With the slogan “saving wildlife with style,” a multinational team of entrepreneurs recently launched the fashion company Shongolulu with the goal of raising awareness and resources to protect endangered species and their habitats. Ten percent of the company’s profits are donated to non-profit organizations that work in wildlife conservation around the world. “As the most…
On Aug. 1, Sephardic Adventure Camp, an Orthodox Jewish camp from Washington state, was evacuated from its campsite in eastern Washington due to a nearby forest fire. Consistent with the Jewish value of hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests), Camp Solomon Schechter in Tumwater, WA, extended an invitation and hosted SAC this year Aug. 5-17. Between the…
Hillel International President and CEO Eric Fingerhut will be in Portland for an evening celebrating Greater Portland Hillel and Oregon Hillel and taking part in some strategic planning for both organizations. Part of the celebration will be the announcement of a $1,000,000 legacy gift to Hillel for the University of Oregon from community member and…
PORTLAND HADASSAH PRESENTS WINE, DESSERT AND BG SEPT. 15 Barbara Goldstein, deputy director of the Hadassah office in Israel, will speak on “Hadassah! Research in Service to Humanity” at a Wine and Dessert Reception 7- 9 pm, Sept. 15, at Hotel DeLuxe, 729 SW 15th Ave., Portland. Known as BG to most of the Zionist…
Through Sept. 25 Every Minute Counts – Photographs by Katherine Joseph will be the final exhibit in the current space of Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, 1953 NW Kearney, Portland. Born in the Ukraine, Katherine immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century with her family, eventually moving to New…
PHOTO: Israel Sci-Tech Schools Director General Zvi Peleg, left, talks to students in the Air Force program in Kfar Saba. Israel Sci-Tech Schools, the largest independent network of science and technology educational institutions in Israel, will convene an international conference on Nov. 29 in Jerusalem that will focus on correcting global deficiencies in STEM…
Jewish life revolves around the cycle of life. In the Jewish tradition, lifecycle moments from birth to death carry specific rituals, most of which have been used for centuries. These moments truly center us. Following are the resources that will help you celebrate and mark each stage of life. Mohels A mohel is the person…
Recognizing that learning is a lifelong process, adults start or return to universities at any age to further their career goals. Many adults also enjoy less rigorous adult education programs to expand their understanding and knowledge about the religion, culture and language of the Jewish people. Social and networking groups are another way to learn…
ELDER CARE ADULT DAY SERVICES AT CEDAR SINAI PARK Nancy Heckler, Director 6125 SW Boundary St. Portland, OR 503-535-4403 nancy.heckler@cedarsinaipark.org cedarsinaipark.org This social model program provides socialization, support services and recreation in a secure, supervised setting. Group activities are adjusted to the needs, abilities, and interests of participants to encourage self-esteem and feelings of success….
