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Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns

Avdija's ability to control the game stood out as much as the scoring. Avdija shot 15-of-22 from the field, added 12 assists, and dictated the tempo throughout his 38 minutes on the court.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israeli forward Deni Avdija drives on Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie for two of his game-high 41 points in the Blazers’ 114-110 victory
BROOKLYN NETS rookie guard Ben Saraf drives for a layup against fellow Israeli Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers during their teams’ duel in New York.

Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops

Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes shoots against Deni Avdija #8 of the Toronto Raptors and Team World during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS forward Deni Avdija, the first Israeli selected to the NBA All-Star Game, has found his historic achievement followed by online backlash after a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Deni Avdija drawn into political storm after Netanyahu’s All-Star praise


Oregon man pleads guilty to vandalizing synagogue with '1377' neo-Nazi code

'1377' was graffitied onto Temple Beth Israel in Oregon.

 A man wearing a “Nationalist Social Club 131” (NSC 131) shirt shows his swastika tattoo during a pro-police rally, following weeks of protests against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. June 27, 2020.

Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel

“Upon personal reflection and following many private conversations I have had with our Jewish neighbors, I have come to the conclusion that my vote on the divestment was wrong,” the mayor said.

 Portland, Oregon (Illustrative).

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.

 Deni Avdija, a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers.

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."

Old Port area of Portland, ME with the White Mountains visible in the background.

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.

 Portland, Oregon (Illustrative).

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.

 DENI AVDIJA (left) is greeted by new Portland Trail Blazers teammate Scoot Henderson (right) this week in the locker room.

'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.

 Palestinian Feminist Collective, Handala's return A children's story and workbook.

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.

 Burning police car. Uploaded on 8/5/2024

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.

 Portland, Oregon (Illustrative).

‘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.

 A person steps on a graffiti of the Star of David sprayed on a pavement in Bourj al-Barajneh Refugee Camp in Beirut, Lebanon, October 25, 2023