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Institute Turns 25

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:27:44 -0700

“There has been nothing less than a revolution in Jewish studies over the last several decades, and the role Rabbi (Joshua) Stampfer has played is very significant,” said Rabbi Dr. Robert Wexler in his keynote address at the Sept. 18 banquet celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Institute for Judaic Studies. read more »

IJS conference looks at impact of Soviet Jews

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:44:30 -0700

Portland’s—and, possibly, the nation’s— first ever conference on the impact of émigrés from the former Soviet Union on our country and Israel recently wrapped up at Portland State University. read more »

Mitzvah Man speaks here Oct. 17-19

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:16:25 -0700

Danny Siegel, The Mitzvah Man, will be in Portland for a Shabbaton Oct. 17-19 as part of the Rabbi Geller (z”l) Lecture Series at Congregation Shaarie Torah. read more »

Community begins to explore how to reach all area's Jews

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:59:45 -0700

Why don’t more Portland Jews partake of community Shabbat dinners, enroll in Judaic studies courses, attend synagogues, join Jewish sports and social clubs, assume leadership roles, derive spiritual sustenance and a sense of belonging from their extended family of Jews in Portland? read more »

Shir Tikvah still independent

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:05:09 -0700

After more than a year of research and deliberation, members of Congregation Shir Tikvah voted overwhelmingly to remain independent. read more »

Birthright helps alumni host Shabbat dinners for peers

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:21:36 -0700

As the sun clocked out on August’s third Friday, NW 21st Avenue staged a predictable scene read more »

Can you buy a home with today's financial crisis?

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:37:13 -0700

The news coming from the financial pages is rather discouraging these days, a fact that has made many consumers leery of the credit markets. read more »

MJCC launches monthly mitzvah

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:41:05 -0700

The Mittleman Jewish Community Center kicked off its Monthly Mitzvah Project Sept. 15 with the Sunshine Pantry named as the first beneficiary. read more »

Neveh Shalom to host benefit for Welcoming Congregations

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:05:04 -0700

Congregation Neveh Shalom will host a 7 p.m. Oct. 18 concert benefiting The Community of Welcoming Congregations. read more »

Gottfried names to Human Rights Commission

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:08:41 -0700

Emily Gottfried was one of 15 members Mayor Tom Potter and City Council appointed to Portland’s new Human Rights Commission. read more »

Community's teens unite over night of dodgeball

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:18:40 -0700

TEEN DODGEBALL—Nearly 100 teenagers making up eight teams competing in the high school dodge ball tournament hosted by the Jewish Student Union at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center Sept. 20. read more »

Teens invited to AIPAC summit

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:26:53 -0700

After hearing about the impact their voices can have, eight Portland teens signed up to attend the AIPAC High School Summit in Washington, D.C., Nov. 9-11. read more »

AIPAC sets Oct. 6 talk on election's impact on U.S.-Israel relations

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:37:28 -0700

“Election 2008: How Will it Impact the U.S. - Israel Relationship?” featuring AIPAC Pacific Northwest Regional Director Zack Bodner will be held at 7 p.m., Oct. 6 at Temple Beth Israel’s Pollin Chapel , 1972 NW Flanders St. read more »

Israeli choreographer draws large crowd for group dance

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:45:23 -0700

Portland’s Israeli dance instructor, Dudi Amir, hadn’t seen such a big crowd in years. But on Sept. 14, more than 75 enthusiasts jammed the Fulton Park Community Center on Southwest Miles Street to see and learn from an original master. read more »

Elizabeth Menashe welcomes 'campaign stalwarts'

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:03:26 -0700

Approximately 100 Jewish leaders gathered Sept. 23 at Portland’s Town Club for the annual Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s Presidents’ Club event, co-chaired this year by Reuben and Elizabeth Menashe. read more »

Attorneys hear ethics, rules fo reporting child abuse

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:24:35 -0700

Citing Torah, lawyer and Congregation Beit Haverim’s rabbi, Annette Koch, J.D., traced key reasons a Jewish lawyer is duty bound to report a suspected case of child abuse. read more »

Maimonides begins school year with facelift, new face

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:29:43 -0700

MAIMONIDES STUDENT ROZZI GILBERT leads her kindergarten class in t’fillah with the help of teacher Simi Mishulovin. read more »

Stampfer feted for role in Judaic studies advances

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:00:52 -0700

Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, founder and executive director of the Institute for Judaic Studies for the past 25 years, changed the course of Jewish studies in Portland and beyond, according to Dr. Robert Wexler and other speakers at the Sept. 18 banquet held at the Benson Hotel. read more »

PJA dedicates science project room

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:09:50 -0700

Portland Jewish Academy dedicated and placed a Mezuzah on its new Science Project Room Sept. 23. read more »

Portland extends long ties with needy Kiryat Malachi

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:14:39 -0700

Ira Kerem of Jerusalem helps the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland stay in touch with needs in the Israeli development town of Kiryat

Malachi and the nearby region of Hof Ashkelon. read more »