Courtesy of American Friends of Tel Aviv University A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers demonstrates that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain associated with cognitive functions, plays a major role in “Parkinson’s Gait.” It suggests a radically new understanding of the mechanism underlying gait difficulties in people with Parkinson’s disease and…
The rambunctiousness is palpable as dozens of 12- and 13-year- olds pile onto the school bus for Sarah’s batmitzvah party. “Where are we going?” “Why do I need this beach towel?” “How long until we get to our first stop?” The questions come rapid fire, repeating over and over, as if the guy in charge…
VENUES The Benson Hotel 309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 503-219-6708 bensonhotel.com The Benson Hotel’s event spaces are perfect for bar/bat mitzvahs, meetings and celebrations of all kinds for up to 400. On the National Register of Historic Places, named The Oregonian’s 2012 Best Hotel-Staff Pick and awarded TripAdvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence, this is…
Oct. 9 Young Readers’ Forum with author Steve Sheinkin. Host your neighbors for this 2 pm video chat with this PJ Our Way Author. Join our online forum with Steve Sheinkin, author of the Rabbi Harvey series, Most Dangerous, Bomb: The Race to Build – and Steal – The World’s Most Dangerous Weapon and many…
The 6th annual Many Stories, One Community: Portland Jewish Book Celebration will focus on one book in November – The Marriage of Opposites by best-selling author Alice Hoffman – and three books in March when the Mittleman Jewish Community Center presents three authors at its annual authors’ series. Hoffman’s The Marriage of Opposites explores growing…
THE WOMEN’S EVENT BRUNCH Jewish Federation of Greater Portland presents The Women’s Event featuring Jane Weitzman at 11 am, Oct. 16. Join women of our community for a festive brunch with passionate philanthropist and author, Jane Weitzman. A minimum gift of $360 to the Annual Campaign is requested. You will have the opportunity to make…
Oct. 1-Nov. 13 Hold These Truths presented by Portland Center Stage at the Armory. pcs.org Oct. 2-4 Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset Oct. 2 and continues through nightfall Oct. 4. For times and locations for services in Oregon and SW Washington, visit orjewishlife.com/calendar Oct. 3 Prayer, Meditation and Shofar. 10 am-noon at Portland Kollel, 6688…
Senator Charles Schumer, at IAC National Conference: “U.S. should never use the UN as a forum to put pressure on Israel.” On Sept. 25, Senator Charles Schumer addressed 2,100 activists and leaders at the Israeli-American Council’s National Conference with strong words in support of the U.S.-Israel relationship. “The U.S. must always come to the aid…
Rhonda Kruschen named director of PDX Hillel On Aug. 1 Rhonda Kruschen became the new director of Greater Portland Hillel, serving Portland State University, Lewis & Clark College and Reed College. In this role, she will be partnering with the board of directors, students on Portland college campuses and the larger Jewish community to fulfill…
Portland Moishe House has gained two new residents and a new contingent of young adults to help create Jewish community for their peers. Portland Moishe House is one of 89 Moishe Houses in 21 countries designed to help young, innovative Jews create their vision of an ideal Jewish communal space. House residents plan and host…
