Two Oregonians may be national Jewish Community Heroes
Two Oregonians have been nominated for the Jewish Federations of North America’s second-annual Jewish Community Heroes campaign. The program “celebrates the selflessness and courage of those who put others before themselves.” read more »
Elovitzes very savvy about saving money
Lake Oswego’s Elovitz family—Nicole and Mitch and their daughter Maude— made national headlines recently for their savings’ habits. read more »
Feves cooks up fresh food for busy families
Americans eat out an average of one out of every four meals and snacks. Be it fast food, take-out, or a sit-down restaurant, most Americans for one reason or another chose not to cook for themselves. read more »
Maimonides Society kicks off 7th season with Sept. 1 BBQ
The Maimonides Society kicks off its seventh year of programming for health care professionals with a Sept. 1 barbecue at the home of Dr. Derek and Lydia Lipman.
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BB Camp adds performing arts program
B’nai B’rith Camp launched a performing-arts program and this summer welcomed award-winning John Monteverde as Camp’s creative arts director.
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MJCC sets fall lineup
With summer’s end comes the beginning of school—and a new programming year for the Mittleman Jewish Community Center in fitness as well as social, cultural and educational programming.
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OJCF distributes $178,000 from Karsun endowment
Five local Jewish organizations and one national Jewish organization received their first annual distributions last month from the Chuck Karsun Endowment Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.
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BB Camp revitalizes alumni group; moves to new office
More kids than ever are heading to B’nai B’rith Camp, which means more Camp alums too.
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Potential contest win could mean good things for Community Warehouse
Community Warehouse, which provides free furniture and household items to those in need, stands to benefit if a local woman gets the most clicks on an online web vote for Dwell Magazine/Room and Board Furniture "Room for Improvement" Living Room Make-over Contest.
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Melton offers new parent program
Portland’s Florence-Melton Adult Mini School, a project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will launch a new curriculum for parents. read more »
J Street regional director shares views in Portland
The regional director of J Street was in Portland Aug. 2 and 3 to promote the message of the group that calls itself “the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans.”
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Maccabiah Club returns Aug. 22
This year, the Portland Maccabiah Club will launch a year-round program with the event that has concluded a summer of activities in past years.
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Congregation Beth Israel launches YouTube channel
Nearly a year ago Congregation Beth Israel began podcasting its Shabbat and holiday worship services via ipadio in an attempt to reach home-bound or out of area members. read more »
P’nai Or hosts multi-media program on Jerusalem
The Tikkun Olam Committee of Congregation P’nai Or will present “Jerusalem, City of Nations,” a multi-media educational program, at 7 p.m., Aug. 5 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 9750 SW Terwilliger, Portland.
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Bend’s Temple Beth Tikvah hires Rabbi Ettman
Temple Beth Tikvah in Bend hired Rabbi Glenn Ettman to lead the Central Oregon Reform congregation beginning in July.
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