Grant green-lights joint venture for Cedar Sinai Park and JFCS
Cedar Sinai Park learned Nov. 14 that it will receive $2,035,800 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to construct and operate accessible housing and provide rental assistance for very low-income persons with disabilities. read more »
BB Camp’s Irv Potter earns national recognition
Leaders in the field of Jewish camp, including Portlander Irving Potter, were honored at the 2011 Grinspoon Institute Annual Conference, held in mid-November in Springfield, Mass. read more »
Rotarians study Israel before trip
When 11 Rotarians from Northern Oregon and Southwest Washington arrive in Israel on Jan. 15, 2012, it will mark a first. While the Rotary Friendship Exchange Program has existed since 1981, this will be the Jewish state’s first visit. read more »
Chicken coop final step in Heiteen’s path to Eagle Scout
A 17-year-old Wilson High School junior who aspires to a career in journalism will become an Eagle Scout this spring
Gan Israel plans winter camp
Camp Gan Israel will offer a winter camp version of its popular summer camp Dec. 26-30 read more »
JFCS hires new marketing and development director
Jewish Family and Child Service has hired Cody Goldberg as its new director of marketing and development. read more »
Sixth Weekend in Quest set Feb. 24-26
The Institute for Judaic Studies sixth annual “Weekend in Quest” study weekend will be in Astoria, Feb. 24-26, 2012. read more »
Beth Israel consolidates endowed funds at foundation
The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation with Congregation Beth Israel announce that the temple has consolidated its endowed funds with the foundation. read more »
Rubin in finals for Jewish hero
Oregonian Tamara Rubin was a top 10 vote getter in the third annual Jewish Community Hero contest and now moves onto the semifinals in the volunteer category. read more »
Obituaries Dec. 1, 2011
OBITUARIES
HAROLD SCHOEN
Harold Schoen died at the age of 82 on Nov. 15, at his home, surrounded by family. A graveside service officiated by Rabbi Laurie Rutenburg was held Nov. 18 at River View Cemetery. read more »
Super Sunday needs volunteers Dec. 4
This year’s Super Sunday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s annual phonathon, will be Dec. 4 at Hoffmann Hall on the campus of Portland State University. read more »
Lincoln students react to Palestinian music
A Palestinian hip hop group whose lyrics repeat anti-Israel stereotypes and reinforce Palestinian perspectives in the Middle East peace process performed at a Lincoln High School student assembly read more »
Federation offers young adults stipend to attend TribeFest 2012
On March 25, 2012, hundreds of young Jews will gather in Las Vegas to celebrate, socialize and connect at Tribefest 2012. read more »
Oregon joins global day of learning
The Shema Prayer, the theme of the second annual Global Day of Jewish Learning, held on Nov. 13, opens with six seemingly small words. read more »
OJM overflows for geniza
From their definition of geniza, to their description of the Cairo Jewish community that created the most extensive geniza in the world and on to the tales of researchers who rediscovered that lost culture, a duo of visiting authors captivated an overflow crowd read more »
