PHOTOS: Above, the formal installation of P’nai Or Rabbi Hannah Laner featured symbols and metaphors from the marriage ceremony. At right: From left, P’nai Or of Portland Hazzan Bruce Morris, Rabbi Hannah Laner and President Alan Hanawalt bring the congregation’s Torah to its new home May 2. During her first interview with P’nai Or…
PHOTO: Above, Neveh Shalom “Minyonnaires” gather to bid Shalom L’Hitraot to Howard and Petra Shapiro (holding hands). The couple sold their Portland home and moved to Oceanside, and Howard, a minyon regular for many years, will be sorely missed. At right, Minyan regulars: (front) Lee Cordova and Tony Kostiner; (back) Merrill Hendin, Sam Gottlieb and…
Following the holiday meal on Shavuot, many Jews spend the night in Torah study. The tradition of the Tikkun Leil Shavuot is based on the mystical belief that at midnight of the festival, the heavens open and prayers are more likely to be answered. Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah…
The 15th Annual SHOC Walk & Run will be Aug. 3 at Latus Motors Harley-Davidson in support of ovarian and gynecologic cancer research. The event begins at 7:30 am with KATU’s Rhonda Shelby leading the opening ceremony with the walk and run beginning at 8. Participants will enjoy a beautiful 5K/10K walk or run or…
PHOTOS: Above, Kim Rosenberg, right, interviews Bari Weiss at IMPACT. At right, Kim addresses the 250 some women who turned out for the event. New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss delivered a powerful message of how we can fight anti-Semitism in this world when she spoke in Portland May 6. Bari addressed more than…
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: Every day PJA toddler teacher Drew Calhoun wears a different costume – and while his expression and posture change too, what doesn’t change is the care he gives his students. Drew says, “A large part of my intention is to show them that the people who are capable of loving them and caring for…
There’s no time like a hot summer picnic to let your patriotic spirit show. These all-American snacks featuring a classic favorite fruit – watermelon – are the perfect solution for nearly any summertime celebration. Watermelon is a patriotic picnic staple for countless reasons, not the least of which is that it’s a beloved treat that…
PHOTO: Will Lipman, standing right, was a member of the 1891 MAC football team. Team photos courtesy of the MAC archives. In 1891 the MAC was founded by 26 athletes … 9 of them were Jewish By Lori Delman The Multnomah Athletic Club (the MAC) is a private athletic club in Portland founded in 1891….
PHOTO: Increasing the number of Israel-related programs (such as this Yom Ha’atzmaut event) and expanding the offerings for families with young children are two of the goals of the MJCC’s new strategic plan. By Steve Albert For more than a century, the J has been a place for the community to meet, greet,…
