When the first Jews arrived in Oregon in the 1850s, congregations weren’t far behind. In the more than 150 years since, synagogues have multiplied, grown and evolved to meet the ever-changing spiritual, life-cycle and community needs of an increasingly dispersed and diverse population. The first Jewish pioneers arrived in the state in the 1850s and…
Harry Mosler’s bagels and rye bread. Mrs. Neusihin’s pickles. Dora Levine’s fish market. Delicatessens, fruit stands, restaurants and more. Some were kosher, some weren’t. But all made their mark on the community, and have become part of the rich tapestry that is Oregon Jewish life. Food – and the community that it builds – is…
After 85 years of memories and four generations of campers, the B’nai B’rith Camp dining hall has been rebuilt for the future while maintaining a sense of its rich heritage. The new dining hall and conference center has increased its capacity by 50 percent while offering state-of-the-art features to benefit campers for generations to come….
When you have two Jews, you have three opinions. That’s the old joke, but history – and Oregon Jewish history – is instructive: Religious “wars” pepper our past as much as they populate today’s headlines. The pistol-packing rabbi? A “lockout” at a local shul? Fights over kosher meat? It’s all there, and more. The Bible…
For nearly a century, Portland Jews have organized to take care of the community’s elderly in ways that maintain dignity and honor. From the first efforts to the most recent plans, the emphasis has been on the highest standards of care, and the importance of providing a place that can be home. “Elders – and…
Sports fans and museum lovers alike will have a lot to celebrate May 6 when the Oregon Jewish Museum’s annual gala provides a tantalizing taste of the museum’s summer sports exhibit. “Let’s Have a Ball!” will be a distinct departure from the museum’s previous galas, which have featured art auctions. The event promises to be…
Next month, hundreds of skiers will gather in the Pacific Northwest – a tribute in part to two Oregonians: Richard L. Kohnstamm and Harold S. Hirsch. The occasion is “Skiing Heritage Week,” an annual conclave sponsored jointly by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum and the International Skiing History Association. Kohnstamm,…
