For nine years, I blocked out the second week of July for a national Jewish Federation mission to somewhere around the world (typically the Former Soviet Union) and Israel. It was called the Campaign Chairs’ and Directors’ Mission, and brought together over 100 volunteer and…
Summer is officially here! When I moved to Portland almost seven years ago, I was told Oregon summers run from July 4 to the last week of October. I am certainly looking forward to another beautiful summer, but I am also hoping we get just enough rain to fill the new community mikvah.
The past few days have been difficult for Diaspora-Israel relations based on two actions by the Government of Israel that threaten to undermine the special relationship between the State of Israel and world Jewry...
One of the most challenging responsibilities of the Jewish Federation is to allocate funds contributed through your generosity to the most pressing Jewish needs both locally and overseas. We have dedicated volunteer leaders who work for months reviewing proposals to make the best decisions possible.
This past Tuesday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland hosted its 97th Annual Meeting, generously sponsored by Bullard Law. It was an opportunity for Ed Tonkin (in his fun and lighthearted way), Chairman of the Board, and I to provide a year in review and expand on our community’s…
