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Oy Joy is what every Jewish child needs (and parents too)!

      Iris Moran and Liora Goren recognize how hard it can be to maintain Jewish identity when you’re raising children in a secular environment. Finding the time and resources to nurture this bond can be challenging. That’s why these Israeli business partners launched a nonprofit digital platform that makes Jewish-themed crafts projects accessible…
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Nosh +Screening of “Living While Dining”

Join the Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) in partnership with the Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) for a special brunch event: Brunch + Special Screening of “Living While Dying” Sunday, August 18 at 11:00 am! Join us for a screening of the film Living While Dying: a documentary that features Portland residents navigating their own death experiences…
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Josh Frankel honored at the OJCF 2024 Annual Meeting

Josh Frankel was honored at the 2024 OJCF Annual meeting This honor celebrates the individuals and families who have helped build our Jewish community and have ensured the continuation of that work through lifetime legacy gifts in their estate plansOJCF’s partner organizations tabled at the beginning of the evening, creating space for partners, donors, and…
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PDX International airport reimagined

Portland International Airport (PDX) has finally debuted its renovated main terminal.  The renovation has been in progress since 2020 and reportedly cost over 2 billion dollars.The new look reflects Oregon’s beautiful foliage and includes a timber roof. A spokesman for the Port of Portland said this “biophilic design” can “lower travelers’ stress, blood pressure, and…
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Scrumptious “mid-summer” salad

  By Anitia Austvika This delicious mid-summer salad features baby arugula, fresh raspberries, creamy goat cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Toss with rich, sweet balsamic vinegar then serve with any lunch or dinner entrée!   Ingredients: 2 cups baby arugula 1 cup baby spinach ½ cup raspberries ¼ cup goat cheese 1 tsp…
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Spinning a yarn

Laurie Kimmelstiel weaves Jewish prayer shawls on a traditional Swedish loom. Their softness, their comfort, their beautiful design envelops the wearers, allowing them to focus on prayer and God’s presence. “It separates them from the rest of the world,” says Kimmelstiel of New York. Her spiritually-guided weaving is informed by hiddur mitzvah, she says, “the…
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Summer PEACH SALAD

  Peaches are in season and nothing is easier than this quick summertime recipe. INGREDIENTS 3 cups spinach slightly chopped 3 large peaches sliced 1 avocado sliced ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped pecans ¼ cup fresh basil leaves DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey ¼…

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