Photo: Diane’s Winged Tree tallit. Join Rabbi Lauren Tuchman in a discussion of “Religious Artifact and Creativity” with artists Diane Fredgant, Ruth Simon McRae, Barry Goldstein and Bonnie Zuckerman. The online panel discussion will be held on May 5 and begin at 4 pm (7 pm EST) and conclude at 5 pm (8 pm…
By Brad Schmidt | The Oregonian/OregonLive Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended a long-standing state of emergency to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic while hinting that similar orders may not be necessary this summer. Brown extended by 60 days her authority to issue restrictions on business operations, among other things. Fifteen counties with high coronavirus…
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner By Maxine Bernstein | The Oregonian/OregonLive Linfield University on Tuesday fired English professor Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, a public advocate for students and faculty who had complained about alleged sexual abuse by board trustees. Pollack-Pelzner, 41, also earlier this month accused university President Miles K. Davis of making anti-Semitic comments to fend off criticism…
Portland Jewish Academy is thrilled to introduce their new Director of Afterschool Programs, Sean Bartlett! Sean grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he received a degree in American Studies. After moving back to San Francisco, Sean got his credential to teach history and…
Photo: Ottoman troops guard Armenians being deported. Ottoman Empire, 1915–16. —US Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration, College Park The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum welcomes the recognition of the Armenian genocide by President Biden. This follows the 2019 Congressional resolution recognizing this tragic event as genocide. “Holocaust history teaches…
The Melton School continues to innovate with its new series called Living Wisdom: Engaging, Soulful Jewish Learning. Each accessible six-part course has been designed for the Judeo-curious, opening doors for more learners to experience the “never stop seeking” Melton spirit. “Living Wisdom is like a condensed master class that offers a top-notch Melton-level curriculum…
Americans for Ben-Gurion University, formerly known as American Associates, Ben-Gurion University, has unveiled a fresh new name and look, accompanied by the launch of an inspiring new movement. At its core, the nonpartisan movement aims to strengthen ties between the American Diaspora and Israel. The newly rebranded Americans for Ben-Gurion University opens its…
An important message was sent by Mark Berkovitch, president of Ahavath Achim on April 18: Dear Congregation Ahavath Achim Members, I hope this email finds you and your family in good health and that you are finding your connection to Judaism and to our congregation a source of comfort during these difficult times. It…
On April 13, American Jewish University (AJU) began hosting an inaugural Scholars Symposium, a weekly series dedicated to analyzing the changing nature of Jewish life before, during, and after the global pandemic. Each week, the public is invited to join renowned thought leaders, scholars, and rabbis —AJU faculty and their guests—for online sessions exploring…
Masa Israel Journey, founded by The Jewish Agency and the government of Israel, announced this week that Israeli skies have re-opened for Masa Fellows arriving in Israel from abroad, with special precautions to ensure the safety of its Fellows and communities. This announcement came shortly after Israel’s Ministry of Interior confirmed it will approve…
