PHOTO: Rambam “State of the Heart” 2016 Summit participants observe a simulated surgery in one of the underground’s operating theatres in Rambam’s underground 2,000 bed hospital. Haifa, Israel – Leading researchers, healthcare professionals and supporters gathered at the Rambam Health Care Campus for its annual healthcare summit recently where they showcased some of the…
PHOTOS: Left, Kathy Davis-Weiner presents an award to Jemi Kostiner Mansfield. Right, guest speaker Rabbi Jonathan Porath with incoming JFGP Board Chair Ed Tonkin. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland’s 96th Annual Meeting on June 8 began with a moment of silence for the victims of the terrorist shootings at the Tel Aviv Mall earlier…
Food, fun and friendship were on the menu at Cooking “Salsa” – Kosher in PDX on June 2 and 5. Venezuelan Chef Karen Balbas provided step-by-step instructions and tastings of sangria, datiles con marconas, tortillas espanolas, empanadas gallegas, and churros y chocolate. Salsa dance lessons followed the cooking lesson both days. Held in a private…
On the day the Portland State University student senate planned to vote on a resolution for PSU to divest from specific companies doing business with Israel, Jewish students invited the community to attend an Israel Fest to celebrate Israel. On June 6, 150 students, community members and families with kids gathered in the PSU Park…
PHOTO: Portland State University President Wim Wiewel joins students from PDX Hillel at the June 6 Israel Fest in PSU’s Park Blocks. Following is the text of the June 2, 2016, statement from PSU President Wim Wiewel: The Associated Students of Portland State University International Affairs Committee introduced a resolution to student government on…
It’s hard for me to believe that on Wednesday I celebrated my 22nd year in the Federation field. As I reflect on my career, I can think of many incredible achievements, as well as difficult challenges faced by the Jewish community. Sadly, at least at this moment, none seem more upsetting than the Boycott, Divestment…
Jewish members of the LGBTQ community from across the United States embarked on the groundbreaking “See Israel with Pride” mission May 26. The trip has been organized and led by the Jewish Federations of North America in partnership with A Wider Bridge, to experience Israeli culture, politics and character through a LGBTQ lens. The Jewish…
Photo: PDX Hillel Managing Director Shiran Halfon strategizes with PSU students before the senate meeting. From left are: JSU president Kelsey Kaplan, CHAI co-president Brennan Thorpe, Shiran and CHAI co-president Anthony Safir. On May 23 Portland State University’s student senate restarted an effort to divest from companies doing business in Israel. Following this first…
PHOTO: From left, OJCF Past President Sharon Morell, OJCF Executive Director Julie Diamond, OJCF Past President Eric Rosenfeld and Harold Grinspoon. While on a West Coast tour to meet with recipients of his varied philanthropic projects, Harold Grinspoon spent May 23 in Portland. During his daylong visit, he spent the morning at the BB Camp…
By Eliana Rudee The Associated Students of Portland State University International Affairs Committee has sponsored a resolution recommending divestment from “companies involved in Israeli military occupation.” The vote, which was originally scheduled for May 23, has been moved to June 6. Dear ASPSU, As a fellow Pacific Northwester, I sincerely thank you for your value…
