With people eager for community experiences, more than 300 congregations, JCCs, Federations, schools, camps, independent minyanim and Jewish organizations are mounting gatherings this Hanukkah marking a worldwide rededication of relational communities. Under the banner, Hanukkah Homecoming, events around the world are being held onsite and online November 28 – December 5, 2021, inviting those engaged and…
By Dr. Michael Laitman Hanukkah is a holiday when Jews celebrate their victory over the Seleucid Empire, which attempted to entrench the Hellenistic culture and belief system among the Jews in the land of Israel. This is the narrative we all know. But is this what really happened? For the most part, it was…
Harsch Investment Properties and The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation were recently named one of Portland’s Top 10 Philanthropic Companies over $100 million in revenue by Portland Business Journal. The Portland Business Journal’s annual Corporate Philanthropy Awards Luncheon, presented by the Cambia Health Foundation, is a celebration of community service and corporate giving….
The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation (OJCYF) is a program of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF), designed to encourage a lifelong passion for Jewish philanthropy, leadership and community. Through OJCYF, high school students develop a deep understanding of the importance and operations of nonprofit organizations. They evaluate local Jewish and secular organizations through…
Photo: Glen Levy, Lindsay Krivosha and Sharon Morell The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Sharon Morell, Lindsay Krivosha and Glen Levy to its Board of Trustees. Lindsay Krivosha is Portland born, from a family who has a strong history of involvement in OJCF. Lindsay’s father, Steve Kantor, was one of the…
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is organized annually by the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in Philadelphia. Held in May, the nationwide celebration features a month-long series of events, including a virtual Capitol Hill event and the premiere of an important documentary about a rabbi who played a vital role in the…
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…
Photo: Harsch Investment Properties president Jordan Schnitzer (left) with Oregon Symphony President and CEO Scott Showalter gave performers $1,000 each. Photo courtesy Deann Orr Jordan Schnitzer Donates $100,000 to Oregon Ballet Theater & Oregon Symphony On behalf of the entire Board of Directors at The Harold & Arlene CARE Foundation, Jordan Schnitzer announced on Dec….
The 2021monthly Israel360 events will focus on historical, cultural and political aspects of Israel. On Jan. 30 the special virtual event will feature The Mystery of Herod the Great: Film and Colorful Insights by Rob Kahn, Rabbi and Israeli Tour Guide. Every visitor to Israel cannot but be awestruck by the 2,000-year-old monuments built by…
By Melissa Abu After surgery and an arduous recovery following a 2007 diagnosis of a rare cancer, Jean Rosenbaum decided she wanted to do something to give back and live each day with joy. She started working with a local hospice as a public relations consultant and soon became director of marketing. “When I met…
