triple mitzvah for B’nai B’rith Camp during this year when COVID and wildfires upended life and forced the camp to reimagine its mission. The three mitzvot are: tikkun olam, funding and continued employment.
Hundreds of people danced, laughed, learned and gave at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's virtual Gala Nov. 7.
The dance party and comedy show drew many to the gala party: 341 individuals in 191 households signed up. But they also came for a connection to the Jewish community.
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This year’s Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly drew more than 10,000 participants, including about 60 from the Portland area, for the virtual conference Oct. 25-27. The three-day experience was filled with workshops, artistic performances, thoughtful conversations,…
