By Romie Avivi Stuhl On Oct. 7, Ana Sazonov awoke to messages from her family and friends asking if she was okay. She had just flown to the United States after volunteering on the front lines in Ukraine. Unaware of what had happened overnight, she quickly called her friend in Ukraine who was still on…
By Lubavitgch.com In Episode 42 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Chayim and Rebbetzin Simi Mishulovin, Chabad emissaries to Portland, Oregon. The Mishulovins have parlayed their knowledge of their city with their creativity to create an innovative storefront/shmooze center for Jews in…
Photo credit Maarten De Boer The March 12 event in Los Angeles will honor Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren and philanthropist Moses Libitzky with the Museum’s National Leadership Award; Brown University student and TEDx presenter Emma Blankstein will deliver keynote address LOS ANGELES (February 16, 2024) — Amid the current surge of antisemitism on campuses, online, and on streets worldwide, supporters of…
Even as a Neveh Shalom preschooler, visiting the Home to sing and help with elder activities, Community Program Director Jennifer Felberg gravitated to our seniors. “It’s innate,” said Felberg. “As a kid, I was always comfortable talking to the seniors. I’ve always loved the Robison elders; they fill me with joy.” Now, in the next step…
Many Oregonians are actively advocating to protect fundamental rights amid rising antisemitism and call for action locally and in the conflict zone. In our efforts to influence Politicians, School Districts and Community Leaders – this petition aims to unite and show VOLUME as together we are stronger than the sum of individuals. The petition states…
By Debra Rich Gettleman As far back as Ilana Muhlstein can remember she struggled mightily with her weight. As a morbidly obese child whose weight was the center of her family’s focus, she took comfort in sitting on a stool in front of the TV mindlessly eating to stuff down feelings about her chaotic…
By Debra Rich Gettleman Todd Shotz is like the Jewish Kevin Bacon. No matter who you are, if you’re Jewish, you are somehow connected to him in less than six degrees. We found shared connections with dear friends in La Jolla, after about 42 seconds. Maybe his gift of creating community wherever he goes is…
By Robert Besser After three endangered gray wolves from the same pack were killed in southern Oregon, a federal agency is offering a $50,000 reward for information. The three wolves were killed east of Bly in southern Oregon’s Klamath County, which is some 310 miles southeast of Portland. In a statement, the U.S. Fish and…
According to their website: “David and Sam are excited to connect with Portland’s Jewish Community. We want to emphasize Tikkun Olam in this house and foster a warm place for our peers to pursue their passions. We hope you are able to join us for a Shabbat dinner or an event that interests you. We…
Staff Writer Please join Congregation Neveh Shalom this Friday for a very special Pink Shabbat Soiree. Friday February 16 Pink Shabbat Soirée, 5:15pm Shabbat Services, 6:15pm Raise a Glass, Raise Awareness! Everyone is invited to join us prior to our service for our Pink Shabbat Soirée, with light refreshments and a glass of rosé. Click here to register….
