Congregation Neveh Shalom, Israel 360 and Americans for Ben-Gurion University are pleased to invite you to a free online screening of the award-winning documentary, “Ben-Gurion, Epilogue,” to be enjoyed anytime between May 6-19. Then join a free Zoom webinar featuring the film’s director, Yariv Mozer, and moderated by BGU CEO, Doug Seserman, live from…
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is organized annually by the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in Philadelphia. Held in May, the nationwide celebration features a month-long series of events, including a virtual Capitol Hill event and the premiere of an important documentary about a rabbi who played a vital role in the…
The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Southwest Portland’s Washington Park was marked with graffiti. The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland has been defaced by anti-semitic graffiti. The vandalism, which included spray-painted swastikas and other neo-Nazi symbolism, and the number “1488” — code in neo-Nazi circles for the so-called “14 words,” a racist maxim – and…
Susan Greenberg is running for re-election for Beaverton School Board Zone 1. The election in May 18. Susan is a Beaverton School Board Member, mom, and a proven champion for Beaverton students. With a 15-year record of volunteer work and advocacy in our schools, Susan has the experience we need to ensure our students…
Photo: Diane’s Winged Tree tallit. Join Rabbi Lauren Tuchman in a discussion of “Religious Artifact and Creativity” with artists Diane Fredgant, Ruth Simon McRae, Barry Goldstein and Bonnie Zuckerman. The online panel discussion will be held on May 5 and begin at 4 pm (7 pm EST) and conclude at 5 pm (8 pm…
Portland Jewish Academy is thrilled to introduce their new Director of Afterschool Programs, Sean Bartlett! Sean grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he received a degree in American Studies. After moving back to San Francisco, Sean got his credential to teach history and…
Photo: Ottoman troops guard Armenians being deported. Ottoman Empire, 1915–16. —US Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration, College Park The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum welcomes the recognition of the Armenian genocide by President Biden. This follows the 2019 Congressional resolution recognizing this tragic event as genocide. “Holocaust history teaches…
The Melton School continues to innovate with its new series called Living Wisdom: Engaging, Soulful Jewish Learning. Each accessible six-part course has been designed for the Judeo-curious, opening doors for more learners to experience the “never stop seeking” Melton spirit. “Living Wisdom is like a condensed master class that offers a top-notch Melton-level curriculum…
Americans for Ben-Gurion University, formerly known as American Associates, Ben-Gurion University, has unveiled a fresh new name and look, accompanied by the launch of an inspiring new movement. At its core, the nonpartisan movement aims to strengthen ties between the American Diaspora and Israel. The newly rebranded Americans for Ben-Gurion University opens its…
On April 13, American Jewish University (AJU) began hosting an inaugural Scholars Symposium, a weekly series dedicated to analyzing the changing nature of Jewish life before, during, and after the global pandemic. Each week, the public is invited to join renowned thought leaders, scholars, and rabbis —AJU faculty and their guests—for online sessions exploring…
