Oct 30, 20233 min readIn the game of Sephardic Torahs, U of O tops UW 1-0 A Tale of Two Torahs The fascinating story of Oregon Hillel’s new Sephardic Sefer Torah By Vida Behar Thanks to the generosity of an...
Aug 21, 20203 min readThe three Rs of learning for life - Review, Resolve, RenewTo get the most out of this time of year, it’s not too soon to get ready - individually and communally.
Jul 2, 20202 min readVisiting the past when stuck at homeBy Al Maimon In the depths of the pandemic, it has been a while since I’ve shared experiences and thoughts. On the one hand, I’ve...
Mar 11, 20194 min readOne Small Sephardic Pastry Contains the Essence of PurimBy Makena Mezistrano There is perhaps no more ubiquitous Purim symbol than the hamentaschen—the triangle-shaped pastry made popular by...
Aug 26, 20184 min readIntrospection, Resolution and Action: The Jewish IRABy Al Maimon This season in the Jewish calendar is a time for reflection and renewal. The main “sign posts” for this focus are Rosh...
Mar 9, 20173 min readShabbat Zachor/MiKamocha, and PurimBy Al Maimon This weekend we will read Megillat Esther( the Scroll of Esther), one of the books of the Bible to begin celebration of the...
Feb 5, 20174 min readEverything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Tu BiShevat: New Year of Trees, a.k,a FruticasBy Al Maimon Tu BiShevat, the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat (this year, Friday night, Feb. 10), is one of four “new years”...