Portland, Oregon
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8.
Deni Avdija drawn into political storm after Netanyahu’s All-Star praise
Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis
NBA star Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli chosen for All-Star game
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.
‘White Power’: Oregon man charged with hate crimes after synagogue vandalism
Court documents claim that Braun’s visits escalated until he attended the synagogue with a hammer, and prepared to swing at the building's glass door.
Woman with tongue the circumference of a soda can wins world title
Jenny DuVander's tongue measures at a circumference of 13.25 cm (or 5.21 inches.)
Jury convicts elderly Oregon man after boobytrapped home injured FBI
The 71-year-old man had rigged a rat trap with a shotgun.
