Oregon man pleads guilty to bomb threat against Jewish NYC hospitals “It’s important for Jews and non-Jews to see this kind of case come to closure in this way,” Jessica Anderson, of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, told JNS. Vita Fellig Feb. 19, 2025
Oregon man faces three years after pleading guilty to Reconstructionist synagogue vandalism On three occasions, Adam Braun, 34, spray painted antisemitic messages on and took a hammer to Temple Beth Israel in September 2023. Nov. 13, 2024
Oregon man faces up to 155 years in prison for bomb threats against NY Jewish hospitals “These alleged actions incited unnecessary hysteria and redirected limited resources to mitigate a false alarm,” according to the FBI. Aug. 21, 2024
Delegation of US mayors visit Israel, talk to families of hostages Jon Mitchell, the mayor of New Bedford, Mass., said the challenges of the Middle East “are more relevant than ever to Americans.” April 16, 2024
Oregon senator slammed for Easter tweet on Israeli ‘indiscriminate’ bombing “Instead of pushing absurd misinformation, Sen. Merkley should learn why spreading blood libel against Jews is so hateful and dangerous,” said B’nai B’rith International. April 1, 2024
Oregon man charged with ‘repeatedly’ defacing Reconstructionist synagogue Adam Edward Braun, 34, was arrested on Jan. 31. March 8, 2024
Oregon police seize 28 guns from trans woman who allegedly threatened Jews, others Elizabeth Ballesteros West, 56, is charged with interstate threat, for violent threats against Jews, black people and immigrants. Jan. 22, 2024
Amendment to Oregon law adds teaching Jewish history in public schools Although the state requires instruction about the Holocaust, “being Jewish should not be a World War II lesson,” a sixth-grader testified before the state legislature. March 15, 2023
Swastika Mountain in Oregon to be renamed at year’s end Two proposals—Umpqua Mountain and Mount Halo—have so far been submitted to the Oregon Geographic Names Board. Aug. 29, 2022
