Twenty years ago I gave up the good life in Manhattan and moved to Israel. Whether it was epiphany or lobotomy I’m not sure, but I’ve never looked back. I do, however, have some kvetching to do. (Actually, I have plenty, but I’m working with a deadline and word limit here). My kvetch meter is…
The 2011 reunion of civil rights lawyers held special meaning for Portlander Jacob Tanzer. The reunion focused on the infamous 1964 “Mississippi Burning” case when Ku Klux Klan members murdered civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner on a lonely road in Neshoba County, MS. As grand jury prosecutor, Tanzer started the…
For 50th Anniversary, Portland Jewish Academy reflects on its own history. Every student studies history; this academic year, Portland Jewish Academy also gets to reflect upon its remarkable legacy as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
After living at Robison Jewish Health Center for two years, Bob Freedman eagerly awaits his weekly visit from “sweet and wonderful” Emma, who always greets him with a warm kiss.
Each month, Oregon Jewish Life will ask a group of four or five rabbis, cantors and/or members of the community a question relevant to the season or a theme in that issue. Our first issue falls in the same month as Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, which is often called the Jewish…
Cedar Sinai Park’s March 10 event “Super Diamond: A Tribute to Neil Diamond” is as much a tribute to the seniors at Robison Jewish Health Center as it is to the legendary singer. This year’s CSP gala features dinner and a musical show for all generations. Cocktail attire is suggested for the evening at the…
Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer returns to Portland Feb. 27 to help women explore how their grand efforts and subtle gestures impact the world.
A quarter century ago, Congregation Beth Israel decided to organize volunteers to do something Jewish for Christmas. Over the years, the effort has included delivering Meals on Wheels and serving Christmas dinner for low-income residents in the area. For many years, Alan Rosenfeld co-chaired the committee that organized the dinner. Rosenfeld and Beth Israel volunteers…
By Abra Cohen Oregon probably isn’t the first place you think of when you hear about year-round cycling. With long, cold and wet winter months, many cyclists in Eugene don rain attire and cycle all four seasons on the extensive bike paths that extend throughout the city. Connected by wide trails that accommodate runners and…
PHOTOS – Above: Cyclists pass pedestrians and stopped cars as they cross the Hawthorne Bridge on their morning commute into downtown Portland. Since 1991 bicycle use has increased 322% while car traffic has remained static on the city’s four main bicycle-friendly bridges: The Broadway, Steel, Burnside and Hawthorne. The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s 2010 Bicycle…
