Photo: Heather Cabot photo courtesy Kevin Abosch. In the spring of 2017, award-winning journalist Heather Cabot was surprised to learn that several women in her network were investing in cannabis companies. A product of the “Just Say No” generation, she was intrigued and amazed: How had it became okay – socially acceptable, even – for…
It’s a gifted writer who can take a subject that we feel is totally familiar and present it in a fresh way that’s not only enlightening and informative, but a joyful read as well. Rabbi Maurice Harris, formerly associate rabbi at Eugene’s Temple Beth Israel, brings to his writing the same mix of wit and…
Just in time for winter comes this delectable collection of root vegetable recipes from Portland cookbook author Diane Morgan. The award-winning writer has assembled a comprehensive guide to these hearty vegetables that nourish our bodies and souls. Inspired by the cooking of her Jewish grandparents, she forges connections between her heritage and the cuisines of…
At least 10 Portland-area Jewish organizations plan November programs about My Father’s Paradise, by Ariel Sabar, as part of National Jewish Book Month. The month begins Nov. 4, when Congregation Beth Israel’s book club hosts a Skype interview with the author. He will respond to questions submitted by the audience. This event will begin at…
After hitting the New York Times best seller list with all 16 of his novels, Portland author and attorney Phillip Margolin is eager to publish the historical novel he has worked on for 30 years. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever written,” says Margolin of the yet-to-be named novel due to be published by HarperCollins…
