With the pandemic and wildfires wreaking havoc across the country and Pacific Northwest, Jewish students at the University of Oregon and Oregon State are channeling their emotions into strategic action by registering their classmates, friends and family to vote in the presidential election. In fact, the Oregon Hillel has registered more peers than any other…
Photo: School staff accepts donated items at White City Middle School. Portlander Richard Meyer is a businessman/consultant, founder of Challahman (Portland’s tastiest kosher challah) and tireless volunteer. In fact, during this interview, he was making a batch of challahs to be delivered to people all over Portland for Rosh Hashanah. He recently drove to Medford…
Photo: From left, Maggidah Ayala Zonnenschein, Maggidah Devorah and Rabbi David Zaslow The Almeda Fire, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, sped north last week from Ashland, OR and destroyed Talent and Phoenix’s small communities, which lie just a few miles apart along Oregon Route 99 between Ashland and Medford. Maggidah Ayala Zonnenschein, executive…
September 18, 2020, heralds the first night of Rosh Hashanah and the advent of the Jewish year 5781. But accompanying the traditional apples and honey this year is an unprecedented question: Why is this Rosh Hashanah different from all other Rosh Hashanahs? In years past, we took for granted that we could celebrate the holiday…
These dishes complement the main meal and are healthy and visually appealing too! Lentil and Rice Pilaf with Browned Onions (Mujaderra) Mujaderra, a hearty and satisfying lentil and rice pilaf, has for centuries been a staple in the Middle Eastern diet, as well as in the cuisine of Jews around the world with Middle Eastern…
The grand finale of any holiday meal is the dessert. These recipes incorporate traditional flavors with a twist. Keep in mind, if you’re looking for a dairy-free recipe to follow Jewish dietary laws, swap butter with shortening, canola oil, or vegan butter and choose a plant-based milk to replace cow’s milk. Honey Cake Infused with…
The main event has arrived! Options for beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian will please everyone’s tastes. Turkish Coffee Rubbed Brisket Recipe courtesy Michael Solomov for Epicurious Photo by Linda Pugliese Ingredients: 2 onions, peeled and quartered 2 large potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1…
Photo: Shalom Yehudiel is one of a handful of kosher-keeping chefs to compete on the cooking competition show “Chopped.” (Courtesy of The Humble Toast) JTA – Jewish deli food has been experiencing a resurgence over the past several years. Now it’ll have its reality television moment. Kosher-keeping chef Shalom Yehudiel of The Humble Toast in…
During these very difficult times, Jewish Life Television, North America’s premiere 24-7 Jewish-themed television network, is humbled to have the opportunity to offer extensive High Holiday programming to its large viewing audience throughout the United States and Canada. EREV ROSH HASHANAH Friday, September 18, 2020, 7:00PM, 10:00PM and 1:00AM (Eastern) Popular Jewish Music Performer and…
Photo: The Strashun Library was one of the most important libraries of Jewish learning in pre-World War II Europe, Its founder, Matityahu Strashun (1817-1885) was a major book collector, who owned thousands of Hebrew texts and manuscripts, including religious writings, fiction, poetry, scientific works, Jewish and Karaite historical works, travel accounts, and Hasidic texts. The…
