CBI BULLETIN YOUR SOURCE FOR ALL THINGS CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 • 5779
VOL. 68, NO. 2
“The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” - BRYAN STEVENSON
JOIN US FOR CBI’S ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SHABBAT SERVICE AND OSERAN FAMILY LECTURE FEATURING
BRYAN STEVENSON
ACCLAIMED AUTHOR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
JANUARY 18 • 6:00 PM • MAIN SANCTUARY WITH MUSIC FROM CBI’S KOL ECHAD CHOIR AND THE NW FREEDOM SINGERS For more information on this speaker, please visit www.prhspeakers.com
TORAH CONNECTS
Torah connects us all, and it is our responsibility to maintain that connection. This year, as part of our 160th Anniversary Celebration and in honor of our Holocaust Scroll’s 50th year in our care, all of our sifrei Torah (Torah scrolls) will be meticulously restored by an expert sofer (Torah scribe). The restoration of our sifrei Torah is an amazing opportunity to actively connect with Torah, our community’s history, and learn about the Torah restoration process. Throughout the new year, CBI will be hosting several educational and Torah letter fill-in events with our visiting sofer. We invite all CBI families to connect with Torah through these events, culminating with the experience of holding a quill with the sofer. Our first event is scheduled for Sunday, February 24 and our second event is on Sunday, March 10. Stay tuned, additional dates and information will be released in the near future.
Torah Connects by Ben Sandler, RJE Education Director Our Torah journey continues this year as we excitedly anticipate visits from the expert soferim (Torah scribes) who will restore our Torah scrolls. Every CBI family will have the chance to learn from the scribes and literally write themselves into CBI’s rich history and vibrant present during our upcoming Torah letter fill-in events. In preparation for the scribe’s visits, and as part of this year’s overall educational theme of “Torah Connects,” our Religious
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School curriculum (with the support of Sofer on Site) will help our students engage with Torah in new ways, providing knowledge and inspiration for lifelong Jewish learning and practice. These topics will be Torah’s holiness, the tools of the sofer, Hebrew letters and scribing letters, books of the Torah and our Jewish calendar, mitzvot and history, and Hebrew names. Through developmentally-appropriate lessons and activities, each student will find their own interests, questions, and connections with our sacred text. In the introduction of our new Sofer on Site Torah curriculum we read: Our sages tell us that “There are seventy faces to Torah.” One can find
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endless paths to teaching and learning Torah. Hafach Bah Vehafach Bah Ki Kulah Bah-Turn it (the Torah) and turn it for all is in it. The wonder and beauty of this Torah is unique, not only in its intellectual insight but also in its moral and spiritual inspiration. Through our participation in the Torah letter fill-in events, and classroom and community learning opportunities, may each one of us find a facet of Torah that speaks to our heart and inspires us to be our best selves. L’Shalom, Ben
OUR LEADERSHIP
Continuing the March A few weeks ago, Cantor Cahana and I participated in a dialogue with members of the local NAACP chapter and the Jewish Community Relations Council. The JCRC, a committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, has several interfaith dialogue groups, but this new one is very special. We were reminded, over a lovely dinner, about the historic relationship between the Jewish and the AfricanAmerican community during the Civil Rights era. Among the founders of the NAACP in 1909 were African-American heroes such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Jewish leaders such as Dr. Henry Moscowitz. Half a century later, rabbis and other Jewish leaders famously marched with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his call to the American conscience. My father was among a group of nineteen Conservative Rabbis who in 1963 answered Dr. King’s call and abruptly left their rabbinic convention in the Catskills to fly to Birmingham, Alabama. There they were joined by the great Jewish
leader Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Together rabbis and preachers, priests and laypeople gave out a spiritual call for justice. In the words of Dr. Heschel, they “prayed with their feet.” Today, fifty-five years later, we continue that march. For far too many, justice has not yet come. For far too many continue to experience racism and anti-Semitism – along with homophobia, Islamophobia and other forms of hate. We stand linked with those who continue the call for justice. For well over a decade now, Congregation Beth Israel has hosted an annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Service which brings together gospel and Jewish music, and helps to break down some of the barriers that have arisen over the decades between our two communities. We have been honored with wonderful music and meaningful keynote speakers such as former Oregon State Senator Margaret Carter, Rabbi Cy Dresner and US Representative John Lewis. This year, thanks to the Oseran family who agreed to combine our annual Oseran Family Lecture with our MLK Shabbat, our guest speaker will be noted
Rabbi Moshe Cahana shaking hands with Dr. King in 1963
author and criminal justice advocate, Bryan Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson is the author of Just Mercy which is an account of his experiences as a young AfricanAmerican attorney in the South, trying to help exonerate wrongly convicted inmates. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama. Please be sure to join all our community at this very special Shabbat Service, Friday January 18 at 6:00 PM. Young people are welcome, particularly teens, to experience this meaningful Shabbat.
L’DOR V’DOR ~ FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION
Mazel Tov to Lisa Frank and Arianna Pineiro who were married on October 27 in Delray Beach, Florida. Lisa is the daughter of Andrew Frank and Sally Rosenfeld, and the granddaughter of Alan and Eve Rosenfeld, and Irwin and Marjorie Frank (z”l). Arianna is the daughter of Tracey Cerbone and Celso Pineiro, and the granddaughter of Nicholas and Helen Cerbone, and Celso and Dahlia Pineiro. Parents Lauren and Alex Robinson, grandparents Tracy and Bob Moir and Chris and Anne Robinson, and great-grandparents Bob and Robin Mesher on the birth of Finn Irving Robinson, born on October 29, 2018. Finn is the great-great grandson of Sally (z”l) and Abe Vidgoff (z”l).
Parents Callie and Noah Barish, and grandparents Michael and Jim Richman on the birth of twins. Aria Chana Barish and Mira Elana Barish join big sister Samara and big brother Elijah. May they grow in health and wisdom and be a source of strength to their families and all humankind. Steven Wilker, who has been elected ViceChair of Classroom Law Project, a non-profit that prepares 100,000+ students across Oregon to become engaged and informed citizens in a democratic society.
Condolences to Mary Perlman and David Perlman on the loss of their sister, Tony Pugliese on the loss of his wife, Laura Pugliese and Aaron Pugliese on the loss of their mother, Sarah Perlman Townley, Deborah Perlman Israel, Lily
Perlman, Lizzie Perlman, Emma Perlman and Rachel Perlman on the loss of their aunt, Lydia Pugliese, who passed away on November 25, 2018 at the age of 76. Rachel Halupowski on the loss of her father, Paul Augustus Halupowski, who passed away on November 9, 2018. Duane McComas on the loss of his wife, and Howard Sonnes and Mark Adrian Sonnes on the loss of their mother, Maxine McComas, who passed away on October 14, 2018 at the age of 79. Michelle Bombet Minch (David Michael Minch) on the loss of her nephew, and Abigail Josephine Minch, Audrey Rebecca Minch and Levi Newman Minch on the loss of their cousin, Seth Abraham Bombet who passed way on October 11, 2018 at the age of 24, after a nearly three year battle with cancer.
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UPCOMING EVENTS SISTERHOOD
ADULT EDUCATION
Whose Names Are Included in the Oregon Jewish Story? Thursday, January 24, 7:00 PM Pollin Chapel Professor Ellen Eisenberg will present a fascinating view of our community’s postwar years, with a special focus on CBI congregants (yes, she’ll name names – maybe even yours!). Many CBI members and others in the Jewish community were directly impacted during that era by the dispersal forced by urban renewal, the changing role of women in synagogues, and the immigration of Soviet Jews. More significant for the wider community has been the leadership and engagement of Jewish Oregonians, including CBIers, in civic action for social justice. Ellen Eisenberg is a recognized scholar of American and Jewish history. She has taught at Willamette University since 1990 and holds the Dwight and Margaret Lear Chair in American History. She has authored or co-authored more than five books on American Jewish history. The Oregon Jewish Story 1950-2010, her newest book, documents the evolution and adaptations of Oregon’s Jewish community through many of the social changes of that era. We will have copies of the book for sale and Professor Eisenberg will be happy to sign them.
BROTHERHOOD
Brotherhood Social A monthly chance to get together with the CBI Brotherhood! The location of the meetup changes, so reach out to Tracy at tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org in the CBI Main Office for details, dates, and to make sure you’re on Brotherhood’s email list.
MINI MENSCHES
Sisterhood Social Hours
Tot Shabbat
Tuesday, January 8 Tuesday February 12 5:00-7:00 PM Tanner Creek Tavern, 875 NW Everett St
January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, 9:00 AM Pollin Chapel
Join your WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood for 2019’s first social hours!
Eastside Havdalah Service with Rabbi Joseph Saturday, January 12, 5:00 PM Home of Michael Richman (RSVP for address) Enjoy delicious appetizers and be enveloped in the warmth and light of Havdalah. Join with Rabbi Joseph and the women of Sisterhood and participate in a lovely service to mark the end of Shabbat. This is a wonderful opportunity for women on the eastside of Portland to come together and without having to cross a bridge! Please RSVP for address to CBISisterhoodRSVP@gmail.com, and let us know if you are interested in carpooling.
Docent Led Tour: The Last Journey of the Jews of Łodz Sunday, February 3, 12:30 PM Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (724 NW Davis Street) Please join us for a docent-led tour of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education’s The Last Journey of the Jews of Łodz exhibit. This tour will be limited to twenty people; RSVP to Stephanie Siegel at tacoma66@gmail.com. Entrance to the exhibit is free for OJMCHE and Portland Art Museum members (bring your membership card) and $4 (cash) for nonmembers. We encourage you to see the companion exhibit, Memory Unearthed: The Łodz Ghetto Photographs of Henryk Ross, which will be at the Portland Art Museum until February 24.
Dance and sing, then listen to a story from our clergy followed by an oneg and craft project.
MLK Preschool Day of Service Monday, January 21, 10:00 AM Mittleman Jewish Community Center 6651 SW Capitol Hwy Join us at the MJCC for a morning with PJ Library to make crafts, enjoy a puppet show and celebrate MLK Day and Tu b’Shevat all in one!
Mini Mensches Shabbat Dinner Friday, February 8, 5:00 PM Goodman Hall Join our Pre K and Kindergarten classes for a Shabbat dinner and kid friendly services! This is a great way to check out a service with your little ones.
EDUCATION
Date Night (Grades K-5) January 5, February 2, 5:00 PM Sherman Education Center Parents get a night off while kids get a night of Jewish fun with their friends! We play games, have dinner and celebrate Havdalah together while parents enjoy our great location and a dinner out. $15; email chelsea@bethisrael-pdx.org for more information and to sign up.
Upcoming Shabbat Dinners Friday, January 11, 5:00 PM First Grade Class Shabbat Dinner Friday, February 8, 5:00 PM PreK and Kindergarten Class Shabbat Dinner
Introducing the CBI Docents Program Our newly-established Docents Program is drawing on volunteer experts throughout the CBI community to share our rich cultural and architectural history with visitors to our beautiful campus. This program is in its earliest phase, so if you have ideas and enthusiasm and wish to be involved, please connect with Tracy Manaster Alifanz in the CBI Office at (503) 222-1069 or tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org, and be on the lookout for upcoming meetings and additional information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS YOUTH GROUPS
PARTY MLK Dinner Friday, January 18, 5:00 PM Prior to the MLK Service, teens will gather with peers from Kol Ami to eat and learn together with a special guest. Afterwards, they’ll attend the service and sit together as a group.
NFTY NW Winter Kallah January 25-27 This weekend trip is focused on Social Justice and will be held in Canada this year! Join us as we cross the border into Vancouver, BC to learn and practice our social justice goals.
NFTY National Convention February 15-18 NFTY Convention is a one of a kind experience – bringing together more than 1,000 Reform Jewish teens from across North America. Come join us in Dallas, Texas and be part of something bigger (it’s NFTY’s biggest event!), experience shaping a Movement, and have a great time.
Bi-temple Overnight February 23-24 It’s the annual overnight with our sister youth group, KAST from Vancouver! We’ll spend the night doing teen lead programming, have Havdalah together and see our friends from the other side of the river!
DOR CHADASH Blazers Game January 16, 6:30 PM Bring your red and black and join us for a blazers game! We’ll meet at the Moda Center and eat while we watch the game. Go Blazers!
Rock Climbing February 24, 12:30 PM 6th and 7th graders will head to a bouldering gym to do some rock climbing and learning about endurance and perseverance together. $15. To RSVP for any youth group events, email chelsea@bethisrael-pdx.org.
OTHER EVENTS
SOCIAL ACTION
SAC Immigration and Migrants Subcommittee Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 4:30 PM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Torah Connects February 24, March 10 Goodman Hall
Help our new subcommittee plan the year’s programming, then stay for the general Social Action Committee meeting at 5:30.
Join us for a day of education, community, and the chance to help restore our Torah scrolls. Keep an eye out for more information on our website, on our Facebook page, and in Beneath our Dome.
Social Action Committee Meeting
Cantor’s Couch Sunday, March 3, 4:00 PM Main Sanctuary
Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 PM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room Get involved with our support of Northwest Towers, CBI and Interfaith Advocacy Days, preparations for Mitzvah Day, and More!
Interfaith Alliance on Poverty Meetings Thursday, January 3, 12:00 PM, The Madeline Parish (3123 NE 24th Ave)
The Cantor’s Couch, a critically-acclaimed, ninety-minute one-man show featuring world renowned tenor, Cantor Jacob BenZion Mendelson, is coming to CBI. Enjoy a master storyteller’s sometimes tragic, sometimes comic, always moving glimpse at the golden age of cantorial music! Free and open to the public.
CBI Book Club
Thursday, February 7, 12:00 PM, Goodman Hall This Alliance brings faith based groups together to address some of the root causes and systemic issues that are central to the perpetuation of poverty. Beth Israel is a member. Activities include educational programs, advocacy and direct service. Meetings are held monthly and include educational components. Open to all interested.
Sunday, January 6, 9:00 AM Sunday, February 3, 9:00 AM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room Join CBI bibliophiles for coffee and lively discussion! January’s book selection is Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irina Carmon and Shana Knizhnik; February’s is The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish.
One Book, One Community
Coming Soon!
Sunday, January 27, 11:00 AM PCC/Smith Memorial Student Union
Mitzvah Day, Sunday, April 28 CBI Advocacy Day, TBD Interfaith Advocacy Day, TBD
Dr. David Fishman will speak on his book, The Book Smugglers.
Social Action at CBI Congregation Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee has a broad range of activities: • O ur newly-formed Immigration and Migrants Subcommittee has been meeting throughout the fall to plan educational and support activities, including a January 19 study of Jewish texts about immigration and refugees to take place during Shabbat morning services. • O ur longstanding relationship with our neighbors in the NW Towers and Annex buildings provides a weekly afterschool homework club for school age children residents (complete with snacks, games, art projects and socializing), a reliable source of fruits, vegetables, and nutritious food through a Sunday Food Pantry (supported by Trader Joe’s), and annual community Thanksgiving Dinner, and (through donations to the Social Action General Fund), school supplies, winter clothing, and holiday presents for all child residents. • Mitzvah Day, Advocacy Days, and more! New participants and ideas are always welcome! Please reach out to Tracy at (503) 222-1069 or tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org to join our email list and get involved. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 | CONGREG ATION BE TH ISR AEL
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SERVICES, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER RECURRING EVENTS SHABBAT SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Shabbat Evening Services
Sunday Hebrew Program (Pre-K through 7th Grade)
Adult Education Committee Meeting
Sundays, 9:15 AM- 12:15 PM Sherman Education Building
January 17, February 21 8:30 AM Shirley and Herbert Semler Boardroom
Friday Evenings 6:00 PM, Pollin Chapel*
JND Shabbat Friday, January 4 & Friday, February 1 7:00 PM, Pollin Chapel
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Shabbat and Oseran Family Lecture Friday, January 18 6:00 PM, Main Sanctuary
Sisterhood Shabbat Friday, February 22 6:00 PM, Pollin Chapel
Tot Shabbat January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16 9:00 AM, Pollin Chapel
Sunday Hebrew Program (8th-12th Grades) Sundays, 12:15 PM- 2:15 PM Sherman Education Building
Integrated Hebrew Program (IHP) Thursdays, 4:30 PM Sherman Education Building
CBI’s Religious School will be closed Sunday, February 17 Friday, January 11, 5:00 PM First Grade Shabbat Dinner
Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, January 17 6:30 PM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Docents Meeting Thursday, January 10 10:00 AM, Main Sanctuary
Executive Committee Meeting January 9 and February 13 12:00 PM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Sisterhood Board Meeting
Torah Study
Sunday, January 13, 10:00 AM Second Grade Family Program: Tu b’Shevat
February 7 6:00 PM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM, Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Friday, February 8, 5:00 PM Mini Mensch, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Shabbat Dinner
Social Action Committee Meeting
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturday, February 9, 10:30 AM Sixth Grade Shabbatini: Mitzvahpalooza
January 9 and February 6 5:30 PM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Sunday, February 10, 10:30 AM Seventh Grade Shabbatini
OTHER RECURRING EVENTS
Saturday Mornings 10:30 AM, Pollin Chapel* *When our community celebrates B’nei Mitzvah, and on other occasions throughout the year, these services may take place in our Main Sanctuary. Our weekly e-news or website (www.bethisrael-pdx.org) is your best source for up to the minute location details.
B’NEI MITZVAH Celebrated at Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM, Main Sanctuary) or Havdalah Services (5:00 PM, Main Sanctuary) Saturday, January 12, 10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of EmmaLena Glover
Mah Jongg Every Friday, 10:00 AM Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Knit-a-Mitzvah Third Wednesday of the month Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Book Club
Saturday, January 26, 10:30 AM Bar Mitzvah of Noah Elkanich
First Sunday of the month Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Saturday, February 23, 10:30 AM Bar Mitzvah of Aden Szlukier
OFFICE CLOSURES January 1, New Years Day
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B’NEI MITZVAH
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Eli Harris Mandel-Klein
Noah John Margolis Elkanich
Aden Bradley Szlukier
Eli Harris MandelKlein became a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Eli is the son of Gail Mandel and Steven Klein and he is a seventh grader at Portland Jewish Academy. Eli is the grandson of Betsy and Roger Mandel of Northbrook, Ilinois, and Ellen and Peter Klein of Livingston, New Jersey. Eli loves soccer and plays with Foothills Soccer Club’s Development Academy. He also loves math, writing, and playing the drums. In honor of his Bar Mitzvah, Eli will be making a contribution to Project Pooch, a local nonprofit whose mission is to provide opportunities for youth in corrections to learn responsibility, patience, and compassion for all life by working with shelter dogs.
Noah John Margolis Elkanich will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Noah is the son of David Elkanich and Amy Margolis. His stepparents are Lauren Elkanich and Matt Mader. He has two younger brothers, Samuel and Ari Elkanich. Noah’s grandparents are Jeff and Judy Margolis of Portland, and George and Linda Elkanich of Phoenix, Arizona. A seventh grader at Cedarwood Waldorf School, Noah is a competitive swimmer as a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) swim team, and spends much of his time at practice or at swim meets. In his spare time, Noah enjoys spending time with friends, playing with his younger brothers, watching movies and playing video games. For his Mitzvah Project, Noah is raising money for The Pixie Project, a non-profit animal adoption center and rescue in Portland. It offers a variety of services to the public, including pet adoption services, pet owner education and support, and low-cost and free spay and neuter and veterinary services for homeless and low-income pet owners.
Aden Bradley Szlukier will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Aden is the son of Mark and Caroline Szlukier and brother of Nathanial and Zachary. Before his move to Oregon, Alden attended Temple Beth El in Riverside, California. An eighth grader at Laurel Ridge Middle School, Aden loves sports, especially basketball and hockey. Aden started playing ice hockey down in southern California with the LA Kings Jr. Hockey Club and currently plays right wing for his bantam team in the Portland Jr. Winterhawks. A vegetarian since age ten, Alden loves animals, has three dogs, two cats, and, until recently, a dwarf hamster. In California he volunteered for Cat Adoption Team, where he spent his afternoons playing with the cats, feeding them, and cleaning rooms and cages. For his Mitzvah Project, Aden has decided to help raise money for Hockey Fights Cancer, a yearly fundraiser put on by the NHL. Cancer is currently affecting Aden’s family with multiple people battling to overcome their illness. Aden has two family members in treatment, one family member in remission for many years and one family member who sadly just lost his battle. Hockey Fights Cancer™ unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. Together, we look to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through, and moving past cancer. Funds raised through this partnership support patient services such as the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® and Road to Recovery® programs.
EmmaLena Rose Glover EmmaLena Rose Glover will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The daughter of Brian and Tamara Glover, EmmaLena has three older brothers, Isaac, Declan and Benjamin. EmmaLena’s grandparents are Sandy Wilson and Emma Glover of Clovis, California. A seventh grader at Lakeridge Junior High School, EmmaLena likes sports, especially soccer and softball. In her spare time she enjoys reading and walking the dog at night. For her Mitzvah Project, EmmaLena has decided to help with providing underprivileged children with books. EmmaLena is currently partnering with local non-profits in providing foster children with books.
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Mitzvah House/Family Winter Shelter Update Congregation Beth Israel is committed to the continued success of Portland Homeless Family Solutions’ Family Winter Shelter in its new home at 1150 NW 17th Ave. This project will provide much-needed shelter support for up to seventy-five children and their parents during our city’s coldest and wettest months. Please consider volunteering! You can email TC@PDXHFS.ORG to sign up to volunteer. For a list of the shelter’s most in-demand donation items, please go to www.pdxhfs.org/inkind-donations.
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VERY THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE LIFE AND LEGACY Life and Legacy fosters a camaraderie and respect among Oregon Jewish organizations that share the goal of legacy-building for the entire Jewish Community. We offer our sincere gratitude to our current Life and Legacy members who believe deeply in ensuring a robust Jewish future for generations to come. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Life and Legacy circle, please contact Jackie Volkoff, Director of Development, at jackie@BethIsrael-pdx.org. Joy Alkalay* Anonymous William and Sydney Baer Carole Barkley Monte and Frances Bettman* Philip and Fay Blank* Henry* and Gerel Blauer George and Harriet* Bodner Lynn Bonner Howard and Raquel Byer Rabbi Michael and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Lance and Deborah Caldwell Bernard Carr* Mandi and Stuart Chestler Daniel J. and Elizabeth O. Cohn* Edward* and Margery Cohn Marcia Colton Roger and Midge Cone James and Ilene Davidson Sylvia Davidson Berta M. Delman* Susan Diamond Nettie Director* Simon and Helen Director* Ned Duhnkrack Barbara Durkheimer Stuart and Leah Durkheimer* Lester Eisendorf* Judith Ann Epstein* Marie Louise Feldenheimer* Jen and Howard Feldman Martin Fishel* Eric and Robin Flamm Lynn and Charlie Gelber Thomas Georges III* and Linda Georges Thomas and May Georges* William and Shirley Gittelsohn* Richard and Beth Glassman Maurice* and Ilene Goldberg Arthur and Martha Goldsmith* David and Tiffany Goldwyn Douglas and Lila Goodman Michelle and Steve Gradow Rachel Halupowski Craig Hartzman and James John Margaret Hasson Celia Heims* Irwin and Renee Holzman and family
Benjamin* and Janice Isenberg Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph James and Rhonda Kennedy Steve and Marilyn Kerman Morris Klein* Charles and Lois Koteen Henry Kunowski and Kerstin Schulz Theodore D. Lachman* Robert and Sally Landauer Gerald and Evelyn Leshgold Glen and Lisa Levy Joan Lindholm* David and Beverly Lipman* Lee Lowenson Rita Lubliner* Arnold Maizels* Richard and Harriet Maizels Howard B and Robin L Marcus Lynn L. Marks Barry and Susan Menashe Joanne Van Ness Menashe and Joe Menashe Ruben and Elizabeth Menashe Robert and Robin Mesher Alan and Lana Miller Edith O. Miller* Lloyd and Beverly Miller* Ted Nelson and Curt Shaffstall Robert Neuberger* Jeanne Newmark John and Hulda Neustadter* Kenneth and Debra Novack Jackie and Burton* Nudelman Victor Nudelman* Henry and Nancy Oseran Raymond and Dorothy Packouz Mark and Judy Peterman Randie and Mark Peterson Robert and Rita Philip Harold and Jane Pollin Gerald and Lois Poplack* Anita Reinhorn* Philip and Dorothy Reiter Laurie and Bert Rogoway Gayle Romain Millard and Carolyn Rosenblatt* Alan and Eve Rosenfeld Lloyd B. Rosenfeld*
Sally Rosenfeld and Andrew Frank Tiffany and Eric Rosenfeld John and Marti Rosenthal Lawrence Rosenthal* Franklin Rosumny Richard and Deanne Rubinstein Arnold* and Rose Rustin Hal Ruthizer* Bunny and Jerry Sadis Ken and Loree Sakai Benjamin Sandler and Laura Jamerson Jeaneatta “Rusty� Sautter* Norman* and Elaine Savinar Ralph and Bernice Schlesinger* Gilbert* and Thelma Schnitzer Harold* and Arlene Schnitzer Harold and Arlene Schnitzer: CARE Foundation Leonard* and Lois Schnitzer Manuel and Edith Schnitzer* Herbert and Shirley Semler Ruth* and Larry Semler Joel Seres and Sandra Lamer Seres Douglas and Dorothy* Sherman Estelle Director Sholkoff* Michael Simon and Suzanne Bonamici Milton and Marilyn Singer* Jill Newman Slansky Mortimer and Alice Mary Solomon* Richard Solomon and Alyce Flitcraft Ladislao* and Martha Soltesz Ruth Spear* Donald Spiegel and Deborah Davis-Spiegel Arthur Steinhorn Frances Stern* Marvin* and Gloria Swire Ron Tonkin* Bianca and Tony Urdes Robert P. Weil* Joella Werlin and Robert *Autrey Isam and Rose White* Jeff and Lynn Wolfstone Jennifer and Kenneth Zeidman Jerome and Zelda Zeidman* Alan* and Janet Zell
*Of blessed memory
Congregation Beth Israel is a participant in the Life and Legacy Program, which is a partnership of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
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HEADER HEREPEOPLE VERY THOUGHTFUL BIRTHDAY BUBBLES AND BITES This October, we celebrated our 160th birthday at our fall fundraiser, Birthday Bubbles and Bites. Over 150 members attended the fun-filled evening! Our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and to all those listed below who gave so generously during the Mitzvah Moment. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s fall fundraiser! Michael Adler and Molly Newcomer Sara Spettel Michael and Margaret Anton William and Sydney Baer Rabbi Michael Cahana and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Debbie and Lance Caldwell Jeff Capen and Kira Dennison-Capen Andrea Davis Barry and Bonnie Davis Dick and Cameron Davis Naomi Derner Barbara Durkheimer and Gary Larsen Howard and Jenat Feldman Louis Feldman and Risa Colton-Feldman Paul and Sharron Fishman Andrew Frank and Sally Rosenfeld Stacy and Sharon Friedman Judah and Alison Garfinkle David and Tiffany Goldwyn William June and Susan Graber Lisa and Jonathan Greenleaf Oren Haker and Meghan Sercombe
John Parks and Rebecca Hill John Harland and Janet Hoffman Stephen and Saliayn Holmes Rabbi Rachel Joseph Joshua and Michelle Kashinsky Henry Kunowski and Kerstin Schulz Glen and Lisa Levy David and Amy Lewin Annette MacDougall Steven Klein and Gail Mandel Robin and Steve McCoy Fred Cirillo and Sharon Meieran Ruth Menashe Ruben and Liz Menashe Lana and Alan Miller Barney and Susan Milstein Christie Moore and Stacy Lewis Edward and Jill Neuwelt Robert and Rachel Papkin Mark and Judith Peterman Ryan and Sarah Pitman Joshua and Amy Remick Stephen and Leslie Robinson
Alan and Eve Rosenfeld Henry Rosicky III and Gillian Rosicky Richard and Jill Rubinstein Rose Rustin Jerry and Bunny Sadis Ben Sandler and Laura Jamerson David and Lisa Sarasohn Elaine Savinar Jack and Sara Schecter Arlene Schnitzer Jordan Schnitzer Joel and Sandra Seres Steven and Georgeanne Seres Richard Solomon and Alyce Flitcraft Martha and Les (z”l) Soltesz Arthur Steinhorn Bruce Melzer and Robyn Urbach Tony and Bianca Urdes Jason Waxman and Lynne Hana Michael Weiner and Kathleen Davis-Weiner Kenneth and Jen Zeidman
EFI - EVERY FAMILY INITIATIVE EFI (Every Family Initiative) maintains CBI’s 160 year tradition of making our congregation a place where Jewish families pray, learn, connect, and serve others by: increasing resources for adult, member, education, and youth programs, making membership and a Jewish education available to all regardless of their ability to pay, and maintaining our beautiful historic campus. We thank all of our donors for their generous support of this truly transformative and inclusive program, ensuring a strong Jewish future for generations to come. Michael Adler & Molly Newcomer Michael & Margaret Anton Kevin & Rachelle Barrett Lester & Heather Baskin Kim & Debra Burchiel Constance Cambreleng Barry & Barbara Caplan Stuart and Mandi Chestler Frederick Cohen & Randy Zasloff Kenny and Rhonda Cohen Marcia Colton Marjorie Congress & Evi Pazmanczyk Melanie & Will Dann Kathleen & Louis Doctor Jill & Richard Edelson Sarah & John Epstein Paul and Sharron Fishman Eric and Rebecca Friedenwald-Fishman Morris Galen Craig and Ronit Gerard Connie & Ted Gilbert Barbara Glazer William June & Susan Graber Gordon & Meryl Haber Irvin & Gail Handelman John Harland & Janet Hoffman
Janice Isenberg Kenneth & Karen Janoff Marvin & Lesley Korach Donald & Judith Kramer Jean S. Krosner Jay and Tina Lamb Greg Landweber Moshe Lenske Carol S. Lewis Jonathan & Marilyn Lindner Stan & Joyce Loeb Marki Maizels Howard & Robin Marcus Gary and Sheryl Martel Ruben & Liz Menashe Page & Lynn Mesher Barney & Susan Milstein Heinz Holzapfel & Sylvia Nessan Rosalyn Neuberger Daniel & Tracy Oseran Robert & Rachel Papkin Robert & Leslie Peltz Jean Pierce Steven Pike & Allison Sneider Pike Michael & Jim Richman Stephen & Leslie Robinson
*List as of December 18, 2018; this is an ongoing initiative.
Alan and Eve Rosenfeld Jack Rosenberg & Diane Doherty Marti & John Rosenthal Mrs. Rosemarie Rosenfeld Howard and Roslyn Rosen Eleanore Rubinstein Michael & Linda Salinsky Richard Schwartz Michael Freeman & Lynda Shapiro Curt & Kathy Sheinin Brett & Julie Sheppard Tom & Megan Shipley Michael & Janice Sigell Ron & Sheila Silver Rodger Sleven & Marcella Flores Bruce Spiegel Harley & Robyn Spring Brad & Lara Stern Richard and Kay Stern Sharon Tarlow Cheryl Tonkin Rena Tonkin Phil and Tammy Yashar Philip Zald & Heh Shin Kwak Herman & Vicki Zimmerman
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IN REMEMBRANCE ~ MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING January 4 and 5 Shirley Abrams Julian Albert Maurice Albert Abraham Avigdor Rose Backer Benjamin Backer* Ben Besser Hannah Bodner June Burgin Dennis Cash Jacob Davis Anne Davis* Morris Director Joseph Endler Mandel Fischer Robert Freidenrich Stella Georges Joseph Glasgow Anne Goldberg Israel Gothalph Ben Hoover Henry Kaplan Benjamin Kirz Theda Kolker Joan Liebreich* Harold Light Egon Loebner Joseph Margolin Carol Meisels* Louis Miller Morris Mittleman Rebecca Nelson Hans Neuberger Stanley Pitkin Judith Platman Mary Plotzker Hilda Pomerantz S. Fredrick (Fred) Rabiner Mary Rogoway Maurice Rubenstein Jeannette Rubenstein Rabbi Murray Saltzman Arthur Segal Meier (Mike) Shavzin William Shevach Sanford Simkoff Harriet Sockut Manton J. Spear Eloise Spiegel Thomas Spitzer Sally Stolzoff David Warshawsky Goldie Weinstein Philip Wexler Thelma Wing Cynthia Rich Wood January 11 and 12 Morton Alexander Dorothy Andrianoff Muriel Berman
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Frieda Bizer Kaa Byington Bernard Cohen Barbara Cohen Rosalie Davis Rosalie DeWitz Charles Diamond* Bob Edelman Charles Edelson Leah Epsteen Yussie Joseph Epstein Joseph Feldman Louis Fenton* Jerome Feuer Shirley Fishel Edward Fogel David Friedman Anne Geffen Suzanne Gevurtz* Jaime Goldfarb Elsie Goldhammer Morrie Greenstein Mary Hasson Florence Hughes Oscar Ingber Alan Kantor Melvin Kendall Miriam Kornberg Jean Kornfeld David Kron Robert Labby Lee Labby Sam Lazerwith Charlotte Lazerwith Pauline Lecker Hilde Lehmann Esther Lenet Esther Levin* Arthur Levine Salo Lewin* Leonie Lidsky James Lilienthal Donald Londer Lyle Luers Suzanne Malloch Doreen Margolin Louis Mark Ronald Mesher* Naum Messerman Harold Mink Robert Misrach Olga Molnar Melvin Nelson Ben Novich Renee Paley-Bain Herman Passamaneck Esther Solomon Planer Jerrold Platt Louis Puziss Donald Richman Fred Rosenbaum* Lawrence Rosenberg
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Freda Rovech Joyce Rubin* Adele Savinar David Saxe Ramy Schneider Lorraine Schulberg Deanna Seste Gerald Stern Arnold Tannenbaum* Audrey Vera Sally Vidgoff* Jeffrey Ward Irving M. Weinstein Jean White Louis Woron Elaine Woskow Rose Wright* January 18 and 19 Lillian Applebaum Irene Arron Eugene Arron Ada Beckman Solomon Berner Louise Brenner Eva Bronshteyn Samuel Budin* Jean Coffey Hyman Cohn Herman David Robert Epsteen Helen Epsteen Glenn Epstein Clara Farberman Irvin Fields Kathy Fisher Laddy Gross Julius Jaffe Hyman Kaplan James Kaplan* Phyllis Katz Henry Kleinberg Bernard Klonoff Sarah Kurland Lorraine Lippoff Louis Maher June Nagel Ruth Ravetz Gloria Reiss Mona Rosen Sam Rosen Mona Rosen Sarah Rosenblum Harry Rosenfield Rachel Rubin Harold (Hal) Saltzman Harry Schatz* Wynne Spiegel Mary Stilwell David Strauss* Marion Sulzberger Ronald Tonkin*
January 25 and 26 Joy Alkalay* Adolf Asher Abe Blank Anne Blank Bern Blattner Dick Brownstein Anna Buchbinder Marvin Byer Ann Dluger Mina Draghicescu Hyman Falbel Henry Feldman Lewis Fendrich* Milton Gevurtz* Michael Gilbert Samuel Greenberg Hannah Greenwald Katie Halmos Taylor Harris Frieda Isenberg Betty Jackson Bruce Kantor Arlene Kaplan Rose Kunowski Michael Laufer Julius Levin Merritt Linn Arthur Litowitz Harry Marcus Peter Markus Lloyd McFall Esther Murphy* Robert Novack* Charlotte Oliven Burnetta Packouz Betty Parker George Raffel Shirlee Romer Rose Rosen Florence M. Applebaum Rosenberg Harvey Rosencrantz Bella Ruderman Jack Schiff* Connie R. Schultz John Selling Ronald Paul Seres Jerome B. Shank Ronda Shaw Joseph Simon Joyce Singer Louis Sockut Wesley Spellman Helen Spivak* Samuel Steinberg* Yetta Jean Stern Harvey Taback Nancy Lou Tonkin* Fanny Turtledove David Warshawsky Robert Weil*
IN REMEMBRANCE ~ MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING Yvette Weintraub Herbert Werlin Paul Weston Carol Williams Howard Wolfe February 1 and 2 Frank Aiken Solomon Arnsberg Miriam Baer* Franklin Barkley Kathryn Benaroya Anna Bloom Sara Cogan Jenny Dickson Sol Director* Leah Durkheimer Ruth Epstein Herbert Feibleman Martin Fishel Morris Fishman Milton Freidenrich Hatzkel Frumkin Miriam Gadye Rudolph Galkin Isaac Geller* Morton Glazer Leo Goldman Emily Gottfried Robert Jacobs Pearl Karlin Gertrude Klein Walter Kranz Stanley Lang Stanley Lappen Davine Levison Jacob Levy Morton Levy Jack McBride Jack Menashe Alan Meyer Jeno Molnar James O’Neil Max Peltz David Popowich Jeanette Rigler Esther Rodinsky Edith Goodman Rogoway Ruth Rosenfeld Ethel Ruben S. I. Samuels Ellen Sanders-Tuft Arthur Senders* Harriet D. Shank Sally Shulman Lawrence Tarlow Isadore Tinkleman
William Isaac Trachtenberg Harry Turtledove Florence Warshawsky Ruth Woron February 8 and 9 Cynthia Aaron Allen Adler Irwin Applebaum Frances Arback Carol August Maxine Barker Bruce Becker Elsa Bonyhadi* Florence Brown Norman Marion Burnett Sally Burnett Esther Diamond* Gertrude Docherty Sara Drucker Nathan Feldman Florence Fishman Marion Forman Albert Forman Ruth Friedman Alfred Greenwald Joseph Horenstein Linda Hudesman Clara Hyman Runi Hyman* Sylvia Jacobs* Mary Kane Harold Kaplan Harry Karansky Margaret Kavitt Stella Koenigsberg Eliot Kowitt Philip Kurland Leslie Lipman David Lomas Celene Lowenson* Ruth Marsh Charles Ostrofsky Ruth Philip Joan Ramsey George K. Robbins Annette Rosen* Rodney Rosencrantz* Arnold Rustin Neil Sandler Bernie Savage Lorraine Schenbaum William Shapiro Sam Snyder Edward Soren Joseph Spiegel Jean Wolff
February 15 and 16 Eva Ail Theresa Bergstein William Berman Samuel Berne Sally Buchbinder Leonard Burgin Joan Cahn Don Felton Edith Goodman Eugene Gottesman Joseph Heilner Lawrence Hoffman* Max Isaacson Max Kelinson* Ethel Kelinson* Rabbi Zahlmon Kohen Cantor Chaim Kohen Doris Krys Sylvia Krys-Nudelman Antone Larsen Abe Margolin Esther Mink Joel Moskowitz Monford Orloff Irving Ovitz Lesa Oziel Carlton R. Reiter Thelma Rosen Otto Rothschild* Avi Schaefer Sadie Scheffer Joseph Sercu Elise Rosenbaum Sherlin Joseph Smertenko Judge Gus Solomon* Katalin Soltesz Molly Streit Selmo Tauber Louis Tobin* Adele Tunick Anna Urman Eugene Veltman Jacob Vidgoff Anne Wald Shirley Waldman Jack Zasloff Lillian Zidell February 22 and 23 Lee Ackley Nathan Adler Rick Aftergut Esther Barde George Barker A. I. Bloch Harold Chucker
Edward Cogan Lorraine Davis Victor Dayan Marvin Diamond* Sam Director Stuart Durkheimer Harry Estrin Berenice Feldman Erma Ferrera Max Flaxman Charles Freeman George Friend Rita Geller Bernard Goldberg Archie Goldsmith* Barbara Goldstein Samuel Hahn Henry Hirsch Rachel Horenblas Joseph Hupert Sylvia Kaplan Nellie Katzky Pauline Kaufman Erich Kellner Beatrice Kirz Raymond Krantz* Richard Lachman* Rosalind Levine Anne Liebman Marshall Lindner Sylvia Margulis* Marian Meyer* Adele Meyer Donna Miller Cheryl Pelz Gertrude Plushnick Max Raskin Blanche Robbins Don Safran Bessie Savinar Henrietta Segal Alma Senders Marion Silver Philip Spear Norman Stein Dora Tall Rose Trachtenberg Sam Urman Lois Waldinger Allan Weinstein Goldie L. Weinstein Arnold Winters Donald Wolfstone
(*) next to a name indicates a memorial plaque has been purchased to ensure the beloved departed is remembered in perpetuity. For information about memorial plaques in the Temple, please contact Bitsie at (503) 222-1069 or bitsie@bethisrael-pdx.org. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 | CONGREG ATION BE TH ISR AEL
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VERY THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE
CBI TRIBUTE FUND SPOTLIGHT:
Oseran Family Lecture Fund
This year, for the first time ever, two of the highlights of the CBI annual calendar will come together as we welcome our 2019 Oseran Family Lecture Series speaker, acclaimed author, attorney, and activist Bryan Stevenson to address the CBI and greater Portland communities at our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Service. The presence of this nationally acclaimed speaker—as well as his predecessors, including Robert Reich and E.J. Dionne—is made possible through the the Oseran Family Lecture Fund. Our deep appreciation to the Oseran family for establishing this fund and the lecture series it supports, and to all our generous donors who contribute to it.
TRIBUTE FUND DONATIONS RABBI CAHANA DISCRETIONARY IN MEMORY OF
Josephine and Edwin August David and Anita August Sherry Caplan Barry and Barbara Caplan Louis Roshberg Forrest Frank and Phoebe Eskenazi Nancy Green Margaret Hasson S. Fredrick Rabiner David and Liz Lippoff Nancy Green Harvey and Lisa Newman Barney Papkin Bob and Rachel Papkin Milton Reiter Philip and Dorothy Reiter Miriam Rosen Suzanne Bonfe Adrienne Darnell Jeffrey and Lynn Wolfstone
IN HONOR OF
the unveiling of Ruth Gassner Rick and Jan Gassner CBI Stephen and Saliayn Holmes Rabbi Cahana’s Great Jewish Texts course Christie and Stacy Lewis Moore
IN APPRECIATION OF
Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Louis Feldman and Risa Colton-Feldman Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Noah Feldman High Holy Days Services Louis and Kathleen Doctor
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION Given By
Jacqueline & Scott Doyschen
CANTOR CAHANA DISCRETIONARY IN MEMORY OF
Pearl Freidman Barry and Barbara Caplan Ann Goldsmith Michael and Linda Goldsmith Albert Mandelbaum Lynn Lertzman
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Evelyn Mandelbaum Lynn Lertzman Herman Richman Jim and Michael Richman IN HONOR OF
Jordan Davis’ Bar Mitzvah Barry and Bonnie Davis
IN APPRECIATION OF
Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Louis Feldman and Risa Colton-Feldman Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Noah Feldman The music of the High Holy Days Louis and Kathleen Doctor
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION Given By
Greg and Becky Ewer
RABBI JOSEPH DISCRETIONARY IN MEMORY OF
Nancy Caplan Barry and Barbara Caplan Marjorie Weiss Thea Weiss Hayes David Ellman Arthur and Benjamin Steinhorn Morton Steinhorn Arthur and Benjamin Steinhorn Adam Davis Barry and Bonnie Davis
IN HONOR OF
Jordan Davis’ Bar Mitzvah Barry and Bonnie Davis Rabbi Joseph’s Leadership during the Pittsburgh tragedy Christie and Stacy Lewis Moore Rabbi Joseph Naomi Kaufman Price and Steven Price
IN APPRECIATION OF
Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Louis Feldman and Risa Colton-Feldman Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Noah Feldman
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RABBI ROSE DISCRETIONARY IN HONOR OF
Jeff Reingold’s birthday Stephen and Jacqueline Swire
CANTOR SCHIFF DISCRETIONARY IN MEMORY OF
Betty Donoghue John Parks and Rebecca Hill
ADULT EDUCATION IN MEMORY OF Nancy Green Rich and Sue Garber Louis and Harriet Sockut Bill and Joanne Treuhaft Alan J. Zell Janet Zell ALLISON B. COHEN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF
Allison B. Cohen Rhonda, Kenny, and Andrew Cohen
ALTAR FLOWERS AND ONEG SHABBAT IN MEMORY OF
Thea Grunbaum Marilyn Grunbaum Lilly Warnick Faye Samuels
BROTHERHOOD SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF
Michael Price Sr. Josh and Amanda Price
CARING COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF
Hyman Kravitz Bob Kravitz Bernice and Sylvan Simon Kevin and Rachel Segal Harriet Towne David Bloom Wendy Steinberg
CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION IN MEMORY OF
Marian Black Floyd Black Jacob Lauterstein Driesen Lance and Deborah Caldwell Ruth McBride Ruben and Liz Menashe Josef Neuberger Rosalyn Neuberger Nancy Green Jeanne Newmark Seymour Robinowitz Chuck and Selene Robinowitz David Hudesman David and Diane Rosencrantz Herb Shapiro David and Diane Rosencrantz Ardyth Shapiro Annie and Jessica Underwood Arline Hasman Bob Rowe and Nannette Hasman-Rowe Nancy Green Stuart and Susan Shleifer Abe Wexler Ethel Blumenthal Sadee Muzikant Dr. Harry Semler Anna Semler James Spivak and Family Loudelle Lundberg Michael Tannenbaum
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN MEMORY OF
Anna Feves Marlene Feves-Weiner and Family
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE IN MEMORY OF
Bertha Mayer Holtzman Wilma Balick Cynthia Greenberg Greg Jones and Mindy Becker Leonore Weston Leonard and Betsy Bergstein Alan and Nancy Green Gerel Blauer Allan Sacks Andy Kerr Donna Brownstein Alfred Edelman Carol Edelman
VERY THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE Estelle Ellner Harold Ellner Evelyn Galen Stanley and Adrienne Geffen Leo Matin Joanne and Harry Glickman Joseph Margolin Phillip Margolin Gladys Netboy Jane Netboy Richard See Eleanore Rubinstein Gilbert Schnitzer Thelma, Sandra and Gary Schnitzer Debbie and Ken Novack David Bloom Harriet Towne Lance and Mary Steinberg Marvin Swire Betty Polsky Gloria Swire GENERAL CONTRIBUTION Given By
Arlys Bjoresson Airy Charters Linda Friedman Michael Olds
HAL RUTHIZER CULTURAL ARTS IN MEMORY OF
Sara Bazelon Jim and Michael Richman
HEIMS FAMILY YOUTH FUND IN MEMORY OF
Nathan Dickson Alfred J. Davis Anne Davis Sarah Davis Kenneth Davis
HINEINU IN MEMORY OF
Irene Crane James and Karla Forsythe Crane Max Solomon Rich and Sue Garber
I HAVE A DREAM IN MEMORY OF
Nancy Green Linda Ostomel David Ostomel Anne and Maurie Ostomel Harry and Rose Ostomel Linda Ostomel
JENAT FELDMAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN APPRECIATION OF
Jen Feldman Jackie Volkoff
JILL SLANSKY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADER IN MEMORY OF
Frank Hochfeld Rick and Marilyn Gilbert
Lillian Newman Jill Slansky JUDITH EPSTEIN EDUCATION DIRECTOR IN APPRECIATION OF
the CBI Book Club Carl and Diane Polesky
MAY GEORGES STUDIES IN ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF
Betty Veltman Goldman Marcia Colton, Risa ColtonFeldman, Louis, Jacob, and Noah Feldman
IN HONOR OF
Benjamin Tell’s Bar Mitzvah Noah Feldman Stella Banks’ Bat Mitzvah Noah Feldman Noah Jerome Julius Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah Risa Colton-Feldman, Louis, and Jacob Feldman
MILLER ROOM REFURBISHMENT IN MEMORY OF
Nancy Green Maxine McComas Alan and Lana Miller
NETTIE DIRECTOR LIBRARY IN MEMORY OF
Sol D. Director Bruce Director Nathan Rosen Frannie Director Sol D. Director Sam Rosen Nettie Margolis Esther Wayne Rose Rosen Stuart and Nikki Director
IN HONOR OF
Les Soltesz Renee Holzman Stuart and Nikki Director
IN APPRECIATION OF
a beautiful family service Martin and Sharon Schneiderman
OSERAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT IN MEMORY OF
Fannie Oldstein Ilaine Cohen Sadie Finkelstein Nettie Kleinberg Rich and Sue Garber Sadie Finkelstein Henry and Nancy Oseran David Finkelstein Henry and Nancy Oseran
PRAYER BOOK IN MEMORY OF
Nancy Green Harvey and Lisa Newman Ernest Bonyhadi Gloria Reich Betty V. Goldman Margo Sercu Rabbi Isadore Kahan Naomi Strauss
LLOYD B. ROSENFELD YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN MEMORY OF
Robert Layton Ben Rosenfeld Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld Miriam and Ben Rosenfeld Rosemarie Rosenfeld Miriam Rosenfeld Tiffany and Eric Rosenfeld
RUTH SEMLER YOUTH ACTIVITY IN MEMORY OF
Marilyn Goldman Rich and Sue Garber Max Swerdlik Joan Soriano Abe Wexler Ethel Blumenthal Sadee Muzikant Dr. Harry Semler Anna Semler James Spivak Dr. Harry Semler Karen, James, and Gary Spivak
IN HONOR OF
Eli Mandel-Klein Carol Rosen
SANNY SNELL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN MEMORY OF
Michael Grunbaum Marilyn Grunbaum
SIMON AND HELEN DIRECTOR ENDOWMENT IN MEMORY OF
Alfred J. Davis Anne Davis Sarah Davis Nathan Dickson June Nagel Dick and Cameron Davis
SOCIAL ACTION FOOD IN MEMORY OF
Ronnie Wood Lynda Baker Renee and Arthur Bergman Barry and Marcia Bergman Adele Feingold Ronnie Wood Charles Berne Lee Berne
Benjamin Brown Bill and Marina Brown Nancy Green Howard and Barbara Cohn Booth Colman Howard, Barbara, and Susan Cohn Mara Forsythe-Crane James and Karla Forsythe Crane Bernice Rosenberg Risa Colton-Feldman, Louis, Jacob, and Noah Feldman David C. Frisch LouAnn Frisch Ben Rosenfeld Miriam Rosenfeld Gordon and Meryl Haber Mary Jackson Morrie and Gerry Jackson Babette Horenstein Peter and Gail Marracci Robert Neuberger Josef Neuberger Erna Neuberger Hans Neuberger Patricia Neuberger Ruth Saul Ted and Davia Rubenstein Abe Wexler Ethel Blumenthal Sadee Muzikant Dr. Harry Semler Anna Semler Minnie Spivak Abraham Spivak Gilda Wexler James Spivak and Family Irwin Cohn Naomi Strauss Mollie Katz Pearl Trachtenberg Nancy Green Sandy and Elaine Weinstein Irwin Cohen Louise Ruben Nancy Green Martin and Beverly Zell SOCIAL ACTION GENERAL TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF
Jay Albert Maxine McComas Sue Albert Renee and Arthur Bergman Barry and Marcia Bergman David Bloom Loretta Bloom Bernard Carr Thomas and Leonard Carr Edwin Cohen Regina Cohen Samuel Oldstein Ilaine Cohen Elsie W. Goldhammer Bernice Rosencrantz Morris H. Rosencrantz Jacob Solomon Roza Willer Richard Solomon Alyce Flitcraft continued on p. 14
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VERY THOUGHTFUL HEADER HEREPEOPLE
NEW CBI TRIBUTE FUND:
Roscoe and Debra Nelson Youth Fund We are thrilled to introduce an additional CBI tribute fund: The Roscoe and Debra Nelson Youth Fund. Designed to support and provide immersive and engaging experiences for youth beyond Congregation Beth Israel’s regular Religious School curriculum, this fund will help all our students be able to participate in programs such as our Southern Civil Rights Trip or L’taken. Our thanks to Roscoe and Debra Nelson for their support of the CBI community and students.
Joan Sitwell Barbara Glazer Rose Himelstein David and Shawn Looney Robert J. Neuberger Rosalyn Neuberger Herman Richman Lois Adler Sara Bazelon Mimi Richman Gilda Wexler Eldon and Carolyn Wexler Edward Press Ruth Press Shirley Lane Howard Lane Lewis Press Anna Press Sadie Scheffer Sol Scheffer Steve Press
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IN HONOR OF
Jen Feldman’s recovery Irwin Holzman’s recovery Jerry and Evelyn Leshgold’s Anniversary Ray and Dorothy Packouz’s Anniversary Gerel Blauer
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION Given By
Jamie Adams Josh Feinberg and Jessica Pierce Denell Solberg
SPEAR RESEARCH LIBRARY IN MEMORY OF
Harriet Schatz Bob Schatz
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TEMPLE IMPROVEMENT IN MEMORY OF
Jerry M. Colton Marcia Colton Herman Fagin Paul A. Halupowski Rachel Halupowski
IN APPRECIATION OF
Temple and Facilities Staff Risa Colton-Feldman, Louis, Jacob, and Noah Feldman
TOM GEORGES III MEMORIAL IN MEMORY OF
Tom Georges III Linda Georges
WRJ LUBLINER LEADERSHIP IN MEMORY OF
Judith Meller Megan Brown
IN HONOR OF
Stephanie Siegel Irving and Susan Fink
WRJ PRAYER BOOK IN MEMORY OF
Lt. Joseph (Yussie) Epstein Helen Esther Pearl Semler Spivak Karen, James, and Gary Spivak
WRJ SERVICE TO THE BLIND IN MEMORY OF
Morton Mayer Wilma Balick and Sandra Biller
CONGREGATION HEADER HERE BETH ISRAEL
Congregation Beth Israel 1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, OR 97209 Office: (503) 222-1069 • Fax: (503) 274-1400 Beth Israel Cemetery, 426 SW Taylors Ferry Road
CBI’s Sisterhood in Action Thank You, Sisterhood! The Sisterhood Chanukah Gift Shop and Bake Sales were a success! Thank you to the bakers Barbara Davis, Bobbi Swerdlin, Bonnie Barg, Debbie Braymer, Diane Lowensohn, Eve Rosenfeld, Jade Small, Leslie Robinson, Linda Simon, Liz Lippoff, Lynn Tobias, Megan Brown, Morris Jackson, Peggy Nakamura, Rose Marshall, Sally Rosenfeld, Sally Swire, Sarah Epstein, Shannon Gold, Arlene Koenigsberg, Barbara Cohen, Ellen Bick, Kathleen Doctor, and Susan Berniker. Thank you to Debbie Braymer and Bonnie Barg for their leadership in this fundraiser. All the profits directly benefit youth religious programming at CBI. Additionally, Sisterhood sent College Care Packages to college students and military personnel. Thank you to Debbie Geller and her son Aaron, Ellen Zellinger, Shoshanna Lansberg and her daughter Gabby, and Kathleen Doctor. The care packages included Chanukah goodies, a letter from Rabbi Cahana, a note from Sisterhood, and a student directory. These gifts for families of the congregation made possible by funds from the Urman Family College Communications Fund. Please consider the Urman Family College Communications Fund in your giving plans.
Please Renew Your Sisterhood Dues If you haven’t renewed your Sisterhood dues, then we are one woman short. Your dues support our Religious School and Camp Kalsman, social action advocacy, programming, leadership training, Tot Shabbats, breakfast on Mitzvah Day, the CBI Women’s Seder, and more. Please continue your support. You can send in a check, call the Main Office (503-222-1069), or go to the temple website and pay online: www.bethisrael-pdx.org/ community/wrj-bi-sisterhood/join-sisterhood/. Questions? Call Ellen Bick at (503) 481-0825.
New Year, New Mah Jongg Cards! Order your 2019 Mah Jongg cards by January 19! If you’d like to support Jewish Family and Child Services, here’s all you have to do: pick a standard ($8.00) or a large card ($9.00) and mail a check made out to Rosanne Levi with your order to: Rosanne Levi, 9838 SW 6th Ave. Portland, OR 97219. Checks must be received by Friday, January 19.
CBI Team Clergy Senior Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana Senior Cantor Ida Rae Cahana
Finance Director Melissa Bordine melissa@bethisrael-pdx.org
Associate Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph Rabbi Emeritus Emanuel Rose, D.H.L., D.D. Cantor Emerita Judith Blanc Schiff Contact any of the Clergy at clergy@bethisrael-pdx.org Education Department Education Director Ben Sandler, M. Ed., R.J.E. ben@bethisrael-pdx.org Director of Youth and Young Family Engagement Chelsea Ferguson chelsea@bethisrael-pdx.org Education Administrator McKenna Means mckenna@bethisrael-pdx.org B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator Emily Silverman emily@bethisrael-pdx.org CBI Administration Executive Director Josh Kashinsky josh@bethisrael-pdx.org Development Director Jackie Volkoff jackie@bethisrael-pdx.org Program Coordinator Tracy Manaster Alifanz tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org Clergy Assistant and Cemetery Administrator Bitsie Appleton bitsie@bethisrael-pdx.org
Accounting Assistant and Payroll Administrator Molly Cornell molly@bethisrael-pdx.org Facilities Managers Dallas Van Winkle Susie Young facilities@bethisrael-pdx.org Facilities Staff Ben Anderson Byron Salvatierra Dorian Torres Catering Panel Alfresco Catering by Sheraton 503-335-2853, Julia Deuchler Art of Catering 503-231-8185, Eric Sandstrom Aviv Israeli Vegan Cuisine 906-236-2834, Biz Lyons Century Catering 503-849-2605, Allen Levin Devil’s Food Catering 503-233-9288, Dan Sullivan Kenny & Zuke’s 503-222-3354 Lisa Glickman, Private Chef 541-728-6678 Vibrant Table Group/ Food In Bloom 503-297-9635, 503-944-6820 Karen Rich
Trustees
Glen Levy President
Sally Rosenfeld At Large
Tony Urdes Vice President/ President-Elect
Robin McCoy At Large
Mark Peterman Secretary
The Sisterhood Gift Shop (open Sundays from 10:15-12:15 in the Sherman Education Building) and Sisterhood Pop-Up Shop (open in the CBI Main Office Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00) are an excellent source for Judaica, cards, and seasonal gifts—all profits go to support the CBI Religious School.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist Linda Bridges linda@bethisrael-pdx.org
Board of Trustees, FY 2018/2019 Officers
And remember…
Receptionist and Tributes Coordinator Amber Rollins amber@bethisrael-pdx.org
Stacy Friedman Treasurer
Ted Nelson Past President
Naomi Derner David Goldwyn Bonnie Davis Janet Hoffman JoAnne Van Ness Menashe Bill June David Sarasohn Auxiliaries Kathleen Doctor WRJ/BI Sisterhood President Jeff Capen Brotherhood President Anna Epstein JND President
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Congregation Beth Israel
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR PERMIT NO. 594
1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209-2097
G N I M O C SOON! MARCH 20 at
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism since 1879