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Ukraine’s Jewish President warns, ‘this might…
As the Russian military pushes ahead with its offensive on Ukraine, Ukraine’s president, Vladimir Zelensky tells European leaders that “it…
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AJC study shows antisemitism continues to…
A study on antisemitism in France has found that a vast majority of the Jewish community has been subjected to…
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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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Congregation Neveh Shalom welcomes new B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator
In an effort to elevate the N’nai Mitzvah program at Congregation Neveh Shalom, they recently welcomed, Leora Lubliner as the B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator.Leora Lubliner. Leora’s responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of communication and preparation for our students and families as they embark on this transformative journey, starting from the fifth grade. She will ensure that…
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Want to buy a vowel?
by Debra Rich Gettleman If you’re not a scribe but have always wanted to feel more personally connected to Torah, here’s your chance. Last week Sefaria.org launched the Global Community Torah: a world-spanning digital collaboration, collectively “written” by Jews around the globe. Since the initial launch, people from 73 countries have participated and the writing…
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Former journalist charged with vandalizing Beth Israel with anti-Jewish graffiti is deemed unfit to stand trial.
By Jonathan Levinson (OPB) A man charged with a series of bias crimes in Multnomah County, which include setting fire to a mosque and vandalizing two Jewish synagogues, has been ruled unfit to stand trial. Michael Bivins was initially evaluated last summer and it was determined he could stand trial. It’s not clear from sealed court records what…
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Dr. Kathlyn Retzler moves clinic to Lake Oswego
Dr. Kathyrn Retzler has moved her Concierge Age Management Medicine Clinic, HormoneSynergy® Clinic to Lake Oswego, OR. Dr. Retzler helps patients to go beyond the conventional disease management approach to health, educating them to make informed decisions on how to prevent, stabilize and reverse the most common diseases associated with aging. In addition to her…
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THE END OF AN ERA: PORTLAND’S OLDEST JEWISH DELI CLOSES
By Tara Dublin The iconic Jewish deli has been slowly disappearing in America. Tourist draws like the legendary Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City and its West Coast cousin, Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles, anchoring the tradition on both coasts. But once you move away from cities with large Jewish communities, the deli…
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The Haggadah Collective weaves tradition with uniquely modern elements by Ilene Schneider
Seeking a seder experience that matters The Haggadah Collective weaves tradition with uniquely modern elements in adult and children’s versions. By Ilene Schneider For Pearl Richman of The Haggadah Collective, Passover evokes memories of setting the table for her mother’s large seders in a small apartment, then creating the same kind of…
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Parkland Rabbi speaks five years after shooting By Sergio Carmona
The Feb. 14, 2018 shooting tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL in which 17 victims died still affects Rabbi Bradd Boxman five years later. Boxman is the spiritual leader of Congregation Kol Tikvah, a Reform synagogue in Parkland that is located about a mile from the high school. He said, “It…
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Shaarie Torah- Music Across Time: Evening Concert
Saturday, Feb 4, 7:00 PM Join guest musicians, Michael Allen Harrison, Hazzan Stein and others for a musical exploration from Middle Eastern to Bluegrass and everything in between. Tickets: $18; sponsorship opportunities available, email Jemi at executivedirector@shaarietorah.org. Doors open at 6:15 pm, Havdallah at 6:30 pm, 7pm concert. Tickets here Michael Allen Harrison will join Hazzan Mike…
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Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon and Columbia crew-20 years on
On February 1, 2003 twenty years ago today, I was a young mother and wife living in Israel with 3 young children. Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut was aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia about to reenter the earth’s atmosphere with the 6 other crew members, all American; commander Rick Husband, pilot Willie McCool, Michael…
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A year later, Texas synagogue hostages cope, carry on By BOBBY ROSS Jr. (AP)
Photo: News 360 TV COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — A year ago, Jeff Cohen and three others survived a hostage standoff at their Reform Jewish synagogue in this Fort Worth suburb. Their trauma did not disappear, though, with the FBI’s killing of the pistol-wielding captor, 44-year-old British national Malik Faisal Akram. Healing from the Jan. 15, 2022,…