Hillel at the Oregon State University is finally off the ground thanks to a grant that has funded a part-time position for a staff member on campus. Until winter term began in January, a staff person from Hillel at University of Oregon would shuttle between Eugene and Corvallis, bringing limited programming but also a growing…
University of Oregon alumna Helen Sherman Cohen has made a donation to Oregon Hillel in the form of a new fund that will allow Hillel to continue its long tradition of serving UO’s Jewish students. The Aaron and Helen Sherman Cohen Fund was established at the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and will support Oregon Hillel’s…
Oregon Hillel Foundation is one of 10 programs chosen by Hillel International to participate in the pilot program of its Excellence Accelerator, which is providing resources to help campus Hillels improve operations and increase engagement with Jewish students. The program began in December 2016 and will continue through June 2018. “The idea of the accelerator…
Steven Wilker of Tonkon Torp LLP Honored as First Amendment Lawyer of the Year Steven Wilker of Tonkon Torp LLP was honored by The Best Lawyers in America as First Amendment Lawyer of the Year in Portland for his work defending civil liberties and requiring public records disclosures to improve government transparency and oversight. Only…
The impact Hillel has on Jewish identity on campus and the role Sharon Ungerleider has played in that mission was cause for celebration Sept. 7 in Portland. (See related story) Members of the Oregon Jewish community joined together at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland for a special event honoring Sharon’s commitment to the Oregon…
By Andrew Goldberg If there’s one thing Jewish parents are known for, it’s worrying. All parents worry, of course, but according to the cliché, Jewish parents worry more. It’s an expression of love. Many parents are anxious about sending their kids off to college, on their own for the first time. Parents wonder, “Is my…
Hillel International President and CEO Eric Fingerhut will be in Portland for an evening celebrating Greater Portland Hillel and Oregon Hillel and taking part in some strategic planning for both organizations. Part of the celebration will be the announcement of a $1,000,000 legacy gift to Hillel for the University of Oregon from community member and…
Last year the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland provided a start-up three-year grant of $30,000 to help launch Hillel at Oregon State University. Under the professional leadership of Oregon Hillel Foundation Executive Director Andy Gitelson and his team at Oregon Hillel, the program has quickly gotten off the ground. “Given that we are able to…
