Driven by a commitment to honor elders, a population aging faster than the general U.S. population and seniors who stay healthy and active longer than previous generations, the Jewish community is exploring new ways to serve seniors. Seniors today are living longer, more active lives than earlier generations, notes Cedar Sinai Park CEO David Fuks:…
In the Game opens June 7 In the Game is a multimedia exhibit curated by the Oregon Jewish Museum that draws upon the Museum’s vast historical archives and network of support within the community. Presented on behalf of sports enthusiasts throughout Oregon, In the Game examines the intersection between sports and community life. The exhibit…
Rabbi Joshua Stampfer presents the award named in his honor to Lois and Arden Shenker. The 13th annual award dinner drew 225 guests to the Benson Hotel May 17 to honor the many contributions the Shenkers have made to enrich the community. Sen. Ron Wyden added congratulatory remarks via video. Norman Berlant, a lifelong member…
When I was young, I often visited my grandmother in the nursing home where she lived after a series of strokes left her unable to live alone. While the nursing home was bright and clean, it felt like a hospital. After she died, I often heard my parents say they hoped they wouldn’t have to…
By Lauren Murphy A glance at Dr. Sharon Meieran’s resume brings one word to mind: Superwoman. She’s a doctor, a lawyer and a mother of two; and this year Meieran is looking to add state representative to her long list of accomplishments. “I can’t remember a time when I haven’t done a lot of things…
The old saying that an Englishman’s home is his castle means, according to an 18th-century British Prime Minister: “The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the crown. It may be frail, its roof may shake, the wind may blow through it, the storm may enter, the rain may enter…
Wherever two mighty rivers come together, a human settlement is eventually established and in time evolves into a city. So it has been for Portland, which from its earliest days established a thriving maritime trade. As far back as the mid-19th century, merchant ships sailed to Liverpool, England, and to China from their moorings on…
Fashion and fun don’t always go together in the Pacific wind and rain. In fact, getting motivated to wear anything besides athletic wear can be a style puzzler. So, what is the Northwest Fashionista up against? A closet full of clothes with nothing to wear; and how does she define the trends and translate “In…
Newly appointed principal flutist Jessica Sindell’s honeymoon period with the Oregon Symphony has spawned a surprising new passion: Playing pops. “I thought they’d be a breeze, but rhythmically it’s more challenging to learn than a classical piece,” said Sindell, 23, an Eastman School of Music graduate who began her gig with the Portland orchestra in…
“The piano is an instrument that has autonomy; it can mean anything,” declares pianist Arnaldo Cohen, who sees the connection between his Judaism and his musical career as an expression of independence. “This kind of Jewish influence is on a very unconscious level and comes from most of the experiences I had in my life…
