For more than 35 years, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger has been working with policymakers and engaging in broad-based advocacy to solve and fix the systemic problem of hunger in America. MAZON was founded by Leonard “Leibel” Fein (z”l) and Irv Cramer in 1985, to build a bridge between the relative abundance of the…
It’s easy to lose track of time in the busy weeks of December. And this year, with coronavirus, we have more on our minds than ever – like how to be safe with our loved ones and still experience the holiday traditions we cherish. For many of us, supporting the nonprofits we believe in is…
The financial implications of the Governor’s mandated closing of overnight camps are profound for BB Camp. The total lost revenue from the cancellation of BB’s overnight camp, our youth, teen, adult and family activities, and retreat rentals is $2.2 million. BB Camp relies on fees to cover camp’s summer costs and our year-round efforts to…
Photo: The sky in Molalla has an orange hue from the nearby fires. Leah Klass in an entrepreneur and advisor who is passionate about helping migrants and refugees connect to the resources they need, advocating for those who have the least voice in our community. Last week, she felt overwhelmed by all of the tragedy…
Photo: School staff accepts donated items at White City Middle School. Portlander Richard Meyer is a businessman/consultant, founder of Challahman (Portland’s tastiest kosher challah) and tireless volunteer. In fact, during this interview, he was making a batch of challahs to be delivered to people all over Portland for Rosh Hashanah. He recently drove to Medford…
Photo: Ruth Scott, left, and Hannah Holstein Jewish Family & Child Service board of directors unanimously voted last week to appoint Ruth Scott as Executive Director. “We are confident Ruth is the right leader at the right time. She has the existing knowledge, skills, and expertise to be effective from day one,” says JFCS Board…
By Julie Diamond In less than eight years, LIFE & LEGACY, an initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, has motivated more than 17,000 donors in 63 communities across North America, including Oregon and SW Washington, to commit more than $1 billion in current and after-lifetime assets to Jewish organizations. What a fantastic milestone to celebrate, especially in…
Photo: A strength stone kit turns a sheet of glass into stones for cancer patients and their loved ones. About a year ago, artist Gary Rosenthal was contemplating retirement when he received some devastating news. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “I figured I had one to three years to live,” says Gary. “Instead…
In mid-March, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Oregon Jewish Community Foundation created the COVID-19 Emergency Campaign with commitments of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively. Since then, 231 donors have contributed, bringing the crisis fund to $760,000 to provide assistance to individuals in need and capacity support for Jewish organizations impacted by COVID-19. As of…
