“The Last Days,” the Academy Award-winning documentary feature executive produced by Steven Spielberg, directed by James Moll, produced by June Beallor and Ken Lipper, and featuring music by Hans Zimmer, has been remastered and will be available on Netflix beginning May 19, 2021. The film was also re-released by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to…
Diane Fredgant was attending a drumming circle at an artist’s studio in Albuquerque, NM, more than 25 years ago when she admired the woman’s painted silk artwork and asked her to create a wall hanging for her. When the artist told her that she thought she could make her own wall hanging, Diane laughed….
Photo: Carolyn Weinstein interviews Larry and Renée Holzman for the unLuncheon. Photo by Jenn Director Knudsen For the second year, Jewish Family & Child Service will be holding a virtual unLuncheon to celebrate its caring community. The theme of this year’s event is “ Hope, Healing & Looking Ahead.” “This is not about the…
If the first of May slipped by you somehow and you’d still like to apply to Tivnu: Building Justice’s 2021-22 Gap Year cohort, there’s good news: they still have a few spots left and there’s an information session coming up May 13 at 5 pm to answer any questions that stand between you and…
Shavuot begins the evening of May 16, 2021 Shavuot is a one-day holiday (two in the Diaspora) with many names, dozens of traditions and recipes galore. The hype surrounding the holiday – agricultural festivals at kibbutz and moshav communities, special lectures at synagogues and community centers, sales on everything white at shopping malls, cheaper…
Susan Greenberg is running for re-election for Beaverton School Board Zone 1. The election in May 18. Susan is a Beaverton School Board Member, mom, and a proven champion for Beaverton students. With a 15-year record of volunteer work and advocacy in our schools, Susan has the experience we need to ensure our students…
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner By Maxine Bernstein | The Oregonian/OregonLive Linfield University on Tuesday fired English professor Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, a public advocate for students and faculty who had complained about alleged sexual abuse by board trustees. Pollack-Pelzner, 41, also earlier this month accused university President Miles K. Davis of making anti-Semitic comments to fend off criticism…
Portland Jewish Academy is thrilled to introduce their new Director of Afterschool Programs, Sean Bartlett! Sean grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he received a degree in American Studies. After moving back to San Francisco, Sean got his credential to teach history and…
The Melton School continues to innovate with its new series called Living Wisdom: Engaging, Soulful Jewish Learning. Each accessible six-part course has been designed for the Judeo-curious, opening doors for more learners to experience the “never stop seeking” Melton spirit. “Living Wisdom is like a condensed master class that offers a top-notch Melton-level curriculum…
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…
