Paul Norr and Helaine Gross, members of Congregation Neveh Shalom, were perplexed by the kitchen in their 1924 Ladd’s Addition bungalow. They’d remodeled it themselves twice during the 35 years they’d lived there, but now that they were older, and their son, Aaron, was grown, their home had become the gathering place for family events…
Matchmaking is the process of matching two people together, usually for the purpose of marriage, but it is often used in the context of sporting events, such as boxing, and in business. It is in the latter context that leading Portland Jewish business folks got together with Michal Miasnik, the West Coast representative of the…
For mothers who are new to Judaism through marriage or by choice, the task of raising children within the Jewish faith can be overwhelming. Thanks to Mothers Circle, a 16-week free course facilitated by Portland Jewish educator, author and life coach Lois Shenker, these women have access to a treasure chest of Judaic customs, rituals…
“Well-designed and well-coordinated programs for parents with young children have the potential to change the Jewish future by engaging many families who might otherwise be lost to the organized Jewish community.” – Donald Wertlieb and Mark I. Rosen, “Inspiring Jewish Connections: Outreach to Parents with Infants and Toddlers,” in January 2008 issue of Zero to…
Any dinner that starts with a strawberry margarita promises an extraordinary experience. The meal acquires extra significance when you pair the drink with the Mussar middot (ethical trait) of Enthusiasm, as Laura Fendel and a group of women living at Rose Schnitzer Manor did on Aug. 24. “This is a special dinner,” said Fendel, who…
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings has become a Portland institution since its opening in January of 2005. The restaurant is garnering national acclaim for its creative sauces, and it recently took home second place in the Creative Barbecue category at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Portland wasn’t always so blessed with buffalo wings. Before…
