Similar Issues -- Different Time
As we watch the challenges facing our world today – economic, political, race relations, etc. – it reminds us of how far our country both has and has not come in the past century...
Marc's Remarks
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Continuous Development
As the summer months come to a close (let’s hope the weather remains well into the fall), the Jewish Federation continues its work for our community. Last evening, we held our initial governing board meeting for the year...
Continuous Development
Continuous Development
On Wednesday evening, over 200 community members came out for a beautiful memorial service for Charlie Schiffman, who passed away suddenly one month ago. Past presidents of the Jewish Federation, rabbinic leaders, colleagues and friends all shared wonderful stories an…
Counter-Cultural
As we continue to enjoy this beautiful summer in Portland, I do want to share with you several exciting initiatives for the Jewish Federation and our Jewish community...
Challenges in our World Continue
In news from yesterday, we in Portland were deeply saddened to hear of the senseless violence during the Jerusalem Pride Parade and send our prayers for healing to our Israeli family and friends. The Jewish Federation condemns the stabbing of six people at the parade.