Portland, Oregon
Man found dead after driving car with improvised explosives into Portland athletics club
Portland authorities were called to Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. after employees reported that a car had been driven into the building before catching fire.
Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns
Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
Branded toiletries shape the hotel experience: From Oregon to Israel
Hotel toiletries are not mere accessories anymore. They have infiltrated as key components intricately woven into the tapestry of guest satisfaction and brand representation.
Oregon man pleads guilty to vandalizing synagogue with '1377' neo-Nazi code
'1377' was graffitied onto Temple Beth Israel in Oregon.
Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel
“Upon personal reflection and following many private conversations I have had with our Jewish neighbors, I have come to the conclusion that my vote on the divestment was wrong,” the mayor said.
NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'
In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.
Portland council votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel
"In this time of rampant antisemitism, I am saddened that the city of Portland leaders have decided to inflame the situation even more."
When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test
“From our point of view, it seems like you’re targeting this particular conflict because you want to demonize Israel,” Bob Horenstein, director of Portland’s Jewish Community Relations Council, said.
Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland
Portland is a great spot for the 6-foot-9 Israeli, and the club has been eyeing him for some time.
'A group of bullies called Zionists': Portland teachers union creates anti-Israel k-12 lesson plan
"This is an effort by the teachers’ union to promote what many feel is a biased and historically revisionist curriculum," Jewish Federation of Greater Portland CEO and founder Marc Blattner wrote.
Antifa's pro-Palestinians set fire to 15 Portland police vehicles targeted in May Day attack
Anti-Israel group claims arson against Portland Police vehicles. Rachel Corrie's Ghost Brigade calls for escalated violence in support of Palestinians.
In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels
The Portland Jewish federation concluded that fossil fuel divestment aligned with its financial goals as well as its values.