News Archive
Yads, Torahs, history’s pointing hand
Posted on January 12, 2016
Three shows at the Oregon Jewish Museum spotlight creation, destruction, and reclamation through scrolls, Torah pointers, and the World War II home front. Click to continue »
William Toll, 1941 - 2015, historian of Oregon Jewish History
Posted on January 5, 2016
William "Bill" Toll died on December 20, 2015 due to heart failure after surgery. He was a supportive and kind man who was admired and beloved as a husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, professor, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Junko Iwao Toll of Eugene, OR, his son, Kenshi Toll of Seattle, WA, and his brother, Mitchell Toll of Fair Oaks, CA. Click to continue »
Holocaust Remembrance YouTube
Posted on December 18, 2015
November 9th 2015 Tigard Public Library had local Holocaust survivors speak about their experiences under Nazi persecution during WWII. Click to continue »
"Articles of Faith" in American Craft Magazine
Posted on December 10, 2015
Anika Smulovitz makes exquisite, delicately fabricated works of Judaica, the ritual objects used for holy days, worship, and other Jewish observances. Click to continue »
Holocaust survivor Miriam Greenstein shares her story
Posted on December 4, 2015
Hanukkah begins this Sunday and for Portland resident Miriam Greenstein it is a time to celebrate freedom. Jenica Villamor spoke with the local Holocaust survivor and shares her story.
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Holocaust survivors tell story of survival, tolerance
Posted on November 13, 2015
Les Aigner doesn’t want to talk about what happened to him.
“I can’t say that it’s my pleasure to talk about this,” he told a packed house at the Tigard Public Library on Monday. “But it’s my duty.” Click to continue »