B’not Mitzvah
L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation Mazel Tov to
Jane Julia Ruth Koontz Janie Koontz will become Bat Mitzvah on October 18, 2014. She is the daughter of Zachary and Terri Koontz, younger sister of Matthew and Andrew, and older sister of Jack. Her grandmother is CBI member Laura J. Spear. Janie attends the International School of Beaverton and has chosen to work with the Oregon Humane Society for her Mitzvah Project. She has committed to a six month volunteer period, socializing with shelter animals and making them feel loved. She is also collecting much needed supplies – food, toys, and grooming items – that will be donated to the OHS. Bat Mitzvah guests will be asked to bring items to donate. Janie strongly supports the mission of Oregon Humane Society to fight cruelty and neglect and to raise awareness about building a caring, compassionate community and the importance of sheltering and adopting animals. She plans to continue volunteering on an on-going basis after her initial six month commitment has ended. To learn more, visit www.oregonhumane.org.
Gabriela Paige Steinberg & Adriana Lisette Steinberg Adriana and Gabriela Steinberg will become B’not Mitzvah on October 25, 2014. They are the daughters of Lance and Mary Steinberg, older sisters of Marisa, and granddaughters of CBI members Robert and Wendy Steinberg. The twins attend Riverdale Grade School in SW Portland. Their Mitzvah Project focuses on Cedar Sinai Park, specifically helping to lead Kabbalat Shabbat services at Rose Schnitzer Manor on a regular basis. The residents at CSP always appreciate seeing and hearing young service leaders, and the experience has helped to prepare the girls for their own B’not Mitzvah service. Many volunteer opportunities are available at both Rose Schnitzer Manor and Robison Jewish Health Center. To find out more about helping to lead Shabbat or holiday services, please contact Rabbi Abby Cohen, CSP Spiritual Life Director, at abby.cohen@cedarsinaipark.org.
Ashley Blevins and Adam Zivony on their September 1st marriage in the Temple, officiated by Rabbi and Cantor Cahana. Patrick Van Duser and Tova Peltz on the naming of their daughter, Freida Wonder Van Duser, on September 6. Proud grandparents are CBI members Robert and Leslie Peltz. Victoria and Justin Haugen on the naming of their son, Finn Jacob Haugen, on September 19. Lena and Yuri Benikov on the birth of their grandson, Mason Yuri McFarland, who was born on June 27, 2014. Proud parents are Michelle Benikov and Ryan McFarland. A further mazel tov to Lena and Yuri on Michelle and Ryan’s engagement: he proposed on Valentine’s Day 2014, and an August 2015 wedding is being planned. Ray and Dorothy Packouz on the birth of their 14th greatgrandchild, Shira Packouz. Proud parents are Hizkiyahu and Yael Packouz, and grandparents are Rabbi Kalman and Shoshana Packouz. May they grow in health and wisdom and be a source of strength to their family and all humankind. Sarah Krakauer, nurse-midwife, received a National Kaiser Permanente R. J. Erickson Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Award for her work on behalf of Hmong women.
Condolences to The family of Jerome Golby, who died on August 28. Davina and Alan Doby on the death of her uncle, Rev. Nachman Berkowitz, on September 5. Jemi Kostiner Mansfield and family on the death of her grandfather, Howard Kostiner, on September 8. Neal and Caroline Schnitzer & family on the death of his father, Marvin Schnitzer, on September 8.
Everything You Need to Know about Jewish Genetic Diseases
Thea & Angel Hayes and family on the death of her father Benjamin Weiss on September 15.
Sunday, October 19, 1:30-3:00 PM MJCC (6651 SW Capitol Highway, 97219) Join the community to learn about Jewish Genetic Diseases and how these diseases may impact your family. The event will discuss carrier screening, and on-site screening will be available. Speakers include Sally Segal, MD (Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Vancouver Clinic) and Cori Feist, MS, CGC (Genetic Counselor, OHSU). This event is open to the community, and the educational portion is free. RSVP by October 14 to oregonjcc.org/rsvp or (503) 244-0111. Please contact Bonnie Davis with questions at bonniedavis226@gmail.com or (503) 645-0355. CBI member Jeremy Davis will become Bar Mitzvah in January. His brother, Adam, died from Tay-Sachs before Jeremy was born, and Adam’s life has had a great impact on the Davis family. As part of his Mitzvah Project, Jeremy is helping to promote this program and encouraging people to attend.
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Jeanne and Phyllis Newmark on winning a bronze medal in the duet free swim at the 2014 FINA World Masters Championships in Montreal, Canada.
Fun and games behind the Bima! Kol Echad (one voice): If you love to sing, to laugh, and to make friends with other CBI members, join the choir. We practice on Sundays (behind the Bima) and have a blast. Many of us have found it to be a great way to build community, to learn, and to be part of celebrations and services at Temple. You are invited to join us, whether or not you can read music or Hebrew, as all music is taught by CD and MP3 recordings. If you have questions, just ask Cantor Cahana or contact any of our singers including Shaina Boal, Marge Congress, Elizabeth Domagalski, Eric Friedenwald-Fishman, Susan Graber, Michelle Gradow, Joanne Menashe, Evi Pazmanczyk, Leslie Robinson, Ron Silver, and many other cool “kids”!
Congregation Beth Israel