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“A Kaddish For Bernie Madoff’s” journey…
NOTE: Bernard “Bernie” Madoff was the infamous architect of the largest Ponzi scheme in history, worth about $64.8 billion,…
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Gugulethu Moyo: In pursuit of justice
One might question how a girl that grew up in Zimbabwe, earned a law degree from Oxford and married…
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Nicole Frisch: Making the Human Connection
Nicole Frisch jokes that she “fell into” the work that she has been doing for the past 15 years. She…
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Israelis Rudy, Andrew and Edouard are home!
Photo: From left, Edouard David Benaym, Rudy Rochman and Andrew Leibman pose with the Torah scroll before their trip to Nigeria. (Courtesy of We Were Never Lost) Three Jewish filmmakers who were detained by Nigerian security forces nearly three weeks ago have been released and returned to Israel. Rudy Rochman, Andrew Leibman and Edouard…
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Israel’s Fire Authority launches new dispatch system designed by Magen David Adom
Photo: Israel Fire & Rescue Authority dispatchers training on the new system designed for the Authority by Magen David Adom. Israel’s National Fire and Rescue Authority has launched its new cutting-edge dispatch system, one that will provide the fire service with enhanced capabilities and put it on the same computer platform as Magen David…
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Fans, air conditioners and air filters should be free to about half of Oregon seniors
By Betsy Hammond | The Oregonian/OregonLive A new provision of federal law means fans, air conditioners and air filters can be covered by insurance for people on Medicare Advantage plans, which currently cover about half of Oregon seniors, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said Wednesday. He urged insurance companies including Kaiser, Samaritan and Regence BlueCross…
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Jewish Motorcyclist to Visit Kenny & Zuke’s to Call Attention to Hunger Crisis in the U.S.
A motorcyclist from the Chicago area is stopping in Portland as part of a cross-country trek visiting Jewish-style delis in nearly every state to call attention to the persistent hunger crisis in the United States that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. On Sunday, Aug. 1 at 11:30 am, Steve Goode will stop for…
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BGU Launches “Negev Prime” Program
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) will launch a new Amazon-based program dubbed “Negev Prime,” consisting of48 selected participants who will open their own Amazon store during the course of their studies. Combining unique teaching methods, top-notch mentors and innovative tools, the program reimagines the Negev trading arena. An initiative of the University’s Yazamut…
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Stone Soup PDX Receives Community Grant
Photo: Craig (left) and Ronit of Stone Soup PDX. Stone Soup PDX was one of the recipients of Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s community grants. The foundation recently awarded 120 community grants to local nonprofits across its five-state footprint totaling $423.500. Nonprofits were selected from hundreds of applicants who demonstrated a strong commitment to serving…
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Teachers Program in Portland Confronts Rising Hate through Holocaust Education
On August 2-6, a dozen educators from Oregon will gather in Portland to participate in a week-long seminar focused on teaching the Holocaust, and explore ways to integrate instruction on racial and ethnic discrimination in Oregon. The seminar takes place as hate-fueled extremism and attacks on minorities have reached alarming levels in the United…
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OpenSesame Receives $50 Million Strategic Growth Investment
OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global eLearning innovator with its headquarters in Portland, announced on July 22 a $50 million investment led by JMI Equity, a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies, with participation from existing investors FTV Capital and Altos Ventures. This growth investment will strengthen OpenSesame’s ability to accelerate its global expansion,…
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A Salute from Israel: Bat Ella Tribute Concert to Debbie Friedman
Set against a majestic Tel Aviv sunset, Israeli soul singer Bat Ella presents a special tribute concert honoring the late Jewish-American singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman (1951-2011), who was among the most prolific and influential spiritual leaders in the world of Jewish music. The concert will premiere on Jewish Life Television/JLTV, the largest Jewish-themed television network…
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“My Unorthodox Life” Should Anger Every Proud Jew
By Lauren Isaacs The new Netflix series, “My Unorthodox Life,” is a reality show about a former religious Jewish woman and her family, and the current secular lives that they live. The show’s main character describes her harrowing journey from religious Jew in a somewhat closed community to entrepreneur, model agent aficionado, and all-around…