Photo: Group photo of wounded soldiers during the retreat. One hundred and fifty wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF) veterans got a special five-star retreat this weekend when the New York-based nonprofit Belev Echad hosted them at the Ramot Hotel Resort in Jerusalem for an unforgettable vacation. “Now more than ever our soldiers need a…
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, recently announced the 16 Over 61 Awards, which is a new unique partnership between the JCC Manhattan and the Forward, spotlighting the creativity, leadership, and initiative of adults who exemplify our collective values. One of the recipients this year is Gerald Cohen, a leader in the Jewish community in Portland, and in…
Nicole Frisch is being recognized by the Portland Business Journal as one of this year’s Forty Under 40. Nicole had this to say about the nomination, “I am especially humbled to be nominated by Raphael House of Portland and Free Geek! The place I love (and have missed!) the most is being in community;…
Repair the World and Hillel International’s efforts to mobilize thousands of college students in meaningful volunteer service and learning through the national Serve the Moment initiative resulted in successful mobilization and activation on almost 100 campuses worldwide. Both organizations are exploring the expansion of the project following its initial pilot year. “The success and overwhelming response to…
Photo: Rabbi Gary Ezra Oren, wife Sharone and children Kiwi, Nadav and Ya’ara. On May 10, Congregation Shaarie Torah announced that its search for a rabbi is complete. Rabbi Joshua Rose, who became rabbi at Shaarie Torah in July 2014, is stepping down in June. Rabbi Gary Ezra Oren will take over as Senior Rabbi…
The Orthodox Union’s Semichas Chaver Program, the popular practical halacha learning initiative, has kicked off its latest season with 23 additional learning groups, bringing the program’s total to 96 across the globe. This series of learning focuses on practical halacha surrounding Shabbos, including those related to cleaning garments, opening packages, sorting and other household issues. Founded in…
Photo: Virginia Hall. Courtesy of Lorna Catling The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum presents the 2021 Linda and Tony Rubin Lecture virtual event “The Allies’ Most Dangerous Spy Was A Woman: Virginia Hill,” on Wednesday, June 16, at 6 pm, PT. As she fled certain death by scaling a remote Pyrenees mountain pass, the…
Photo: Eden Alene reacting to the news that she is a finalist in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s first Eurovision contestant of Ethiopian ancestry was chosen as one of 26 finalists to compete on May 22. By Abigail Klein Leichman In the midst of a war and civil unrest, Israelis rejoiced to…
Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest medical center rated by Newsweek as one of the top ten hospitals in the world for the third year running, recently published a study undertaken over three years by its Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in conjunction with Sheba Genetic Institute and The Genetics Institute in the Tel Aviv…
