As youth, we are told the overwhelming social issues perpetuating inequalities and discrimination followed by the climate crisis are our problems to solve. Yet, we do not have the financial capital to affect international change overnight. So what can we do? The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation provides teens the opportunity to explore these…
PHOTO: BB Campers do a philanthropy exercise. Knowing that Jewish overnight camp plays a big role in kids’ and teens’ Jewish identity, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and our youth foundation consistently support our local camps – B’nai B’rith Camp and Camp Solomon Schechter. This support is varied but with the common goal to enable…
PHOTO: Some members of this year’s OJCYF board. Photo by Eden Swartz Photography OJCYF’s annual benefit dinner March 14 The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation will be holding its annual benefit dinner on Thursday, March 14, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Casino Royale: All In On Our Youth will showcase the strong relationship between…
PARTY: Beth Israel teenagers, above, enjoy a day at the beach with their youth group, Portland Area Reform Temple Youth. Editor’s Note: This story about Jewish youth groups was written by Melissa Diamond for our May 2014 issue. While Melissa is now a senior at the University of Washington in Seattle, the sentiments she shared…
Julie Diamond leads community foundation as it helps ensure Jewish future As it approaches its 30th birthday, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation has far exceeded the dreams of its “parents.” At age 10, the foundation had already far surpassed the founders’ goals. When Julie Diamond was hired as director of development in 2007, OJCF had…
Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation members sit on the Mittleman Jewish Community Center stage at the group’s annual benefit dinner May 3. This year’s theme, Roaring Youth Philanthropy, set the mood for a truly festive evening. The teen-run event included remarks from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Professor Natan Meir of the Harold Schnitzer Family…
PHOTO: Rosemarie and Layton Rosenfeld Whether they are called bubbe and zayde, grandma and grandpa, or nanny and poppa, it is clear that grandchildren share a special bond with their grandparents. It’s a treasured relationship that presents a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to share their life experiences and personal values with younger generations. In…
On Jan. 30 the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation held its first advocacy workshop for students in 6-12th grades. Entitled Hope in Action, the session brought together 11 students to learn how to be an effective advocate for oneself and one’s community, as well as how to plan meetings with stakeholders and communicate with elected…
GUEST SPEAKER: Rebecca Shine, Momentum Alliance co-executive director Kosher Food Collection benefits Sunshine Pantry WHEN: 5:30-8:30 pm, Wednesday, April 20 WHERE: Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland Tickets: $54 per adult /$36 per youth (OJCYF members, alumni and students) For more information or to register, visit ojcf.org or call 503-248-9328.
Emma Rosenthal OJCYF & Neveh Shalom Portland When I was at Camp Ramah we did an IDF training simulation. I met my best friends crawling through the obstacle course. Jon Caplan Neveh Shalom Beaverton We got sick together at BB Camp. Gary Rubin and I were in the infirmary together eating green Jell-O and drinking…
