The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards are seeking nominations of exceptional Jewish teens leading meaningful community service and social change initiatives. Now entering its 12th year, the national award annually recognizes up to 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 each towards their project or education. Up to five teens from California and 10 from across the…
When David Newman, 63, took his son, Seth, to Tanzania for a safari and a cultural safari, they expected to be moved by the grandeur of Africa’s wildlife. What David did not expect was that he would be so moved by the humans he met that he would come home to Portland and start a…
Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Weekend in Quest presented by The Institute for Judaic Studies March 2-4, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Express in Astoria. The annual excursion in Jewish learning and celebration sells out most years, so early registration is suggested. The weekend includes four lectures, Shabbat services, Saturday evening program,…
The 11th Annual Sephardic Winter Film series began in November and continues with films each month through April. With the exception of this month’s double feature screening Dec. 5, all films are shown on the second Tuesday of each month. Films are presented by the Sephardic Cultural Center and followed by a speaker and Sephardic…
Journalist and singer brings understanding home to Portland Ari Shapiro has traveled the world as a journalist with NPR and a guest singer with Pink Martini. Now he wants to share the world he’s experienced with the city where he grew up – Portland. “Between songs I talk about places I’ve been, people I’ve met…
George Fendel, 75, has lived jazz for most of his life. While his peers were listening to Buddy Holly, George discovered that jazz “really resonated for me a whole lot more.” He soon realized performing was not where he would make his mark. “I know my skill level,” says George, who enjoys playing jazz piano,…
Actor Ed Asner is a grouchy old man (just ask him). Thirty-five years after his popular TV drama “Lou Grant” was cancelled as Asner spoke out against U.S. policy in Central America, Asner is still a vocal and fiery activist working to alleviate the wrongs he sees in society. When he turns 88 on Nov….
As a country, as a community, we need to take care of the veterans who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom; many come back very, very broken spiritually and mentally. They need our support,” says Major (Ret.) Lisa Walker, Veterans Program manager for Portland’s Central City Concerns. Lisa should know….
Alix Greenberg has been an artist and an active member of her synagogue for as long as she can remember. When someone offered to pay for her artwork for the first time a few years ago, she felt she could accept money only if she also gave back to the community that has given her…
Robison Home has reopened as a state-of-the-art, short-stay rehab center. Cedar Sinai Park’s legacy building still houses the synagogue, which is open to all CSP residents and guests, and Adult Day Services in an attached building. But the hallmark of Robison Health & Rehabilitation Center is a modern rehab center with 44 private rooms featuring…
