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In Episode 42 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Chayim and Rebbetzin Simi Mishulovin, Chabad emissaries to Portland, Oregon. The Mishulovins have parlayed their knowledge of their city with their creativity to create an innovative storefront/shmooze center for Jews in their home city. But two near total disasters almost put an end to their Shlichus.

Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier is producing a series of moving, beautifully produced, sound-rich and often surprising stories of Chabad shluchim and the people they inspire in every corner of the… Read More »

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Before his passing, Jacob blessed his children and extolled their unique gifts. He praised the partnership between Issachar and Zebulun: the one would devote his life to the study and dissemination of Torah, producing scholars and teachers; the latter would build wealth and support his brother’s Torah study. Issachar is the elder of the two, yet Jacob blesses Zebulun first, for his support ensures the transmission of Judaism. 

The success of Chabad’s work on behalf of the Jewish people depends on this symbiotic relationship between partners. Shluchim, who go out to establish and serve communities in the capacity of Issachar — disseminators of Torah — cannot do so without fina… Read More »

Children at The Gan: Portland Jewish Preschool. Chabad preschools in the Greater Portland area have become recognized as centers of educational excellence. See source article.

Survey shows that 25 percent of all who attend Jewish programs engage with Chabad

When Ari and Erin Witkin decided to send their son, Maddox, to preschool, they looked at a number of local schools in Northeast Portland, Ore. Many seemed good, but none “fit the bill” of what the couple was looking for. Then they heard about The Gan: Portland Jewish Preschool run by Chabad of Southwest Portland and found the perfect spot for their son, as they both had fond memories of attending Jewish preschool. 

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The first morning of our amazing trip (you had to be there!), we visited Anu – Museum of the Jewish People. The core exhibit is designed to reflect the multiculturalism of Jewish diversity today. The museum creators say “from hipster to haredi, every Jew can find themselves there.”

I see billboard-sized pictures of different families – the Tel Aviv family with a dog, the religious-looking family, people of different ages and locations. Life-sized screens of different Jews telling their story. Different Jewish groups (Sephardic, Hasidic, etc.) and political parties are displayed.

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PHOTO: The Ron Tonkin Family Museum Shop is just one of several gift shops that have Chanukah essentials and gifts in stock.

(NOTE: You can find Chanukah resources including events; Rituals and reading for kids and interfaith families; Chanukah 101; DIY crafts; and Mental Health at jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/chanukahresources22.)

Ron Tonkin Family Museum Shop

The Ron Tonkin Family Museum Shop is stocked with beautifully curated gifts, books, candles and Chanukah items. The shop is located in the lobby of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, 724 NW Davis St., Portland. It is open 11am-4pm, Wednesday- Saturday.

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Part of the Jewish Music Fest’s planning committee meets up at Pioneer Courthouse Square. See source article (Courtesy of Rabbi Chayim Mishulovin)

Although this event is a moment of celebration for the Jewish community, all are welcome to the festivities.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On Oct. 13, the Jewish Music Fest will be held at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in celebration of a new era for the Portland Jewish community and the upcoming holiday Sukkot.

The event is produced by Jewish Oasis, a retail store, information and community engagement center that serves Portland’s Jewish Community. This new center evolved from the original center called the Everything Jewish Chabad.

Two years ago, though, Southwest Por… Read More »

A menorah is central to the celebration of Hanukkah.LC- See source article.

After Everything Jewish, a place where people of the Jewish faith could come to buy religious items, burned last year, leaders decided to move the Chabad of Oregon operation from Southwest Portland to a building they bought in the Pearl District.

The new site needed to be gutted, and the plan was to finish the remodel and open for business in February 2022.

But believing the world is in a dark place, leaders opened a popup store this week in the middle of the construction site in time for Hanukkah. The shop is open 3 to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Sunday through Nov. 30 at 1218 N.W. Glisan St.

“The pandemic dis… Read More »