When Portland Jewish Academy launched a school bus to serve families on the east side of the Willamette River, students thrived and parents sighed with relief that they could skip the commute across rush hour-clogged bridges. It’s been so well received that PJA is not only continuing the service this school year, the school is…
Calendar Sept. 2 First day of school: • Maimonides Jewish Day School • The Gan-Portland Preschool • Maayan Torah Day School of Portland (K-8th) • Portland Jewish Academy (infant and toddler classes) Sept. 3 First day of school: • Portland Jewish Academy day school and preschool • Maayan Torah Day School of Portland (ECE/preschool) Sept….
In the first weeks of World War I, Jews throughout the world prepared to celebrate the New Year of 5675 with fervent prayers for peace and the safety of Jews in Europe. The war would embroil countries that were home to more than four million Jews, and life for them – and the world order…
Jewish life is centered around the cycle of life. While daily spiritual living is cherished, it’s the unique moments that bring us together, bring tears to our eyes and remind us of what matters. These moments truly center us. In this review, I will not go into depth about “how to perform” Jewish lifecycles. The…
Moriah Barber of Eugene Receives NCSY-Touro College Scholarship Moriah Barber of Eugene has been selected to receive the prestigious Sarah Rivkah and Dr. Bernard Lander ZT”L Scholarship given jointly by Touro College and NCSY. Barber will attend Lander College for Women/The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School at Touro beginning in the fall of 2014….
While many college students spent spring break on a beach or by a pool, 10 University of Oregon students spent theirs in Compala, Guatemala, building a sustainable school building. The Oregon Hillel Foundation worked with nonprofit organizations Hillel International and Repair the World to fund the trip and teamed with students affiliated with the Hillel…
Last summer at B’nai B’rith Camp, Tala Schlossberg heard a presentation about the Alexander Muss High School and realized, “I could learn math and science in a classroom or learn it in Israel and visit places and study history. That sounded like a much better experience.” So instead of sitting in classes at South Eugene…
“Are you ready for the summer?” is more than just the musical question posed by the classic summer comedy “Meatballs.” For parents it is a call to arms; soon school will be out and kids all across America will begin uttering the dreaded words, “I’m bored!” Before your household descends into a maelstrom of chaos…
Portland Parks & Recreation Cool off on hot summer days by finding a splash pad (Essex Parks Splash Pad pictured) at portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/454927! Splash pads, park fountains, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, day camps, and many other fun activities make Portland Parks & Recreation synonymous with summer fun. Find summer fun right in your neighborhood, including…
Several Oregon teens are spending a gap year in Israel before they start college in the fall. Maya Hendin, Matan Horenstein, Joseph Spector, Isaiah Elder, Josh Brauntstein, Shoshana Singer, Avi Berne, Gabe Adler and Jordan Runstein are all spending this year deepening their connections with the Jewish homeland. Many benefits are associated with students spending…
