PHOTOS: Above, Oregon students, most from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, gather for a group photo at the top of Masada after watching the sun rise over Jordan and illuminate the Dead Sea. Right, front, University of Portland Senior Alexa Levinson and University of Oregon Senior Julia Granet enjoy a camel ride….
PHOTO: 151 young Jewish leaders from 30 countries participate in ROI Summit in Jerusalem. Top photo by Chen Wagschall; photo at right by Snir Kazir. One hundred fifty-one of the Jewish world’s leading young innovators from 30 countries spanning six continents convened in Jerusalem to reflect, ideate and collaborate at the 2019 ROI Summit,…
PHOTOS: American VFI volunteers from the pilot group of Birthright alumni. The new program is open to Birthright alumni still in college. Photos courtesy of Volunteers for Israel. Volunteers for Israel announced a new program that will bring Birthright alumni from colleges across the United States back to Israel to volunteer on Israel Defense…
Photo: Portland’s Moishe House holds Passover Seders, Shabbat dinners, and an assortment of recreational, social and educational opportunities for young adults. They are looking for a new housemate to join them in planning the events. Portland’s Moishe House is seeking a dynamic young adult, between the ages of 22-30, who is excited about living…
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,…
Moishe House has been awarded the Jerusalem Unity Prize in the international category. Moishe House received the prize for its worldwide success in engaging Jewish young adults in meaningful ways and empowering them to create their own vibrant communities. Through a global ecosystem of interconnected programs (see Portland House below), the Moishe House model ensures…
PHOTOS: Above, Tivnu participants meet with Gov. Kate Brown in Salem while attending the proclamation of Cesar Chavez Day at the Capitol in March. At right, Tivnu participants canvas against Measure 105 before last year’s election. From Staff and PR Reports Portland-based Tivnu: Building Justice was one of seven organizations to receive the 2018-19 Lippman…
OneTable, the social dining platform for millennials to find their Friday at a Shabbat, has come to Portland with the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. The program is managed by OneTable Associate Director of West Coast Programs Analucía Lopezrevoredo. “I am thrilled to be expanding OneTable to Portland, a city with…
PHOTOS by Sarah Northrop/sartakespics.com Taglit-Birthright, a free 10-day trip to Israel for Jewish young adults, has provided an eye-opening and life-changing experience for more than 650,000 participants who have experienced Israel since Birthright launched in 1999. Hundreds of classic, campus and themed tours are available each year. Trips are operated by various trip organizers, but…
PHOTO: AmericCorps Team Leader Amy Singer in Grants Pass. At just 23 years old, Amy Singer is one of the younger team leaders for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. She has led her team as they mentored and interacted with 435 students in Sacramento. They removed invasive species and planted 5,000 trees and native…
