The 27th Annual Portland Jewish Film Festival will be June 16-30. Founded in 1992, The Portland Jewish Film Festival, produced by the Northwest Film Center and co-presented with the Institute for Judaic Studies, celebrates the diversity of Jewish history, culture and identity while speaking to the universal experiences and issues that confront all humanity. The…
Did you know OJMCHE’s rooftop is a beautiful setting for summer events? On July 24 you can discover the magic when the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education presents a Rooftop Swing Jazz Concert. The 7 pm concert honors Benny Goodman’s legacy. Portland’s Cherry Blossom Orchestra will feature both standard and new arrangements…
By Tony Urdes No matter your net worth, you can create a legacy that supports your heirs as well as the causes you care about most. Over the course of our lives, we build relationships, support our families, and devote resources to organizations and causes we believe in. Why should that change after we’re…
PHOTO: PDX Commons is one of 12 cohousing communities in the Portland area. About 20% of the residents are Jewish. More than 550 cohousers or those interested in cohousing are coming to Portland for the National Cohousing Conference, “Community for the Health of It,” May 30 through June 2. Among those living in cohousing nationally,…
PHOTO: Every day PJA toddler teacher Drew Calhoun wears a different costume – and while his expression and posture change too, what doesn’t change is the care he gives his students. Drew says, “A large part of my intention is to show them that the people who are capable of loving them and caring for…
PHOTO: Will Lipman, standing right, was a member of the 1891 MAC football team. Team photos courtesy of the MAC archives. In 1891 the MAC was founded by 26 athletes … 9 of them were Jewish By Lori Delman The Multnomah Athletic Club (the MAC) is a private athletic club in Portland founded in 1891….
PHOTO: Increasing the number of Israel-related programs (such as this Yom Ha’atzmaut event) and expanding the offerings for families with young children are two of the goals of the MJCC’s new strategic plan. By Steve Albert For more than a century, the J has been a place for the community to meet, greet,…
By Paula Shoyer The holiday of Shavuot is just around the corner (June 9-10). French trained chef and best-selling cookbook author Paula Shoyer is offering contemporary and delicious recipes. Unique to Shavuot is the often lavish and sometimes challenging dairy menu. As always, Shoyer is sensitive to those who limit their lactose, calorie and gluten intake. Paula…
Shavuot is just around the corner and who isn’t thinking about what delicious dairy dishes they can make! Share these delicious Shavuot recipes from kosher.com. See more Shavuot recipes at orjewishlife.com/shavuot-recipes/ Spinach & Artichoke Quiche by Danielle Renov Watch Danielle bring this super simple dinner to life here! Dough 3 cups Glicks White Flour ¾…
By Ellen Hershkin “Self-care” is the buzzword of the moment for women, but what does it really mean when women’s health disparities in America have elicited a growing alarm among the public, and policymakers? Women need real tools to help navigate their own health, from education, to apps to community resources. But the burden and…
