Summer Programs

I was one of the last people to land in Portland so when I first arrived at Shaarie Torah, I didn’t know what to expect. But when I walked in, I felt an instant sense of relief, because everyone was so inviting and friendly. …

During our first week on AJSS, our group worked with City Repair to help build mini libraries. The libraries were constructed out of recycled wood and windows, and contained shelves in which books will be placed for people of different communities to enjoy and share….

This week J-Build changed its focus from working with City Repair (during which we built and delivered mobile libraries to various locations in Portland) and teamed up with Habitat for Humanity, the Sigma Project and Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN)….

My first J-Build Shabbat (June 28-29) was a new experience in many ways. My family only celebrates Shabbat with a Friday night dinner, so the relaxing, activity-free Saturday was a first for this busy Philadelphian….

The first session of the summer program has started with today’s arrival of participants! Blog posts and photos will start appearing soon….