Oregon Jewish Life Resource Guide 2015-2016

RESOURCE GUIDE 2015-2016

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KIDS & TEENS................................................................40 FAMILIES..................................................................................... 42

PRESCHOOLS.................................................................. 42 DAY SCHOOLS.................................................................. 43 HEBREW/RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS..................................... 44 DAY CAMPS...................................................................... 46 RESIDENT CAMPS........................................................... 47 CAMPERSHIPS................................................................. 48 YOUTH GROUPS............................................................... 48 GAP YEAR......................................................................... 48 SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES......................................... 48

BACK TO SCHOOL PROFILES................................50 COLLEGE AND ADULT EDUCATION....................56 COLLEGES........................................................................ 57 SCHOLARSHIPS............................................................... 57 ADULT EDUCATION.......................................................... 58 CAMPUS GROUPS............................................................ 58 YOUNG ADULT.................................................................. 58 SOCIAL/NETWORKING GROUPS.................................... 59

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HOLIDAY GUIDE................................................................... 15 WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY........................................ 16

ELDER CARE.................................................................... 62 SENIOR LIVING............................................................... 62 SOCIAL RESOURCES....................................................... 63

ORGANIZATIONS.......................................................... 17

FOOD...................................................................................64

JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS AGENCIES.............................. 18 GENERAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS...................... 20 JEWISH MEDIA................................................................. 21

CONGREGATIONS....................................................... 24 CHABAD............................................................................ 26 CONSERVATIVE................................................................ 26 HUMANIST........................................................................ 26 INDEPENDENT................................................................. 26 ORTHODOX....................................................................... 28 RECONSTRUCTIONIST..................................................... 28 REFORM........................................................................... 28 RENEWAL......................................................................... 30 SEPHARDIC...................................................................... 30

LIFECYCLE........................................................................ 31 MEANINGFUL MOMENTS................................................ 32 MOHELS........................................................................... 37 MIKVAHS.......................................................................... 37 CHEVRA KADISHA/JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETIES:............ 37 FUNERAL SERVICES........................................................ 37 CEMETERIES.................................................................... 37 SIMCHA VENUES............................................................. 37 SIMCHA VENDORS.......................................................... 38

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CERTIFYING AGENCIES................................................... 65 KOSHER GROCERIES...................................................... 65 RESTAURANTS................................................................. 66 FROZEN DESSERTS......................................................... 66 FARMERS’ MARKETS...................................................... 66

ARTS & CULTURE......................................................... 67 ISRAEL................................................................................70 CALENDAR....................................................................... 72

BUSINESS/SERVICES.............................................. 76 ADVERTISER INDEX............................................................. 80 INDEX.................................................................................... 81 COVER Left from top: Jordan Schnitzer at the Franlin Museum in Virginia/photo by Stacy Evens; Marlee Maitlin and Marc Blattner at JFGP Cornerstone Dinner/photo by One Click Studio; Michael Cohn (striped shirt) and friends record Michael’s book Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence as a fundraiser for the Oregon Humane Society.

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A GUIDE TO JEWISH HOLIDAYS

Note: Jewish holidays start at sundown the day before the first day of the holiday.

Rosh Hashanah

(Sept. 14-15, 2015) Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated each year on the first day of Tishrei, early in the fall. The day is a special time of rejoicing as we wish each other L’Shanah Tovah, a good year. It is also a solemn day because Rosh Hashanah is not only the day on which we celebrate the creation of the world, it is also important as the Day of Remembrance, when the sound of the shofar calls each of us to recount our deeds of the past year in preparation for repentance on Yom Kippur. The Rosh Hashanah festival meal table is set specially, as for Shabbat. Throughout the High Holy Days, the challah is to be a round spiral or “turban” loaf rather than a long twisted one. The round challah symbolizes the cyclical nature of life, the seasons and the Jewish year.

Yom Kippur

(Sept. 23, 2015) Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a solemn fast day.

We pray for forgiveness from G-d and repent sincerely for our sins during the past year. Families gather for a plentiful if simple meal before sundown on the eve of this holy day.

At the end of the meal, festival candles are blessed and the fast begins for all adults in the household. The family then attends worship services at which Kol Nidre is chanted.

While children under the age of 13 do not fast on Yom Kippur, meals for children should be Spartan to introduce the notion of fasting while still providing proper nutrition.

At the conclusion of Yom Kippur, families and friends gather for a light break-the-fast meal.

Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Oct. 5-6, 2015) The days immediately following the end of the festival of Sukkot are the semi-independent holidays Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Some liberal congregations celebrate both in one day as Atzeret-Simchat Torah. Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah formally end the season of the High Holy Days. Simchat Torah is also the day on which we celebrate the renewal of the annual cycle of Torah readings.

We read the final verses of Deuteronomy, then immediately recommence the cycle by reading the opening verses of Genesis. We mark the occasion with hakafot, joyous circuits of marching around the synagogue with Torah scrolls, flags and banners.

Hanukkah

(Dec. 7-14, 2015) The festival of Hanukkah lasts for eight days, beginning on the 25th of Kislev, which can fall anywhere from late November to late December. The holiday celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, Jewish military leaders who rebelled against the Greek-Syrian King Antiochus, who forbade the practice of Judaism and desecrated the great Temple in Jerusalem. The word “Hanukkah” means

A student at The Gan builds model Sukkah

Sukkot

(Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2015) Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, this seven-day festival (eight days in the Diaspora) is a celebration of the abundance with which G-d has blessed us. We are encouraged to eat our meals in the sukkah throughout the festival. The sukkah is a temporary dwelling covered with leafy branches and decorated with fruits and vegetables, symbols of the harvest. The sukkah is a reminder of the temporary dwellings our ancestors in ancient Israel used to live in the fields during the harvest. It also reminds us of the booths in which G-d caused the Children of Israel to dwell during their wanderings in the desert after the exodus from slavery in Egypt. Meals throughout Sukkot include generous portions of fruits and vegetables, highlighting the importance of an abundant harvest.

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Nimrod Shuall and son Joav work on MJCC Sukkah Shaking Lulav at The Gan Portland Preschool

Hanukkah at Havurah Shir Hadash-Ashland

Purim at Havurah Shir Hadash--Ashland

is a common activity on Tu B’Shevat. A tradition of holding a Tu B’Shevat seder, celebrating different kinds of fruits that grow in Israel, has become popular in recent years.

Purim

Hanukkah at Gan Garret Preschool

“dedication,” and the holy day commemorates the rededication of the Temple after the Maccabees’ victory. The Talmud tells us that the festival lasts eight days because, when the Maccabees rededicated the Temple, they found only enough holy oil to light the eternal lamp for one day. A miracle was wrought, however, and the oil lasted eight days, long enough for new consecrated oil to be made. Another explanation is that when the Temple was rededicated, the Jews immediately celebrated the festivals of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret, lasting a total of eight days. They did this because Antiochus had prevented them from observing Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret at the proper time. Foods fried in oil, reminiscent of the legend of the miracle of the oil in the Temple, are served during Hanukkah.

Tu B’Shevat

( Jan. 25, 2016) Tu B’Shevat takes its name from its date on the Hebrew calendar, the 15th of Shevat. It is called the “Birthday of Trees,” and it celebrates the first beginnings of spring. Tree-planting

(March 24, 2016) Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jews in ancient Persia from the wicked Haman, through the leadership of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai. Purim takes place on the 14th day of Adar. (In the case of a leap year, it takes place during the extra month of Adar II).

Costumes are often worn on Purim and gifts of food – mishloach manot – are delivered door to door. The story of Purim is found in the Book of Esther, often referred to as “The Megillah.”

When the name of Haman is read, people stomp their feet, hiss, boo or shake noisemakers called groggers to obliterate his name.

Passover

(April 23-30, 2016) Passover, also known as Pesach, is the eight-day observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. A time of family gatherings and lavish ritual meals called seders, the story of Passover is retold through the reading of the Haggadah. With its special foods, songs and customs, the seder is the focal point of the Passover celebration.

Yom Hashoah

(May 5, 2016) On April 12, 1951, the Knesset passed a resolution proclaiming the 27th of Nissan “the Holocaust and Ghetto Uprising OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2015-2016 13

Remembrance Day – a day of perpetual remembrance for the House of Israel.” The date was chosen to fall between the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943 and the observance of Israel Independence Day. In Israel the day is marked by various observances including two minutes of silence signaled by the wailing of sirens on the morning of the observance.

Yom Hazikaron

(May 11, 2016) Yom Hazikaron is Israel’s day of remembrance for the men and women, boys and girls who have lost their lives due to war or terrorism. It is celebrated on the fourth day of the Jewish month of Iyar. As the sun sets that evening, Israel turns to the celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut.

Yom Yerushalayim ( June 5, 2016)

Yom Yerushalayim ( Jerusalem Day) is the fourth of the new holidays added to the Jewish calendar since the establishment of the State of Israel. The day commemorates the re-unification of Jerusalem in 1967, when the Old City came under Israeli control.

Shavout at Havurah Shir Hasdash-Ashland

Yom Ha’atzmaut

(May 12, 2016) Yom Ha’atzmaut is the national independence day of Israel, commemorating the Jewish state’s declaration of independence in 1948.

Celebrated annually on 5th of Iyar, it centers around the declaration of the state of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv on May 14, 1948 (5 Iyar, 5708) and the end of the British Mandate of Palestine.

Lag B’Omer

(May 26, 2016) Lag B’Omer is celebrated on the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, the 18th of Iyar.

According to the Torah, we are obligated to count the days from Passover to Shavuot. This period is known as the Counting of the Omer. An omer is a unit of measure of a sheaf of grain.

The counting is intended to remind us of the link between Passover, which commemorates the Exodus, and Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah. It reminds us that the redemption from slavery was not complete until we received the Torah.

Yom Ha’atzmaut at MJCC

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Shavuot

( June 12-13, 2016) Shavuot occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai. It is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the counting of the omer.

Traditions on Shavuot include all-night study of the Torah on the first night and hearing the Ten Commandments in synagogue. It’s also traditional to eat dairy meals. The thought behind this custom is that the Jewish people had just received the laws of kashrut and had not yet had time to apply them to their animal slaughter.

Tisha B’Av

(Aug. 14, 2016) Tisha B’Av is a fast day that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples. It has also become a day of general mourning for other major disasters that have befallen the Jewish people, including the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, and the mass deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.

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Dear Community, The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland serves as a portal into Jewish life in the Greater Portland area. For decades, Federation has created and supported a strong communal infrastructure of agencies and institutions. Since its beginning, our Federation was self-defined and defined by the community as an umbrella of beneficiary agencies. Over time, these agencies developed in size and mission, and the Jewish community expanded by geography, ethnicity, connection, and in complexity. Plus, new organizations and programs were developed to meet today’s needs.

The Jewish Federation recognizes that now is the time to be responsive to the changing environment around us. The Jewish community of Greater Portland is not impervious to shifting national and local trends, both general and Jewish, that are affecting the needs, challenges, attitudes, and very constructs of our community today. As our 100th anniversary approaches, the Jewish Federation of

Greater Portland must be in the position to best support our Jewish community.

We must do everything we can to create a shared vision of a growing and vibrant Jewish community. Transformation is our opportunity.

To do this, the Jewish Federation can no longer solely be an umbrella of beneficiary agencies. Our new model is based on priorities, partnership and leverage.

Our primary relationship is to the community -- focused on people that need us and the challenges we must meet. Our focus now is on enhancing the Jewish experience for people wherever they are and however they wish to engage. Jewish values and Jewish community come front and center. This is the foundation of the transformed Federation.

Jewish Federations are not fundraising organizations. Federations, historically, identified themselves as fundraising organizations and judged their successes by the size of the annual campaign.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, today and for the future, is a forward-thinking, community organizing/ convening, problem-solving organization that raises funds to support our mission, our work, and the people in our Jewish community.

Surveys and research show that the Jewish communal landscape is shifting.

An array of demographic, economic, social, generational, geographic, and philanthropic shifts are challenging established norms and models. New ways of community building and engagement are needed.

Last year’s Jewish Portland Tomorrow effort focused on seeking ways to enhance service delivery while finding greater efficiencies within our Jewish community.

Our focus now is on enhancing the Jewish experience for people wherever they are and however they wish to engage.

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The foundational principles of this concept are exemplified by recent mergers and collaborations in the community.

More of these mergers and collaborations will happen in the future. As our community’s needs grow, our strength is in mindful partnerships that foresee and adapt to an ever-changing landscape to deliver vital services and meaningful experiences.

Our focus over the next five years is on helping to create more options for Jewish individuals and families to participate at every stage of their lives, finding ways to bring more people in contact with existing frameworks and institutions. Moreover, we must recognize that existing institutions may not be able to meet the full needs of our diverse Jewish community. Therefore, we have the opportunity to explore and implement new approaches to reach and serve more people – more effectively and efficiently, throughout the community.

Our Jewish community is blessed with a variety of Jewish communal organizations and services (see the following pages). We truly provide services from “cradle to grave.” We offer those programs and services that matter most, as well as continuing to seek ways to engage more people in Jewish life.

Take the time to explore this wonderful resource guide and the vibrancy of Jewish life in Greater Portland.

Get involved! Participate! Take full advantage of all that Jewish Portland has to offer. And, most importantly, let us know if there is anything you feel we are not offering. Only together can we continue to strengthen Jewish life in Greater Portland for years to come.

Enjoy our Jewish community!

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JEWISH LIFE IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON IS GROWING AND EVOLVING TO MORE EFFICIENTLY MEET THE NEEDS OF TODAY’S WORLD. This summer Jewish Family & Child Service consolidated with Cedar Sinai Park. While the two will remain separate entities, the consolidation will make operations, endowment and development more efficient.

Last year also saw the successful merger of the Oregon Jewish Museum and the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center into the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, and the Oregon Area Jewish Committee joined the Jewish Federation, expanding the Jewish Community Relations Council’s important work of community outreach and advocacy.

After 118 years of serving women, families, children, immigrants and others in need, the Portland Section of the National Council of Jewish Women formally dissolved; but the group’s legacy continues through programs it has established over the decades and through the many volunteers serving in the programs that NCJW created or aided.

David Bornstein wrote in his book, Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know, “The idea of sustainability can be considered in two ways: the sustainability of an institution and the sustainability of ideas and values.”

As our local Jewish community evolves, the ideas and values are sustained though the institutions may change.

Organizations/ Agencies JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS CONSCIOUS TORAH 2531 Chula Vista Blvd.

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HADASSAH, PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION GRAPEVINE Caron Blau Rothstein, Community Engagement Director 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-245-6219 Fax: 503-245-6603 caron@jewishportland.orgwww.grapevine.com

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Peg Elefant, President pelefant@hadassah.org hadassah.org/pnw Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to its partnership with the land and people of Israel.

It enhances the health of people worldwide through its support of medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well as

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youth in Israel and America through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy and Jewish continuity.

HADASSAH, PORTLAND CHAPTER Diana Lindemann 503-312-2530 pnwregion@hadassah.org

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HADASSAH, SHALOM CHAPTER (Vancouver and SW Washington) Maxine Silverman, Membership Vice-President 360-566-8188 msilverman15@comcast.net

JEWISH BUSINESS NETWORK 9604 NE 126th Ave., Ste. 2340 Vancouver, WA 98682 360-597-3942 Jewish Community Relations Council

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL Bob Horenstein, Director 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-245-6496 Fax: 503-245-6603 bob@jewishportland.org www.jewishportland.org/jcrc With representation from a crosssection of the local Jewish community, the JCRC develops consensus positions concerning matters of importance to the Jewish residents of Greater Portland and Southwest Washington, including social justice, civil rights and church-state issues, as well as the US-Israel relationship. The JCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the planning and coordinating body for the national organized Jewish community in public affairs advocacy.

JEWISH EVENTS WILLAMETTE-VALLEY 2531 Chula Vista Blvd.

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Carrie Hoops, Executive Director Les Soltesz, President 1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 301 Portland, OR 97205 503-226-7079 Fax: 503-226-1130 info@jfcs-portland.org www.jfcs-portland.org Guided by the wisdom and values of our tradition, JFCS provides social services that improve the lives of adults, families and children in the Jewish and general communities. We partner in the community to help our most vulnerable residents, including seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals and families lacking basic necessities. JFCS offers compassionate wraparound services to address the whole person to foster mental, emotional and financial well-being so they can thrive.

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND Marc Blattner, President and CEO 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-245-6219 Fax: 503-245-6603 info@jewishportland.org www.jewishportland.org Since 1920, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has been your means of connecting with your community, discovering new ways to do good and giving back to those who came before you. By raising funds that support a broad network of organizations and through innovative programming and initiatives, we are able to meet the ongoing needs of people at home, in Israel and around the world for today and for future generations.

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OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Julie Diamond, Executive Director Gail Mandel, Legacy Development & Marketing Manager Tara Siegman, Donor Relations & Grants Manager 1618 SW First Ave., Ste. 210 Portland, OR 97201 503-248-9328 Fax: 503-248-9323 info@ojcf.org www.ojcf.org OJCF is dedicated to creating, promoting and facilitating a culture of giving while serving as guardian of permanent funds, safeguarding regional Jewish communal life. OJCF promotes strategic philanthropy offering charitable individuals philanthropic tools including donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities, planned gifts and trusts. In partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, OJCF directs the Life & Legacy initiative in Oregon to promote after-lifetime giving to build endowments for Jewish organizations and help assure Jewish tomorrows.

OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION 1953 NW Kearney St. Portland, OR 97209-3925 503-226-3600 (See full listing: Arts & Culture section)

PORTLAND MITZVAH NETWORK Caron Blau Rothstein, Coordinator 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-245-6219 Fax: 503-245-6603 volunteer@jewishportland.org www.portlandmitzvah.org Promoting volunteerism in the Jewish community, for the Jewish community and by Jewish community members.

Hosts volunteer events (Good Deeds Day, J-Serve), promotes ongoing volunteer opportunities and more.

Access to volunteerism resources locally and beyond. Affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

General Community Organizations

ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON Lizzie Rubado, Solar Programs Susan Jowaiszas, Commercial and Industrial Programs Tom Beverly, Residential Programs 421 SW Oak, Ste. 300 Portland, OR 97204 503-493-8888 Fax: 503-546-6862 info@energytrust.org www.energytrust.org Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Our services, cash incentives and energy solutions have helped participating customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas save over $1.7 billion on energy bills since 2002, through investments in efficient and renewable power at more than half a million homes and business throughout Oregon.

Jewish Family & Child Service provides social services that improve the lives of adults, families, and children in the Jewish and general communities.

OUR SERVICES Homemaker Assistance

1221 SW YAMHILL ST. SUITE 301 PORTLAND, OR 97205

Emergency Aid

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Disability Support Services

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Counseling

OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Max Williams, President and CEO Johanna Thoeresz, Chief Development Officer

“A community is too heavy to carry alone.�

Deuteronomy Rabbah 1:10

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1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 100 Portland, OR 97205 503-227-6846 Fax: 503-274-7771 info@oregoncf.org www.oregoncf.org The mission of The Oregon Community Foundation is to improve life in Oregon and promote effective philanthropy.

OCF works with individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create charitable funds to support the causes they care about. Through these funds, last year OCF awarded nearly $80 million in grants and scholarships.

OREGON COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE 3969 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Portland, OR 97212 503-235-8786

Jewish Media

OREGON JEWISH LIFE Cindy Saltzman and Bob Philip, Publishers Deborah Moon, Editor in Chief Debbie Taylor, Advertising 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-892-7404 Fax: 503-245-4342 info@ojlife.com orjewishlife.com Oregon Jewish life is the lifestyle magazine that celebrates the vitality, diversity, challenges and accomplishments of our community.

Specializing in print and digital magazines, annual resource guides/ directories, and contemporary new online media, Oregon Jewish Life is a powerful marketing tool for anyone wanting to reach the Jewish community with impact.

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To learn more, call us at 503.227.6846 or visit www.oregoncf.org.

HAVURAH SHALOM AT PRIDE PARADE

CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM

CONGREGATIONS CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH

INSIDE CHABAD CONSERVATIVE HUMANIST INDEPENDENT ORTHODOX RECONSTRUCTIONIST REFORM RENEWAL SEPHARDIC

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CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

CONGREGATION KOL AMI (BELOW)

CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH

HAVURAH SHIR HADASH, ASHLAND (ABOVE)

PNAI OR

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COLUMBIA GORGE HAVURAH

CONGREGATIONS

Hood River Valley and Mid-Gorge Region 541-806-0069 (Evenings only!) emilykohner@mail.com

THE FIRST JEWS TO ARRIVE IN OREGON IN THE 1850S SOON BEGAN GATHERING FOR HOLIDAY SERVICES, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. IN THE MORE THAN 150 YEARS SINCE, SYNAGOGUES HAVE MULTIPLIED, GROWN AND EVOLVED TO MEET THE EVER-CHANGING SPIRITUAL,

CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH

CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH

LIFE-CYCLE AND COMMUNITY NEEDS OF AN INCREASINGLY

Rabbi Joshua Rose Dorice Horenstein, Education Director Melissa Bloom, Executive Director 920 NW 25th Ave. Portland, OR 97210 503-226-6131 fax: 503-226-0241 info@shaarietorah.org www.shaarietorah.org Shaarie Torah is a vibrant Conservative Jewish Home in the heart of Northwest Portland: an inclusive, egalitarian and multigenerational synagogue since 1905. Shaarie Torah offers innovative Jewish programming, services, and activities for every age and interest. All are welcome to grow with us!

Rabbi Ariel Stone Debbi Bodie, Executive Director Amelia Schroth, Office Manager 7550 NE Irving Ave. Portland, OR 97213 503-473-8227 info@shirtikvahpdx.org shirtikvahpdx.org Congregation Shir Tikvah is an independent congregation on Portland’s Eastside. We are committed to the principle that learning is intrinsic to being Jewish. In addition to services every Friday and Saturday, we have lively Shabbat Torah study, engaging children’s education programs for Pre-K thru b’nai mitzvah, weekly Talmud study and festive celebrations. Our open, thought-provoking approach invites you to live Judaism with us through study, prayer, music and acts of social justice.

DISPERSED AND DIVERSE POPULATION. Today some 40 congregations are scattered around Oregon and Southwest Washington. Some are affiliated with the major movements; others are independent groups created to meet particular geographic or demographic needs.

CHABAD

CONSERVATIVE

BAIS MENACHEM (CHABAD OF OREGON)

ANSHE SHALOM

2317 SW Vermont Portland, OR 97219 503-977-9947

Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541-892-3268

KOL SHALOM

CHABAD OF EUGENE 347-272-5845

CHABAD OF HILLSBORO 965 SW Brookwood Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-747-5363

CHABAD OF NE PORTLAND 2125 NE 45th Ave. Portland, 97213 503-309-4490

CHABAD OF SE PORTLAND 3355 SE Steele St. Portland, OR 97202 503-236-6642

CHABAD OF CLARK COUNTY 9604 NE 126th Ave., Ste. 2320 Vancouver, WA 98682 360-993-5222

CHABAD OF SALEM 1370 Crowley Ave. SE Salem, OR 97304 503-383-9569

CHABAD OF SOUTHERN OREGON

HUMANIST

CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM Fred Rothstein, Executive Director Wendy Kahn, Membership and Development Director Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Learning 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 97239 503-246-8831 Fax: 503-246-7553 info@nevehshalom.org www.nevehshalom.org Congregation Neveh Shalom is Portland’s welcoming and egalitarian Conservative congregation. We offer a dynamic array of religious services, opportunities to engage in social justice, and many cultural and social activities. CNS creates and deepens relationships to Judaism and our community. Come find your place with us! New Senior Rabbi David Kosak joins our wonderful clergy team of Rabbinic Educator Rabbi Eve Posen; Rabbis Emeritus Daniel Isaak and Joshua Stampfer; and Cantor Deborah Bletstein.

804 Hillview Dr. Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-2778

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INDEPENDENT

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AD OLAM

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Eugene synagogue without walls PO Box 10651 Eugene, OR 97440 541-344-7945

21555 Modoc Lane, Bend Mail: PO Box 1773 Bend, OR 97709 541-385-6421

BEIT AM

JEWISH ENCOUNTER GROUP

625 NW 36th St. Mail: PO Box 1143 Corvallis, OR 97339 541-753-0067

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BEIT SALMON Astoria anngoldeen@gmail.com 503-791-4611

CENTRAL COAST JEWISH COMMUNITY c/o David Gomberg PO Box 113 Neotsu, OR 97364 David@GombergKites.com

MAYIM SHALOM Southern Oregon Coast PO Box 307 Coquille, OR 97423 541-266-0470

NORTH COAST SHABBAT GROUP Meets at: Bob Chisholm Center 1225 Ave. A Seaside, OR 503-244-7060

PORTLAND WOMEN’S TEFILLAH Meets in: Beit Knesset at PJA 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-246-3185

T he Carl Preschool

Toddlers & Young Children Monthly & quarterly programming for toddlers and families with young children, such as: Torah Yoga A Little Shabbat Preschool Family Education

A play-based preschool open to all. Where the focus is providing a warm, fun and creative environment for your child to laugh, learn and grow.

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Holiday Celebrations Community Dinners Judaica Gift Shop Women’s Gatherings Men’s Club Shabbat Services

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TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

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1274 Cunningham Lane S Salem, OR 97302 503-362-5004

UMPQUA VALLEY HAVURAH

Valerie and Rodrigo find it an

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PO Box 1821 Roseburg, OR 97470 541-677-0575

ORTHODOX CONGREGATION KESSER ISRAEL 6698 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-222-1239

AHAVAS TORAH SYNAGOGUE 2935 Onyx St. Eugene, OR 97403 541-844-1340

RECONSTRUCTIONIST

What do they all have in common?

They believe Congregation Shir Tikvah's innovative education program encourages students to connect with Judaism in a positive, lasting way. Shir Tikvah offers 18 Sunday class sessions per year, along with lively holiday celebrations for the whole family. Classes are small, but not too small. It's fun, meaningful and located on Portland's Eastside.

Congregation Shir Tikvah Classes for pre-K - 7th grade

Non-members accepted on a case-by-case basis

Register today! education@shirtikvahpdx.org 503.4 73.8227

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REFORM

HAVURAH SHALOM Rabbi Joseph Wolf Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Education Director Teri Ruch, Communications & Engagement Manager 825 NW 18th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-248-4662 Fax: 503-248-4668 info@havurahshalom.org www.havurahshalom.org Havurah Shalom is a vibrant, diverse and engaged Jewish community.

Steeped in Jewish values, Havurah promotes spirituality, learning and acts of social responsibility. In the spirit of giving back to our community, Havurah’s High Holiday services are open to the public and free of charge.

We hope you will join us for Shabbat, holiday celebrations and High Holiday services.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL 1175 E 29th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 541-485-7218

BEIT HAVERIM Sue Greenspan, President Rabbi Alan Berg Heather Kirkbride, Religious School Administrator Services: 1111 Country Club Road Mail: PO Box 311 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-568-1241 office@beithav.org www.beithav.org Beit Haverim is an open, inviting and spiritually alive Jewish community, located just outside of Portland in Lake Oswego. Beit Haverim welcomes everyone to our Reform congregation of Jews by birth, Jews by choice and Jews at heart. We invite you to visit our congregation, where families and individuals experience the sense of Jewish belonging that comes from shared worship, religious instruction, tikkun olam and social events at a location not too far from home.

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL Michael Z. Cahana, Senior Rabbi Sydney Baer, Executive Director Ben Sandler, Education Director 1972 NW Flanders St. Portland, OR 97209 503-222-1069 Fax: 503-274-1400 resources@bethisrael-pdx.org www.bethisrael-pdx.org Congregation Beth Israel, affiliated with Reform Judaism since 1879, is a vital center of Oregon Jewish life. Our historic landmark sanctuary serves as a house of prayer, a house of study and a house of assembly, hosting religious services, celebrations and ceremonies; youth, family and young adult musical services; preschool, religious school; plus numerous adult and social action

Reconstructionist Community 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (503) 248-4662 | www.havurahshalom.org

Havurah Shalom is a vibrant and diverse community striving to bring the full meaning of our Jewish heritage into our modern lives through:

Spirituality and learning Music-filled services Warm support for life-cycle events Acts of tikkun olam High Holiday Services that are open to the public and free of charge

Beit Haverim 1111 Country Club Road Beit Haverim invites you to join us fo r the H Lake Oswego, OR 97034 igh Holy Days 5776. Community Ser vice 503-568-1241 s led b d C n a a g r n e B t o n y a l r A i al Solo Rabbi office@beithav.org ist Ann Brown. www.beithav.org Selichot Social Hour ................................Saturday, Sept. 5 ......... 7 PM Rosh Hashanah Erev Rosh Hashanah ................................Sunday, Sept. 13 ......... 7 PM Children’s Service ....................................Monday, Sept. 14 ......... 9 AM Morning Service*.....................................Monday, Sept. 14 ..... 10 AM Tashlich ...................................................Monday, Sept. 14 ....... 1 PM George Rogers Park, 611 S. State St., Lake Oswego

Shabbat Shavuah ...................................... Friday, Sept. 18 ......... 7 PM Shabbat Service .................................... Saturday, Sept. 19 ....... 10 AM Cemetery Service .....................................Sunday, Sept. 20 ....... 10 AM Oswego Pioneer Cemetery, 17401 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego

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Yom Kippur Kol Nidre ................................................... Tuesday, Sept 22 ........ 7 PM Children’s Service ..............................Wednesday, Sept. 23 ....... 9 AM Morning Service*................................Wednesday, Sept. 23 ....... 10 AM followed by Adult Study Session (2 PM), Afternoon Service (3 PM) Yizkor/Neilah (4:30 PM), and Potluck Break Fast (6 PM)

Joseph Wolf Rabbi

Sukkot Service ............................................... Friday, Oct. 2 ......... 7 PM

Deborah Eisenbach-Budner

Simchat Torah Service ................................. Tuesday, Oct. 6 ....... 10 AM

Education Director

Simchat Torah Family Service ......................... Friday, Oct. 9 ......... 7 PM *Childcare available, reservations required. Email: office@beithav.org

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Havurah Shalom

Non-Member Reservations: 503-568-1241 or www.beithav.org

Congregation Havurah Shalom

Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person Congregation Havurah Shalom makes a difference.

Michael Z. Cahana, Senior Rabbi Ida Rae Cahana, Senior Cantor Rachel L. Joseph, Associate Rabbi Emanuel Rose, Rabbi Emeritus Judith B. Schiff, Cantor Emerita 1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, Oregon 97209

(503) 222-1069 www.bethisrael-pdx.org

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programs. Beth Israel’s beautifully maintained cemetery is located in southwest Portland.

TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH PO Box 7472 Bend, OR 97708 541-388-8826

RENEWAL

“When I marched in Selma, my feet were praying.”

– Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972), a Polish-born American rabbi and a leading Jewish philosopher of the 20th century.

360-896-8088 • www.jewishvancouverusa.org 7800 NE 119th Street • Vancouver WA 98662

A Community for Everyone

Weekly Shabbat and Holiday Observances Social Action, Adult Ed, WRJ, Men’s Club Innovative K-12 Religious School Personalized Hebrew School Youth Group Activities for Every Age Tot Shabbat and Play Groups Educator Lauren Trexler Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker 30 2015-2016 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE

CONGREGATION KOL AMI Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker Lauren Trexler, Director of Education Robin Hayden, President 7800 NE 119th St. Vancouver, WA 98662 360-896-8088 admin@jewishvancouverusa.org www.jewishvancouverusa.org Congregation Kol Ami brings together a Jewish community for worship, learning, social events and tikkun olam. Our worship services are inclusive and energetic, blending traditional with contemporary in prayer and song.

Services on all major holidays, Friday Shabbat service, Saturday Torah study and service, and monthly Tot Shabbat service. We have a monthly potluck Shabbat meal. Everyone of all ages is welcome to attend and participate in our services and Shabbat meals. (See Education listing).

OR HAGAN: LIGHT OF THE GARDEN JEWISH COMMUNITY Rabbi Jonathan Seidel Jeremy Sherer, President Mail: PO Box 5582, Eugene, OR 97405 Office: 3575 Donald St., Ste. 240, Eugene, OR 97405 rabbiseidel@gmail.com 541-434-6551 www.orhagan.org Or haGan founded in 2004, is a URJconnected congregation of diverse, caring people who worship and socialize in a creative and heartfelt community. We meet on the second and fourth Shabbat of the month for morning services at 9:45 am at the Center for Spiritual Living, 390 Vernal St., near Coburg Road, Eugene. Our president can be reached at 541-517-8205 or jeremy.a.sherer@ gmail.com. The rabbi’s direct line is 541-520-3434.

HAVURAH SHIR HADASH 185 N Mountain Ave. Mail: PO Box 1262 Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-7716

P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND Baruch Morris, Hassan Batya Podos, Education Director Gayle Lovejoy, Administrator 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

Portland, OR 97219 503-248-4500 admin@pnaiorpdx.org www.pnaiorpdx.org P’nai Or is a vibrant, egalitarian Jewish Renewal congregation. Our joyous worship is infused with singing, chanting and dance. We “pray with our feet” through tikkun olam. We study Torah, Kabbalah, teachings of Chassidic masters and other classic Jewish sources. A diversity of Jewish experience and expression is reflected in our membership; all are welcome.

P’nai Or is a place where a Jewish spiritual perspective can flourish. Our intent is to make Jewish spirituality accessible.

SEPHARDIC CONGREGATION AHAVATH ACHIM 3225 SW Barbur Blvd.

Portland, OR 97239 503-227-0010

BEIT YOSEF 6686 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-295-1170

WEDDING

BRIT MILAH AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

LIFECYCLE BAT MITZVAH AT HAVURAH SHIR HADASH

BAR MITZVAH PREP AT SHAARIE TORAH

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What makes lifecycle moments special?

By Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz

J

ewish life is centered around the cycle of life. While daily spiritual living is cherished, it’s the unique

moments that bring us together, bring tears to our eyes and remind us of what matters. These moments truly center us. In this review, I will not go into depth about “how to perform” Jewish life cycles. The diversity of traditions and the richness of details are far too comprehensive. Rather, I will touch upon the “why,” addressing the purpose of these lifecycle moments.

BIRTH

There are few moments more spiritually transformative and emotionally precious than the birth of a child. The first major ritual for a Jewish child is the naming. A name is considered by our revered sages to be much more than just a name. Rather a name is an aspiration, a calling. This generally happens, for a boy at the brit milah and for a girl at a minyan (prayer group) or at the simchat bat.

Brit Milah (bris) – Through this ceremony on the eighth day of life (conditions permitting), a baby boy enters the Jewish covenant just as Abraham did 4,000 years ago. G-d partners with humans to complete creation. The Chassidic masters teach that at the cry of a baby at a brit, the heavens are compassionately open for our prayers. It is considered a very sacred moment, not merely a health-based procedure of circumcision.

Simchat Bat – At a simchat bat, the baby girl is celebrated and named. This ritual is an anomaly – unlike most other rituals, the simchat bat has no strict ancient tradition, and thus there is tremendous room for creativity at this ceremony.

Thus, the parents have room to create their own tradition in welcoming their baby girl into the world.

Adoption – The Talmud teaches that an adopted child is considered the same as a birth child. He or she, according to Jewish tradition, is considered to be a child of the adopted parents in all ways. It is one of the greatest mitzvot in the Torah to care for and adopt a child and to provide a home and family for one who would become lost to the darkness of an orphanage.

PIDYON HABEN

There is a ritual for a boy who is 30 days old to be “redeemed” with silver coins by his father through a Kohen (one of Jewish ritual priestly ancestry). This ritual is only performed for firstborn boys who were born naturally (no C-section) and whose father is not a Kohen himself.

Rabbi Tzvi Fischer officiates at a bris.

UPSHERIN

Some wait to give their boy his first haircut until 3 years of age. This ceremony is called an upsherin. A primary kabbalistic ( Jewish mystical) explanation is that a boy is trying to confuse the spiritual temptress of his gender. It is a joyous occasion marking a boy’s transition from only being able to receive to now being able to give.

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BAR & BAT MITZVAH Bar Mitzvah at Shalom Bayit/JCCO, Bend Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Tikvah, Bend

BAR AND BAT MITZVAH

It is only in a limited sense that a 13-year-old Jewish boy and a 12-year-old Jewish girl become “adults.”

Developmental psychologists actually now suggest that “emerging adulthood” occurs even later than previously anticipated, at 18 to 26 years old.

Rather, a bar and bat mitzvah (son/daughter of responsibility) are considered “adults” in the eyes of tradition. The core years of Jewish obligation and influence that their parents desperately embraced are now over. The adolescent is now expected to evolve from extrinsic motivation (a life of

incentives and rewards) toward intrinsic motivation (driven toward the true, good, holy and just) and must now choose her or his own Jewish engagement with the continued guidance, support, and love of parents and the greater community. While one has not embraced any true milestones of adulthood such as having a full-time job, marriage, raising children, meeting financial responsibilities, etc., he or she is now responsible for having an impact upon the Jewish people and broader society.

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WEDDINGS

A Jewish wedding has the potential to be one of the most powerful Jewish rituals. Having led many, there are few that I myself don’t tear up at. It is a reminder of the power of love and union. Families gather together for a happy occasion, which occurs all too rarely; the couple being married, their parents, grandparents, relatives and friends all contemplate their own married lives and look with anticipation to the creation of a new family. There are a few stages to a traditional Jewish wedding: erusin (betrothal on the wedding day), ketubah (statement of obligations), chuppah (the wedding canopy), nesuin (marrying with a ring and witnesses), yichud (marital seclusion and intimacy) and sheva brachot (the seven blessings and celebrations).

A Jewish wedding is a celebration of a contractual agreement of shared obligation, responsibility and respect. Love is made concrete by committed actions. Though there are different opinions on the tradition, we break a glass at the end of the ceremony to remind us at the pinnacle of joy that there is brokenness in us and all over the world. It is another way to remind ourselves that while our marriages and families are inherently valuable, they are also vehicles toward enacting social justice and tikkun olam.

CONVERSION

The Jewish community is very open to accepting converts. These individuals who bravely embrace Judaism without having been raised Jewish are to be considered heroes and role models in the community. Jewish law demands that they are cherished, embraced and never shunned.

After completing Jewish learning courses, committing to Judaism and the Jewish people, dipping in the mikvah (spiritual bath) and getting circumcised (for boys), converts are celebrated in the community and are no longer considered “converts” but just “normal” Jews. Let us remember this when we encounter those who have converted,

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and not look with suspicion on them. They have joined with us in the unique and spiritually uplifting rituals of the life cycle.

DIVORCE

A divorce is actualized through the giving and receiving of a get ( Jewish divorce document). While a divorce is innately a tragic event (a relationship has broken and attempts at repair have failed), it can also be a liberating experience and a source of relief and joy. The procedure is simple and quick, but should be performed by a mesader get (a rabbinic divorce expert).

Tragically, today, some “religious” men deny their wives a get, making them agunot (chained women unable to remarry). For this reason, in Orthodox circles, many embrace using a halakhic pre-nuptial agreement to prevent women from being chained to a broken marriage. In Conservative circles, many include the Lieberman clause into the ketubah that gives women an out from the marriage without a get. In most Reform circles, a get is not used at all and is not required to remarry.

DEATH AND MOURNING

One is buried with great haste and great modesty (humble burial shrouds, modest wooden casket, buried directly in the dirt). There is a mitzvah to join a burial society (chevra kaddishah) to assist the cleaning of the body and to guard a body (as a shomer). While always tragic, the Jewish rituals around death, funerals and mourning Neveh Zedek Cemetery can be quite profound. The Jewish tradition understands that the mourning and recovery process from the death of a loved one is a long and gradual process. Unlike other traditions (for example, think of many corporations that expect employees to take no more than three days off for the death of a close relative), Jewish tradition makes the trauma of burial short, and the modest casket ensures that we do not feel obligated to spend huge sums to show our respect for the dead. Instead, we understand that after the burial, the full force of pain and loss hits those mourning with a tremendous impact. At this point, our tradition sustains us and helps us to gradually return to our regular lives through the following plan.

SHIVA – seven most intense days of mourning SHLOSHIM – first 30 days of mourning AVEILUT – year of mourning. While one is an avel (mourner) for a full year for immediate relatives, one only says kaddish for the first 11 months of the year.

UNVEILING – removing a veil to reveal the tombstone.

YAHRTZEIT – observing the day of memory each year by saying kaddish and potentially also with tzedakah (charity) and visiting the grave.

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MAKING LIFECYCLE MOMENTS MEANINGFUL

Very often today, many embrace the party and social aspects of life cycles (the $25,000 bar mitzvah and $50,000 wedding).

Judaism, however, comes to stress the importance of having modest celebrations that focus on family, values, God and spiritual aspirations.

We need not spend so much on celebrations. The Talmud (Sanhedrin 29b) teaches that one is not to appear publicly in a way that flaunts his or her wealth, as this lifestyle not only leads to arrogance, but can also shame others and lead them to covet.

Histapkut bamuat (being content with less) is a core Jewish value, and Ben Zoma taught that a wealthy individual is one who is content with one’s lot (Pirkei Avot 4:1).

The rabbis regulated spending. As a way of showing “deference to the poor” (Moed Kattan 27), even the richest people were to be buried plainly so as not to shame the poor, and on certain festive days, girls, especially those from wealthy families, were to wear borrowed clothes so as not to shame those who did not have.

Life cycle events should be a time of spiritual reflection creating an ambiance of love by bringing together sacred community.

We should work to create more creative and holy celebrations that foster inclusiveness and community building. A wedding, birth, funeral and the like are all opportunities for great spiritual and ethical possibilities and are a time for families to engage in financial introspection (cheshbon ha’kis).

EXTENDING A LIFE For Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, author of this piece on the lifecycle, teaching about Jewish values and traditions isn’t enough.

On June 16 Rabbi Shumly Yanklowitz donated a kidney to young Israeli playwright Yossi Azran. Azran, has suffered with kidney disease for 15 years and spent the past 2.5 years on dialysis awaiting a kidney donation.

Yanklowitz, 33, is the founder and president of the Modern Orthodox social action group Uri L’Tzedek and executive director of the pluralistic Valley Beit Midrash in Phoenix. He’s also the founder and CEO of the Jewish animal welfare institute Shamayim V’aretz.

His education and knowledge are extensive: He has master’s degrees in moral development and psychology, and Jewish philosophy; and a doctorate in epistemology, moral development and developmental psychology. He has three rabbinic ordinations: from New York’s Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School, from Efrat Chief Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and a private smicha from Jerusalembased Rabbi Nathan Lopez Cardozo.

But learning and teaching is not enough; he felt he had to act on his belief about saving a life.

“I have been teaching about social justice and the value of human dignity and saving human life for many years,” Yanklowitz told The Times of Israel from his hospital bed at New York’s Mt Sinai Hospital.

Donating a kidney seemed the perfect way to put that into action.

LifeCycle MOHELS

A mohel is the person who performs the circumcision in the brit milah ceremony for a male child on the eighth day after his birth. For more information, contact your local congregation.

STATEWIDE Rabbi Tzvi Fischer, Oregon Bris Center, www.oregonbris.com, rtf@ portlandkollel.org or 503-757-0606.

A seventh-generation Mohel, performs ceremonies throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Rabbi Gadi Levy, Oregon Mohel, www. oregonmohel.com, rgl@portlandkollel. org 720-315-4266. Rabbi Levy, trained in Jerusalem, has been a certified Mohel since 2007. He serves the greater Portland area as well as many surrounding cities.

PORTLAND METRO Dr. Larry L. Veltman, obstetrician, certified as a mohel by Conservative Movement in Judaism, 503-292-5227.

Dr. Richard Lowensohn, a professor at OHSU and former chief of obstetrics, certified by Hebrew Union College as mohel, 503-383-9621.

Dr. Wendy Smith, pediatrician, certified by the Reform movement, 503-2419528. Limited availability.

Dr. Bruce Birk, a Portland pediatrician, certification through Hebrew Union College. birkbrucemd@gmail.com, or 503-799-2794.

CENTRAL OREGON/BEND AREA: No certified mohels, but two pediatricians will perform circumcisions in the synagogue or home: Dr. Jennifer Lachman, Central Oregon Pediatrics 541-318-3548, and Dr. Peter Boehm, Mosaic Medical 541-3833005. For more information, contact info@JCCObend.com, or 541-3856421; or info@bethtikvahbend.org, or 541-388-8826.

MIKVAHS

A mikvah is a ritual bath satisfying very specific requirements that incorporate “living water” (running or moving water from a God-given source such as rain, snow, ice or a spring).

Immersion in a mikvah is performed for ritual purification and a change in status, including conversion. It is

used by Jews who wish to observe the Jewish laws concerning family purity or sanctification before a Jewish holiday, wedding or conversion ceremony.

The purpose of immersion is not physical, but spiritual, cleanliness.

Today, mikvah use has taken on some modern spiritually satisfying meanings.

Immersion is often a way of celebrating both happy milestones and the pains of overcoming losses.

JACKSON WELLSPRINGS COMMUNITY MIKVEH 2253 Highway 99 N Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-3776

MIKVAH SHOSHANA 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97239 503-309-4185

PORTLAND JEWISH RITUALARIUM (MIKVAH) 1425 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 503-224-3409

CHEVRA KADISHA/ JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETIES: PORTLAND AREA: Chevra Kavod Hamet: Chevrakavodhamet@gmail.com or www.chevrakavodhamet.org, or 503-481-6716.

Includes volunteers from Congregations Neveh Shalom, Havurah Shalom, Shir Tikvah, P’nai Or, Beth Israel, Shaarie Torah and Kol Ami, as well as unaffiliated.

Chevra Kadisha of Portland: Michael Rosenberg, michael@cashcoloan.com, or 503-519-2454. Includes volunteers from Congregations Kesser Israel, Chabad of Oregon, Beit Yosef, Shaarie Torah, and other congregations, as well as unaffiliated.

CORVALLIS AND SALEM: Willamette Valley Jewish Community Burial Society: www.beitam.org/organizations/burial-society (has chapters in Salem and Corvallis), email office@ beitam.org, or 541-753-0067.

Ahavas Torah, Eugene: Contact Rabbi Jack Melul, jackmelul@ncsy.org, or 541221-2073

SIMCHA VENUES

MEDFORD/ASHLAND AREA: Chevra Kadisha of the Rogue Valley: Daniel Greenblatt, Daniel@greenleafrestaurant.com or 541-482-5917.

CENTRAL OREGON: Through the local congregations: Congregation Shalom Bayit (Jewish Community Center of Central Oregon), Bend; Contact Rabbi Jay Shupack, jshupack@juno.com, info@JCCObend. com, or 541-385-6421, or Temple Beth Tikvah, Bend, info@bethtikvahbend. org, or 541-388-8826.

FUNERAL SERVICES HESED SHEL EMET (Caring for the burial of those in need) 503-423-7845

THE BENSON HOTEL Leslie Caldwell, Director of Sales and Marketing Janet Kearney, Director of Catering 309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 503-219-6706 Fax: 503-241-3757 sales@bensonhotel.com www.bensonhotel.com The Benson Hotel features 287 elegantly appointed guestrooms/ suites; The Palm Court restaurant/ bar; El Gaucho steakhouse; Gold Key Concierge; fitness room; business center. The hotel’s special event spaces are perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bar/bat mitzvahs, meetings, celebrations of all kinds for up to 400.

On the National Register of Historic Places, named The Oregonian’s 2012 Best Hotel-Staff Pick and awarded TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence; this is the ideal setting for your next event.

HOLMAN’S FUNERAL SERVICE Daniel Holmes, President, General Manager Cameron Holmes, Funeral Director 2610 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Portland, OR 97214 503-232-5131 Fax: 503-232-5134 info@holmansfuneralservice.com www.HolmansFuneralService.com Providing Caring, Affordable Service to Portland’s Jewish Community since 1854. Family owned and operated.

CEMETERIES

Many congregations maintain their own cemeteries; see congregations section for contact information.

B’NAI B’RITH RETREAT CENTER Mail: 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. #147 Beaverton, OR 97005 503-345-9476 Located on the beautiful Oregon Coast, BB Camp is perfect for retreats and events. Our exciting amenities will keep you busy, and our cozy cabins sleep up to 300 people. Professional catering is available.

JEWISH CEMETERY AT RIVER VIEW 0300 SW Taylors Ferry Road, Section 142 Portland, OR 97219 503-287-0066

EUGENE: Temple Beth Israel, Eugene: www. tbieugene.org/page/chevra-kadisha, or info@tbieugene.org, or 541-485-7218

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it a night your child will never forget.

We offer an extensive event menu that caters to all desires and can host parties with groups of 20 to 500.

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GRAND CENTRAL RESTAURANT AND BOWLING LOUNGE Lexy Garbarino, Events & Promotions Manager Dave Jackson, Manager Willie Krause, General Manager 808 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214 503-236-2695 Fax: 503-926-9308 grandcentralevents@ ceghospitality.com www.thegrandcentralbowl.com/ grand_central Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge is the perfect place for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah with unlimited entertainment options from bowling to arcade games, karaoke to dancing and so much more. Friends and family will never be bored with two floors of entertainment making

MARK SPENCER HOTEL Cydelle Higa-Johnston, Director of Sales 409 SW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 503-224-3293 or 800-548-3934 Fax: 503-223-7848 hospitality@markspencer.com www.markspencer.com The Mark Spencer Hotel is a historic hotel located in Downtown’s newest West End District. With 102 guest rooms and suites and over 2,200 square feet of meeting and event space, guests can experience the true essence of Portland and what it’s like to “Stay Like a Local.”

SuperPlay 9300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. Beaverton, OR 97005 (503) 292-3523 www.superplayor.com Formerly Valley Lanes

Join us for Bar/Bat Mitzvah parties! Birthday parties!

Bowling, Laser Tag, and delicious food!

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Margot Feves, Owner Sarah Korach, Office Manager 510 NE 28th Ave. Portland, OR 97232 971-544-7324 events@opal28.com www.opal28.com Opal 28 is an intimate 2,600-squarefoot venue featuring modern charm in a vintage building, dating back to 1908. The open floor plan is versatile, including; two main rooms, built-in bar, private outside patio and accommodations for overnight guests.

Opal 28 is a full service event venue offering catering, bar, rentals and decor; outside vendors are welcome.

Located in one of Portland’s most vibrant neighborhoods with easy access to downtown Portland and off street parking.

SUPERPLAY Mike Scherschel, Events/Parties/ Groups Lee Phipps, General Manager Laura Pedersen, Assistant Manager 9300 Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. Beaverton, OR 97005 503-292-3523 Mike@superplayor.com www.Superplayor.com.

Parties are our specialty! Personal celebrations such as a bar or bat mitzvah need to be enjoyed as a group.

SuperPlay is an ideal place to hold a party. We do all the preparation including hosting your party, preparing the food and beverages, making sure all guests have a good time, and then cleaning up afterwards. Choose from bowling or laser tag based parties or a combination, including arcade games with our Fun Card.

SIMCHA VENDORS THE STAMPFER RETREAT CENTER AT CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER Sam Perlin, Executive Director Josh Niehaus, Assistant Director Kasey Davis, Business Manager Mail: 117 East Louisa St., #110 Seattle, WA 98102-3203 206-447-1967 Fax: 206-447-2629 info@campschechter.org www.campschechter.org Our 180-acre retreat center is nestled in the woods by a private lake near Olympia. Conferences, retreats and special events can use the Challenge Course, Zipline, climbing tower, waterfront, fire pits and other camp facilities.

PACKOUZ JEWELERS Rick Mahler, Owner Ian Mahler, Sales Kari Mason, Sales 522 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 503-228-3111 Fax: 503-228-7116 rick.mahler@packouzjewelers.com packouzjewelers.com Established in 1917, Packouz Jewelers is a family owned and operated business located in the heart of downtown Portland’s historic Broadway district. With a continued legacy of offering the finest timepieces and jewelry combined with unsurpassed customer service, Packouz Jewelers has continued to bring a tradition of elegance and sophistication to Portland for nearly 100 years.

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KIDS & TEENS

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Jewish children up to age 8 are now eligible to receive the gift of Jewish bedtime stories & songs every month!

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PJ LIBRARY PORTLAND Rachel Rothstein, Director of Educational Initiatives 6680 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219 503-892-7415 Fax 503-245-6603 rachelr@jewishportland.org www.jewishportland.org/pjlibrary PJ (Pajama) Library, a Jewish Federation program, supports families raising Jewish children through the gift of high-quality Jewish children’s books and music, along with resources, events and programs. ALL Jewish families – dual heritage, single parent, same sex couples, traditional, cultural, etc. – with children ages 6 months-8 years are encouraged to enroll AT NO COST to you as part of our community’s commitment to creating a vibrant Jewish community for all.

office@tbsholom.org 503-362-5004

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1972 NW Flanders Portland, OR 97209 503-222-2037

Havurah Shir Hadash 185 N. Mountain Ave. Mail: PO Box 1262 Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-8887

THE CARL PRESCHOOL: A COOPERATIVE JEWISH PRESCHOOL Elizabeth Fleishman, Director Congregation Shaarie Torah 920 NW 25th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97210 503-226-6131 preschool@shaarietorah.org www.thecarlschool.com The Carl Preschool is open to all, providing a warm, fun and creative environment where your child will laugh, learn and grow.

MAAYAN PRESCHOOL Esther Fischer, Preschool Director 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 97239 503-245-5568 efischer@maayanpdx.org www.PortlandJewishDaySchool.org

POMEGRANATE PRESCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Temple Emek Shalom 1800 E Main St. Mail: PO Box 1107 Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-2909

Student Centered Education. High Academic Achievement.

“Kids at Maayan end up with a profound understanding of how important Judaism is to them and how important that is to their place in this world.”

Dr. Ben Rogoway, Maayan Parent

“There is such a drive to learn, grow, to become wiser and better people. I feel that my kids get that at Maayan.”

Eve Levy, Maayan Parent

Call 503-245-5568 for a tour today!

PortlandJewishDaySchool.org 24 months – 8th Grade Diverse Jewish Student Body

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DAY SCHOOLS 360-896-8088 • www.jewishvancouverusa.org 7800 NE 119th Street • Vancouver WA 98662

RIGHT START Rachel Rothstein, Director of Educational Initiatives 6680 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219 503-892-7415 Fax 503-245-6603 rachelr@jewishportland.org www.jewishportland.org/pjlibrary Right Start provides funding to qualified families to help ensure children have the right start on developing a life rooted in Jewish values and traditions. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has made this gift available to the Jewish communities of Portland and SW Washington.

Matching funding is provided by the National Jewish Right Start program, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor.

MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL Aviel Brodkin, Principal Esther Fischer, Preschool Director 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 97239 503-245-5568 abrodkin@maayanpdx.org efischer@maayanpdx.org www.PortlandJewishDaySchool.org Maayan Torah Day School, for 24 months through 10th grade, focuses on each student’s needs and progress by using the best practices in education.

Our nurturing philosophy supports our students to develop their strengths and gives them a life-long connection to Judaism. We are dedicated to developing an environment of academic excellence and high student achievement. We seek to instill the love of Torah and Mitzvot as a wellspring, “Maayan,” in students’ lives.

School Registration Open Now 99% Post B’nai Mitzvah Retention Rate Youth Group Activities for All Grades Innovative K-12 Religious School Personalized Hebrew School

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MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97239 503-977-7850

thrive. PJA inspires positive Jewish engagement, respect for differences and responsibility for our world. PJA’s commitment to teaching students to think for themselves and work for the world is evident in our classrooms and our commitment to service.

Confirmation. We provide spiritual and moral foundations for lifelong Jewish practice through Bible stories, parsha, Jewish music, dance, art and Israeli programming.

HEBREW/RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS

programming for those new to Judaism and more advanced students.

CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOLS Southwest: 503-246- 5437 Southeast: 503-236-6642 Northeast: 503-477-6696 Hillsboro: 503-747-5363 Vancouver, WA: 360-993-5222

PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY Merrill Hendin, Principal Inge Hoogerhuis, Admission Director Beth Germain, CFO 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-244-0126 Fax: 503-452-7001 office@pjaproud.org www.pjaproud.org PJA is a Jewish community day school accredited by Northwest Association of Independent Schools and a member of RAVSAK, the Jewish Community Day School consortium. Our mission is to ensure an academically excellent environment in which children

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BEIT HAVERIM RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS Sue Greenspan, President Rabbi Alan Berg Heather Kirkbride, Religious School Administrator Classes: 1111 Country Club Road Mail: PO Box 311 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-568-1241 office@beithav.org www.beithav.org Jewish education for preschoolersteenagers, including Hebrew, tutoring and preparation for B’nai Mitzvot and

Michael Z. Cahana, Senior Rabbi Sydney Baer, Executive Director Ben Sandler, Education Director 1972 NW Flanders St. Portland, OR 97209 503-222-1069 Fax: 503-274-1400 resources@bethisrael-pdx.org www.bethisrael-pdx.org Our nationally accredited Religious School and state-certified Preschool guide students to apply Judaism’s teachings to their personal lives and our world, while adults find educational

CONGREGATION KOL AMI EDUCATION Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker Lauren Trexler, Director of Education Robin Hayden, President 7800 NE 119th St. Vancouver, WA 98665 360-896-8088 admin@jewishvancouverusa.org www.jewishvancouverusa.org Our education programs include a K-12 weekly religious school, a weekly Hebrew School, and adult education all supervised by an Education Director plus congregational support. Age-

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appropriate social groups heighten the learning and facilitate tikkun olam.

Our Religious School offers quality education for children preschool aged through teenagers. We also offer Hebrew classes, tutoring and preparation for B’Nai Mitzvot, and confirmation class.

OR HA GAN TALMUD TORAH Rabbi Jonathan Seidel Jeremy Sherer, President PO Box 5582 Eugene, OR 97405 541-434-6551 rabbiseidel@gmail.com www.orhagan.org Our Talmud Torah meets twice weekly with a comprehensive curriculum of Jewish studies through the arts taught by experienced educators. Our b’nai mitzvah program is tailored to the child.

Parents take an active part.

HAVURAH SHALOM EDUCATION 825 NW 18th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-248-4662 Havurah Shalom offers Adult Learning, Tot Shabbat for families with children ages 0-5, Shabbat School (K-6), Middle School, and High School. Learn more at www.havurahshalom.org/ lifelong-learning/ or 503-248-4662.

Come see what we have to offer for you and your family!

Join us for Religious School Open House Sunday, Sept. 20, 2:30 PM

Meet our Rabbi, our talented, dedicated teachers, and other Jewish families and observe a class in session to learn about our curriculum.

NEVEH SHALOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 97239 503-293-7312

NOW ENROLLING FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL!

Visit www.beithav.org for schedule of family potlucks and services and tot shabbats!

Beit Haverim 1111 Country Club Road Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-568-1241, office@beithav.org www.beithav.org

Congregation Beth Israel Religious School Pre-K - 12th Grade

1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209

culture vibrant

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tradition

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organized

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Camps SHIR TIKVAH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND SIMCHA SCHOOL Batya Podos, Education Director 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

Portland, OR 97219 503-248-4500 www.pnaiorpdx.org P’nai Or’s Simcha School is an integrated, experiential, mitzvah centered program serving children 5-13 which cultivates a lifelong love of being Jewish in community. For more information, contact Education Coordinator Batya Podos: school@ pnaiorpdx.org, 503-248-4500.

SHAARIE TORAH EDUCATION PROGRAM Dorice Horenstein, Education Director 920 NW 25th Ave. Portland, OR 97210 503-226-6131 Fax: 503-226-0241 education@shaarietorah.org www.shaarietorah.org Join us for our new Portland Jewish Explorers program: Jewish learning for the curious and adventurous family. We have a learning opportunity for all ages and levels in the classroom and out!

Rabbi Ariel Stone Katie Schneider, Education Director At the Tucker Maxon Oral School 2860 SE Holgate Blvd.

Portland, OR 97202 503-473-8227 Education@shirtikvahpdx.org shirtikvahpdx.org Shir Tikvah’s innovative program encourages students to connect to Judaism in a lasting way. We offer 18 Sunday sessions per year and congregation-wide celebrations for the whole family. It’s fun, meaningful and on Portland’s eastside.

DAY CAMPS CAMP GAN ISRAEL-VANCOUVER 9604 NE 126th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-256-0859

CAMP SEED 6688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-245-5420

GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMP 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97239 503-246-KIDS (5437)

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER DAY CAMP 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-244-0111

PJA SUMMER DISCOVERY 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-244-0126

Premier Jewish Camp in the Pacific Northwest!

REGISTER NOW! 206-447-1967

www.CampSchechter.org info@CampSchechter.org

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Habonim Dror

RESIDENT CAMPS

tubing. Specialty programs include Outdoor Jewish Adventure for 11th graders and Kehila, an inclusive program for children with special needs. BB Camp is JCC affiliated and accredited by the American Camp Association.

B’NAI B’RITH CAMP Michelle Koplan, Executive Director Ben Charlton, Associate Camp Director Sam Swire, Assistant Camp Director Mail: 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. #147 Beaverton, OR 97005 503-452-3443 Fax: 503-452-0750 bcharlton@bbcamp.org www.bbcamp.org B’nai B’rith Camp, located on Devil’s Lake near the Oregon coast, offers a range of activities including arts and crafts, dance, Jewish enrichment, Israeli culture, Shabbat celebrations, high-ropes course, climbing tower and zip line, out-of-camp trips, wakeboarding, kayaking and hydro-

Camp Miriam Gabriola Island, BC

Register online www.campmiriam.org CAMP MIRIAM 950 W 41st Ave. #303 Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7 604 266 2825 campmiriam.org Habonim Dror Camp Miriam, on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC, offers a diverse Jewish camp experience for children completing grades 2-11.

Emphasis is on building a Jewish youth community based on values of equality and inclusion.

Children Grades 2-11

“Never a dull moment Having fun every minute!” campmiriam@gmail.com

604.266.2825

P’nai Or EDUCATION PROGRAMS At P’nai Or, we believe a significant part of being Jewish is an engaging educational experience that provides a solid foundation in Jewish tradition, integrated with a rich variety of creative and experiential learning opportunities. Our goal is to provide a meaningful Jewish Renewal education for our children in the essentials of Jewish living and spiritual practices relevant to their daily lives.

In the spirit of inquiry, and through joyous and creative experiences of Torah, Midrash, ethics, mitzvot, holidays, prayer, and Jewish history, we strive to integrate our children into the P’nai Or community and to prepare them for lives centered positively in Jewish values, while honoring the richness of other wisdom traditions.

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CAMPERSHIPS ALBERT J. KAILES MEMORIAL CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER Sam Perlin, Executive Director Josh Niehaus, Assistant Director Mail: 117 East Louisa St., #110 Seattle, WA 98102-3203 206-447-1967 Fax: 206-447-2629 info@campschechter.org www.campschechter.org Camp Solomon Schechter has a 60-year tradition of fun, friendship and Jewish education in the Pacific Northwest. We create a unique, welcoming and spiritual Jewish environment, offering an innovative experience for youth of all denominations entering 2nd-12th grades. At Schechter, Judaism and joy are truly one! Our spectacular 180-acre wooded facility located near Olympia WA, features breathtaking views of our private lake and hiking in the untouched beauty of our own forests and protected wetlands.

JWEST CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM 720-242-7482 www.onehappycamper.org

www.ojcf.org/receive/receive-ascholarship/ Applicants must be Jewish residents of Oregon and demonstrate financial need. The camp must be a Jewish overnight camp within the United States.

BUNKCONNECT www.jewishcamping.org The Foundation for Jewish Camp also offers first-time camper families another opportunity to save. Through this program, eligible families pay introductory prices ranging from 4060% off the camps’ listed rates.

ONE HAPPY CAMPER www.jewishcamping.org The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has teamed up with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to offer first-time campers a discount. Apply online today and you could save up to $1000 off your child’s first summer at camp.

YOUTH GROUPS BBYO

JEWISH BOY SCOUTS TROOP 739

NCSY

(grades 6-12) Eric Kornblit: 971-212-7037 eric.kornblit@gmail.com

6688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-757-3037 | meira@ncsy.org 503-504-1301 | doovie@ncsy.org 503-221-1934 | shiramelul@ncsy.org

JR. NCSY Aviva Jacoby, Portland Jr. NCSY Director 503-504-6430 | aviva@ncsy.org Shira Melul, Eugene Jr. NCSY Director 503-221-1934 | shiramelul@ncsy.org

PORTLAND RISHONIM Portland Rishonim, is the first chapter to join the Pacific Northwest Region of United Synagogue Youth, Pinwheel.

Together the Portland Conservative synagogues come together to provide such events as: social, educational, mitzvah action, religious and more!

Kadima: for 6th- to 8th-graders United Synagogue Youth: for 9th- to 12th-graders Rabbi Eve Posen, Congregation Neveh Shalom 503-246-8831 eposen@nevehshalom.org Sarah Rohr, Congregation Shaarie Torah 503-226-6131 Youthgroup@shaarietorah.org

NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE YOUTH Congregation Beth Israel, Portland 503-758-7811

GAP YEAR MASA ISRAEL Gap year programs in Israel for high school graduates www.masaisrael.org/gap-year

TIVNU: BUILDING JUSTICE Gap year and summer high school programs info@tivnu.org 503-232-1864

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES KEHILA (For campers with special needs at BB Camp) Cheryl Peizner, Inclusion Specialist Ben Charlton, Associate Camp Director 503-452-3443 cpeizner@bbcamp.org bcharlton@bbcamp.org

KEHILLAH HOUSING AT CSP

URJ CAMP KALSMAN

Portland: 503- 345-9451 Eugene: 503-349-6605

425-284-4484 (winter) 360-435-9302(summer)

JEWISH CUB SCOUTS PACK 739

(Special needs housing) 6125 SW Boundary St. Portland, OR 97221 503-535-4300

URJ CAMP NEWMAN

(grades 1-5) Iris Cox: 503-432-1135 iris.cox@gmail.com

TASK, YOUR JEWISH CONNECTION TO DISABILITY AWARENESS/JFCS

Winter Office: 703 Market St, Ste. 1300 San Francisco, CA 94103 707-571-7657

I do not recall a Jewish home without a book on the table.

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P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND SIMCHA SCHOOL P’nai Or of Portland/St Mark Presbyterian Church 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

Portland, OR 97219 school@pnaiorpdx.org 503-248-4500

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he focus of P’nai Or’s Simcha School “is to engage children to actively embrace their Jewish learning and integrate it into their personal lives, their families and community,” says Education Coordinator Batya Podos.

The Shabbat school meets Saturday mornings, starting a half hour before services so children can engage with rabbi, hazzan or service leaders. They spend the first part of the morning in their classrooms but return to the sanctuary for the Torah service, taking part in the Torah procession and having a special aliyah where they receive a blessing.

“Although we do not operate on the traditional Hebrew school model, the depth of Jewish experience children receive at P’nai Or’s Simcha School becomes a part of their larger lives,” says Podos. “They are encouraged to ask questions, become ‘God wrestlers’ and take an active part in tikkun olam – this combination of faith and an awareness of social justice stays with them into adulthood.”

Beyond the classroom, students experience mitzvah-centered Judaism and service through ongoing and one-time projects – including hosting an interfaith Tu B’Shevat seder and tree planting at Tryon Creek State Park.

“We have been partners with the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda, children have sent school supplies to Cuban Jews, and this year we supported Hand in Hand ( Jewish-Arab schools in Israel) as Tzedakah partners,” says Podos, adding she expects that last connection to grow in the coming year.

P’nai Or’s Simcha School serves children ages 5 to 13+.

The Renewal congregation also has a teen program PBJ’s (post-b’nai Jews). Music, storytelling, art, living history, mitzvot and service are integrated into their learning.

A new favorite of the program is the quarterly Friday night family Shabbat potlucks, which feature services around the dinner table, much singing and sharing of food and stories.

CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH EDUCATION Congregation Shaarie Torah 920 NW 25th Ave. www.shaarietorah.org 503-226-6131

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ongregation Shaarie Torah, a conservative synagogue in the heart of Northwest Portland, offers education programs for children, teens, adults and families.

“Shaarie Torah is a tight knit community; we know each and every family by name,” says Education Director Dorice Horenstein. “Our love of Israel and the Jewish people energizes and drives many of our programs. We thrive on the joy of being Jewish, through learning the stories from our past and infusing them with the influences of current events.”

Weekday preschool, weekend religious school, Wednesday night middle and high school all aim to instill Jewish identity in every youth.

Ivrit B’Ivrit is a Shaarie Torah secular pilot program for kids ages 5-7 (Kindergarten-first grade). Children will be immersed in the Israeli culture, Jewish holidays and the Hebrew language through reading, writing, storytelling, games and songs. The program is appropriate for Hebrew speaking children. The program will take place on Wednesday nights September through June.

“Engaging both parents and children, we seek to increase knowledge of our sacred texts, while teaching their relevance in today’s world,” says Horenstein. “Above all, we strive to foster in each member the ability and desire to live a Jewish life, a commitment to tikkun olam (repair of the world), and a sense of joy in experiencing all that our heritage has to offer.”

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BEIT HAVERIM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

1111 Country Club Road Lake Oswego, OR 97034 www.beithav.org 503-568-1241

1972 NW Flanders St. Portland, OR 97209 www.bethisrael-pdx.org/education 503-222-1069

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t Congregation Beit Haverim, teachers create powerful educational experiences that enable students to become critical readers, social justice activists and reflective ritual practitioners.

This Reform congregation in the southwest metro region offers classes for students in pre kindergarten through confirmation.

“Through meaningful experiences and an understanding of, and familiarity with, Jewish rituals of all types, we seek to instill our students with a sense of their spiritual selves and competency in prayer and ritual,” says School Administrator Heather Kirkbride. “Our goals are for our students to use prayer and ritual as a way to center and nurture themselves and to connect to the larger Beit Haverim community.”

Each class goes beyond learning about ritual and social action. They put their lessons into action in a variety of ways.

During the school year, each grade leads a Friday Shabbat service focusing on a theme they have discussed in class. On Super Bowl Sunday, the students put together Blessing Bags to help those in need.

“Handing out a Blessing Bag to someone gives you a very real way to meet their immediate needs by providing them with some basic supplies such as toiletries, water, food and warmth,” says Kirkbride.

Beit Haverim Religious School also provides several different learning experiences through hands-on programs, art, music and field trips.

“Our focus on the development of identities provides touchstones for making pragmatic, curricular choices; enables us to chart our personal development throughout our lives; encourages opportunities for experiential learning; and guides us in integrating the study of Judaism with the lives that we lead,” says Kirkbride.

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t Congregation Beth Israel students not only learn Jewish values and ideas, they put them into action.

Every year Beth Israel’s high school students travel to Washington, D.C., to participate as lobbyists with the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism. This past year, while lobbying their congressman to support social justice issues, they also “prayed with their feet.” The students participated in a national march of “Black Lives Matter,” a racial justice movement created in the wake of multiple shooting deaths of African-Americans.

From pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, Beth Israel students study Torah, defined here as Jewish texts, and ideas at developmentally appropriate levels. Jewish studies, prayer and G’milut Chasadim, acts of love and kindness, are integral parts of their experience. They not only learn the ideas and values in Jewish texts, they become more connected to Judaism as they apply those Jewish values.

“Our teachers, clergy and staff are dedicated to partnering with families to create meaningful and joyful Jewish learning experiences,” says Education Director Ben Sandler.

Beth Israel’s pre-k through fifth-grade program is an arts-integrated curriculum combining Jewish culture with core curriculum and Hebrew language studies.

“Our dedicated, engaged and energized teachers and students, clergy, parents and staff make Beth Israel’s Religious School special,” says Sandler. “The people create a Jewish educational setting that is welcoming, interesting and fun.”

Please contact Education Director Ben Sandler or Education Administrator Ziva Sholin to learn more about our Religious School and Early Childhood Education/Preschool community, classes, and family programs.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, HEBREW SCHOOL & SENIOR TEENS 7800 NE 119th St. Vancouver, WA 98662 www.jewishvancouverusa.org 360-896-8088

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t Congregation Kol Ami, age-appropriate social groups heighten learning and facilitate tikkun olam beyond the classroom.

Education programs include a K-12 weekly religious school, a weekly Hebrew school, and adult education supervised by Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker and Education Director Lauren Trexler.

“At Kol Ami we believe in a personalized approach to learning, creating personal relationships with students and their families,” says Trexler. “There is a strong emphasis on Family education. … Yom Mishpacha sessions allow students and parents to learn together. Studying together as a family, among peers, and with other parents increases community and builds a strong Jewish identity.”

The Kol Ami Religious School focuses on experiential, project-based learning to engage and excite students.

“KARS is big enough that students are engaged in experiential and creative learning in small classes where students are able to build community with each other as well as find role models and mentors in their teachers,” says Trexler.

Curriculum in kindergarten through eighth grade centers around the study of Torah, Israel, life cycle events, and mitzvot.

Hebrew school students master Shabbat prayers and Torah and Haftarah trope, and continue participating in services past b’nai mitzvah as Torah chanters and song leaders.

The high school program has a four-year rotating curriculum and covers topics on Israel history and politics, Jewish views on sex, Holocaust, and Jewish values through photography. Kol Ami boasts an almost 100% retention rate of students post-b’nai mitzvah.

In 5776 thanks to a fellowship program through the Union for Reform Judaism, KARS will have a Service Corps Fellow.

This fellow will help to “cultivate an awareness of the power of camp in the congregation” through special family and Shabbat programming.

MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 97239 www.PortlandJewishDaySchool.org 503-245-5568

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aayan Torah Day School is growing again. This year Maayan Torah’s academic excellence in Judaic and general studies will extend through 10th grade.

“Children in our school feel that they love being Jewish and this begins with experiences that start in our preschool,” says Principal Aviel Brodkin. The preschool starts at age 24 months.

The school’s vibrant Jewish atmosphere that focuses on Torah study, Israel and living as Jews continues in elementary, middle school and now high school. “Maayan” is the Hebrew term for a spring of water; at Maayan Torah, teachers seek to instill in each student the love of Torah as a wellspring in their lives.

In addition to the rich Jewish environment, Maayan offers a learner-centered education prioritizing students’ active involvement in acquiring knowledge.

“Our preschool builds ideas and imagination, teaches kids how to be a friend, and how much joy there is in learning,” says Brodkin. “Our preschool program measurably shows how it impacts our students’ success in early elementary grades.”

In elementary school, teachers use the most current best teaching practices to engage students.

“Our students score high in academic areas because we use small groups to challenge students on multiple levels,” says Brodkin. “Parents speak of the sincere care of staff for students and individual attention. … Surveys showed that a majority of families spoke of how happy they are with their children’s development as above-grade-level readers and writers.”

This year Maayan Torah received accreditation from AdvancED, which conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of PreK-12 schools to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. Brodkin says that during the review, the school was noted for excellence in teaching and school leadership.

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CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland OR 97239 Foundation School Preschool: www.foundationschoolpdx.org | 503-293-7307 ALIYAH Jewish Learning Program: www.nevehshalom.org | 503-293-7306

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t Neveh Shalom, we want our kids to grow up loving being Jewish,” says Director of Congregational Learning Mel Berwin.

The experience begins with the Foundation School (ages 12 months-5 years).

Based on the ideals and traditions of the Jewish faith and open to all, the Foundation School is dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education.

“We encourage the development of each child’s creativity, curiosity and character through age-appropriate practices,” says Director of Early Childhood Education Leah Conley. “By valuing play as a child’s natural way of learning, our qualified and experienced teachers encourage the growth of the total child: intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual.”

Conley says a highlight of last year was watching PreK students build their own city. As architects, they drew sketches and planned their projects. As builders, they created buildings.

They held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the months of work they put in as a community to build a world of their own.

Older children participate in the warm community of Aliyah where they experience Jewish holidays and traditions, gain strong Hebrew language skills, and grow from the many opportunities for meaningful leadership within the congregational community.

“Aliyah helps kids develop their own ‘what, how, and why’ of Jewish life,” says Berwin. “Kids growing up in Portland are not saturated with Jewish experience. Aliyah provides the community and the experiences that allow youth of all ages to understand their Jewish culture, holidays, language, history and values.”

Each K-6 grade has its own goals in the area of Hebrew, Tefilah (Prayer) and Yahadut ( Jewish building blocks) plus a specific mitzvah or Jewish value to focus on for the year.

Seventh-12th graders keep their connections with friends on Wednesday evenings, enjoying dinner and two learning sessions: a core, grade-level session and a mixed-age elective.

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PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 www.pjaproud.org 503-244-0126

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he mission of Portland Jewish Academy is to ensure an academically excellent environment in which children thrive. PJA nurtures and inspires positive Jewish engagement, respect for human and religious differences, and responsibility for the world in which we live. PJA teaches children to think for themselves and work for the world. The school serves children from 6 weeks through eighth grade.

In 2014-15 PJA focused on several enrichment initiatives.

While STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math – is a focus in all classrooms, last year PJA created a school-wide, hands-on STEAM museum. Each grade set up an exhibit and then taught a related lesson to another grade.

Several middle school students held a STEAM fair exhibiting research worked on independently and with faculty mentors.

Two of these were exhibited in the OMSI science fair and one has been chosen to move on to a national science fair competition.

PJA also launched two other exciting innovations. In the first Shelter Feed, middle school students helped prepare and serve meals at four shelters in Portland. PJA also embarked upon an adult and family education initiative; Limmud 2.0 and Café Limmud brought in rabbis and community educators to offer learning opportunities for PJA families on and off campus.

One of PJA’s greatest strengths is their faculty. In a recent family survey, 100% of families who responded said that their child’s teachers know their children well, and that their children are challenged and engaged at school every day.

“In addition, students are supported both in the classroom and in small groups outside the class by our very able and professional support services faculty who work with students on literacy, math, organizational skills and social/emotional challenges. This year we also added a math enrichment focus in our lower school,” says Principal Merrill Hendin.

HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Susan Campbell Hall, Room 311 5273 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-5273 judaicstudies.uoregon.edu 541-346-5288

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stablished in 1998, the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at the University of Oregon is an interdisciplinary program that provides a broad liberal-arts background in an intimate small-class setting. Graduates find careers in a wide range of professional fields from business and high-tech to law, communications and nonprofit administration.

The program also prepares students to go on to graduate work in Judaic studies, religious studies, archaeology and anthropology, as well as, the rabbinate and cantorial schools.

“When you study Judaic Studies, you study the world,” says Deborah Green, Greenberg Associate Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature and Director of the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies.

Most of our courses fulfill general education requirements; thus, several of our students opt to have a double major or minor in Judaic studies. The program focuses on language, history and contemporary Judaism in the states and abroad.

Students can add to their stateside studies through participation in the university’s study abroad program – either in Israel or in countries in Western and Eastern Europe. The University of Oregon maintains reciprocity with Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Technion in Haifa. Judaic Studies faculty and study abroad advisors are available to ensure college credit at any of the accredited programs in Israel and Europe.

Judaic studies faculty comprise professors from across many disciplines: anthropology, art history, comparative literature, English, geography, Germanic languages and literature, history, landscape architecture, music, philosophy, political science, religious studies, romance languages, sociology, and women’s and gender studies. Topics include Israelis and Palestinians, American Jewish Cultures, contemporary Jewish Literature, Holocaust Studies, Medieval Spain, Women and Judaism, Jews and Christians through the Centuries, Bible and Early Judaism, among others.

HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES Portland State University University Center Building, Ste. 465 1881 SW 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97207 www.pdx.edu/judaic 503-725-8449

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he Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies was established to foster academic achievement, civic engagement and leadership skills through rigorous and in-depth interdisciplinary study of Jewish history, culture and civilization.

“Thanks to the program’s intimate learning environment, students benefit from the type of personal attention normally associated with small liberal arts colleges while still having the advantages of a large urban university,” says Natan Meir, Lokey Associate Professor and Academic Director of PSU’s Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies.

The four core faculty members – Meir, Rabbi Joshua Stampfer Assistant Professor of Israel Studies Nina Spiegel, Associate Professor Michael Weingrad and Assistant Professor Loren Spielman – focus on ancient Jewry, modern Jewish history, Israel Studies and Jewish literature. Working with affiliated faculty in Hebrew language, medieval history and Middle East studies, they create an enriching and stimulating atmosphere.

“In September of 2014 our program began offering an undergraduate major in Judaic Studies,” says Meir. Students undertaking the B.A. in Judaic Studies can choose from concentrations in Judaism; Jews in Antiquity; Israel Studies; Modern Jewish History; and Literature, Culture and the Arts.

Integral to the program’s mission is a strong commitment to community engagement, which includes a broad array of programming such as lectures, seminars, and arts events.

The community will certainly be engaged in October when the Judaic Studies Program will present the inaugural Larry and Pam Levy Event. The weekend of Oct. 8-11, 2015, will be dedicated to the study of the Sephardic Diaspora. The weekend will include a concert and workshop by the Guy Mendilow Trio, whose “Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed” explores the rich diversity of music created by Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. The program will also feature lectures by scholars from across Oregon.

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RECOGNIZING THAT LEARNING IS A LIFELONG PROCESS, ADULTS START OR RETURN TO UNIVERSITIES AT ANY AGE TO FURTHER THEIR CAREER GOALS. Many adults also enjoy less rigorous adult education programs to expand their understanding and knowledge about the religion, culture and language of the Jewish people.

Social and networking groups are another way to learn and grow throughout life.

College/Adult COLLEGES

Studies Nina Spiegel, and Professors Michael Weingrad and Loren Spielman.

Our faculty focus on ancient Jewry, modern Jewish history, Israel Studies and Jewish literature, and create an enriching and stimulating atmosphere.

THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Natan Meir, Academic Director University Center Building, Ste. 465 1881 SW 5th Ave. PO Box 751 - JST Portland, OR 97207 503-725-8449 Fax: 503-725-3953 judaicst@pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/judaic The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies fosters academic achievement, civic engagement and leadership skills through the interdisciplinary study of Jewish history and culture. Our faculty members include Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies Natan Meir, Rabbi Joshua Stampfer Professor of Israel

Established program rooted in excellence.

civilization of the Jewish people. We offer two years of Hebrew language and literature. A Judaic studies major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree; a Judaic studies minor is also offered. Students can study in small class settings with well-known professors and visiting scholars and can enjoy robust studyabroad programs.

SCHOLARSHIPS THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Susan Campbell Hall, Rm 311 1431 Johnson Lane 5273 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-5273 541-346-5288 Fax: 541-346-4118 dagreen@uoregon.edu judaicstudies.uoregon.edu Established in 1998, the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at UO provides a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum in the history, religion and

Breadth of a large research university but the depth and intimacy of a small liberal arts college.

ALBERT J. KAILES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Â www.ojcf.org/receive/receive-ascholarship/ Tuition assistance for Jewish students, who are Oregon residents, wanting to attend an Oregon college or university for undergraduate studies. Financial need must be demonstrated.

ARTHUR P. KRICHEVSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP www.ojcf.org/receive/receive-ascholarship/ Funding for students pursuing posthigh school Jewish education through qualified programs at accredited

Study abroad programs in Israel, Eastern Europe, Spain, France, Italy, Argentina...

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Who is wise?

The one who learns from every person...

Who is brave?

The one who subdues his negative inclination…

Who is rich?

The one who is appreciates what he has…

Who is honored?

The one who gives honor to others…

(Ben Zoma, Pirke Avot 4:1)

CAMPUS GROUPS AKIVA COLLEGE PROGRAM At University of Oregon 541-221-2073

CHABAD HOUSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, OR 97403 347-272-5845

CHABAD AT PORTLAND CAMPUSES 3355 SE Steele St. Portland, OR 97202 503-236-6642

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educational institutions in the United States. Greater consideration to applicants showing the highest levels of commitment to Jewish study, community service and/or outreach.

REBECCA AND SADA TARSHIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP www.ojcf.org/receive/receive-ascholarship/ Tuition assistance for Jewish students, who are Oregon residents, for higher education, including college, university and/or graduate school. Tarshis does not provide funding for gap programs or overseas trips or study.

SUSSMAN FUND FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES http://jewishportland.org/ ourcommunity/youth Rachel Rothstein: rachelr@ jewishportland.org The fund was established by Lillian and Gilbert Sussman to provide grants to Jewish students from the Portland area for their higher education. Students pursuing undergraduate studies at an accredited college in the U.S. are encouraged to apply by May 1.

LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE JEWISH STUDENT UNION

ADULT EDUCATION BENAROYA JEWISH LEARNING ACADEMY Chabad of Oregon 2317 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 97219 503-977-9947

EUGENE MELTON SCHOOL 1175 E 29th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 541-485-7218

INSTITUTE FOR JUDAIC STUDIES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 97201 503-246-8831

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS Oregon Board of Rabbis 503-639-0853 lscord@comcast.net

JAN’S JEWISH LEARNING jansjewishlearning@gmail.com 503-235-2416

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NEVEH SHALOM ADULT EDUCATION Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Learning 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland OR 97239 503-246-8831 Adult Education classes begin in October. Try free sample sessions in September. Machon Ivrit Modern Hebrew Institute, Siddur Hebrew and skills, Hope and Healing, Book Talk, Bible, Talmud, Everyday Holiness and A la Carte learning.

MSC 171 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road Portland, OR 97219 503-768-7082

YOUNG ADULT JEWGENE Young adults in Eugene becca@oregonhillel.org

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6688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-245-5420, ext. 613

616 SE 38th St. Portland, OR 97214 moishehousepdx@gmail.com

PORTLAND JEWISH EVENTS www.portlandjewishevents.com

URBAN JEWS PDX MEETUP (Post college, pre kid) www.meetup.com/judaism123

Once I had tasted the fruit of the tree of knowledge, there was no going back.

– Blu Greenberg

SOCIAL/ NETWORKING GROUPS J-GIVE PDX OJCF’s young adult giving circle 503-248-9328

J-PRO OREGON Jewish communal professionals 503-245-6219

JEWISH DAD’S NIGHT OUT 503-293-7313

MOTHER’S CIRCLE 503-293-7313

OJCF PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS GROUP Attorneys, accountants, financial/ wealth advisors 503-248-9328

PDX MOTS (Members of the Tribe) www.meetup.com/PDXMOTS-30sto40s

PORTLAND LGBT JEWS Meets at: The Q Center 4115 N Mississippi Ave. Portland, OR 97217 503-396-9191

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY 503-892-3015

MAJOR OR MINOR IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT PSU! • Explore an ancient civilization.

• Delve into texts, history, art, literature, dance, and film.

• Discover the rich Jewish history of Europe, the vibrant culture of contemporary Israel, and the multi-dimensional community of American Jewry.

The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies is now proud to offer a Judaic Studies major at Portland State University, along with the Shleifer Scholarship, which will cover tuition and fees for eligible students.

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info@SinaiCare.org www.SinaiCare.org Sinai In-Home Care, a proud affiliate of Cedar Sinai Park, is a nonprofit, licensed Comprehensive In-Home Care Agency serving Seniors and People with Disabilities in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Supporting individuals and their families, our experienced Care Team of nurses and caregivers provide reliable care coordination, personalized plans, assistance with daily activities, handson care and medication administration.

For short or long periods, let us support you or your loved one to remain comfortably at home.

SENIOR LIVING

CEDAR SINAI PARK David Fuks, CEO, retiring late 2015 Sandra Simon, COO, incoming CEO Bobbie Jenkins, CFO 6125 SW Boundary St. Portland, OR 97221 503-535-4300 Fax: 503-535-4330 info@cedarsinaipark.org www.cedarsinaipark.org Cedar Sinai Park provides residential and community-based care to our elders and adults with special needs, allowing them to live with comfort, independence and dignity in a manner and an environment based on Jewish values.

COURTYARD VILLAGE AT RALEIGH HILLS

SINAI IN-HOME CARE Paige Coleman, MBA, Executive Director 7412 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. #106 Portland, OR 97225 503-542-0088 Fax: 503-542-0077

Joanie Ceballos, General Manager Merry Larsen, Marketing Director Doris Kelleher, Operations Manager 4875 SW 78th Ave. Portland, OR 97225 503-297-5500 Fax: 503-297-6179 joaniec@courtyardvillage.com www.courtyardvillage.com A welcoming, comfortable community where you feel you belong is important as you embrace a new venture.

Ultimately, it’s your experience that matters.

Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills provides high quality and affordable housing for active, independent adults 62 years of age or older. We are independently owned and locally operated. It’s the privacy and freedom of home combined with services of friendly, helpful, and caring staff.

To beResidents sure, we’re of ourand continue feelproud connected 27 years of experience in senior to thrive as they build newliving. and meaningful relationships.

But, to us, what really matters is your experience at our communities.

We do everything with that idea clearly in mind. So, go ahead, enjoy yourself with

www.RoseSchnitzerManor.org Rose Schnitzer Manor is the happiest, healthiest and smartest retirement community in Oregon. Our residents enjoy healthy kosher food, a loving, highly trained staff and a warm, homelike feeling. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or help for aging parents, the Manor offers the best of all worlds. Located on the campus of Cedar Sinai Park, I n de p e nisde n t L i vwhen i ng you need extra care available it,2420 rightNW across the street at Robison Marshall Street Jewish Health Portland, ORCenter.

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great social opportunities and amenities.

Savor fine dining every day.

NORTHWEST PLACE We invite you to experience Quinn Executive Director Northwest PlaceCrandell, and SpringRidge 2420 NW Marshall St. at Charbonneau for yourself

Portland, OR 97210 at a complimentary lunch and tour.

503-388-5417 Please call now to schedule.

Fax: 503-221-3024 Northwest_Place_Marketing@SRGLLC.com www.SRGseniorliving.com Nestled in one of Portland’s most vibrant residential neighborhoods, NorthWest Place will change the way you think about retirement living.

ATELY_8.125x10.875_OJL-SRG_Aug.indd 1 Here, you’ll discover an active, luxury community that caters to those looking for a fully engaged lifestyle. From restaurant-style dining and rooftop terrace social hours to a full calendar of events, residents are presented with new opportunities daily. With an ideal location and unmatched lifestyle, NorthWest Place is the perfect place to retire.

ROBISON JEWISH HEALTH CENTER AT CSP Jack Honey, Administrator Ali Reis, Admissions Coordinator 6125 SW Boundary St. Portland, OR 97221 503-535-4300

I n de p e n de n t & A s s i s t e d L i v i ng

M e mor y C a AT r e CHARBONNEAU SPRINGRIDGE

Christine Holloway, of Sales 32200 SW FrenchDirector Prairie Road &Wilsonville, Marketing OR • 503.218.3614 Jill Ford, Sales and Marketing Representative SRGseniorliving.com 32200 SW French Prairie Road Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-218-3614 Fax: 503-694-2745 SpringRidge@SRG-LLC.com 6/6/2015 www.SRGseniorliving.com Set on 10 acres within the scenic master-planned community of Charbonneau, SpringRidge is a fullservice retirement living community campus offering Independent Living as well as Assisted and Memory Care services. Enjoy 12-hour restaurantstyle dining, engaging events and activities; convenient transportation services; creative pursuits in the art studio or woodshop, enclosed heated swimming pool and more. This is retirement living as it was meant to be.

SpringRidge at Charbonneau.

SOCIAL RESOURCES EVERYTHING YAH (YOUNG AT HEART) Jewish Senior Programs around PDX Laurie: 503-244-0111 Jennifer: 503-246-8831

6125 SW Boundary Street Portland, Oregon

“A caring and active space for your family member.”

11:02:51 AM

Togetherness

Whether it be a day out at the beautiful Oregon coast or the scenic gorge, or an evening out to the theatre or concert, we create memorable moments of friendship and togetherness.

503-297-5500 ❉ CourtyardVillage.com ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR David Kohnstamm, Administrator Shelley Turner, Community Outreach Coordinator 6140 SW Boundary St. Portland, OR 97221 503-535-4000 Fax: 503-535-4214

4875 SW 78th Avenue in Portland (next to Fred Meyers Raleigh Hills)

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FOOD

INSIDE CERTIFYING AGENCY KOSHER GROCERIES RESTAURANTS FROZEN DESSERTS FARMERS’ MARKETS

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FROM FARMERS’ MARKETS TO RESTAURANTS, PORTLAND HAS BECOME A CULINARY DESTINATION. The state’s kosher options have expanded too. Although kosher laws have their origin in the Bible, with modern food production concerns, kosher is considered the gold standard by many consumers looking to verify the safety and purity of the food they eat.

TRADER JOES 503-777-1601 Trader Joe’s locations offer a pamphlet listing their kosher items.

Our food pages include both kosher and non-kosher listings.

CERTIFYING AGENCY OREGON KOSHER 6698 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-343-3497

KOSHER GROCERIES

While a large percentage of foods on all grocery shelves is certified kosher, the following stores have devoted kosher sections.

ALBERTSONS AT SHATTUCK 5415 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. Portland, OR 97221 503-246-1713

BURLINGAME FRED MEYER 7555 SW Barbur Blvd.

Portland, OR 97219 503-452-3000

EVERYTHING JEWISH 6684 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-246-5437

SAFEWAY KOSHER DELI Hadassah Neal, Lead Mashgiach 8145 SW Barbur Blvd.

Portland, Oregon 97219 503-452-6068 ext. 1210

WHOLE FOODS MARKET Nine Locations in Washington and Oregon Visit WWW.Wholefoods.com to find local store information At Whole Foods Market our grocery buyers have worked hand in hand with our vendor partners to develop kosher products that meet our strict quality standards. From roasted chestnuts and latkes to matzo meal and Hanukkah gelt, we’re proud to work with vendors who provide the highest quality, best-

tasting kosher products on the market.

Locally, we’re thrilled to serve nine Oregon and SW Washington locations including: Portland, Tigard, Hillsboro, Bend and Vancouver, WA.

Food to a man is like oil to a lamp.

- Yehuda Ben Harosh

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GET YOUR LUNCH ON! Call today for catering: 503-227-NOSH (6674) or order online at www.bowerybagels.com House Cured Pastrami Reuben

NEW SEASONS MARKET www.newseasonsmarket.com New Seasons Market is a happy place.

We like to call it Grocery Goodness: our stores are a fun and easy place to shop with the best mix of classic conventional and local, organic favorites. Visit Portland metro stores at: Arbor Lodge, Cedar Hills, Concordia, Grant Park, Hawthorne, Raleigh Hills, Happy Valley, Mountain Park, Nyberg Rivers, Orenco Station, Progress Ridge, Sellwood, Seven Corners, Slabtown, Williams; and Fisher’s Landing.

RESTAURANTS

(Includes kosher and non-kosher listings)

(Certified by Oregon Kosher) 16415 NW Cornell Road Beaverton, OR 97006 503-645-2228

FROZEN DESSERTS DAIRY HILL ICE CREAM (most flavors certified

by Oregon Kosher) 6352 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97239 503-246-2374

THE PEDAL PARLOR Morgan St Theater’s mobile ice cream tricycle info@morgansttheater.com

SUNNY’S LEGENDARY FROZEN YOGURT (Yogurts certified kosher dairy by Oregon Kosher) 4397 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 97219 971-271-8348

FARMERS’ MARKETS

ONLY WHOLE BAGELS ARE CERTIFIED KOSHER

BOMBAY CRICKET CLUB RESTAURANT 1925 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Portland, OR 97214 503-231-0740 www.bombaycricketclubrestaurant.com Indian & Middle Eastern Cuisine.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5 pm-9 pm; Sunday 5 pm-9 pm; Friday & Saturday 5 pm-10 pm.

BOWERY BAGELS 310 NW Broadway Portland, OR 97209 503-227-NOSH (6674) info@bowerybagels.com www.bowerybagels.com Bagels certified Kosher Parve by Oregon Kosher.

Open 7 days, 7 am-2 pm.

Indian & Middle Eastern Cuisine Hours: Tues – Thurs & Sun 5 - 9 Fri – Sat 5 - 10

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CAFE AT THE J (Certified by Oregon Kosher) 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-535-3630

PORTLAND FARMERS MARKETS www.portlandfarmersmarket.org Portland State University (SW Park & Montgomery): Saturdays year-round (Mar-Oct) 8:30 am-2 pm; (Nov-Feb) 9 am-2 pm Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW 6th & Yamhill): 10 am-2 pm Mondays, June 15-Sept. 28 Shemanski Park (SW Park & Main): 10 am-2 pm, Wednesdays, May 6-Nov. 25 Buckman (SE 20th & Salmon): 3-7 pm, Thursdays, May 7- Sept. 24 Northwest (NW 19th & Everett): 2- 6 pm, June 4-Sept. 24 Kenton (N McClellan & Denver): 3-7 pm, Fridays, June 5-Sept. 25 King (NE 7th & Wygant): 10 am-2 pm Sundays, May 3 to Nov. 22

SOUL HARMONY/BURNISH THEATER

“THE MINISTRY OF SPECIAL CASES”/ JEWISH THEATRE COLLABORATIVE

ARTS & CULTURE

CONDUCTOR YAACOV BERGMAN/PORTLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

OJMCHE EXHIBIT OPENING: AUTO/BIOGRAPHY

SVELTANAN BY ULAN ZO LI/ORA

RAMONA TRAY

ERIC STERN/VAGABOND OPERA

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FILMS TALKS & LECTURES

OREGON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

MUSIC KIDS EVENTS

EXHIBITS

ART

The Arts and Judaism have been intrinsically linked since the beginning of time. There are an overwhelming number of Jews creating or performing in the areas of music, visual arts, creative writing, dance and theater. And if they’re not performing, they are attending and supporting! Culture has always been one of the pillars of Judaism that helps to weave together the colorful tapestry of Jewish life and bring communities together.

JEWISH THEATRE COLLABORATIVE Performances: Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Mail: PO Box 42022 Portland, OR 97242 503-512-0582 info@jewishtheatrecollaborative.org www.jewishtheatrecollaborative.org This year, JTC’s signature Page2Stage programming spotlights Chaim Potok’s novel, Davita’s Harp. Performances of the world-premiere adaptation of the novel will be March 19-April 9, 2016, at Milagro Theatre but we hope you will join us for the entire Page2Stage journey. JTC is in residence at Miracle Theatre in inner SE Portland. Touring productions travel the state.

ORA: NORTHWEST JEWISH ARTISTS oraartists@gmail.com 503-244-0794

Arts & Culture

VOLUNTEERS

GIFT SHOP

OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION

COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE

1953 NW Kearney St Portland OR 97209 OREGON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Washington Park: SW Washington Way and Wright Avenue EXHIBITION GALLERY & GIFT SHOP HOURS Tuesday – Thursday 10:30a - 4:00p Friday 10:30a - 3:00p Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 4:00p For information about programs and membership: 503-226-3600 | www.ojmche.org

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1515 SW Morrison Portland, OR 97205 503-241-1278 boxoffice@artistsrep.org www.artistsrep.org Artists Rep – for the culturally adventurous person who values the thrill of theatrical discovery! As Portland’s longest-running professional theater company for the past three decades, Artists Rep has made a name for itself offering adventurous plays – comedies, dramas and musicals alike – that are supremely entertaining, thoughtful and provocative. We are proud to have built a reputation for presenting world, national and regional premieres alongside fresh takes on classics and rarely produced theatrical treasures.

Judith Margles, Director Anne LeVant Prahl, Curator of Collections Sandra Oberdorfer, Program and Education Manager 1953 NW Kearney St. Portland, OR 97209-3925 503-226-3600 Fax: 503-226-1800 info@ojmche.org www.ojmche.org The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education interprets the experience of Oregon Jews, explores the lessons of the Holocaust and fosters intercultural conversation. At our home on NW Kearney Street, we cover a wide range of topics relating to Jewish art, culture and heritage through programs, exhibits, films, lectures and concerts. We are proud stewards of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and of the Archives and Artifact Collection. April Slabosheski is our Holocaust Educator.

OREGON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Washington Park SW Washington Way and Wright Avenue 503-226-3600

My works are dear to me, each in its own way, I shall have to answer for them on the Day of Judgment.

Marc Chagal, Russian painter of Jewish Life

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B Y C H A I M P OTO K

In the stormy melting pot that was NYC in the 1930’s and 40’s, a young girl comes of age and finds her voice.

World Premiere

MARCH 19–APRIL 9, 2016 MILAGRO THEATER Mark your calendars to join us next year.

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TEMPLE MOUNT

GOLAN HEIGHTS OVERLOOK

MASADA

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ISRAEL

ISRAEL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE/ JCRC

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ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER

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6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90048 1-866-835-0430

AIPAC Washington & Oregon Office PO Box 2603 Seattle, WA 98111 206-624-5152

JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE 1700 Seventh Ave., Ste. 116-222 Seattle, WA 98101 206-448-5349

CONSULATE GENERAL OF ISRAEL 456 Montgomery, Ste. 2100 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-844-7500

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Member FINRA.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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FINANCIAL

BONHAMS INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS

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To discuss consigning at auction, please contact Bonhams Oregon Representative Sheryl Acheson.

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FIRST REPUBLIC BANK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT Rebecca DeCesaro, Senior Managing Director Barbara Palmer, Regional Managing Director 947 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 503-471-4906 Fax: 503-525-8801 rdecesaro@firstrepublic.com firstrepublic.com First Republic is a client-focused private bank specializing in wealth creation and management. We offer an array of services to help both individuals and businesses meet their financial goals.

MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT Robert Stolar, Managing Director Adam Merino, Senior Vice President Devin Marino, Business Development Associate 522 Fifth Ave., 10th Floor New York, NY 10036 212-296-6329 Fax: 212-507-8113 fwgsa@morganstanley.com The Family Wealth Group at Morgan Stanley PWM is a specialized team of interdisciplinary strategic advisors providing services including financial & investment planning, estate & family succession planning, philanthropic advisory and administrative services.

The group is headed by Robert Stolar, JD LLM, a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Drawing on three decades of investment and financial planning experience, Robert was recognized by Barron’s as one of the country’s top 1,200 advisors.

WEST BEARING INVESTMENTS A DIVISION OF FERGUSON WELLMAN Josh Frankel, CFP® 888 SW Fifth Ave., Ste. 1200 Portland, OR 97204 503-417-1444 Fax: 503-226-3647 frankel@westbearinginvest.com www.westbearinginvest.com West Bearing Investments is founded on the investment principles, structure and expertise of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management. Using strategies managed by our local team of inhouse analysts, clients benefit from diversified, consistent investment portfolios that are aligned with their long-term goals and objectives. West Bearing Investments is led by Josh Frankel, a certified financial planner, and board member of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and past chair of Greater Portland Hillel.

JEWELRY PACKOUZ JEWELERS Rick Mahler, Owner Ian Mahler, Sales Kari Mason, Sales 522 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 503-228-3111 Fax: 503-228-7116 rick.mahler@packouzjewelers.com packouzjewelers.com Established in 1917, Packouz Jewelers is a family owned and operated business located in the heart of downtown Portland’s historic Broadway district. With a continued legacy of offering the finest timepieces and jewelry combined with unsurpassed customer service, Packouz Jewelers has continued to bring a tradition of elegance and sophistication to Portland for nearly 100 years.

HEALTH JAMES A MILLER, DMD 518 SE Oak St. #100 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-640-9310 Fax: 503-648-3794 office@drjamesamiller.com www.drjamesamiller.com Dr. Miller is a general dentist who’s been in private practice since 1981. Dr. Miller is a Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology, Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Master, Academy of General Dentistry.

Dentistry is his passion, and he loves delivering high-quality, long-term care to his patients. Dr. Miller has a lifelong commitment to continuing education and believes it’s one of the most important aspects of providing excellent care to his patients.

PACIFIC AUDIOLOGY CLINIC Doctor Alisa B. Weinzimer Doctor Allison E. Bradley 5010 NE 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211 503-284-1906 Fax: 503-546-0894 5331 SW Macadam Ave., Ste. 395 John’s Landing, Water Tower Building Portland, OR 97239 503-719-4208 Fax: 503-719-4209 info@pacoregon.com www.pacoregon.com Pacific Audiology Clinic is a womenowned and operated clinic. We are dedicated to your success in achieving better hearing. We pride ourselves in offering you high-quality assessments and various treatment options for all your needs.

INSURANCE ALLAN SILVERMAN 888-322-7678 allansilverman@hotmail.com www.youtube.com/user/arsliving Get cash for your life insurance policy with a life settlement. Life settlements provide an opportunity to get the maximum value for your life insurance policy during your life.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOURNIER GROUP Dirk Fournier, CEO Annie Duden, Personal Risk Advisor 510 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 701 Portland, OR 97204 503-251-2255 Fax: 503-251-9933 info@fourniergroup.net www.fourniergroup.net Fournier Group is a full-service independent insurance agency headquartered in Portland. We serve people and businesses of all sizes across the Pacific Northwest. We keep what’s important to you safe – your home, auto, personal property, small business or global corporation. We identify risks and provide solutions that give you peace of mind and confidence to pursue your dreams. As your trusted adviser, we treat you like a person, not a number, profit margin or liability.

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Shawn N. Menashe, Managing Shareholder Albert A. Menashe, Shareholder Zachary J. Fruchtengarten, Shareholder Marshal P. Spector, Of Counsel 115 NW First Ave., Ste. 400 Portland, OR 97209 503-227-1515 Fax: 503-243-2038 info@gevurtzmenashe.com www.gevurtzmenashe.com Gevurtz Menashe has been helping families in Oregon and Washington with their legal needs for over 30 years. They have earned a nationally recognized reputation for providing superior legal representation throughout the Pacific Northwest. Whether your need is divorce, custody, parenting time, wills, trusts, probate or adoption, they will help protect what’s most important.

THE HASSON COMPANY Carolyn Weinstein, Principal Broker Robin Weinstein, Principal Broker 25 NW 23rd Place, Ste. 4 Portland, OR 97210 503-802-6415 Carolyn 503-802-6405 Robin Fax: 503-802-6515 Weinsteinc@hasson.com www.carolynandrobin.hasson.com It takes smart, savvy expert Real Estate professionals to navigate the intricate Portland-area market and help clients seize opportunity when it strikes.

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MJ STEEN HOYT REALTY GROUP 1030 NW 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-227-2000 Fax: 503-227-0139 marilyna@hoytrealtygroup.com www.liveinthepearl.com Experts in urban living in the Pearl District. We represent the largest landowner as well as distinctive properties in the area. Stop by our office to learn more about Pearl District properties. Open Daily: M-F 10 am-5 pm & S/S 11 am-5 pm.

733 NW 20th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-497-5199 Fax: 971-230-7778 MJSteen@windermere.com www.MJSteen.com As a full-time Principal Broker with 29 years of real estate experience, I am currently a Premier Director for Windermere Stellar. I have helped clients buy and sell homes in all price ranges with an ever-present dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and exceeding expectations. As technology increases, I am always looking for new ways to promote my listings as well as provide my buyers with current market information to provide the best possible real estate experience.

JEANNE PAUL TEAM Windermere Stellar Jeanne Paul, Principal Real Estate Broker James Loos, Licensed Real Estate Broker 733 NW 20th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-497-5033 Fax: 971-230-7769 Team@JeannePaulTeam.com www.JeannePaulTeam.com PROACTIVE, PROFICIENT, PROFESSIONAL. The Jeanne Paul Team brings an unmatched breadth of talents, depth of experience and energy level to the Portland real estate market.

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ADULT DAY SERVICES AT CSP...................................................................... 63 ALLAN SILVERMAN..................................................................................... 62 ARTIST REPERATORY THEATER.................................................................... 69 BEIT HAVERIM................................................................................ 29, 45, 52 B’NAI B’RITH CAMP..................................................................................... 46 BOMBAY CRICKET....................................................................................... 66 BONHAMS................................................................................................. 77 BOWERY BAGELS....................................................................................... 66 CAMP MIRIAM.............................................................................................47 CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER.................................................................... 46 CAROLYN AND ROBIN WEINSTEIN............................................................... 80 CEDAR SINAI PARK........................................................................................5 CHARLES SCHWAB........................................................................................4 CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL........................................................ 29, 45, 52 CONGREGATION KOL AMI............................................................... 30, 43, 53 CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM................................................... 43, 59, 54 CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH...............................................................27 CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH..................................................................... 28 COURTYARD VILLAGE................................................................................. 63 DR. JAMES A. MILLER................................................................................. 82 ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON...........................................................................7 FIRST REPUBLIC..........................................................................................15 FOURNIER GROUP.........................................................................................9 GEVURTZ MENASHE................................................................................... 80 GRAND CENTRAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE.................................................. 33 HADASSAH, PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION.................................................. 20 HAVURAH SHALOM.................................................................................... 29 HOYT REALTY GROUP.................................................................................. 83 ISRAEL BONDS...........................................................................................71 JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE................................................................21 JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND................................................2 JEWISH THEATRE COLLABORATIVE.............................................................. 69 JOE MENASHE............................................................................................ 78 KEITH BERNE............................................................................................. 78 MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL............................................................... 42, 53 MERCEDES-BENZ OF PORTLAND................................................................ 84 MITTLEMAN JEWSIH COMMUNITY CENTER................................................... 22 MJ STEEN....................................................................................................15 MORGAN STANLEY........................................................................................3 NORTHWEST PLACE.....................................................................................61 OPAL 28.................................................................................................... 34 OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION........................................................... 23 OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION................................................19 OREGON JEWISH LIFE ...........................................................................10, 49 OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION..................................................... 68 PACIFIC AUDIOLOGY....................................................................................76 PACKOUZ JEWLERS.................................................................................... 39 PJ LIBRARY..................................................................................................41 P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND......................................................................... 47, 51 RIGHT START.............................................................................................. 44 PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY................................................................41, 54 PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, JUDAIC STUDIES................................... 59, 55 ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR.............................................................................6 SINAI IN-HOME CARE................................................................................. 62 SPRING RIDGE AT CHARBONNEAU...............................................................61 SUPER PLAY............................................................................................... 38 THE BENSON HOTEL................................................................................... 35 THE JEANNE PAUL TEAM............................................................................. 79 THE MARK SPENCER HOTEL........................................................................ 35 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON.......................................................................57, 55 WHOLE FOODS MARKET............................................................................. 65

INDEX AD OLAM......................................................... 26 ADULT DAY SERVICES AT CEDAR SINAI PARK .... 62 AHAVAS TORAH SYNAGOGUE............................ 28 AKIVA COLLEGE PROGRAM .............................. 58 ALBERT J. KAILES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP...... 57 ALBERT J. KAILES MEMORIAL CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND........................... 48 ALBERTSONS AT SHATTUCK ............................. 65 ALLAN SILVERMAN.......................................... 77 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM (AFMDA)...................................................... 71 AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.................................... 71 ANSHE SHALOM.............................................. 26 ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE.............................. 71 ARTHUR P. KRICHEVSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.............................................. 57 ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE......................... 68 BAIS MENACHEM (CHABAD OF OREGON)........26 BBYO............................................................... 48 BEIT AM........................................................... 26 BEIT HAVERIM ................................................. 28 BEIT HAVERIM RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS................ 44 BEIT SALMON .................................................. 26 BEIT YOSEF...................................................... 30 BENAROYA JEWISH LEARNING ACADEMY.......... 58 BETH ISRAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION... 42 B’NAI B’RITH CAMP.......................................... 47 B’NAI B’RITH RETREAT CENTER ........................ 37 BOMBAY CRICKET CLUB RESTAURANT.............. 66 BONHAMS INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS...................... 76 BOWERY BAGELS............................................. 66 BUNKCONNECT................................................ 48 BURLINGAME FRED MEYER ............................. 65 CAFE AT THE J................................................... 66 CAMP GAN ISRAEL-VANCOUVER...................... 46 CAMP MIRIAM................................................. 47 CAMP SEED .................................................... 46 CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER.......................... 48 CEDAR SINAI PARK.......................................... 62 CENTRAL COAST JEWISH COMMUNITY............. 26 CHABAD AT PORTLAND CAMPUSES.................. 58 CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOLS............................ 44 CHABAD HOUSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON............................... 58 CHABAD OF CLARK COUNTY ............................ 26 CHABAD OF EUGENE........................................ 26 CHABAD OF HILLSBORO................................... 26 CHABAD OF NE PORTLAND............................... 26 CHABAD OF SALEM.......................................... 26 CHABAD OF SE PORTLAND............................... 26 CHABAD OF SOUTHERN OREGON..................... 26 CHARLES SCHWAB.......................................... 76 COLUMBIA GORGE HAVURAH........................... 26 CONGREGATION AHAVATH ACHIM.................... 30 CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL.......................... 28 CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT............................. 44

CONGREGATION KESSER ISRAEL..................... 28 CONGREGATION KOL AMI ................................ 30 CONGREGATION KOL AMI EDUCATION.............. 44 CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM..................... 26 CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH..................... 26 CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH.......................... 26 CONSCIOUS TORAH......................................... 18 CONSULATE GENERAL OF ISRAEL..................... 71 COURTYARD VILLAGE AT RALEIGH HILLS.......... 62 DAIRY HILL ICE CREAM..................................... 66 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ISRAEL/ ISRAEL BONDS............................................. 71 EARLY CHILDHOOD AT PJA ............................... 42 ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON............................. 20 EUGENE MELTON SCHOOL ............................... 58 EVERYTHING JEWISH........................................ 65 EVERYTHING YAH (YOUNG AT HEART)................ 63 FIRST REPUBLIC BANK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT................... 76 FOUNDATION SCHOOL ..................................... 42 FOURNIER GROUP........................................... 78 GAN-GARRET PRESCHOOL VANCOUVER........... 42 GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMP.................................... 46 GAN NEVE SHALOM......................................... 42 GESHER – A BRIDGE HOME.............................. 26 GEVURTZ MENASHE......................................... 78 GRAND CENTRAL RESTAURANT AND BOWLING LOUNGE........... 38 GRAPEVINE...................................................... 18 GREATER PORTLAND HILLEL............................. 58 HADASSAH, PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION....... 18 HADASSAH, PORTLAND CHAPTER.................... 18 HADASSAH, SHALOM CHAPTER ....................... 18 HAVURAH SHALOM.......................................... 28 HAVURAH SHALOM EDUCATION....................... 45 HAVURAH SHIR HADASH.................................. 30 HESED SHEL EMET .......................................... 37 HILLEL AT OSU................................................. 58 HILLEL AT THE U OF O....................................... 58 HOLMAN’S FUNERAL SERVICE.......................... 37 HOYT REALTY GROUP....................................... 79 INCOME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO. ........... 78 INSTITUTE FOR JUDAIC STUDIES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST........................ 58 INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS................. 58 ISRAEL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE/JCRC.............. 71 ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER.................................... 71 JACKSON WELLSPRINGS COMMUNITY MIKVEH.................................... 37 JAMES A MILLER, DMD.................................... 77 JAN’S JEWISH LEARNING.................................. 58 JEANNE PAUL TEAM.......................................... 79 JEWGENE......................................................... 58 JEWISH BOY SCOUTS TROOP 739 .................... 48 JEWISH BUSINESS NETWORK.......................... 18 JEWISH CEMETERY AT RIVER VIEW ................... 37 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL OREGON SHALOM BAYIT.............................................. 26 JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL...... 18 JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS............ 71 JEWISH CUB SCOUTS PACK 739....................... 48 JEWISH DAD’S NIGHT OUT................................ 59

JEWISH ENCOUNTER GROUP............................ 26 JEWISH EVENTS WILLAMETTE-VALLEY............... 18 JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE ................... 18 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF LANE COUNTY.... 18 JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND................................ 18 JEWISH FEDERATION OF LANE COUNTY............ 20 JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF OREGON.................................................. 20 JEWISH NATIONAL FUND, PACIFIC NORTHWEST.................................... 71 JEWISH NATIONAL FUND, WESTERN ZONE........ 71 JEWISH THEATRE COLLABORATIVE.............. 20, 68 JEWISH WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE...................... 20 JEWS NEXT D’OR ............................................. 58 J-GIVE PDX....................................................... 59 J-PRO OREGON................................................ 59 JR. NCSY ......................................................... 48 J STREET PORTLAND........................................ 71 JWEST CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM....................... 48 KEHILA............................................................ 48 KEHILLAH HOUSING AT CSP............................. 48 KEITH BERNE, RE/MAX EQUITY GROUP............ 79 KOL SHALOM................................................... 26 KRISPY KREME................................................ 66 LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE JEWISH STUDENT UNION........................................... 58 LIFELINE SENIOR SERVICES/JFCS ................... 62 MAAYAN PRESCHOOL...................................... 42 MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL........................... 43 MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL................. 44 MARK SPENCER HOTEL.................................... 38 MASA ISRAEL.................................................. 48 MAYIM SHALOM............................................... 26 MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER....... 20 MERCEDES-BENZ OF PORTLAND...................... 76 MIKDASH PORTLAND....................................... 20 MIKVAH SHOSHANA......................................... 37 MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER....... 20 MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER DAY CAMP.................................................... 46 MJ STEEN ........................................................ 79 MOISHE HOUSE............................................... 58 MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT................... 76 MOTHER’S CIRCLE........................................... 59 NCSY............................................................... 48 NEVEH SHALOM ADULT EDUCATION................. 58 NEVEH SHALOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS............. 45 NEW SEASONS MARKET .................................. 66 NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE YOUTH........................................ 48 NORTH COAST SHABBAT GROUP...................... 26 NORTHWEST PLACE......................................... 63 OJCF PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS GROUP.......... 59 ONE HAPPY CAMPER........................................ 48 OPAL 28.......................................................... 38 ORA: NORTHWEST JEWISH ARTISTS.................. 68 OREGON BOARD OF RABBIS............................ 20 OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION................ 22 OREGON COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE................. 22 OREGON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL.................... 69

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INDEX CONTINUED OREGON ISRAEL BUSINESS ALLIANCE............. 71 OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.... 20 OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY YOUTH FOUNDATION................................................ 48 OREGON JEWISH LIFE...................................... 22 OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION................. 20, 68 OREGON KOSHER............................................ 65 OR HAGAN: LIGHT OF THE GARDEN JEWISH COMMUNITY.................................... 30 OR HA GAN TALMUD TORAH............................. 45 PACIFIC AUDIOLOGY CLINIC............................. 77 PACKOUZ JEWELERS.................................. 38, 77 PDX MOTS ....................................................... 59 PJA SUMMER DISCOVERY................................ 46 PJ LIBRARY BEND/CENTRAL OREGON.............. 42 PJ LIBRARY EUGENE/LANE COUNTY................. 42 PJ LIBRARY PORTLAND..................................... 42 PJ LIBRARY SALEM/CORVALLIS....................... 42 PJ LIBRARY SOUTHERN OREGON/ ROGUE VALLEY.............................................. 42 P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND................................... 30 P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND SIMCHA SCHOOL........ 46 POMEGRANATE PRESCHOOL FOR THE ARTS..... 42 PORTLAND FARMERS MARKETS....................... 66 PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY.......................... 44 PORTLAND JEWISH EVENTS.............................. 58

PORTLAND JEWISH RITUALARIUM (MIKVAH)..................................................... 37 PORTLAND KOLLEL.......................................... 58 PORTLAND LGBT JEWS..................................... 59 PORTLAND MITZVAH NETWORK........................ 20 PORTLAND RISHONIM..................................... 48 PORTLAND WOMEN’S TEFILLAH....................... 26 REALTY TRUST GROUP...................................... 79 REBECCA AND SADA TARSHIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.............................................. 58 RIGHT START ................................................... 43 ROBISON JEWISH HEALTH CENTER AT CSP........ 63 ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR................................ 63 SAFEWAY KOSHER DELI.................................... 65 SHAARIE TORAH EDUCATION PROGRAM........... 46 SHIR TIKVAH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL..................... 46 SINAI IN-HOME CARE....................................... 62 SPRINGRIDGE AT CHARBONNEAU.................... 63 STAND WITH US NORTHWEST........................... 71 SUNNY’S LEGENDARY FROZEN YOGURT............ 66 SUPERPLAY..................................................... 38 SUSSMAN FUND FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES................... 58 TASK, YOUR JEWISH CONNECTION TO DISABILITY AWARENESS/JFCS................. 48 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL....................................... 28 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM.................................... 28 TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH....................................... 30 TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM................................... 28

THE BENSON HOTEL......................................... 37 THE CARL PRESCHOOL: A COOPERATIVE JEWISH PRESCHOOL............ 42 THE GAN: PORTLAND JEWISH PRESCHOOL....... 42 THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY...................... 57 THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON............................... 57 THE HASSON COMPANY................................... 78 THE PEDAL PARLOR.......................................... 66 THE STAMPFER RETREAT CENTER AT CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER................................. 38 TIKVAH, SOCIAL/RECREATION FOR AGES 18+/JFCS..................................................... 48 TIVNU: BUILDING JUSTICE................................ 48 TRADER JOES................................................... 65 UMPQUA VALLEY HAVURAH.............................. 28 URBAN JEWS PDX MEETUP............................... 58 URJ CAMP KALSMAN....................................... 48 URJ CAMP NEWMAN........................................ 48 WEST BEARING INVESTMENTS......................... 77 WHOLE FOODS MARKET................................... 65 WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY............................... 59 YISMEHU, JEWISH LEARNING FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED........................ 48

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