Karl and Iris Raschkes of Salem were part of a group of 10 Rotarians from the Salem, Beaverton, Portland and Vancouver Clubs hosted by Rotary Clubs in Israel. Our first impression of Israel was of the modern international Ben Gurion Airport. As we drove to Jerusalem we noticed the highway system was as modern as…
Before Portland-native Tova Cohen began college, she knew she had to participate in Young Judaea Year Course, a Masa Israel-accredited service and academic gap year program. “Aside from being very involved in Young Judaea growing up, I had also spent a year preparing to work with Sudanese refugees in Israel,” said Tova. As a senior…
Thirty Oregonians joined the record-breaking 14,000 pro-Israel political activists attending the 2012 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC, March 4-6.
Washington, DC – The American Israel Public Affairs Committee recognized the outstanding efforts of pro-Israel students from University of Oregon at the AIPAC Campus Awards Dinner held during its annual Policy Conference in Washington.
Personal to those who swore they’d never see another Holocaust-themed film as long as they lived: Rescind your vow, just this once. The German drama Remembrance (Die Verlerone Zeit) is that good. It’s better than good, in fact. It’s unforgettable. Anna Justice’s fact-based saga relates a tale of escape from war-torn Poland nearly as incredible…
Co-produced by Israeli Guy Davidi and Palestinian Emad Burnat, 5 Broken Cameras was well received at Sundance Film Festival last month and was the recipient of the World Cinema Directing Award. This month it screens at the Portland Jewish Film Festivaal. Shot from a one-man perspective, 5 Broken Cameras is a refreshing change from other…
The Senior Women’s Multnomah Athletic Team won the USTA rated 4.5 level, 50+ years Northern Oregon Division this season which began September 2011. They advance to Sectionals in Sunriver and compete against other teams from the Northwest. Team members were Captain Gay Hart, Amy Miller, Dana Hunt, Sally Lovett, Jennifer Devoe, Robin Becic, Stacy Hawkins,…
Some of my worst memories are standing on the elementary school playground hoping to be picked for games. I used to dread recess and would ask the teacher if I could erase the board or organize the blocks instead—I was not a super cool kid. As an adult reading about the importance of those developmental…
A bat mitzvah project nine years ago has evolved into a program that continues to change lives and enrich community. The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation unites high school students who have a deep interest in Jewish philanthropy and helping the community. OJCYF teens visit Jewish and non-Jewish organizations to learn what they do and…
Heeb Remixed, the first event of Oregon Jewish Museum’s Six: Social Playground series, attracted more than 100 young adults for a music-filled night at Holocene Feb. 2. By spotlighting Jewish talent and Portland culture, OJM hopes to attract the hard-to-reach demographic of 20- and 30-something Jews in Portland with its Six: Social Playground series. The…
