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Volunteer Match

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has created a communitywide resource to match volunteers with those in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are facing a crisis of unprecedented proportions in our time, and the Jewish community is here for you,” wrote JFGP Presid…

Jewish Free Loan streamlines COVID-19 emergency loans

Jewish Free Loan of Greater Portland has created a streamlined loan process for those who encounter financial difficulties for reasons directly or indirectly attributable to COVID-19.
COVID-19 crisis loans will be limited to $1,000, and like all free loans are interest free.
JFLGP will budge…

Coronavirus spreads; community reacts

BY DEBORAH MOON

The COVID-19 pandemic is altering our reality on an almost hourly basis. Closures and bans will get more extensive in coming days as our world gears up to battle this new virus.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on March 13 ordered schools across the state to close for the month to slo…

PJ Library plans virtual storytimes

Local story hours, playtimes and other gatherings co-sponsored by PJ Library have been canceled (for updates check jewishportland.org/
community-calendar).
But Facebook Live PJ Library stories and PJ Library LISTEN are stepping in to fill the void. And the local PJ Library is hosting a virtu…

Cedar Sinai Park shares response to pandemic

While most Jewish organizations have shared information about their response to the coronavirus, we felt it was appropriate to share the message from Cedar Sinai Park since it is home to those most vulnerable to COVID-19.