New Look for OJCF For the first time in more than 10 years, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation has a new logo and brand identity. “The foundation has experienced unprecedented growth in assets under management and ushered in an exciting period of advancement,” says OJCF Board President Sharon Morell. “The foundation staff has grown and…
Congregation Shaarie Torah presents “Tell It Like It Is: Jewish Storytelling Festival” May 2-3 with featured storytellers: Maggid Cassandra Sagan, mythteller Brian Rohr and musician/teller Eric Stern of Vagabond Opera. Storytelling is both an ancient and modern part of the Jewish tradition. The festival begins Saturday evening and continues the next day from 1-7:30 pm…
Distributed by American Friends of Tel Aviv University Do you consider yourself a conscientious person? Then sign up for a fixed-rate mortgage. Neurotic? You’ll probably opt for home ownership over renting. According to a new study published in the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, personality traits are strong indicators of real-estate decisions. The research,…
B’nai B’rith Camp 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. #147 Beaverton, OR 97005 503-452-3443 bbcamp.org B’nai B’rith Camp provides a welcoming community based in Jewish values. Campers expand their creativity, develop their Jewish identities, and enjoy a summer filled with music, athletics, and more. Building friendships for life since 1921! Camp Nageela West 3511 Verde Valley…
Dancing has figured prominently in past Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations. Photos by One Click Studio The community is invited to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day 5:30-8:30 pm, Wednesday, April 22, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. The free event features activities and games for all ages art, music and Israeli dancing. A delicious Israeli buffet will be available…
BrainTech 2015, a global conference to explore ways in which brain technology will change the human landscape, was held in Tel Aviv March 11-12. The conference was organized by Israel’s brain initiative, Israel Brain Technologies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance Israel’s neurotechnology industry by accelerating neuro-innovation and fostering international collaboration. President Shimon…
EUROPEAN BORDERLANDS MUSIC REVIVED The vibrant folk music of the European Borderlands will be revived in a one-night performance at the Alberta Rose Theater on April 30 at 8 pm. “On an Overgrown Path: Dreamscapes, Dances and Love Stories of the European Borderlands” is a multimedia performance starring the Lyrical Strings Duo, the Agnieszka Laska…
Through April 11 The Ministry of Special Cases. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2 pm at Miracle Theatre, 525 Se Stark St. $30 General Admission, $20 Students. For tickets and more information jewishtheatrecollaborative.org or 503-512-0582 Through April 14 Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit at OJMCHE. OJMCHE also offers a public exhibit tour on…
Treat online friends like real people Dear Helen: I recently discovered online bridge. At any hour of the day or night there are 10,000 active tables. A randomly assigned partner complimented my playing. We had compatible values of fun and fast play. I gave her my cell, so we could text to set up games….
OAJC moves mission to federation The Oregon Area Jewish Committee has integrated its mission-related activities into the newly named Jewish Community Relations Council (formerly the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s Community Relations Committee). Recognizing that being an independent organization was becoming increasingly unsustainable, the OAJC leadership explored several different models before proposing an “organizational integration”…
