At the store, I saw a man in a wheelchair, a massive swastika tattooed on his left hand. He sat in the middle of the drink aisle as I was checking out the seltzers. I noticed he had his eye on a soda that he couldn’t reach. He saw me and my clearly Jewish clothing….
The pandemic has not stopped Positive Charge! PDX from accomplishing two of their trademark goals: creating community and amplifying kindness. They have shifted their creative energies online hosting virtual Quarantine Karaoke Broadway Musical nights and Lunch Lounge talks. They also promoted Kindness projects specific to the pandemic, such as mask-making and card making. PC! PDX…
Photo: One of Janna’s favorite walking destinations is Commonwealth Lake Park. By Janna Lopez I’ve never been a walker and to say it saved my life might sound overdramatic. But it feels this way. In the middle of March, as the world began to shut down from Covid-19 and sheltering in place took hold, fear,…
Charles Elder, MD, MPH, has worked as a primary care internist with Kaiser Permanente for 29 years. For the past 20 years, he has been combining conventional and complementary medicine to treat his patients. “When I’m in the clinic seeing patients, straight up internal medicine doesn’t always work,” he says. “A lot of times, patients…
Photo: Health workers at Ziv Medical Center’s coronavirus critical care unit in Safed, April 2, 2020. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90 By Abigail Klein Leichman A group of Israeli mental health professionals has created “Corona Care Israel” in partnership with United Hatzalah of Israel to provide mental health care, grief counseling and emotional stabilization for first…
Congregation Shaarie Torah is delighted to welcome Sharon Pollin back as Education Director for the coming school year. Dr. Pollin, in collaboration with Rabbi Rose, will oversee the youth education curriculum for grades K-10 and help re-envision the overall structure of the program to support future learning. “Adding an educator of Sharon’s caliber to our…
The Fourth of July is one of those summer holidays synonymous with large crowds gathering to swim, eat and watch fireworks. Unfortunately, this year due to COVID-19 those celebrations look a little different. Most of the region’s popular Fourth of July events have been canceled due to virus concerns and restrictions on large gatherings. You…
Red, white and blue – all the way through! Layers of angel food cake, fresh berries and pudding – a cool dessert to beat the summer heat from the Betty Crocker Kitchens. Ingredients Cake 1 box Betty Crocker angel food cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup red, white and blue sprinkles Filling 4…
Recipe by Registered Dietician Megan Wolf RD This dish incorporates purple [blue] potatoes, red beets and white goat cheese. Purple potatoes are rich in the same antioxidants found in blueberries and pomegranate seeds. Red beets are rich in fiber, vitamins A, B and C, and folic acid. Goat cheese is a good source of protein…
Photo: Students and staff of the Arrow Project on a tour of Sheba. In the center: Prof. Katorza. Yair Jalmar is at the far right. By Sharon Gelbach The growing protests against racism in the United States have aroused strong feelings across the globe, and Israel is no exception. Ethiopian Israelis have long complained of…
