PHOTO: Rabbi Susan Silverman, center, with Women of the Wall in Jerusalem. Av begins Aug. 2, 2019. Photo by Hila Shiloni By Rabbi Susan Silverman As Av approaches, and with it the Nine Days, we are drawn to the Kotel — in our souls, with our bodies or, for some, both. We recall destruction that…
By Jules Hopkins Your kitchen is your sanctuary — a place where steaks are seared, the mail is opened and sorted, midnight snacks are eaten, and grandma’s chocolate chip cookies are baked. To better the flow of your kitchen, you might be considering some remodeling. Luckily — you might not have to spend as…
Photo: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin next to the Passive Seismic Experiment Package with Eagle in the background. Photo by Neil Armstrong/NASA/Creative Commons By Rabbi Julie Schonfeld The Apollo 11 space mission, during which humankind took its first steps on the moon, was so momentous we hardly need an excuse to celebrate it. We do so this…
By David Fuks My country is locking up immigrant children to protect me. It’s not working. I don’t feel safer. Hundreds of children locked in cages with inadequate beds, poor hygiene and no adult caregivers is traumatizing for them and for us. Some children are dying. All of them are being emotionally scarred in ways…
Food, fun, and festive décor are ingredients for a great July 4th celebration. But that’s not all! Entertainment expert Jane Birdwell says neighborhood block parties – like all gatherings – strengthen the social fabric of our communities. These tips help you host a great party and start forging meaningful connection with your neighbors. People…
Are you Jewish, single and 21 and older? Have we got an event for you! Heart 2 Heart AZ is working in partnership with local and national organizations and communities to bring together Jewish singles (21+), representing all observance levels from across the country, for a weekend full of love, connection and discovery, in honor…
PHOTO: Cub Scout Pack 739 enjoys the outdoors. Portland Jewish Cub Scouts Pack 739 invites kids and their families to spend more time outdoors with S’more Fun This Summer. These three special summer evenings are open to kids entering kindergarten through fifth grade and their families. Bring a picnic dinner along and the Cub Scout…
Photo: Portland’s Moishe House holds Passover Seders, Shabbat dinners, and an assortment of recreational, social and educational opportunities for young adults. They are looking for a new housemate to join them in planning the events. Portland’s Moishe House is seeking a dynamic young adult, between the ages of 22-30, who is excited about living…
PHOTO: Participants in the tree planting at the United Nations in honor of Anne Frank’s 90th birthday included, from left: Sharon Douglas (CEO, Anne Frank Center), Olga Yatskevich (The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme), Kimberly Mann (Chief: Education Outreach Section, United Nations), Bob Hawkins (Vallonia Tree Nursery, Indiana Department of Natural Resources), Thiha Myint (Plant Engineering Section, United Nations), John Grassi (Plant…
Story and Photos by Teresa Bergen As daffodils and tulips poke through their green casings, Portlanders emerge from puffy jackets and knit caps to step into the sun. There’s lots of fun to be had outside this summer. Here are a few reliable bets. Try SUP Yoga Paddleboards aren’t just for paddling –…
