Developing CBI
Education
You Can Make Excuses or Make It Happen
opportunities through which our members can get engaged and involved. Read more about the work of the Hineinu Task Force – and find the spot for you!
by Jenat Levison Feldman Development Director
People often ask me why I continue to work. I do this work because I can, because I want to make things happen and because my work with CBI fulfills me on so many levels and in so many ways. Being a part of CBI in a meaningful way adds life to each of my days. I love the stories shared by others – why they get involved or what being involved means to them. I kvell when a committee gathers and I think I had something to do with connecting the people who are gathering for the same purpose. I thrill when a member tells me how their life has been changed by the people they have met through CBI or through CBI experiences.
Many elements go into making an organization such as Congregation Beth Israel successful. The two with which I am most often involved are human and financial or time and money. It’s an absolute misconception to believe you have to have an abundance of either to accomplish anything. This could not be further from the truth. So the saying you can make excuses or make it happen really resonates with me. As they say – give a busy person something to do and they will get it done. Among the many things for which I am grateful is the opportunity to work with people who choose to make a difference – people who make it happen. From our annual fall fundraiser to our Taste of Temple V friendraiser and fun(d)raiser, from our treasured Legacy Circle Donors to our Every Family Initiative Campaign, we at CBI are blessed with many supporters who choose to make an impact with a financial gift. We are also fortunate to have a broad spectrum of members with diverse interests and skills who are working diligently to be certain CBI offers a multitude of
In this month where we celebrate love – I can honestly say I love what I get to do, choose to do, and am privileged to do. For me, if you want to make something happen - there are no excuses for not acting upon that desire. I welcome the chance to make something happen together. The Beatles said it best:
And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love You make.
Camp Sababa is the best and only Reform Jewish day camp in Portland! We welcome all children entering grades Kindergarten through 5, with a special leadership program for teenagers entering grades 8 and 9. Camp Sababa features creative and fun morning activities at our home of Congregation Beth Israel with afternoon field trips exploring the greater Portland area.
Registration for Camp Sababa is now open! For more information or to register, visit www.bethisrael-pdx.org/education/camp-sababa or contact Ziva Sholin at ziva@bethisrael-pdx.org or Shoshanna Pro at shoshanna@bethisrael-pdx.org Congregation Beth Israel • 1972 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 97209 • 503-222-1069
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