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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Presents ‘2024 Western Region Tribute Dinner: Together We Can Do More’

Photo credit Maarten De Boer The March 12 event in Los Angeles will honor Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren and philanthropist Moses Libitzky with the Museum’s National Leadership Award; Brown University student and TEDx presenter Emma Blankstein will deliver keynote address LOS ANGELES (February 16, 2024) — Amid the current surge of antisemitism on campuses, online, and on streets worldwide, supporters of…

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Nursing Home Administrator in Training: Jennifer Felberg

Even as a Neveh Shalom preschooler, visiting the Home to sing and help with elder activities, Community Program Director Jennifer Felberg gravitated to our seniors. “It’s innate,” said Felberg. “As a kid, I was always comfortable talking to the seniors. I’ve always loved the Robison elders; they fill me with joy.” Now, in the next step…

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Oregonians unite to protect fundamental rights amid rising antisemitism

Many Oregonians are actively advocating to protect fundamental rights amid rising antisemitism and call for action locally and in the conflict zone. In our efforts to influence Politicians, School Districts and Community Leaders – this petition aims to unite and show VOLUME as together we are stronger than the sum of individuals. The petition states…

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Award offered for information on killing of 3 gray wolves in Oregon

By Robert Besser After three endangered gray wolves from the same pack were killed in southern Oregon, a federal agency is offering a $50,000 reward for information. The three wolves were killed east of Bly in southern Oregon’s Klamath County, which is some 310 miles southeast of Portland. In a statement, the U.S. Fish and…

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Cousins Sam Green and David Stein head up Moishe Pod West PDX

According to their website: “David and Sam are excited to connect with Portland’s Jewish Community. We want to emphasize Tikkun Olam in this house and foster a warm place for our peers to pursue their passions. We hope you are able to join us for a Shabbat dinner or an event that interests you. We…

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Neveh Shalom’s Pink Shabbat Soirée and Kabbalat Shabbat-Feb. 16, 2024

Staff Writer Please join Congregation Neveh Shalom this Friday for a very special Pink Shabbat Soiree. Friday February 16 Pink Shabbat Soirée, 5:15pm Shabbat Services, 6:15pm Raise a Glass, Raise Awareness! Everyone is invited to join us prior to our service for our Pink Shabbat Soirée, with light refreshments and a glass of rosé. Click here to register….

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Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Welcomes Sonia Marie Leikam as Director of Outreach

The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sonia Marie Leikam as its new Director of Outreach. In this pivotal role, Sonia Marie will play a crucial part in advancing OJCF’s mission by fostering connections with prospective fundholders. Sonia Marie brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having…

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Beyond the headlines by Sivan Rahav Meir

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news By Sivan Rahav Meir Translated by Yehoshua Siskin Invitation to the Western Wall These days, when there is so much advice going around on how to cope, here’s another suggestion: Come to the Western Wall. Just come. Last week, I…

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StandWithUs Launches the StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice

Since October 7, antisemitism on and around the Ohio State University’s (OSU) campus has run the gamut from antisemitic verbal taunts and threats directed at OSU Jewish students, antisemitic and threatening graffiti in classrooms and other facilities, removal of posters of kidnapped Israelis, and outright physical assault of Jewish students. StandWithUs alleges that OSU has…

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Do we still believe in miracles after October 7?

In the early days following October 7, I prayed for a miraculous hostage recovery a la the 1976 Entebbe Raid. How naive I was. I have always believed in miracles when it comes to Israel. Having spoken to survivors from the kibbutzim, the Nova festival as well as the brave civilians and soldiers who saved…