The Red Electric Bridge, a part of the Red Electric Trail is now completed and ready for use. The Red Electric Bridge, located in Southwest Portland between SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and SW Capitol Highway, provides pedestrians and people biking with a direct, car-free link to these main streets through a forested gulch. The bridge was developed,…
Actor Josh Malina (West Wing, Scandal) and Rabbi Shira Stutman have teamed up to create a podcast about Judaism and life through a serious and not so serious lens. Malina is an outspoken social media Jewish activist and staunch supporter of Israel. Most people don’t know that he went to an Orthodox yeshiva and though…
By Jessica Halfin All those homesteaders and end-of-the-world preppers whom you thought were completely nuts don’t seem so silly now, do they? Now that we’re all stuck in some kind of quarantine (bidud in Hebrew) wondering what there is to do with our newfound time at home, why not be as efficient as can be…
By Barbara Kaplan The year 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and it’s hard to believe that we have transitioned through 20 years into the 21st century. It’s time to look back over the past two decades and consider the things we have purchased for our home, be aware of the things we…
SUBSCRIPTION CLOTHING BOXES ARE ALL THE RAGE Do you hate to go clothes shopping? Did you know that you can have clothing and accessories delivered to your door each month that have been custom picked for you by a stylist? It’s true! Today you can get monthly subscription boxes filled with makeup, books, food, pet…
By Jules Hopkins Your kitchen is your sanctuary — a place where steaks are seared, the mail is opened and sorted, midnight snacks are eaten, and grandma’s chocolate chip cookies are baked. To better the flow of your kitchen, you might be considering some remodeling. Luckily — you might not have to spend as…
Are you Jewish, single and 21 and older? Have we got an event for you! Heart 2 Heart AZ is working in partnership with local and national organizations and communities to bring together Jewish singles (21+), representing all observance levels from across the country, for a weekend full of love, connection and discovery, in honor…
Summer means extended time outside and in the sun. While feeling sun on your face is one of life’s simple pleasures, those rays include ultraviolet radiation, and exposure to those rays can lead to sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer. While you can slather on the sunscreen, why not add an additional protective layer…
PHOTO: PDX Commons is one of 12 cohousing communities in the Portland area. About 20% of the residents are Jewish. More than 550 cohousers or those interested in cohousing are coming to Portland for the National Cohousing Conference, “Community for the Health of It,” May 30 through June 2. Among those living in cohousing nationally,…
Photo courtesy of Lily Glass for Oh Joy! While spring cleaning can be crucial in keeping your home in tip-top shape, especially for DIYers who find inspiration in the bright season for new home decor projects, the annual ritual can also feel overwhelming. To add color and whimsy, and make spring cleaning a…
