By Douglas Parisi We live in a time where we need to educate ourselves and our family on unfortunate events. It’s important to empower your loved ones to take action in active shooter situations, even amidst pangs of fear. This information is designed to highlight important conceptual aspects of readiness training. The conditions that would…
PHOTO: Benjamin Olshin with the Babies With Books cart at Randall Children’s Hospital. Benjamin will receive the Youth in Philanthropy award Nov. 12 from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. At age 14, Benjamin founded the nonprofit Babies With Books. The Jewish community will be well represented when the Oregon and SW Washington chapter of the…
Photo: Fenrici Backpacks offer schoolchildren an ideal backpack for carrying all of their necessities It’s that time of yeart again! We’ve got the scoop on some new products that may make your back-to-school routine a little easier. Articulate Gallery frames Back to school means lots of artwork and creations made from your budding little Picasso. Now you can…
PHOTO: Mel Berwin and Rachel Nelson, standing in front of a Neveh Shalom class mural, are coordinating local participation in this year’s NewCAJE conference. Hundreds of Jewish educators from across the country will convene in Portland this July for NewCAJE10. Local families can enjoy the talents of those who arrive from across the nation…
Pets can make an impression on every member of the family, but the bond between a child and a pet can become a special one with lifelong effects. From increased physical activity to a positive impact on confidence and social skills, there are many ways younger family members can benefit from growing up alongside…
PHOTOS: Campers participate in last summer’s pilot ORT’s Start-up Challenge designed to introduce Jewish campers to Israeli innovation. Now campers at six Jewish camps are participating in the challenge. ORT brings Israeli innovation and interactive technology to Jewish summer campers Building on the success of last year’s pioneer program, this summer ORT will once again…
PHOTO: Tiny Talkers founder Shira Fogel leads a free Sign, Sing and Play session for infants and toddlers at Hoot-N-Annie Boutique in Hillsdale the second Wednesday of most months. Photos by Deborah Moon When Shira Fogel’s daughter, Eliana, was born 15 years ago, Shira used sign language to communicate with her pre-verbal child. As a…
PHOTO: Cub Scout Pack 739 enjoys the outdoors. Portland Jewish Cub Scouts Pack 739 invites kids and their families to spend more time outdoors with S’more Fun This Summer. These three special summer evenings are open to kids entering kindergarten through fifth grade and their families. Bring a picnic dinner along and the Cub Scout…
PHOTO: Three Portland teens received Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards this year; from left: Britton Masback, Malcolm Asher and Solomon Olshin. Three of the 15 recipients of the 13th Annual Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards are from Portland. Britton Masback, Malcolm Asher and Solomon Olshin are among those who will receive the prestigious $36,000 award…
SCREENSHOT OF UNPACKED: Unpacked adds a new video each week to reach and teach young Jews about Israel and Judaism. A new video about Israeli spy Eli Cohen was uploaded this week. Upcoming videos will debut on Unpacke as follows: 6/13, the Balfour Declaration; 6/20, Hamas and Gaza; 6/27, Moshe Dayan; 7/4, Tel Aviv; 7/11,…
