Portland, Oregon, United States

0 Jewish Law History

0.2% of the world. 100% of the obsession.

Tali Aynalem in Future of Jewish · 25 Jun

Tali Aynalem explores the paradoxical phenomenon of the global obsession with Jews, who constitute only 0.2% of the world population, yet command outsized attention and discourse.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The boycott of Israel is increasingly targeting individuals

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 17 Jun

Amid intensifying boycott movements against Israel, individual Israelis, even those critical of their government, are increasingly targeted.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Supporting Israel now means supporting Israelis everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 May

The article discusses the rising global antisemitism directed at Israelis following the October 7th Hamas attack, emphasizing the social ostracization and threats faced by Israelis abroad.

0 Culture Torah

What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish Courage

Alicia Jo Rabins in Hadassah · 11 May

Alicia Jo Rabins reflects on the story of Ruth as an emblem of Jewish courage and spiritual maturity.

0 Sports Communities

5 Fun Facts About Israeli NBA All-Star Deni Avdija

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 28 Apr

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA All-Star currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, has become a prominent figure in basketball, celebrated for his impressive skills and journey from Maccabi Tel Aviv to the NBA.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Jews Are Tired

The Cholent in The Cholent · 24 Apr

Growing concerns about antisemitism emerged following disruptions at a StandWithUs event in Seattle, featuring former Miss Israel and IDF medic Noa Cochva.

0 Sports Culture

Today’s American Jews finally have their era’s Sandy Koufax

Louis Keene in Forward · 24 Apr

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija's recent on-court success has sparked discussions paralleling those around Sandy Koufax in the context of Jewish identity and Israel-related politics.

0 Holocaust History

'I'm fragmented, and a surviving remnant': The story of Westerbork prisoner 8331

Terrence Petty in Forward · 20 Apr

Terrence Petty narrates the profound story of Jacob "Jack" Boas, born in Westerbork, a Nazi transit camp in Holland during WWII.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater.

Louis Keene in Forward · 14 Apr

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija, a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers, has shown phenomenal improvement in his sixth season, elevating his scoring average to 24.2 points per game.

0 Politics History

Why the 'No Kings' marches reminded me of Germany in 1933

Terrence Petty in Forward · 31 Mar

Terrence Petty draws a chilling comparison between the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's second term and Germany in 1933, highlighting parallels with the No Kings marches against authoritarianism reminiscent of those under the Weimar Republic.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Alicia Jo Rabins on Biblical Women and Memoir

Eleanor J. Bader in Lilith · 17 Mar

Alicia Jo Rabins, a multifaceted creative and scholar, uses her memoir "When We're Born We Forget Everything" to explore reconnections with spiritual and biblical history amidst modern struggles.

0 Politics Communities

The left won't let Iranians be grateful for the end of Khamenei's reign

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 4 Mar

In this opinion piece, Nadav Ziv discusses the reactions to the recent death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following a U.S.-Israeli military campaign.

0 Israel Sports

Israel’s New Global Strategy

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Feb

Deni Avdija's selection as an NBA All-Star marks a significant cultural milestone for Israel, extending beyond the traditional landscape of political discourse.

0 Sports Communities

A new collective helps Jewish college athletes earn from their fame — and express their pride

Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil in JTA · 2 Feb

Tribe NIL, co-founded by comedian Eitan Levine and entrepreneur Jeremy Moses, provides Jewish college athletes a platform to express their Jewish pride, connect with sponsors, and engage with a supportive community.

0 Sports Communities

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 2 Feb

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija’s rise from Maccabi wunderkind to NBA All-Star is a dream come true for Israeli basketball fans like me

Moshe Halickman in JTA · 1 Feb

Deni Avdija's journey from being a Maccabi Tel Aviv prodigy to an NBA All-Star has been nothing short of extraordinary for Israeli basketball fans.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Deni Avdija to make triumphant DC return as star NBA player

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 27 Jan

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA star, returns to Washington D.C. for a game that coincides with Jewish Heritage Night and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0 Politics Holocaust

Democrats compare ICE with the Gestapo as they push to curb agency’s power

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Jan

Democratic lawmakers in the United States are drawing stark parallels between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Gestapo as they propose legislation to restrict ICE's activities and limit cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities.

0 History Politics

A Jewish-American exile behind the Iron Curtain, he never lost his love for East Germany

Terrence Petty in Forward · 29 Dec 2025

Victor Grossman, born Stephen Wechsler, was a Jewish-American who fled to East Germany during the Cold War after being exposed for his Communist affiliations.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Jewish Women Are Leading the Menopause Movement

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 24 Dec 2025

Jewish women are emerging at the forefront of a new movement to address menopause, a critical and often overlooked stage in women's health.

0 Culture Television/Film

2025's Jewish highlights — from 'Marty Supreme' to Max Fried's menschy move

Mira Fox in Forward · 24 Dec 2025

In a review of 2025's Jewish cultural highlights, author Mira Fox dives into an array of notably Jewish films, TV shows, plays, books, and newsletters characterized by their depiction of Jewish life and themes.

0 Education Communities

The Cost of Community: The OU’s Bold Effort to Make Frum Life Sustainable

Tova Cohen in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2025

In response to the financial pressures faced by the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly the middle class, the Orthodox Union (OU) has launched several initiatives under its Living Smarter Jewish (LSJ) program to improve financial literacy.

0 Gender/Identity Torah

Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 20 Nov 2025

Women scribes are revolutionizing Jewish tradition as they take on the historically male domain of Torah writing.

0 Politics Communities

Extra Cholent: Seattle and Portland Politics Chat

The Cholent in The Cholent · 3 Nov 2025

Max Steele engages in a lively discussion regarding the Portland political landscape, notably focusing on the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their substantial presence in the city council.

0 Ethics Communities

Reimagining American Judaism in an Age of Moral Confusion

The Cholent in The Cholent · 31 Oct 2025

Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum reflects on the ongoing challenge of reimagining American Judaism amidst growing antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and broader moral confusion.

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