Oregon Jewish Life

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Israel Philharmonic Presents Pre-Hanukkah Global Celebration

On December 6, American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) and the Israel Philharmonic Foundation will premiere the “Israel Philharmonic Pre-Hanukkah Global Celebration,” a multi-disciplinary program of instrumental performances, behind-the-scenes interviews, and powerful messages of hope. The event will stream internationally, free of charge, to bring music and holiday light from Israel’s world-class Philharmonic…

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What to cook for an inspired Thanksgiving

The Jerusalem post shares favorite recipes from leaders in the Middle Eastern food scene. When Middle East cuisine meets American tradition. Stuffed Pumpkin (serves 6-8) By Avi Steinitz, culinary manager at Dan Gourmet “This recipe is a take off of a traditional Thanksgiving dish using some of the first winter vegetables in the market here…

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The Resourcefulness of the Historical and Contemporary Jewish Kitchen

On Wednesday, November 18 at 1 pm (ET), YIVO will host a panel looking at fermenting and foraging techniques, which are increasingly appealing to those seeking to create economical, nourishing, waste-free meals. The panel, moderated by Jane Ziegelman and featuring chefs Ari Miller and Jeremy Umansky, will explore today’s innovative tactics for creating waste-free meals…

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Israeli Hospital Creates Unique Program to Keep Schools Open

Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel, which has created numerous technological innovations to combat COVID-19, has launched a novel pilot ‘rapid corona’ testing program., designed to keep schools open amidst the challenges of the pandemic The director of the Infectious Diseases Unit at Sheba, Dr. Gili Regev-Yochay, launched Live Safe – Studying Alongside…

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Disjecta Contemporary Art Center Receives Incubator Grant

VIA Art Fund and Wagner Foundation have awarded grants totaling $200,000 to five U.S.-based visual arts organizations. The recipients of the 2020 VIA | Wagner Incubator Grant Fund grant are: Artspace (New Haven, CT), Disjecta Contemporary Art Center (Portland, OR), The Lab (San Francisco, CA), Locust Projects (Miami, FL), and The Luminary (St. Louis, MO). Disjecta…

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American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Pre-Thanksgiving Event

Photo: Adi Barash and Ruthis Shatz, directors of the Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill. American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) has announced a pre-Thanksgiving event in appreciation of frontline healthcare workers featuring a behind-the-scenes interview with Ruthie Shatz and Adi Barash, the directors of the Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill. The virtual event, which will…

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Rob Aigner to Speak at Next Generations Group

Photo: Rob with parents Les & Eva Aigner and sister Susie Johnson. The Next Generations group invites the community to their virtual November event on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 5 pm. They are delighted to have Rob Aigner as the speaker. Rob, the son of Portland survivors Les and Eva Aigner will discuss…

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OJMCHE’s New Fund Supports Holocaust Education Throughout Oregon

Photo: Nancy Green Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education Director Judy Margles announced a new fund to support Holocaust education throughout the state of Oregon, with a special emphasis on rural areas of the state. The Nancy Green Memorial Teacher Training Fund in Honor of Regina & Sidney Atlas has been established with…

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Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked 8th in the World for Research Quality

The Weizmann Institute of Science Rehovot, Israel, has been ranked eighth globally for research quality in a weighted (proportional) ranking conducted by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University, the Netherlands. The Weizmann Institute is one of only two institutions outside the United States in the top ten (the other is…

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Oregon’s Workforce is Experiencing Fastest Recovery in U.S.

Despite the fact that the U.S. is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on October 26, and were 89% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To identify which states’ workforces are experiencing the quickest recovery from COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia…