Rabbi Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi for Portland’s oldest synagogue, will give a free talk on Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Oregon, 2740 SE Powell Boulevard in Portland. His timely topic will be care for the marginalized as found in Hebrew Scripture and tradition.
A key leader of Portland’s Jewish community, Rabbi Cahana has led a steady response to poverty in the region, including using the building where he works to host people experiencing homelessness when the weather turns dangerous.
“Hebrew teaching on welcoming the stranger and caring for the widow and orphan is the supporting structure for Western culture’s finest moments,” says Natalie Wood, executive director of Catholic Charities of Oregon. “We at Catholic Charities realize that our programs and advocacy must remain true to these foundational principles for our work to be effective.”