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Jewish Federation of Greater Portland helps build & strengthen the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas & in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values

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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, #JewishFederations remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. We honor their memory by providing essential care to Holocaust survivors and ensuring their stories live on for future generations. #HolocaustRemembrance

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Something that has not made the news as it should is the intentional fire that severely damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. The synagogue is 160 years old and Mississippi’s largest. A suspect has been arrested.

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#JewishFederations are heartbroken by the shooting outside of a Latter-Day Saints Church in Salt Lake City, which took place following a memorial service. People must be able to gather in peace and grieve in peace

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The Jewish Review for Jan. 7, 2026 is live!

Inside this issue:
* The Final Q - NCSY's last trivia event is Jan. 24
* Tisch PDX hosts Jews of Color Initiative tour
* Shirtzenpantz' kicks rock, grows quickly

AND MORE!

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Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you health, peace, and new opportunities for growth and connection.

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Inside this issue:
* 'A little light dispels much darkness' - Sydney slain honored in Portland
* MeirZimmerman gives tips for talking about Israel
* Rabbi Allen's book explores "Place of All Possibility"

AND MORE!

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Like many in our community, we are concerned about the ICE arrests happening across the metropolitan area and want to share an upcoming opportunity to have your voices heard at the upcoming Beaverton School Board meeting.

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The Jewish Review for Nov. 19, 2025 is now live!

Inside this issue:
* Honest Reporting's Gil Hoffman talks 21st century media
* Beth Israel celebrates Senior Cantor Green
* 'A new light' - Rabbi Posen honored

AND MORE!

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Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund

Hurricane Melissa's landfall in Jamaica was one of the most powerful in Atlantic Basin history. And it is now ravaging the people of Cuba.

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#JewishFederations support vital mental health programs, including art therapy, to help Israelis heal from the trauma of war and displacement.

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In this final installment of a series of conversations with departing Portland clergy, host Rockne Roll visits Rabbi Ariel Stone of Congregation Shir Tikvah.

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#JewishFederations mourn the tragic passing of Karen Diamond, 82. On June 1, she had gathered for a peaceful demonstration demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas when she was violently attacked by an antisemitic extremist.

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In the second of a series of interviews with departing longtime Portland clergy, host Rockne Roll welcomes Congregation Beth Israel Senior Cantor Ida Rae Cahana.

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On this first of a series of "exit interviews" for departing senior clergy in Portland, host Rockne Roll welcomes outgoing Congregation Neveh Shalom Senior Rabbi David Kosak.

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The Jewish Review for May 28, 2025 is now live!

Inside this issue:

* '...To listen to the people' - Federation group visits Israel
* Back to basics after DC - Security Corner with Jessica Anderson

AND MUCH MORE!

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https://t.co/SoUiTpX3TT

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In their name, we in the Jewish Federation system will never waiver in our commitment to ensure that every Jewish community, every Jewish building, and every Jewish event is safe and secure, and that everyone can participate in Jewish life joyously and without fear.