July/August 2014 Bulletin - Congregation Beth Israel, Portland Oregon

Established 1858 Bulletin July/August 2014 Tamuz-Av-Elul 5774 Vol. 63, No. 10

Photo by Rabbi Michael Cahana

B’nei Mitzvah Adrienne Wallace Reed Adrienne Reed will become Bat Mitzvah during the 5:00 PM Havdalah service on July 5th. She is the daughter of Paula and Scott Reed, younger sister of Kaela, granddaughter of members Deborah and Lance Caldwell and Richard Garfinkle and Karla Green, and great-granddaughter of the late Felice Driesen. Adrienne attends Conestoga Middle School in Beaverton. She is a high-level cheer and dance competitor with Styleshock, a private all-star training facility. For her Mitzvah Project, she has been working with Team Shine, Styleshock’s cheerleading team for athletes experiencing special needs. Started in January of 2008, Team Shine is the first such team in Oregon, and the competitors have enjoyed many rewarding seasons, this past year earning another championship at the USA All-Star Championships in Anaheim, California. Adrienne has enjoyed assisting with the choreography and practice sessions all year and looks forward to her future involvement. To learn more about Styleshock and Team Shine, please visit their website: styleshockcheeranddance.com/programs/special-needs.

Jordan Miles Taylor Jordan Taylor will become Bar Mitzvah on July 12th. He is the son of Lisa and Howard Taylor and older brother of Jamie. Jordan attends Cedar Park Middle School. Inspired by his tutor, Avrel Nudelman, Jordan has selected the Robison Jewish Health Center for his Mitzvah Project, helping to lead Shabbat services monthly. He also will be assisting at various activities and programs, interacting with the residents and learning about their life stories. The Robison Jewish Health Center holds a special place within our community. It serves as a shelter to elders and adults with special needs and allows them to live in comfort, independence, and dignity while keeping their Jewish values. Jordan enjoys engaging with the residents, who are always happy to welcome youngsters for visits or at programs: www.cedarsinaipark.org/get-involved/volunteer.

Jeremy Jace Linver Jeremy (Mo to his family) Linver will become Bar Mitzvah on July 19th. He is the son of Brian and Tamy Linver and younger brother of sister Corey. Jeremy is a student at Riverdale. For his Mitzvah Project he is working with Tualatin Valley Youth Football League, a tackle-based football program for 3rd-8th grade youth in the Tualatin Valley and Portland metropolitan area in Oregon.

The TVYFL is a non-profit football club whose goal is to provide safe and enjoyable athletic competition. With severe funding cuts to school athletic programs – an estimated $3.2 billion over the past three years – fewer kids are involved in team sports. While TVYFL does offer some player scholarships, the overwhelming majority of players are responsible for their own registration fees.

TVYFL has seen a sharp decline in participation levels over the past few years because families just don’t have the money to cover the fees. Jeremy is partnering with TVYFL and Funding Factory to collect and recycle unwanted electronics, raising funds to offset

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the registration fees for families in need. He is organizing an email campaign to parents and students to spread the word about the electronics drive at Jamborees this summer. To learn more or to help, please visit their website: www.tvyfl.org.

Liliana Helen Adams Lily Adams will become Bat Mitzvah on August 9th. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Jacob Adams and the younger sister of Lukas. Lily attends Sherwood Middle School and has chosen to partner with Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for her Mitzvah Project. She has organized a group of her classmates to create Get Well cards for the patients at Doernbecher. They will deliver the cards to the hospital and will also spend time with a staff member who will explain the services provided to children in our community. Sometimes something as simple as Get Well wishes from a stranger will help to reassure a child who is undergoing treatment at the hospital. Lily learned this mitzvah from her family and through her studies at Beth Israel and will continue to share kindness and thoughtfulness throughout her life. Visit the Doernbecher website to learn how you can lend your support: www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/doernbecher/how-tohelp/volunteer.

Harrison Winters Harrison Winters will become Bar Mitzvah on August 16th. He is the son of Robert and Andrea Winters and older brother of Logan. Harrison attends Whitford Middle School in Beaverton and has been working regularly at Sunshine Pantry since June 2012. A special organization for many Beth Israel students and families, Sunshine Pantry serves the greater Beaverton population, providing food and grocery services through their warehouse. Harrison and his grandmother have worked together maintaining the stock on the shelves and distributing food bags throughout the community.

You can learn more at www.sunshinepantry.org.

Kiana Isabel Gellman Kiana Gellman will become Bat Mitzvah on August 23rd. She is the daughter of Juliana and Richard Gellman, younger sister of Elise, and older sister of Jonas and Apollo.

A student at West Sylvan Middle School, Kiana and her family are embarking on a two-week medical mission to Peru in October to work with SIGN: Surgical Implantation Generation Network, an organization that creates equality of fracture care through the world. SIGN collaborates with surgeons in developing countries to advance orthopedic implants and training that will help them to heal the severely broken bones of their patients. Kiana’s participation in this mission is two-fold: as a fluent Spanish speaker, she will be helping to translate for the patients and medical professionals. She is also collecting toys and personal hygiene items for the villagers in the remote areas the family will be visiting. You can learn more about SIGN at signfracturecare.org.

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Upcoming Events Julia Rose Ziegler Julia Ziegler will become Bat Mitzvah on August 30th. She is the daughter of Jan Cohen Ziegler and Josh Ziegler and older sister of Olivia.

Julia attends West Sylvan Middle School. She has been volunteering regularly for the past six months at the Oregon Humane Society, a local agency that takes care of and finds homes for needy and abandoned animals. Julia is dedicated to her work with the animals and hopes to someday adopt a dog or cat. To learn more, please visit their website: www.oregonhumane.org.

CBI Book Group Sunday, September 7, 9:00 AM Herbert & Shirley Semler Board Room The book group will be taking a hiatus over the summer, but we’ve already chosen our first book for the fall! Everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of pleasant literary discussion. There is no need to sign up.

September’s selection is The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman.

Portland Jewish Book Month

Our Leadership Confirmed. And Inspiring.

by Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana

“ . . .you shall keep a feast to me in the year... the Feast of Harvest, the first fruits of your labors which you have sown in the field.”

(Ex. 23:15-16) I was awed.

In early June, the Jewish community celebrated one of the three major festivals of the year: Shavuot, the “Feast of Weeks.” As with most Biblical holidays, Shavuot has both an agricultural and a historic meaning. It is a time of harvest and a time when we celebrate the giving of the 10 Commandments at Sinai.

The holiday is ancient. But just over 200 years ago, the Reform Movement created a new ceremony, Confirmation, and a few decades later began linking it to this sacred day. Confirmation was conceived as a statement of personal faith by the young people in a temple’s religious school. Unusually, it is held in 10th grade, when students are more mature and more capable of articulating what Judaism means to them than they are at Bar/Bat Mitzvah age.

We bring our young people to see the pictures of previous Confirmation classes going back over 100 years in our congregation’s history. Maybe some of their parents and grandparents were confirmed at this synagogue. We remind them that they are now a part of our Temple’s long and meaningful history, as their class picture will soon grace the wall. Perhaps one day, their children will look at their picture as they prepare for Confirmation. L’dor v’dor – from generation to generation.

This year, as was true last year, our 10th grade students had the privilege of being taught by Rabbi Joseph and were inspired by her passion for Social Justice.

Towards the end of the school year, she challenged them to each write a personal statement of their Jewish identity, declaring what Judaism means to them.

Sunday, November 23, 10:30 AM Pollin Chapel Speaker: Ruchama King Feuerman

I was so inspired by the words of these students, which I heard for the first time that evening. It means so much to me to witness what Judaism means to them. I wanted to share a few short excerpts from several students’ speeches with you:

Mark your calendars! Ruchama King Feuerman, author of In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist, will be speaking at CBI for Portland Jewish Book Month.

In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist has been chosen as the One Book, One Community portion of PJBM this year. On November 23rd, Feuerman will speak about her move to Israel from Nashville as she sought to find her spiritual center and how she came to write this fascinating book.

• C onfirmation is the start of a journey of self-discovery and Jewish identity at a time in our lives that is so filled with confusion and panic and uncertainty and questioning. We allow ourselves to turn these things into hope and possibility and excitement and intrigue, letting ourselves emerge from doubt and not feel ashamed for thinking things through and coming up with our own conclusions.

The book details the confluence of an Orthodox Jewish man from New York who moves to Israel and becomes one of the followers of a Kabbalist; a woman who is seeking to meet a spiritual man; and a deformed Palestinian who works on the Temple Mount. Their lives become intertwined with the questions of who owns relics, what is truth, and who they really are.

The book is available online or at Annie Bloom’s Books (7834 SW Capitol Highway) and will make for great summer reading.

• B eing Jewish is more than just going to temple; it is a responsibility I have to me and to others.

• T o me, being a Jewish adult is an action. It’s not just your family, or your identity, or your new ability to read from the Torah, or believing in God… In order to really be a Jewish adult, you have to live the values, the morals, and the ethics – not only live your life by them but shape your world around them.

• I wanted to be confirmed to solidify my place in the Jewish world and continue to do and learn meaningful things. I will be certain to always carry my Jewish values with me and uphold the ideals that Judaism has instilled in me, not because I have to, but because I want to.

I’ve put more excerpts on the Temple’s web site: http://www.bethisrael-pdx.org/ education/middle-high-school.

Shavuot is a holy day in which we celebrate the “first fruits” of our labors. As a Jewish educator, I am so proud seeing these first fruits from your young people – their growing commitment to Jewish life and the Jewish people.

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Developing CBI You can get THERE from HERE

Your generosity – for which we are incredibly thankful – makes so much of what we do here at CBI possible. We are highly committed to opening our doors and providing a community for every interested Jewish individual and family.

by Jenat Levison Feldman Development Director

That there is no way to get from here to there Except by joining hands, marching Together.

- Mishkan T’fillah, p. 157

These are words taken from a prayer we read every Friday night at CBI. They resonate loudly and emphasize how we at Congregation Beth Israel feel about our role in providing a strong and vital voice for Reform Judaism. We need to join hands and march together, welcoming everyone and providing lifelong learning to all members of every family.

It is our desire to break down the economic barriers to Temple membership. Demands on our budget are heavy, so we turn to you to help fill the gap in our annual budget. Donations made through our fundraising efforts enable us to continue to create Jewish memories and impact Jewish lives. Whether you give a basic or enhanced annual contribution, respond to a Mitzvah Moment request, provide extra funds for our Religious School program, or donate to our Every Family Initiative campaign, we thank you. We thank you not only for opening your pocketbook but also for opening your heart and helping us touch the lives of so many members of our community on so many levels and in so many ways.

So thank you, thank you, thank you for caring and investing with us.

Your support enabled us to surpass our $200,000 goal for the 2014 fiscal year and make a difference.

It is an honor and a privilege to recognize and thank all our wonderful donors who have contributed since July 1, 2013.

Hal Abrams and Jennifer Lowery Dan Slater and Rachel Abramson Michael Adler and Molly Newcomer Sue Albert George & Sharon Alexander Marc and Tracy Alifanz James and Kimberly Anchell Dave and Anita August Aylsworth & Popick Inc. Steve Baer and Merritt Olson Bill and Sydney Baer Larry Baker Marlene Balmforth Tony and Robyn Barbon Jonathan and Bonnie Barg Lewis Barr Mac and Sarah Barr Lester and Heather Baskin Michael and Rosalie Baskin David and Ruth Bath Richard Burt and Maxine Bauer Greg Jones and Mindy Becker Neil Benaroya Joseph & Dara Berger Len and Betsy Bergstein Steven and Michelle Berlin Andrew Berlinberg and Ellen Raim Brad and Janice Berman Richard Berman David and Susan Berniker Michael J. Bernstein and Tina-Marie Baskin Les and Ellen Bick Steve and Patt Bilow Margaret Bird Mel Birge and Janet Morgan Herb Black Larry and Susan Black Bruce Blank Fred and Tina Blank Owen and Lynn Blank Sandee Blank Gerel Blauer Steven Wilker and Lainie Block Wilker Rachel Blumenkron Jeff Bodie and Carol Berkley George Bodner Lynn Bonner Ernie Bonyhadi and Shirley Gittelsohn

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Fred and Julie Braden Steve & Sharon Brenner Darin Briskman & Vickie Gray Megan Brown Marina and Bill Brown Donna Brownstein Debra and Kim Burchiel Barry and Vicki Burstein The Crowestein Family Howard and Raquel Byer Rabbi Michael and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Lance and Debbie Caldwell Connie Cambreleng Asher and Grace Cantor Jeff Capen and Kira Dennison-Capen Barry and Barbara Caplan Bernard Caplan Ian Cartwright Marc Carver Stephen Cassell and Eric Wyatt Doreen and David Chemerow Bob and Patty Chestler Stuart and Mandi Chestler Mark and PJ Cogan Brad and Daniela Cohen David Cohen and Lee Anna Jones Fred and Randy Cohen Ilaine Cohen Jamie and Sharon Cohen Jonathan Cohen and Jessie Burke Kenny and Rhonda Cohen Marvin Richmond and Marge Cohn David Rozansky and Elana Cohn-Rozansky Marcia Colton Louis Feldman and Risa Colton-Feldman Marge Congress & Evi Pazmanczyk Gregg and Karen Coodley Michael and Beth Cook Jim Crane and Karla Forsythe Neale and Marian Creamer Jeff and Leah Cronn Robert and Barbara Crooke Will and Melanie Dann Jim and Ilene Davidson Andrea Davis Barry and Bonnie Davis

Dick and Cameron Davis Tonkin Family of Dealerships Jonathan and Naomi Deitz Thomas and Susie Desmond Tom and Julie Diamond Stuart and Nikki Director Richard Dobrow Alan and Davina Doby Lou and Kathleen Doctor Jeff Dodson and Sharon Grayzel Mark Dohrmann and Julie Durkheimer David Rabbino and Elizabeth Domagalski David Douglas and Aaron Douglas Downtown Development Group, LLC Mircea and Cristina Draghicescu James Monteith and Ned Duhnkrack Barbara Durkheimer and Gary Larsen Bunny Edelson Richard and Jill Edelson Norm and Sherry Eder Gerda Eiseman Tovah Ellwood Jim and Judith Emerson John and Sarah Epstein Tom Cull and Julia Epstein Matt and Diane Epstein Mike and Ilene Erickson Pierce Ethier Abe and Pam Farkas Lee and Robin Feidelson Jeff and Sharon Feinblatt Howard and Jen Feldman Leigh Feldman and Sara Moskovitz Matt Felton and Jasmin Ehmann Howard and Tamra Feuerstein Irwin and Ann Feves Jared Polesky and Liz Field Steve and Stephanie Fine Adam and Barbra Fisher Joey and Val Fishman Paul and Sherry Fishman Eric and Robin Flamm Laurie Forrest Schnitzer CARE Foundation Andrew Frank and Sally Rosenfeld Howard and Susan Freedman Joel and Sara Freedman

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Elizabeth Friedenwald Bob Friedenwald Eric and Rebecca FriedenwaldFishman Stacy and Sharon Friedman Sue Friedman Marta Furman Ed and Ann Galen Morrie Galen Bill and Bev Galen Andrew Galler and Audra La Fave Zanley and Claire Galton Bradley and Karina Ganz Rich and Sue Garber Judah Garfinkle Judah and Alison Garfinkle Geffen Mesher Geffen Mesher Stanley and Adrienne Geffen Richard and Leslie Geller Richard and Juliana Gellman Tom Georges III and Linda Georges Susan Gerson Rick and Marilyn Gilbert Leonard and Yvonne Gionet Mark and Michelle Giovannozzi Thaddeus and Lisa Girard Darren and Dina Glassman Richard Glassman and Beth LundGlassman Marshall and Lisa Glickman Mark Hett and Jennifer Glickman-Hett David and Katherine Gold Cody and April Goldberg Ilene Goldberg Java Von Arx and Jennifer Goldman Paul and Mimi Goldman Mark and Lauren Goldstein Bobbie Goldstein Stu Goldstein and Lynn Burgin David and Marsha Goldwasser David and Tiffany Goldwyn Doug and Lila Goodman Greg Goodman and Susan Schnitzer Mark and Christi Goodman Alix and Tom Goodman Helen Gould Bill June and Susan Graber Steven and Michelle Gradow Rick Garfinkle and Karla Green

Developing CBI Jonathan and Lisa Greenleaf Gary and Heidi Grenley Jim Deitle and Ann Grover Hans and Marilyn Grunbaum Tyler and DeeDee Gundberg Gordon and Meryl Haber Blair and Darlene Halperin Rachel Halupowski Irv and Gail Handelman Douglas and Gail Hansen Linda Harrison Craig Hartzman and James John Margaret Hasson Justin and Victoria Haugen Arnold and Sue Hayden Dan Heims and Lynne Bartenstein Jack and Phyllis Heims Tim Hemstreet and Joanna Ogintz Ben and Corrie Herman Romel and Claire Hernandez John Parks and Rebecca Hill Fred Hirsch and Kim Everett-Hirsch John Hirsch, Jr. Gary and Joyce Hoffman Janet Hoffman and John Harland Jonathan and Susan Hoffman Tom and Cynthia Hofmann Irwin and Renee Holzman Lindsey Horenblas and Geri Cullers William and Dana Hunt Mark and Helene Hutchinson Janice Isenberg Morris and Gerry Jackson Paige Jackson Gail Jacoby Steven and Claudia Jaffe Ken and Karen Janoff Rabbi Rachel Joseph Rabbi Sam and Dori Joseph Joseph and Eileen Kane Michael and Michelle Kane Leslie Kantor and Tara O’Neil Stephen and Elaine Kantor Andrew Kaplan and Valerie Thom Art and Sylvia Kaplan Bruce and Laurie Kaplan Michael Balan and Deborah Kaplan Sivia Kaye Jaime Kean Jim and Rhonda Kennedy Scott Howard and Lucy Kivel Mike and Mary Klein Bob and Heidi Klonoff Whitney and Drew Klonsky Chris Hill and Laura Korman Ethan and Ellie Korngold Mikhail Kozlov Sarah Krakauer Don and Judy Kramer David Krasnove and Paul Hustedt-Krasnove Jack Kron and Ruth Whitham Mrs. Jean Krosner Jeff Merric and Allyson Krueger Steven and Michelle-Shari Kruss Jake Kryszek Paula Kurshner Ken Kwartler and Michelle Lentzner Paul and Lee Labby Bob and Lore Labby Rob and Virginia LaForte Elki and Marian Lahav Bob and Sally Landauer Stuart and Barbara Lang Jeff Schwartz and Shoshanna Lansberg

Patricia and Jordan Laub Anne Lazar Michael and Marcy Lehman Moshe Lenske Jerry and Evelyn Leshgold Irv Levin and Stephanie Fowler Gary and Cathy Levine Glen and Lisa Levy Ron and Shelly Levy David and Amy Lewin Dave and Deborah Lewinsohn Pete and Cynthia Lewinsohn Carol Lewis Kathleen Lewis Ken and Colleen Lewis Scott Lewis and Laura Rose-Lewis David and Donna Lieberman Brian and Dannette Liebreich Sally Light Frani Lilienthal Jonathan and Marilyn Lindner Leigh Linnell Brian and Tamy Linver David Lipman Derek and Lydia Lipman David & Liz Lippoff Harvey and Peggy Liss Bruce Litow Stan and Joyce Loeb Mindy Loebner Ralph and Bobbi London Richard and Diane Lowensohn Wally and Debra MacDougall Dick and Harriet Maizels Stephen Maizels and Natalie Pitkin-Maizels Mark and Sharon Makler Greg and Jemi Mansfield Howard and Robin Marcus Phillip Margolin David and Susan Margolis Judy Margolis David and Dolorosa Margulis Shirley Mark Milt and Lynn Marks Gary and Sheryl Martel Chip Kosboth and Robin McAlpine Steve and Robin McCoy David and Amy McFeeters-Krone Jason and Rebecca McMillan Dina Meier Fred Cirillo and Sharon Meieran Julie and Albert Menashe Barry and Susan Menashe Jack and Madeleine Menashe Joe and Joanne Menashe Jordan Menashe Mike Menashe Ruben and Elizabeth Menashe Ruth Menashe Shawn Menashe Bob Mendelson Page and Lynn Mesher Bob and Robin Mesher Dave Meyer and Laurie Gaffen-Meyer Paul and Alice Meyer Rodica Meyer Alan and Lana Miller Barney and Susan Milstein Darren and Jill Mitchell Robert and Tracy Moir Sloan and Martha Morris Megan and John Murphy Roscoe Nelson III and Debra Harrison Maddie Nelson and Jim Lafky Ted Nelson and Curt Shaffstall

Patricia Neuberger Robert Neuberger Rosalyn Neuberger Ed and Jill Neuwelt Mark New Renee and Vern Newcomb Janice Newmark Jeanne Newmark Jerry and Barbara Newmark Miles Newmark and Barbara Gilbert Kristine and Richard Nicholson Ken and Debby Novack Avrel Nudelman Andy Olshin and Rebecca Mischel Oregon Community Jewish Youth Foundation Leonard Orr Dan and Tracy Oseran Henry and Nancy Oseran Ray and Dorothy Packouz Karla Pearlstein Robert and Leslie Peltz Joseph Pelz Mary Perlman Mark and Judith Peterman Steve and Melissa Peterman Gary Peterson and Debbie Friedman Mark and Randie Peterson Joshua Philip Bob and Rita Philip Jean Pierce Allan and Marney Pike Jamie Pike Steven Pike and Allison Sneider Pike Dan and Janice Pitman Ryan and Sarah Pitman Ron and Joan Plushnick Ruthie Polay Adrian Polliack and Kristin Bell-Polliack Harold and Jane Pollin Brad and Sandy Popick Yale Popowich and Tina Skouras Michael and Alice Powell Stephen Press Brian Puziss Paul and Sherry Puziss Betty Raskin Phil and Dorothy Reiter Jim and Michael Richman Diane Ring Stoel Rives LLP Elizabeth Robillard Chuck and Selene Robinowitz Stephen and Leslie Robinson Paul and Gayle Romain Brian and Robin Romer Tony Romero and Lee Salsburg Rabbi Emanuel and Lorraine Rose Tarah Rose Burt and Krista Rosen James Rosenbaum and Sandra Lewis Mark Rosenbaum Robert and Joan Rosenbaum Thomas and Barbara Rosenbaum Bill and Goldie Rosenbaum Jack Rosenberg and DeeDee Doherty Matt Rosenberg Richard Meeker and Ellen Rosenblum David and Diane Rosencrantz Alan and Eve Rosenfeld Elise Rosenfeld Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld Rosemarie Rosenfeld Warren Rosenfeld and Sheryl Langerman

John and Marti Rosenthal Henry Rosicky III and Gillian Rosicky Kyle and Rebecca Rotenberg Ted and Davia Rubenstein Eleanore Rubinstein Rick Rubinstein, Jr. and Jill Rubinstein Dick and Deanne Rubinstein Alan and Anita Ruderman Rose Rustin Babak and Caroline Sabi Robert and Ann Sacks Jerry and Bunny Sadis Joe Safirstein and Kristine Lambert Ken and Loree Sakai Michael and Linda Salinsky Dan Saltzman Ruth Saltzman Faye Samuels Ben Sandler and Lolly Jamerson David and Lisa Sarasohn Mike and Sarah Savage Elaine Savinar Tom and Anna Savinar Scott Schaffer & Tracy Prince Cantor Judith and David Schiff Josh Schindler and Andrea Herzka Matt and Diana Schindler Mark Schlesinger and Patti Norris Greg and Melissa Schmidt Merrill Schneider Arlene Schnitzer Dori Schnitzer Jordan Schnitzer Lois Schnitzer Neal and Caroline Schnitzer Thelma Schnitzer Dave Smith and Libby Schwartz Jerry and Dana Schwartz Richard Schwartz Herbert and Shirley Semler Margery Senders Joel and Sandra Seres Steven and Georgy Seres Pearl and Alan Shapiro Jack Shapiro and Lina Kone Dr. Lynda Shapiro Ralph and Ellie Shaw Curt and Kathy Sheinin Ruth Sheinin & Tom Barnett Brett and Julie Sheppard Peter Shinbach John Shipley Tom and Megan Shipley Stuart and Susan Shleifer Jim and Anastasia Shulevitz Jamie and Denise Shulman Scott and Pam Sidell Scot and Debra Siegel Jeffrey Whalen and Stephanie Siegel Ron and Sheila Silver Adam Silverblatt and Heather Dudley Max Asbock and Joan Silverman William and Marynell Simkoff Mike and Dorota Sinclair Richard and Lori Singer Jill Slansky Rodger Sleven and Marcella Flores David and Jun Slick Steven and Rhonda Slovic Nick and Sanny Snell Richard Solomon and Alyce Flitcraft Les and Martha Soltesz Laura Jean Spear Bruce Spiegel Don Spiegel and Deborah Davis-Spiegel Continued on p. 6

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Our Leadership

Welcome, New Board Members The 2014-15 Board of Trustees was elected at the 156th Annual Meeting on May 16th. We welcome our newest board members: David Sarasohn has been writing for The Oregonian since 1983, and he and his wife Lisa have belonged to Congregation Beth Israel since 1977. He has written three books on ludicrously diverse subjects and for three decades attempted to eat his way through the entire Portland restaurant world. His columns have won a National Headliner Award, a Casey Medal for Distinguished Journalism, and the Oregon Food Bank Founder’s Award. This is his second tour on the Board of Trustees.

He is happy to return because his two sons both attended Beth Israel through high school, and he thinks they turned out okay.

Bob Rosenbaum and his wife, Joanie, both grew up as members of Congregation Beth Israel and were married here in 1967. After a brief time away while Bob pursued his neurology training, the couple returned in 1975. Their two grown children, Julie and Mark, are married and have their own families in Texas and California, respectively. Since retiring from his neurology practice at Providence Hospital two years ago, Bob has kept busy volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, attending classes at Portland State University (primarily in art and geology), studying Italian, hiking, biking, bird watching, and traveling. He and Joanie have always been involved with the Jewish community through the years, either through synagogue life, attending classes, or Federation, and he looks forward to joining the Temple Board as a continuation of that commitment to community.

See back cover for full list of our 2014-15 Board of Trustees.

A plastic surgeon in Portland, Yale Popowich was born and raised in Philadelphia. A graduate of Columbia University, the Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Stanford University, and OHSU, his pathway to medicine was unorthodox, preceded by six years in the independent film business, working on features such as A Room with a View, Salaam Bombay, Drugstore Cowboy, and Stop Making Sense. He and his wife, Tina, have two boys, Harry and Julian, and are also the proud parents of Winston, their English bulldog.

Stacy Friedman lives in Beaverton with his wife Sharon and daughters Jessica (11) and Mara (9). A saxophone and clarinet player, he is a member of a big band and has blown shofar at Congregation Beth Israel’s High Holy Day services for the past two years. He works as an independent consultant to the casino gaming industry, providing game design and mathematical analysis services to game development companies and subject matter expert testimony for gaming-related lawsuits.

He graduated from Harvard in 1996.

Robin McCoy was born and raised in Portland and has been a member of Congregation Beth Israel from childhood. She has many fond memories of CBI and is excited to have her 6-year-old daughter, Molly, make her own memories here as she learns about Judaism and develops new friendships in our religious school. A developmental-behavioral pediatrician, she works at Children’s Program in Multnomah Village. In her free time, Robin enjoys running, hiking, reading, and spending time with husband Steve, daughter Molly, and the family dog, Abbey.

Thank you Donors - Continued from p. 5 Eloise Spiegel Ashley Spitzer Tom and Mardi Spitzer Karen Spivak Elizabeth Spizman Harley and Robyn Spring Jeff and Barbara Steinberg Lance and Mary Steinberg Robert and Wendy Steinberg Arthur Steinhorn Les Gutfreund and Eve Stern Jerome and Helen Stern Rick and Kay Stern Tom and Mary Jane Stern Edward and Elyse Stoner Eric and Naomi Suhler Gloria Swire Emanuel and Amy Tanne Rob Tell and Jodi Tanner-Tell Robert and Mary Tarlow

Sharon Tarlow Howard and Lisa Taylor Jason and Katherine Tell Thrive Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Center Lynn and Chet Tobias Robert Tobias Howard and Lois Tobin Brad and Michelle Tonkin Cheryl Tonkin Edward Tonkin Marcy Tonkin Rena Tonkin Bill and JoAnne Treuhaft Miriam Unkeles Tony and Bianca Urdes Marvin and Lois Urman Steven Urman and Vicki Romm Michael Goldman and Jane Vereschagin Anne Wald

Barry and Ruth Wald Mark and Louisa Waldman Jordan and Gina Wand Hal Hendrix and Terri Warren Mark and Roberta Wax Jason and Shonda Waxman Jim & Kathy Weidenbaum Richard & Linda Weill Marlene Weil-Perez and Sharon Weil Michael Weiner and Kathy Davis-Weiner Bruce Weinstein Sandy and Elaine Weinstein Stuart and Marcia Weiss Jeff and Jen Weprin Mark Larsen and Wendy Westerwelle Jon and Amie Wexler Mary and Brett Wilcox Andy and Dara Wilk Ben Willman and Erin Flynn

James and Susan Winkler Doug Winter Robert and Andrea Winters Jeff and Lynn Wolfstone George Demetrion and Lori Woskow Morris Woskow Ron and Nancy Wyden Tammy Yashar Jeff and Julie Young Rick and Chris Yugler Jennifer and Kenny Zeidman Alan and Janet Zell Martin and Beverly Zell Ted and Carol Zell Charlene Zidell Craig and Debby Zimmerman Herman & Vicki Zimmerman

If your name was inadvertently omitted from this list, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Development Director Jen Feldman at (503) 222-1069 or jen@bethisrael-pdx.org.

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Congregation Beth Israel

L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation

New Members

Mazel Tov to Donna Weinson and Richard Askay on their May 4th wedding, celebrated on Temple Beach in Laie, HI.

Welcome, New Congregants

Fred and Tina Blank on the marriage of their son, Alexander, to Natasha Dagg, daughter of Donna Gunn, Mark Dagg, and Kristin Dagg on Saturday, May 31, in Portland, Oregon. Their wedding was officiated by Rabbi Emanuel Rose and Cantor Judith B. Schiff.

Alexander and Natasha live in the Bay Area.

Sarah and Eric Convery on the birth of their second daughter, Lindsey Jean Convery, on May 13. Lindsey joins big sister Lauren, who will turn 2 in August. Proud CBI grandma is Linda Roffe.

Joanne and Bill Treuhaft on the engagement of their son, Joshua, to Liz Figel. The Treuhafts are also celebrating the birth of their grandson, Arlo Hahn Blackstein, on May 22. Proud parents are Hannah Treuhaft and Marc Blackstein. Arlo joins big brother Jacob.

Victoria and Justin Haugen on the birth of their son, Finn Jacob Haugen, on June 2.

May they grow in health and wisdom and be a source of strength to their family and all humankind.

Condolences to The family of Harold Galkin, who died on May 24.

The family of Adrienne Stenger, who died on May 25.

Lisa and Jonathan Greenleaf & family on the death of her father, Gus Mueller, on May 27.

Welcoming Casey Barkmeier to the CBI Team Congregation Beth Israel is thrilled to welcome and introduce Casey Barkmeier, our new Facilities Manager. Casey comes to us from the City of Lake Oswego’s Facilities Department. Casey has a true understanding of a 24/7 operation and programming, as well as an appreciation for diverse buildings and the different levels of repair and maintenance needed for their continued operation. He also has non-profit building repair and maintenance experience, having worked for The Pixie Project prior to his position with the City of Lake Oswego. He also has experience with capital projects.

Casey is in the process of building a new team. As we add new staff to our facilities department, we will let you know. In the interim, you will notice their new uniforms (blue shirts with the CBI dome logo), which will help better identify our facilities staff to our members and guests.

Casey is passionate about his work and the opportunity to be a part of the CBI team. His outside hobbies include cooking, boxing, wrestling, and restoring vintage Vespas.

Casey grew up in Lincoln, Illinois. In a story not too different from Pierce Ethier, our first Facilities Manager, Casey bought a one-way ticket to Portland about 15 years ago, looking for a better place to live.

He hasn’t looked back and loves all that Portland and the great Pacific Northwest have to offer.

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CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL WARMLY WELCOMES OUR NEWEST MEMBERS Michael and Margie Anton just relocated to Portland from South Florida. Over the last ten years, they visited Portland multiple times, loving it more each visit, and quickly determined that it would be an ideal place to retire. This dream came true upon Michael’s retirement last December from Merrill Lynch; Margie had already retired after thirty-eight years with American Airlines, where she worked in flight service management.

Although it was hard to give up their season tickets to Miami Hurricanes football games, Michael consoles himself with his love of microbrewed beer. Margie is an avid knitter although she spends more time outdoors now, enjoying Portland’s temperate weather after South Florida’s heat and humidity. They live in the Pearl, have joined 24-Hour Fitness, and just purchased new bicycles to enjoy the road ahead.

Steve and Sherry Salomon come to us from Rockville, Maryland, where Steve worked for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as a health physicist, economist, and liaison to State, Local and Tribal Governments.

He also worked briefly in the USSR in the wake of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident and for nine months was a National Academy of Sciences exchange scientist in semiconductor physics developing computers at Science City, Novosibirsk, Siberia, during the Nixon-Breznev years. He is a graduate of MIT, Sorbonne, and Purdue and is a Littauer Fellow at Harvard.

Sherry has a B.A. in Drama Speech Education from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Counseling from George Washington University. She also has a Yoga teaching certificate and is searching for a suitable studio. She worked part time in the Montgomery County Public Schools while the couple raised their two children. Rachel (28) has a Master’s in Middle Eastern Affairs from Ben-Gurion University and works in Israel as a journalist. Daniel (34) has a Master’s in Theology and is an environmental writer here in Portland.

Sherry and Steve “are interested in the spiritual nature of Congregation Beth Israel. We are searching for those who are interested in nature, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, and camping in beautiful Oregon, closest to heaven.”

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Social Action

Brotherhood get to know our neighbors. Food preparation will begin at 10:30 AM; watch the website and email blasts for more details on timing and needs.

Help our neighborhood children get a strong start to the school year Friday, August 22: Shabbat on the Plaza School backpacks and supplies for the NW Towers Annex

A New Year As new chairs of the Social Action Committee, we are looking forward to working with members of our committee and the synagogue to practice tikkun olam in our community and beyond.

The remarkable Ilene Davidson and her predecessors have established many amazing and meaningful programs that the SAC will continue to support. However, we will be expanding into some new areas, as well as increasing the community participation in and the outreach of our current programs.

As in past years, we will be providing school supplies for the children of NW Towers. To ensure that the children get exactly what is needed, we will put together a wishlist of items when we get closer to the date. Your donations can be bought online or brought to services on August 22. SAC will be sponsoring the evening’s service and providing a dessert.

One area that we will be promoting this year is advocacy. We have many voices and want to use them to address larger issues important to our community, such as hunger, immigration, and education, to name a few.

In addition, we will be doing many of our usual activities, but let’s highlight a few upcoming ones: Please note that our meetings are open to any synagogue member, and we would love more committee members to help us create a productive and meaningful year for the SAC at CBI.

Get to know our neighbors Sunday, July 20: Summer Barbeque at NW Towers We will need help with food preparation and setup, as well as some experienced grill masters to help cook tasty burgers and hot dogs.

Most of all, we would like to have synagogue members join us and

SAC co-chairs, Elizabeth Friedenwald & Rebecca Friedenwald-Fishman

Brotherhood Rafting Voyage Sunday, August 10, 8:00 AM Meet @ CBI Cost: $23 for Brotherhood members, $38 for guests As you may recall, in 2013 the Brotherhood embarked on their maiden voyage white water rafting down the Deschutes River in Maupin, Oregon. We had so much fun the last time that we’ll be reliving the event with the expectation that we’ll once again experience a super fun time splashing in the cool river and soaking up warm rays. The cost for the event is $23 for Brotherhood members and $38 for their guests. In addition, free passes will be awarded to anyone who spots or retrieves any of the Brotherhood members from the 2013 trip who were lost at sea.

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Our caravan leaves en masse from Portland at approximately 8:00 AM on Sunday, August 10th. At 11:30 AM, we’ll raise anchor and push off into the rapids. If you’d like to be part of the adventure, please contact the Brotherhood’s fleet commander, Bob Winthrop, at bobwinthrop@yahoo.com.

Congregation Beth Israel

Sisterhood Summer Wine Tasting Thursday, July 10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Magnolia’s Corner (4075 NE Sandy Boulevard) Join your Sisterhood and Brotherhood friends for a wine tasting with small plates and live music. Enjoy a special 6-flight tasting of assorted wines at Portland’s Magnolia’s Corner. The tasting will be led by the wine buyer. Seating is limited, so please make your reservation with your check now. The reservation deadline is July 3rd.

Sisterhood Elections The Board of Directors of the WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood is pleased to announce the election of Executive Officers and the appointment of Committee Chairs and Members-at-Large to the Board of Directors of the Sisterhood for the two-year term July 2014-June 2016.

Executive Officers Co-President: Co-President: Recording Secretary: Corresponding Secretary: Treasurer: Parliamentarian: Immediate Past President:

Linda Harrison Stephanie Siegel Michael Richman Diane Lowensohn Bianca Urdes Leah Letts Kate Royston

Congratulations and thanks to all of the women who serve our sisterhood, our synagogue, and our community. Visit the Sisterhood page on the Beth Israel website to view the entire list of WRJ/BIS Board of Officers, Chairs, and Members-At-Large.

Honey from the Heart What better way to wish family, friends, and business associates a “Sweet and Healthy New Year” than sending a jar of honey?

Order Honey from the Heart. This 8-ounce jar of delicious kosher honey arrives in time for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, decorated with a colorful label, and includes a personalized card reading “L’Shana Tova Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year.” This card also lets the recipients know that a donation has been made in their honor to WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood.

Your cost is only $10.00 per jar, which includes shipping and handling within the United States. We will gladly mail orders outside the United States for an additional fee. To order honey online, go to www.orthoney.com/POR and follow the step-bystep instructions. Order online by July 21st to avoid a $4.00 per jar shipping fee.

Prefer not to use your credit card online? Then download the order form from the CBI website. Be sure to mail it with your check, payable to WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood, to the CBI office by July 16th to receive the free shipping within the United States.

Gift Shop Summer Happenings Summer Hours: The Sisterhood Gift Shop is now on summer hours: 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 11:00 AM -1:00 PM.

Cost: $30.00 includes wine, small plates, and gratuity $15.00 covers small plates only Mail your check ASAP, payable to WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood, to: Ellen Bick, 5770 SW Arrow Wood Lane, Portland, OR 97225 Questions? Call Linda Harrison at (503) 830-4921. Sponsored by WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood.

Next Generation (NG) SISTERHOOD Are you in your 20s or 30s? Do you know a woman in her 20s or 30s who wants to learn more about Beth Israel Sisterhood but isn’t sure if it is right for her?

Join us at Next Generation Sisterhood as we find our place in Sisterhood together! The goal of NG Sisterhood is to give women a place to feel comfortable and build a strong network within the Portland Jewish community. We will be hosting some fun events that are open to all! Join our Facebook page (NG Sisterhood) or email us at NGSisterhood@gmail.com.

Save the Date: Sisterhood Happy Hour Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Indigo (1205 SW Washington Street)

CBI Networking Event Sunday, September 28, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Blumauer Auditorium Is your graduate returning to PDX and looking to enter the job market? Are you a parent returning to work after family leave? Are you planning a job transition? This networking event is geared towards building a bridge to the professional world and creating community.

Summer Sale in the Shop: During June, July, and August, we are offering 10% off on everything except books.

All CBI members are welcome to attend this event sponsored by WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood.

Volunteer: We always need volunteers in the Gift Shop. Please contact Debbie Braymer, Gift Shop Volunteer Coordinator, at (503) 649-8043 or djsbraymer@gmail.com.

For more information, please contact: Stephanie Siegel at takoma66@gmail.com or Sarah Epstein at epsteinor@comcast.net.

July/August 2014

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Very Thoughtful People Allison B. Cohen Madrichim Training and Religious School Scholarship Fund In Memory of Edna Kean Jaime Kean

Adult Education Fund

In Memory of Pat Tannenbaum Michael, Tim, Becky, and Adam Tannenbaum Paul Sonnes Dr. Robert Sonnes In Honor of Bill June (Birthday) Jim and Ilene Davidson

Altar Flowers and Oneg Shabbat

In Memory of Fanny Kowitt Ardis Kowitt Florence M. Kane Joseph and Eileen Kane Lena Swerdlik Evelyn and Gerald Leshgold Flora Jean Zurow Elise Rosenfeld Molly Shuster Herb Black Harry Mittleman The Abrams Family Ben Steinberg Ilene Goldberg Edith O. Miller Gladys M. Rosenberg Alan and Lana Miller In Honor of Lindsey Jean Convery (Naming) Linda Roffe

Amy R. Goldsmith Library In Honor of Janet Zell (Birthday) Sandy and Elaine Weinstein

Cemetery Beautification

In Memory of Mary Collins Dodie Harrison Rose Rudman Jim Crane and Karla Forsythe Dolores Black Floyd Black David Black and Allen Cook Laurie Black and Stafford Mays Neal Black Nathan Black Floyd Black Harry Mittleman Julius Newmark Jeanne Newmark Sandy Kowitt Geri and Michael Rumbolz Henry Blauer George Bodner Harry H. Baron Rena and Cheryl Tonkin Ethel O. Green Gerel Blauer

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Rabbi Cahana Discretionary In Memory of Rose Rotenberg Keri Nicolaisen Sandy Kowitt Geri and Michael Rumbolz Robert Friedenwald Eric and Rebecca FriedenwaldFishman Lillian and Gilbert Sussman Lois and Arden Shenker Rose L. Sigell Edward T. Sigell Gerald Poplack Susan Poplack Leavitt Michael and Jan Sigell In Honor of Rabbi Cahana (20 years in the Rabbinate) Rachel Halupowski In Appreciation Rabbi Cahana Andra Georges Rabbi Cahana and Cantor Cahana Marshall and Lisa Glickman

Cantor Cahana Discretionary In Memory of Thomas Nelson John and Marti Rosenthal Pearl Lipkin Sherry and Paul Fishman Silas Himmelreich Antoinette Himmelreich Margery Cohn Helen Katzky Margaret Katzky Hasson Dorothy Morgenstern Les and Martha Soltesz In Appreciation Cantor Cahana Andra Georges Cantor Cahana (Participation in A Bintel Brief) Sherry and Paul Fishman

Rabbi Joseph Discretionary In Memory of Thomas Nelson Jim and Ilene Davidson Sydney and Bill Baer Faye Gordon Samuels Nancy E. Duhnkrack Beverly Miller Robin and Eric Flamm Adam Wilson Davis Barry and Bonnie Davis In Appreciation Andra Georges Ethan and Genevieve Zuker

Cantor Schiff Discretionary In Memory of Sydelle Levine Bernard Levine Howard and Jan Levine Rhoda Aiken Teddy Aiken Jack J. Karlin Alice and Michael Powell Sandy Kowitt Ardis Kowitt & Family In Appreciation Morrie and Gerry Jackson

Rabbi Rose Discretionary In Memory of Ida Steinbock Edythe Steinbock

General Administrative

In Memory of Thomas Nelson Rhonda and Jim Kennedy Roxanne Schloss The Schloss Family Rose Goodman Davis Anna Rosenfield Douglas and Lila Goodman Sidney Spiegel David Spiegel Daniel Davis Don Spiegel and Deborah Davis Celia Kaplan Sylvia Kaplan Henry S. Blauer Janis Blauer-Chima Grace Hochfeld Gilbert Rick and Marilyn Gilbert Sasha Drutter Felix Gelbras Susan Gerson Sadie Kaufman Nathan Shapiro Susy, Marci, and Katrina Hammel Sarah Boskowitz Nadine Wolfe Frances Wolfe Mary Winter Douglas Winter Dr. Robert Borish Edythe Steinbock Felice Lauterstein Driesen Harry Driesen Lance and Debbie Caldwell In Honor of Ernie Bonyhadi (Birthday) Bunny and Jerry Sadis Gloria Swire General Contribution Given By Jill and Ed Neuwelt Mary Ann Frieder

Hal Ruthizer Cultural Arts In Memory of Thomas Nelson Sarah and John Epstein Lianne Marks Klein Milton and Lynn Marks

Jill Newman Slansky Early Childhood Leader Fund

In Memory of Lily Feuerstein Howard and Tamra Feuerstein Margaret Sheridan Jill Ann Slansky In Honor of Dr. Tracy Prince (Work with Blu Greenberg) Oregon Holocaust Resource Center

Landau Chapel

In Memory of Sanford Kowitt Dan and Susan Maks George Caro Bob and Lore Labby

Congregation Beth Israel

Oseran Family Lecture

In Honor of Henry Oseran Evelyn and Gerald Leshgold Nancy and Henry Oseran (90th Birthdays) Bobbi and Michael Stern Stan and Joyce Loeb Elaine J. Savinar Ilene Goldberg Deanne and Dick Rubinstein

Preschool

In Memory of Phyllis Swett Michael Swett Davene Cohen Morrie and Gerry Jackson Henry Spivak Edith Goodman Jacqueline Ray Spivak James Spivak & Family

Ruth Semler Youth Activities In Memory of Alysmae Nudelman Dr. Avrel Nudelman Laurence Semler Helen Spivak & Family Henry Spivak Laurence Semler Helen Spivak & Family Celia Levitt Sondheim Helen Spivak & Family Lena Cohen Swerdlik Joan and Louis Soriano Albert G. Senders Frederick Wolff Barbara and Stuart Lang Herman J. Friedman Barry and Barbara Caplan

Sally Vidgoff Camp Kalsman Scholarship In Memory of Henry S. Blauer Karen Blauer

Social Action (General)

In Memory of Marlene Jacoby Gail Jacoby & Jill Low David Scheffer Ruth Press Stephen Press Shirley Lane Stephen Press and Laura Lane Phyllis Shapiro Barbara Gilbert and Miles Newmark Abraham Paul Meyer Paul and Alice Meyer Joseph Harrison Dodie Harrison Frances B. Creamer Neale Creamer Julian Shipley Marianna Buchwalter In Honor of Nancy and Henry Oseran (Birthdays) Mark Dohrmann and Julie Durkheimer Tom Georges (Recovery) Elaine J. Savinar

Very Thoughtful People Food

In Memory of Dorothy Durkheimer Sylvan Durkheimer Mark Dohrmann and Julie Durkheimer Evelyn Georges Steven and Patricia Bilow Rosemarie Rosenfeld Edna Fenton Lynda Baker Lee and Frank Berne Tessie Lewis Elaine and Sandy Weinstein Jerome Stolzoff Bunny Edelson Bernard La Rossa Janet E. La Rossa Sandy Kowitt Ardis Kowitt Philip Chucker Lou Ann Frisch David Raskin Ray Machacek Betty Raskin Flora Jean Zurow Albert G. Senders Margery Senders Mollie Rosenblum Ben Tarlow Dena Tarlow Sharon Tarlow Anna Richman Mimi Richman Manuel Holtzman Wilma-Jane Balick & Sandra Kailes Biller Jacqueline Ray Spivak Henry Spivak Helen Spivak & Family James Spivak & Family Charles Crane Jim Crane and Karla Forsythe Mary K. Braunsten Bernie Caplan Sylvan F. Durkheimer Sidney Spiegel Eloise Spiegel Elliott Flaxman Samuel Rosenblatt Jane Flaxman Tillie Wachs Pearl Trachtenberg Sarah Utay Evelyn Laster

CBI Team Senior Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana rabbicahana@bethisrael-pdx.org Senior Cantor Ida Rae Cahana cantorcahana@bethisrael-pdx.org Assistant Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph rabbijoseph@bethisrael-pdx.org Rabbi Emeritus Emanuel Rose, D.H.L., D.D. rabbirose@bethisrael-pdx.org Cantor Emerita Judith Blanc Schiff cantor@bethisrael-pdx.org

Arthur H. Cohen Drs. Eileen and Joseph Kane Edythe Rubin Debra MacDougall Leonard Friedman Sue Friedman Daniel Fromer Shirley Mark Jacob Feingold Lee and Frank Berne Mildred Gold Albert Maizels Harriet and Dick Maizels Stacy Sadis Bunny and Jerry Sadis Dennis Seinfeld David Strauss Deanne and Dick Rubinstein Albert Strauss Naomi Strauss In Honor of Nancy and Henry Oseran (Birthdays) Rosemarie Rosenfeld Jean Pierce (Birthday) Ilene Goldberg Jill Rubinstein (Recipient of the Rabbi Rose Tikkun Olam Award) Beverly and Mary Zell & Family

I Have A Dream

In Memory of Carolyn See Eleanore Rubinstein Celia Levitt Sondheim Helen Spivak & Family Henry Spivak Alysmae Semler Nudelman Helen Spivak & Family James Spivak & Family Clarence Henry Loeb Joyce and Stan Loeb Bernice W. Schlesinger Mark Schlesinger & Family Nathaniel Lewis Kathleen Lewis In Honor of Kathleen Lewis (Birthday) Mollie S. Levin & Ellen L. and Marty Jacobs

Temple Improvement In Memory of Jack Hirsch Kim and Debra Burchiel

Education Department Education Director Ben Sandler, M. Ed. ben@bethisrael-pdx.org Early Childhood Education Director Deborah Kaplan, MAT deborah@bethisrael-pdx.org Education Administrator Mor Kenane mor@bethisrael-pdx.org Member Services Executive Director Sydney A. Baer sydney@bethisrael-pdx.org

Urman Family College Communication In Memory of Maxwell Silverstein Lois and Marvin Urman

Estelle Director Sholkoff Jewish Educators Scholarship In Memory of Evelyn Georges Bunny and Jerry Sadis William S. Packouz Dorothy Packouz & Sons

Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Youth Leadership Fund In Memory of Karl S. Frey Clara S. Frey Rosemarie Rosenfeld Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Rosemarie Rosenfeld Meryl S. Haber

May Georges Study in Israel Scholarship In Memory of Hannah Zell Leonard Zell

Nettie Director Library Book Endowment In Honor of Dr. David and Jill Mendelson (Marriage) Deanne and Dick Rubinstein

Simon & Helen Director Endowment

In Memory of Simon Director Leonard Schnitzer The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation

Temple Endowment

In Memory of Leland H. Lowenson Milton and Lynn Marks

WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Funds

Bikkur Holim - Hope in Life In Memory of Carol Tannenbaum Michael, Tim, Becky, and Adam Tannenbaum Claire Gross David Gross Adrienne Souther Leo Mitchell Bunny and Jerry Sadis In Honor of David Lipman (Recovery) Eve and Alan Rosenfeld

Prayer Book

In Memory of N. Calmin “Cal” Margulies Joyce and Stan Loeb & Family Anna Richman Jim and Michael Richman Jerry M. Colton Sharon H. Goldman Marcia Colton, Risa Colton-Feldman and Louis Feldman, and Jacob and Noah Feldman Margo Sercu Herbert L. Newmark Jeanne Newmark Toni Kahan Naomi Strauss Henry Spivak Jacqueline Ray Spivak Dr. Harry and Gertrude Semler Minnie and Abraham Spivak Karen S. Spivak

Service to the Blind In Memory of Dorothy Schubach Arline Hasman Mel Rubin Debra MacDougall

Sisterhood Programming, Leadership & Enrichment In Memory of Harry B. Harrison Dodie Harrison

Development Director Jen Feldman jen@bethisrael-pdx.org

Office Administrator Tracy Alifanz tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org

Art of Catering 503-231-8185 Larry Grimes

Congregational Affairs Director Jemi Kostiner Mansfield jemi@bethisrael-pdx.org

Facilities Manager Casey Barkmeier casey@bethisrael-pdx.org

Food in Bloom 503-223-6819 Catherine Hernandez

Finance Director Jim Baldwin, CPA jim@bethisrael-pdx.org

Facilities Staff Andy Coles Keith Powers Joseph Thompson

Century Catering 503-849-2605 Allen Levin

Accounting Assistant Vicki Greif vicki@bethisrael-pdx.org Project Coordinator Dara Docherty dara@bethisrael-pdx.org

July/August 2014

Catering Panel Alfresco Catering by Sheraton 503-335-2858 Shellie Postlewait

Devil’s Food Catering 503-233-9288 Charles Stilwell Culinary Artistry 503-232-4675 Jenn Louis

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In Remembrance ~ May their memory be for a blessing.

July 4 & 5 Rose Backer* Daniel Jeremy Berkson Laura Bolliger Sarah Boskowitz Morris Cohen Dorothy Cohn Eugene E. Cohn* Jerry M. Colton* Rose Goodman Davis Sasha Drutter Jeanette Feldman Gerald Fine Irwin Frank Wilmer Freeman Julius C. Friendly* Gladys Galkin Benjamin Geller Bella Goldwasser Joseph Harrison Harold Hirsch Toni Kahan Binnie Kramer* Eva Lowengart Langerman* Anne Lavine-Kilbourne Abraham Paul Meyer Anna Richman Ann Romain Rose Rudman Rebecca Samuels Herbert Savage Carolyn See* Philip E. Seltzer Henry Spivak Ida Steinbock Lena Cohen Swerdlik* Grace Ann Thomas Izetta Tonkon* Sarah Utay Tillie Wachs Eleanor Wishengrad July 11 & 12 Therese Abeles Rene Bloch* Goldie Chestler Arthur H. Cohen Emma Diamond* Florence Dobrow Zanly C. Edelson Charlotte Eiseman Arthur Eisenhardt Dorothy Feldman

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Gus L. Feldman Lily Feuerstein George Forrest* Hy Freedman Leonard Friedman Sharon Goldman Ethel Greenblatt Jay Grenley Betty Haas Carrie Myers Herrman* Antoinette S. Himmelreich Max Janow Clinton E. John Evelyn Wright Kantor Tillie Kaufman Bernard La Rossa Celia Lesman Donald Loftus George Lowenson* Richard Lubliner Julius Newmark William Oppenheimer Jesse Oroshnik Maurice Pike* Florence Savan* David Scheffer Bernice W. Schlesinger* Julian J. Shipley* Jeanie Sobel Gretchen Thomas Faye Zasloff July 18 & 19 Helen Blumenthal Marla Carver Klaus Citterman Florence Korey Clement Avery Cline Beatrice W. Cohn Charles Crane Harry Driesen Sylvan F. Durkheimer Melvyn C. Friendly Grace Hochfeld Gilbert Carmen Golby Ethel Osborne Green* Yvonne Grimes William S. Gross Silas K. Himmelreich Celia Koppel Max Lamfrom Irving J. Levin Celia Lidovitch

Albert G. Maizels U. Robert Malkin Zelotta (Lottie) Mendelson Edward Moe Maxine Newman Alysmae Semler Nudelman* Sylvia Ostrofsky Esther Platt Frank Rogers Dora L. Sanford* Adele Savage Sidney Spiegel Frances Spivack Don Stilwell Patricia Strauss Gilbert Sussman Anna G. Tobin Jessie R. Webb George Weiner Susan Weiner July 25 & 26 Lipman B. Barde Henry R. Bauer, Sr. Leo M. Bergman Nick I. Braunsten* Bernice Canter Hy Canter Rose Judith Cezer Vita Gertrude Cezer Philip Chucker Eugene L. Coodley Barbara Cypriano Arnold Davis Daniel Davis Frank Dessayer* Felice Lauterstein Driesen Minnie Einstein Morris Fendrich* Edna Fenton* Clara S. Frey Joseph Gross Michael Harland Ruth Heldfond Lester Herrup Johannette Kahn* Josephine S. Kalisher* George Kelly Eva Korn* William B. Layton Max Lesman Beatrice Barde Lubliner Henrietta Mendoza

Congregation Beth Israel

Leo Mitchell William A. Morrison Darrell M. Overbeck Bernard Pomerantz Sarah Pomerantz Peter Pongracz Gerald Poplack Suzanne C. Powell Hyman Reiter Dinah Rosen Mollie Rosenblum Anna Rosenfield Stacy Sadis Roxanne Schloss Albert G. Senders Daniel Simon Marilyn Singer Milton Singer Cecelia K. Steinbach* Ben Steinberg Carol Tannenbaum* Pat Tannenbaum* Ben D. Tarlow* William Zacks Flora Jean Zurow August 1 & 2 Edith G. Barde* Saidee R. Berg* Daniel Berlin Paul Bernays* Mortimer Wilkes Brenner Leonard W. Cohen Mary Ann Davis Richard Elconin Jack Epstein Ralph Feibelman Jacob Feingold Elliott Flaxman Lena Freedman* Robert Friedenwald Herman J. Friedman* Sam Friedman Emma C. Friendly Celia Geller* Zelotta Gross Elizabeth Hirsh Sarah Leah Horenstein Heinrich Kaufmann* Barney Liebreich* Ray Machacek N. Calmin “Cal� Margulies* Louis N. Mesher

In Remembrance ~ May their memory be for a blessing.

Harry Mittleman* Jean K. Nudelman Cynthia Peterman Francis X. Peters Ada Post Samuel Rosenblatt Edythe Rubin George Saxe Lillian Schiff* Dennis Seinfeld Rose Lubliner Shank* Molly Shuster Celia Levitt Sondheim Lettie Sonnes Esther Soren Kenneth Harry Stoloff* Gail M. Thomas Sophie Weiss Frederick Wolff Hiroto Zakoji August 8 & 9 Rachael Rae Arnsberg* Harry H. Baron Samuel Dov Berman Dolores Black Bud Blumenkron Samuel Burgin Jacqueline Davis Maurice Dunn Gerald Edelman Jack William Friedlander Mildred Gold* Ben F. Goldman Florence R. Goldstein* Gary Greenberg Violet Greenberg Manuel Holtzman Helen Katzky* Amelia Senders Kleinberg Shirley Lane Sam Leopold Edith O. Miller* Harry Nemer Martin Neuwelt Pat New William S. Packouz Irving Puziss Jeanne Rauch David A. Rosen* Leopold M. Rosenbaum* Ruth Rubenstein

Bernard Schnitzer Celia Sugarman Peter Joseph Sugarman Daniel Ullman Morris S. Ullman* Max Utay Mattie Vetsburg* Patricia Anne Watkins Mary Jane Winter Nadine Wolfe August 15 & 16 Connie Anker* Parry Ankersen Rose Berliner Davene Cohen Shirley Deitch Simone Dessayer* Nathan Director Philip Feldman, Sr.* David Gold Hedwig Goldsmith Michael W. Goldstein David E. Gross* Hardy Haltenorth Harry Hayden Judith Stusser Jedeikin Paul David Josephson Andrea Karlin Edna Kean Sanford Kowitt Sarah Kramer* Louis Lang* Leah Heilig Levine Nathaniel Lewis Flora Marcus Ida Margulis Jordan M. Meier* Claire Puziss David Raskin Lloyd B. Rosenfeld* Bertha Rubin Sarah Rubin Eleanor Golby Saffron* Harry Silver Max Solomon David I. Stillman Sandra Weerts William A. Whalen Harry L. Woolach Don Zavin

August 22 & 23 Sarah Albert Josephine Rubens Beeke Nathan J. Bergman* Norman Berkley Adalbert G. Bettman* Nathan Black Mary K. Braunsten* George Caro Harold Cohn Jacob A. Cohn Sol J. Cohn Carolyn Heinberg Cole Frances B. Creamer Marian H. Davidson* Harriet Moskowitz Epstein Norman S. Fields* Felix Gelbras Claire Gross* Abner Grover Bobbi Hoover Judith Lowengart Jacobs* Celia Kaplan Sarah Bobrow Kaplan Daniel Kirk Howard L. Kirz Daryl Ruth Brown Klonoff Susan Poplack Leavitt* Morris Leb Helen Maniloff Beverly Miller Sara A. Nudelman Ruth Press Maurie Ritchie Gladys M. Rosenberg* Rose Rotenberg Martin S. Rothschild Richard Ruffine Abe I. Samuels Dorothy C. Schubach* Anne M. Segal* Ida Rosalie Sherman Maxwell I. Silverstein* Sybil Solomon David Spiegel Pete Steffens Phyllis Swett

Sheila Geller Bromberg Blanche Cohen David Avner Cohen George Jackson Collings Adam Wilson Davis Juliet Dayan Thelma Layton Eberhart Reva Belle Nudelman Fields Daniel A. Fromer Harry Louis Gerber Vera Goldsmith Rose Herman Harry A. Herzog* Erna Hirsch* Charles Hyman Ernst Kahn* Lianne Marks Klein Fred Kornfeld Bernard Levine Tessie Lewis Clarence Henry Loeb Leland H. Lowenson* Sol D. Maizels* Harry Mesher Lynn Newman Herbert L. Newmark* David Poplack A. Victor Rosenfeld Betsy Rotberg Julian Roth Jeaneatta “Rusty� Sautter* Belle Saxe Paul Howard Schoen Fannie Schwartz Albert Strauss Mollie Stusser Joseph Swerdlik Dena Tarlow* Joseph Tenenbaum Ivor Weigler* Simon Zavin*

August 29 & 30 Stanley Bender Molly Boyarsky Lillian Brant*

(*) 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 Jemi Kostiner Mansfield at (503) 222-1069 or jemi@bethisrael-pdx.org.

July/August 2014

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July 2014 SUNDAY

Tamuz-Av 5774 MONDAY

TUESDAY July 1 Tamuz 3

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2 Tamuz 4

3 Tamuz 5

Development Meeting 4:00 PM SBR

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

4 Tamuz 6

5 Tamuz 7

Independence Day Temple Offices closed

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Shabbat Service 10:30 AM PC Havdalah Bat Mitzvah of Adrienne Reed 5:00 PM Temple

6 Tamuz 8

7 Tamuz 9

8 Tamuz 10

9 Tamuz 11

10 Tamuz 12

11 Tamuz 13

Sisterhood Urban Wine event Mah Jongg 4:00 PM 10:00 AM SBR

Shabbat on the P laza (weather permitting) 6:00 PM Temple Lawn

12 Tamuz 14 Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Taylor 10:30 AM Temple TOT House Party: Wine Tasting 5:00 PM

13 Tamuz 15

20 Tamuz 22

14 Tamuz 16

22 Tamuz 24

16 Tamuz 18

17 Tamuz 19

23 Tamuz 25

24 Tamuz 26

18 Tamuz 20

19 Tamuz 21

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Jeremy Linver 10:30 AM Temple

25 Tamuz 27

26 Tamuz 28

TOT House Party: Tour de Temple

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

SAC: NW Towers BBQ 12:00 PM

Shabbat on the P laza

Shabbat Service 10:30 AM PC

27 Tamuz 29

21 Tamuz 23

15 Tamuz 17

(weather permitting) 6:00 PM Temple Lawn

28 Av 1

29 Av 2

30 Av 3

Administration Offices & Clergy

Education Department & Preschool Fax Machine

WRJ/BI Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop Beth Israel Cemetery 426 SW Taylors Ferry Road

31 Av 4

503-222-1069 503-222-2037 503-274-1400 503-222-1069 503-222-1069

Location Key HH = Harris Hall BA = Blumauer Auditorium GH = Goodman Hall LB = Library LF = Lipman Foyer MR = Miller Room PC = Pollin Chapel SBR = Shirley & Herbert Semler Board Room SC = Shemanski Chapel SEC = Sherman Education Center SFC = Schnitzer Family Center

View our calendar and campus map online at

www.bethisrael-pdx.org

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August 2014 SUNDAY

3 Av 7

10 Av 14

Av-Elul 5774 MONDAY

4 Av 8

11 Av 15

TUESDAY

5 Av 9

12 Av 16

WEDNESDAY

6 Av 10

13 Av 17

THURSDAY

7 Av 11

14 Av 18

TOT House Party: bRUNch

17 Av 21

18 Av 22

19 Av 23

20 Av 24

TOT House Party: Fresh from the Farm

FRIDAY August 1 Av 5

2 Av 6

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Tot Shabbat 9:30 AM PC

JND Shabbat Service 7:30 PM PC

Shabbat Service 10:30 AM PC

8 Av 12

9 Av 13

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat on the P laza (weather permitting) 6:00 PM Temple Lawn

Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Liliana Adams 10:30 AM Temple

15 Av 19

16 Av 20

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Harrison Winters 10:30 AM Temple

21 Av 25

22 Av 26

23 Av 27

Board of Trustees Meeting 6:15 PM SBR

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat on the P laza

Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Kiana Gellman 10:30 AM Temple

29 Elul 3

30 Elul 4

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Julia Ziegler 10:30 AM Temple

(weather permitting) 6:00 PM Temple Lawn Sponsored by SAC/back to school supply drive

24 Av 28

25 Av 29

26 Av 30

27 Elul 1

SATURDAY

28 Elul 2

Wedding Blessing for Adam Zivony & Ashley Blevins

31 Elul 5

Location Key HH = Harris Hall BA = Blumauer Auditorium GH = Goodman Hall LB = Library LF = Lipman Foyer MR = Miller Room PC = Pollin Chapel SBR = Shirley & Herbert Semler Board Room SC = Shemanski Chapel SEC = Sherman Education Center SFC = Schnitzer Family Center

Congregation Beth Israel

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Congregation Beth Israel

1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209-2097

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR PERMIT NO. 594

Board of Trustees 2014/2015 Officers

Trustees

Ned Duhnkrack President

Jonathan Barg Stuart Chestler, Immediate Past President Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Stacy Friedman Robin McCoy Sharon Meieran Joanne Van Ness Menashe Marney Pike Yale Popowich Bob Rosenbaum David Sarasohn Arthur Steinhorn

Ted Nelson VP/President Elect Ilene Davidson Vice President Ali Garfinkle Vice President Brad Tonkin Vice President Mark Peterman Secretary John Epstein Treasurer

Auxiliaries Linda Harrison and Stephanie Siegel - WRJ/BI Sisterhood Co-Presidents Bob Winthrop - Brotherhood President

JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR

Shabbat on the P laza!

Join us all summer long on the Temple lawn as we welcome Shabbat under the Portland summer sky (weather permitting).

Bring your family and friends along with a blanket and your own picnic supper. Chairs and umbrellas (for shading from the sun) will be available as well. Services begin at 6:00 PM.

July 11 & 25

August 8 & 22

September 5 & 19

Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism since 1879

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