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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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Bunny Edelson is making each day count
Barbara “Bunny” Edelson, has lived nearly 94 years, and is a force to be reckoned with. Bunny is spunky, feisty, and one of the most active individuals you will ever meet. Born in 1928, Bunny will be turning 94 years young in July. Bunny said that her secret to having such an active life…
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New Red Electric Bridge is now open in Southwest Portland
The Red Electric Bridge, a part of the Red Electric Trail is now completed and ready for use. The Red Electric Bridge, located in Southwest Portland between SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and SW Capitol Highway, provides pedestrians and people biking with a direct, car-free link to these main streets through a forested gulch. The bridge was developed,…
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June is Men’s Health Month: JScreen Encourages Men to Take Control of their Health
JScreen, a national non-profit public health initiative based out of Emory University School of Medicine, announces its support of Men’s Health Month this June. JScreen, which is dedicated to preventing genetic diseases and hereditary cancer, urges men everywhere to use this time of increased awareness to take control of their health. With Father’s Day and Men’s…
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Rabbi Eve Posen elected to Board of Trustees of OJCF
On June 1, 2022, Rabbi Eve Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom was elected to the Board of Trustees at the annual meeting of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation. Julie Diamond z”l was also movingly honored. For a recording of the event go to: https://ojcf.org/resources/ojcf-annual-meeting2
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An Israeli’s dream takes flight in Portland
Flying with his uncle as a child inspired Elad Segal, an Israeli native, to learn to pilot an airplane. Three decades later, he has realized his dream of opening his own flight training school, NW Wings Aviation, in Beaverton. The school offers courses for students seeking various piloting licenses including becoming a certified flight…
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WATERMELON GAZPACHO SOUP
CHILLIN’ It’s hot and who wants to cook? So here’s a solution, cold soups. They are not cooked, which means its raw ingredients — fruits, vegetables and herbs — are preserved. They are high in antioxidants; they lower our blood pressure and make us feel energetic. So grab a spoon and get chillin’. WATERMELON…
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Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup
Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup By Hoss Zaré Ingredients 6 Servings 1/2 cup walnuts 1/4 cup dried rose petals, crushed (optional) 2 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 cups ice water 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced (1 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped mint 1/4 cup finely chopped…
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Elaine Savinar honored
Elaine Savinar was recently awarded the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. Elaine has been an active member, volunteer, and philanthropist in our Jewish community for decades. The Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award was created as a tribute to Norma Kipnis-Wilson and Toby Friedland, who co-founded the Lion of Judah program in 1972. Today,…
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The original flower challah recipe
Recipe from Aish.com Although one often associates a Flower challah with Shavuot, when w decorate our home with flowers to remind us of the mountain upon which G-d presented us with the Torah., we love it so much, that we think it is a nice surprise for any Shabbat meal. Basic Water…
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Caprese salad with balsamic reduction
This recipe from The Pioneer Woman is a classic and easy recipe to assemble. It is also a perfect side dish to any Shavuot meal. Ingredients 2 c. balsamic vinegar 3 whole ripe tomatoes, sliced thick 12 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced thick fresh basil leaves olive oil, for drizzling kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions…