At a time when so many non-Jews and Jews alike are afraid to speak out in support of Israel, we want to highlight some of the local leaders who did. Dr. Steven Cook, superintendent of Bend-LaPine schools is one of those leaders who did speak up. Following is his letter in full. Dear…
Oregonians organize rally as a demonstration of solidarity and support for Israel’s quest for peace, security, and the release of hostages. Who: A group of Oregonians focused on positive change is organizing a series of events to send a powerful message that the values of peace, compassion, and justice unite us all. The group’s hope…
Daylee is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Public Policy. Daylee became involved in camp programs during college and knew that working with children in camp settings and creating programming was something she wanted to continue in her career. Daylee has spent recent summers as…
On Oct. 4, the University of Oregon honored former Duck Josh Frankel with the Leo Harris Award, an award presented to an alumni letterman on the basis of at least 20 years of achievement and service since graduation. Josh had a successful career at Oregon as a placekicker, finishing with 150 points on 26-for-41…
Photo: Team Rosenbaum. Photo courtesy Facebook. Rosenbaum Financial Group, a Portland-based firm with approximately $463 million in assets under management has merged with Coldstream Wealth Management on October 1, 2021. Rosenbaum Financial will operate under the Coldstream brand, and all its employees will remain in place. The combined firm will encompass 30 financial advisors,…
Beaverton High School just got a big boost: a nearly $2 million donation from an alumnus. Scott Shleifer, who graduated from Beaverton High in 1995, is now a successful financial investor. In an effort to give back to his community, he chose to donate $1.8 million to the Beaverton High School Success Fund, a…
Gregg Semler, president and CEO of InPipe Energy announced that the company has just completed an installation of InPipe’s In-PRV (pressure recovery valve) with Skagit Public Utility District (Skagit PUD) in Mount Vernon, WA. This project was installed at their Division Street booster pump station where they manage water pressure and will now be…
By Ezra Hammer Hate crimes against American Jews are surging. From Los Angeles to New York, Jews have become the target of violent, public assaults. Closer to home, Portland has witnessed similar acts of hate. Last month, our Holocaust memorial was defaced with swastikas and anti-Semitic slurs. Sadly, this steady stream of hate comes…
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…
The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Southwest Portland’s Washington Park was marked with graffiti. The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland has been defaced by anti-semitic graffiti. The vandalism, which included spray-painted swastikas and other neo-Nazi symbolism, and the number “1488” — code in neo-Nazi circles for the so-called “14 words,” a racist maxim – and…
