Rabbi Daniel Isaak at the Oregon Food Bank. PHOTOS BY CAROL ISAAK By Rabbi Daniel Isaak The mitzvah of practicing hospitality in Jewish thought derives from earliest Jewish memory. In Genesis we read that when strangers pass by, though recuperating from surgery, our forefather Abraham urgently welcomed them to his tent, offering water…
IMAGE: Polish Jews captured by Germans during the suppression of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (Poland). Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is May 1, 2019 By Leon Gildin Emanuel Ringelblum, 1900-1944, was a scholar, a teacher and a social worker in Warsaw, Poland. He and his family were confined to…
By Strictly Briks Science, technology, engineering and math may not spark your child’s interest at first mention, but if you apply these concepts into activities that are both fun and educational it enhances your child’s learning with immeasurable benefits. We want our children to be creative innovators, critical-thinkers and wizarding problem-solvers, which are the core…
A family member of a victim of the massacre at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue has created “2 for Seder,” aimed at tackling anti-Semitism at the grassroots level. The 2 for Seder event encourages Jewish families to welcome two non-Jews into their seder to experience first-hand the most celebrated Jewish holiday of the year…
While much of the country continues to deal with winter weather, spring will here before we know it. Now is the time for homeowners to think about yards and landscapes. Outdoor spaces are quickly becoming one of the most coveted home features. They expand living space without expensive renovations, offer a relaxing respite from everyday…
PHOTO: Situated on Devil’s Lake and less than 2 miles from the Oregon coast, B’nai B’rith Camp is ideally suited to launch a BB Surfs water sports specialty camp this summer Every summer B’nai B’rith Camp brings more than 600 overnight campers to enjoy programs near the Pacific Ocean. As BB Camp continues to…
Photo: This summer the MJCC will pilot a program encouraging campers to wear sun hats. By Lisa Katon Did you know that Oregon has the fifth highest rate of melanoma in the U.S., surpassing many other “sunny” states like California and Florida? We receive nearly a quarter of our lifetime sun exposure before…
Photo courtesy B’nai B’rith Camp By Jane Larkin Shabbat at camp is “cool” and adds a sense of sacredness to the camp experience. My son just returned from his second summer spent at the Union for Reform Judaism’s Greene Family Camp. While Sammy is glad to be reunited with his puppy, he misses his other…
PHOTO: BB Day Campers play ga-ga in a “ga-ga pit” created with tables laid on their side – just one way day campers can get a taste of resident camp activities. By Lindsey Silken & Jenni Zeftel You’re starting to think about summertime and what on earth you’re going to do with the kids for…
PHOTO: Salted Carmel Hamantaschen Purim is one of the most exciting holidays on the Jewish calendar, yet its signature food hamantaschen is not. Triangle shaped and traditionally filled with uninspired flavors, it’s no wonder this pastry is frequently disappointing. Fortunately, pastry Chef Paula Shoyer is on a mission to transform hamantaschen from bland and boring…
