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Bulletin July/August 2012 Tamuz-Av-Elul 5772 Vol. 61, No. 10
Getting To Know You – As Your New Senior Cantor By Cantor Ida Rae Cahana We all wait for the “lazy” days of summer after the hectic pace of the school year with its work and volunteer obligations which tend to crescendo as the spring unfolds. This summer has none of the “lazy” quality for me; rather, it is an exciting time of transition and newness as I assume the responsibilities of senior cantor here at Congregation Beth Israel. It is an honor to follow Cantor Judith Schiff ‘s remarkable thirty-two year tenure and a pleasure to work with her, as she will continue teaching adults and children studying for Bar and Bat Mitzvah. It is hard to believe that our family moved to Portland six years ago this July. We left a life on the other coast which was full and good (maybe a bit TOO full…) to try a different life together here. And we continue to enjoy every piece of the journey. The Jewish community and the greater Portland community have embraced Michael, me, and our children with openness, curiousity, and warmth. Although you and I are not strangers, we also really do not know each other well. It is through my singing that I have most profoundly felt connected to previous congregations I have served. But here, I have been a “Jew in the pew,” and that has been a remarkable learning experience for someone who started singing on temple bimas at the age of sixteen and never stopped. It is my hope that the listening, observing, and reflecting I have had the opportunity to do over these last years will help me to stretch and grow as your cantor right along
with you. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel beautifully expressed the role of the cantor when he wrote, “The mission of the Cantor is to lead in prayer. [She] does not stand before the Ark as an artist in isolation, trying to demonstrate [her]skill or to display vocal feats. [She] stands before the Ark not as an individual but with a Congregation. [She] must identify [herself ] with the Congregation. [Her] task is to represent as well as to inspire a community.” I pray that I will have many opportunities to connect with each member of this amazing synagogue family. You can help me achieve this by writing or calling when you have news or ideas or feedback to share. And please mark these very important dates to share and celebrate together: Saturday evening, September 8th is the installation of Ida Rae Cahana as Senior Cantor, and on Sunday, November 4th is “Ida Rae and Friends – A Concert of Celebration.” See you soon!
B’nei Mitzvah Samuel Joseph Doby
Sam Doby will become Bar Mitzvah on July 7. 2012. Sam is the son of Alan and Davina Doby and the younger brother of Lacey. He attends Lake Oswego Junior High School. For his ongoing Mitzvah Project Sam has been volunteering his time at a variety of retirement/nursing homes, including Robison Jewish Health Center, West Hills Retirement, and Marquis Care Center. He visits with the residents and entertains them with piano music. As he observes, “I’m doing this because a lot of seniors don’t have a lot to look forward to and often slip into boredom.” Sam’s music and smile help to brighten their days.
Sarah Blanton Barr
Sarah Barr will become Bat Mitzvah on July 14, 2012. She is the daughter of Lewis Barr and Ann Goldsmith Barr and the younger sister of Jessica. Sarah is a student at da Vinci Arts Middle School in NE Portland. She has selected Raphael House for her Mitzvah Project agency. Raphael House provides shelter and support to women and children who are victims of abuse. Sarah made specialty magnets that she sold to raise money to buy bus tickets, since many of the families do not have access to cars and rely on public transportation to get to school and work: http://raphaelhouse.com/.
Katherine Sydney Wells
Kate Wells will become Bat Mitzvah on July 21, 2012. She is the daughter of Julianne and Michael Wells and the older sister of Elizabeth and Jane. Kate attends ACMA – the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy in the Beaverton School District. Kate has selected Action Against World Hunger/ACF International for her Mitzvah Project. This international humanitarian organization is committed to ending world hunger by running life-saving programs in some 40 countries, benefitting 5 million people each year. Kate is working to raise as much money as possible through an online fundraising page. Her initial goal is $500. To learn more about Action Against Hunger and their life-saving programs or to donate to Kate’s page, please visit http://tinyurl.com/7mymj43.
Hanna Elizabella Rosenbaum
Hanna Rosenbaum will become Bat Mitzvah during the Havdalah service on July 28, 2012. She is the daughter of David and Michele Rosenbaum and older sister of Sarah and twins Jack and Aiden. Hanna attends Riverdale Grade School. She is raising money and donating part of her Bat Mitzvah gift money to two organizations: the Susie Kay Keeton Foundation, which was created by family friends in memory of their mother, whom they lost to the disease Mesothelioma; and Rachel’s Challenge, which focuses on creating safe learning environments for kids and teens through a message of kindness and compassion: http://www.rachelschallenge.org/.
Join Us for an Extra Special and Delicious Shabbat on the Plaza Friday, August 24, 6:00 PM Temple Lawn
The weather guys are predicting a sunny celebration. We are firing up the BBQ for an old-fashioned picnic supper in honor of Pierce Ethier, our devoted facilities manager for the past 40 years and for Ruby too, even thought she has only been on the job for the last 12 years! We aren’t saying good-bye – we are saying l’hitraot and thank you for being such a special part of our congregation, our community, and the lives of our congregants. You will be missed. We wish you all the best! There is no charge for this BBQ supper, but we do need to know if you are coming, so we make sure we have enough hot dogs on the BBQ. Please RSVP to Dara in the Temple office, 503-222-1069, by Wednesday, August 22nd.
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Education News Noah Taylor Kruss
Noah Kruss will become Bar Mitzvah on August 4, 2012. He is the son of Steven and Michelle-Shari Kruss and the younger brother of Tova. Noah attends Winterhaven, an accelerated K-8 school focusing on math, science and technology. He has chosen to focus on the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) for his ongoing Mitzvah Project. The BTA is a non-profit organization promoting biking and working to improve biking conditions. Noah is working on a blog for the BTA aimed at getting kids excited about biking: http://btaoregon.org/.
Caroline Bea Siegel
Caroline Siegel will become Bat Mitzvah on August 11, 2012. She is the daughter of Scot and Debra Siegel and the younger sister of Lianne. Caroline attends Waluga Junior High School in Lake Oswego. Since last December she has been volunteering weekly at the Oswego Veterinary Hospital, a full service vet hospital serving domestic animals. She describes some of her duties: “I help sick and injured animals by administering vaccines, bandaging wounds, making splints and helping with dental work. My work there has inspired me to become a veterinarian.” http://www.oswegovet.com/.
Katharine Rose Kaplan
Katharine Kaplan will become Bat Mitzvah on August 18, 2012. She is the daughter of Renee and Jonathan Kaplan and the older sister of Caroline. Katharine attends Pacific Middle School in Vancouver, WA. An avid competitive swimmer, Katharine has selected USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash Campaign – a national, child-focused water safety initiative that partners with learn-to-swim providers in an effort to teach every child in America to swim. This summer, Katharine will join with her teammates from the Columbia River Swim Team in assisting at a free learn-to-swim clinic for kids in the Vancouver area. In addition, Katharine has raised over $2200 in the past four years through USA Swimming Swim-a-thons. Part of the money went towards the Make a Splash Campaign, while other portions were donated to her team’s non-profit organization, which provides financial support to low-income swimmers on the team. She will also be donating a portion of her Bat Mitzvah gifts to Make a Splash: . http://www.usaswimming.org/.
Daniel Cohen
Daniel Cohen will become Bar Mitzvah on August 25, 2012. He is the son of David Cohen and Lee Anna Jones and the younger brother of Allison. Daniel is entering 8th grade at the Gilkey International Middle School in Portland. For his mitzvah project, Daniel is volunteering at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter, which is housed in the First United Methodist Church. Daniel has helped give parents a break by spending time with the children living at the shelter. http://uccportland.org/goose.
Mazel Tov to Deborah Kaplan Welcome to Mor Kenane! CBI is thrilled to welcome Mor Kenane as the newest member of our Education team. Born in Israel, Mor moved to Oregon with her family at age thirteen. Mor is a graduate of Wilson High School and the University of Oregon (all you Duck funs may begin cheering and Beavers fans be nice!) where she studied Economics and Math. Fluent in Hebrew, Spanish, and English, Mor possessesw a love of learning and teaching. This past year, Mor taught for us in our Integrated Hebrew Program and is a gifted young teacher. In addition to her responsibilities as our Education Administrator, Mor will be playing an active role on our youth group advisors team and teaching faculty. It is a pleasure to welcome this talented and caring individual to our community. Please be sure to introduce yourself to Mor next time you are on our campus. She has a lot of people to meet!
It is a great pleasure to announce that Deborah Kaplan has been named as our new Early Childhood Education Director, beginning July 1st. Deborah has been part of CBI’s education program for over 10 years, teaching Kindergarten on Sundays and, most recently, serving as Preschool Curriculum Coordinator and Lead Pre-K Teacher. An amazing teacher with 20 years of classroom experience, Deborah earned a degree in Early Childhood Education from Santa Monica College and her Master’s in Teaching (MAT) with an emphasis on social justice from Lewis and Clark College. Deborah’s leadership and vision for Early Childhood Jewish Education is contagious, as is her energy, passion, and caring for our students and young families. Deborah has been busy coordinating the planning of our Preschool program for the Fall, complete with new classroom space and expanded hours in order to better meet the needs of young families and to increase the amount of quality experiences that can happen for the youngest in our community. A huge mazel tov to Deborah on becoming our new ECE Director and to her whole family - husband Mike Balan and daughter Ilaria - as they prepare to welcome a new member to their family in the coming weeks!
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From the Executive Director Every Journey Brings Blessings by Sydney A. Baer Executive Director
Many years ago, I began to collect and give “Pocket Blessings” by Blessings Abound, created by Rabbi Laurie Gross. These messages were short and poignant – a little something to carry in your pocket. “Every journey brings blessings” is so apropos for the journeys that lie ahead for us. This month we welcome Cantor Ida Rae Cahana as our Senior Cantor. While she has been part of our family for six years and part of the CBI team for the past five, she has also been a much sought after performer since her arrival in Portland. We took great pride in our bragging rights when she was invited to sing and record with Pink Martini. Cantor Cahana has been a soloist for Friends of Chamber Music, the 45th Parallel Chamber Ensemble, and other local music groups, including the annual New Year’s Eve concerts organized by our own John Strege at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral from 2006-2010. In her spare time, she also coaches voice students, especially those studying for the cantorate, and was delighted when student cantor and CBI song leader Rayna Dushman sought her mentoring. While she is much admired as “clergy in the community,” she now returns to her truest calling as our cantor. This is such a blessing for our congregants and community, as well as for Cantor Cahana. Her voice is extraordinary and her call to prayer is awe-inspiring. And did I mention her chemistry with our Senior Rabbi – you have to be there to experience it! She is so thrilled to begin this next chapter and share her vision and passion with all of us. She will weave music into everything we do – it is a central part of her being. I hope you will join us for worship, concerts, volunteer choirs and study, and experience this for yourself. Please mark your calendars for a very special installation and welcome on September 8th, as well as the not to be missed “Ida Rae and Friends – A Concert of Celebration” on November 4th. Shalom Rabbi Rachel Joseph, her husband Gabe, and son Max – we are thrilled you are finally here. We are excited to share in this next chapter and your journey as you begin your rabbinate with us. We look forward to welcoming you into our hearts, homes, and community. Please mark your calendars for her installation on Friday, October 6th.
Zionsville, Indiana. Rachel also lived internationally on and off during her childhood, while her father, Rabbi Sam Joseph, consulted in progressive Jewish communities from Australia and Brazil to Hong Kong. She attended Ohio University – Athens, where she majored in Interpersonal Communications with minors in Political Studies and Women’s Studies. After graduation, Rachel worked as a Legislative Assistant at the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism. She then began working for Americans United for Separation of Church and State, where she stayed for seven years in the Legislative Affairs Department as a lobbyist and Associate Director, until she resigned and began her rabbinic studies at the Jerusalem campus of HUC-JIR in Israel. Rachel was both a Wexner and Tisch Rabbinic Fellow. These are huge honors, given to the best and brightest in the class. Rachel completed her second and third years of studies at the Los Angeles campus of HUC-JIR, where she received her Master’s in Hebrew Letters. While in California, Rachel served congregations in Victorville and Merced, as well as Temple Isaiah of Los Angeles. She then moved back to Cincinnati for her fourth and fifth years of rabbinical school so she could be closer to family. While in Cincinnati, Rachel has served as a chaplain at Cedar Village, a student rabbi in Kokomo, Indiana, and as a rabbinic intern for community organizing for the Union of Reform Judaism, Just Congregations, and the Isaac Meyer Wise Temple. Portland – here she comes! Our only sadness is that Betty Rosenfeld, whose generous gift has helped to underwrite this Assistant Rabbi position, is not here to enjoy the realization of her dream. L’dor v’dor – her gift is such a blessing as we go forward. It is with great pride that we announce that Jemi Kostiner Mansfield, donning her 20 years of service to CBI pin, will be our new Congregational Affairs Director. As I mentioned last month, Jemi has worn many hats in her 20 years at CBI – I think Purim Schpieler just might be one of her favorites. The next leg of her CBI journey continues with the oversight of all of our life cycle events: baby namings, bris, weddings and funerals, and all the life cycle events in-between. Jemi will also assume the oversight for logistics for our facilities and programs and help with communications. Jemi is a remarkable writer and is often my go-to “editor.” Dayenu. Probably one of the best parts of this new chapter and truly a blessing for all will be her role as “clergy wrangler”! Jemi will help manage our clergy, assisting them with their scheduling, programmatic needs, and work with our congregants. With her incredible institutional history, her strong Judaic background, and her ability to seamlessly multi-task, Jemi continues as a very valuable member of our senior staff. Jemi – thanks for saying yes to taking on this new challenge. May you find much gratification on this next leg of your journey. And the transitions continue. Join us in celebration on Friday, August 24th as we thank Pierce Ethier, CBI’s Facilities Manager, for his extraordinary two score years of service to CBI. What a journey – we wish him all the best as he too begins his next chapter. Thank you to Joy Alkalay for hiring him all those many years ago – he has been a blessing. Continued on next page
As some might recall, Rachel Joseph was born in Dayton, OH and was raised in Cincinnati, OH. She was active at Isaac Meyer Wise Temple from a young age until high school graduation, and she spent every summer at the URJ camp Goldman Union Camp Institute in
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L’Dor V’Dor
Social Action
Every Journey Brings Blessings, continued This month we also welcome Craig Paton as our new facilities manager. Craig has hired Drew Christensen to join Andy Coles in our facilities department. Craig has been a quick study as he learns about the complexities and idiosyncrasies of our sacred spaces and historic campus. Craig looks forward to the challenge of managing our facilities, as well as getting to know all of our congregants. While there will be no Ruby in tow, look for the tall guy with the huge heart and smile to match. Welcome Deborah Kaplan and Mor Kenane. Ben recently shared the news of Deborah’s new title and the expansion of her job responsibilities and family, as well as the hiring of our newest education department team member, Mor. And I would be remiss if I didn’t formally welcome Dara Docherty, our new CBI office administrator, friendly voice when you call and welcoming greeter when you visit our CBI offices. Dara joined us as a temporary office fill-in last February. It took us less than two weeks to realize what a find we had, so we were thrilled when she said yes to joining our team. Dara grew up at CBI, is a graduate of our religious school, and was working in our religious school when we hired her to join us full time. She too was a quick study and is also a blessing. And welcome back Rayna Dushman, our Cantorial Intern for the summer. While Rayna grew up in Alaska (she & Mor are both Ducks!) we also feel like we helped raise her at CBI, as she was part of our team for 7 years before beginning her journey to become a Cantor at HUC-JIR School of Sacred Music. Rayna has just completed her second of five years of study. Rayna will be working closely with Cantor Cahana. Wow – I was just re-reading this article, and we have a lot of new batters in our lineup. No benchwarmers here – everyone is integral to our team and mission. With all this new collaborative energy, put on your seatbelt – we are in for some very innovative, thrilling, inspiring and fun times. I can hear Debbie Friedman’s song lechi lach: we are going forward on a journey. While parts will be familiar, we have the opportunity to build upon our extraordinary legacy and create some traditions along the way.
L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation Mazel Tov to
It’s time to fire up the grill! On July 15th, 2012, Beth Israel will host its ninth annual barbecue for residents of NW Tower and Annex, our congregation’s next-door neighbors. This event is very popular with the residents and about 75 attend. Food is supplied by the Social Action Committee and prepared and served by CBI volunteers. The Social Action Committee also provides a variety of door prizes, with emphasis on practical items such as household supplies, kitchen utensils, towels, and socks. A few children’s toys are also included, because there are about 30 kids living in the housing complex. If you want to be part of this mitzvah project, volunteers are needed to shop and to prepare and serve food. Door-prize donations are also welcome. Contact Jane Vereschagin: 503-804-3214 or vereschagin@ msn.com. Your tribute funds at work Thanks to your donations to the social action and food funds in honor of the special people and special occasions in your life, the Social Action Committee was able to send more than $15,000 in the past fiscal year to nonprofit organizations that support our mission of tikkun olam. In June, we sent $500 to Urban Gleaners, $500 to Sunshine Pantry in Beaverton, and $500 to Jewish Family and Child Services.
Condolences to Kevin and Keren Hoover and family on the loss of his father, Dale Hoover, who passed away on May 19th.
Keara Cummings and Jason Stein on their June 3rd wedding, officiated by Rabbi Cahana and Cantor Schiff.
Jennifer Stoloff, Rabbi Kim Rosen and Barry Rosen and family on the loss of their husband and father, Colin Stoloff, who passed away on May 19th.
Sarah and Mac Barr on the birth of their son John Bear Barr, born May 29th. John is the grandson of Lois and Chuck Koteen and Lisa and Charles Barr, great-grandson of Sherley and Bernard Koteen and Mary Louise Barr.
Charlie and Lynn Gelber and family on the loss of his father, Philip Gelber, who passed away on May 21st.
Callie and Noah Barish on the birth of their son Elijah Gabriel Barish, Eliyahu Gavriel, born June 3rd. Elijah is the grandson of Jim and Michael Richman and Gale and David Barish. May they grow in health and wisdom and be a source of strength to their families and all humankind.
Barbara Gilbert and Miles Newmark and family on the loss of her mother, Phyllis Shapiro, who passed away on May 27th. Lorraine and Rabbi Rose on the loss of her aunt, Shirley Kaufman, who passed away on May 27th. Gerel Blauer and family on the loss of her husband, Henry Blauer, who passed away on June 6th. Lindsey Marks and family on the loss of her husband, James Marks, who passed away on June 13th.
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Developing CBI CBI is proud to announce the establishment of the Jill Newman Slansky Early Childhood Leader Tribute Fund By Jenat Levison Feldman Development Director
Committing to a project is a bold statement - it not only tells you something about the donor and who they are now, but also how they feel about the future. Jill Newman Slansky demonstrates how easy it is to be a philanthropist and enjoy seeing your generosity in action. If you have not already met this terrific woman, let me be sure to introduce her to you. Preferably in person, but for now this will have to do. In 2008 Jill donated a classroom in CBI’s early childhood wing in memory of her parents. At that time, she noted she was compelled to create an entity that was alive and represented the values and ideals passed down to her. As an educator, Jill recognized the need for quality physical space that would encourage and inspire the minds of young children. Since that time, the Harold and Lillian Newman classroom has been filled with young voices excited to experience CBI’s enriching preschool program. Recognizing that these young minds will create the future, Jill wants to help ensure that there is an educator to meet the needs of the children who come through the door. As she stated so succinctly: These young minds will create the future; a strong foundation is essential for them to see their dreams evolve and grow. Space does not allow me to share in detail how Jill came to be a member of CBI - ask her one day, her story may resonate with you. One thing is for sure, Jill values her relationship with our congregation and has certainly demonstrated her commitment to help us nurture Jewish
lives, create Jewish memories and strengthen our Jewish community. Jill is very straightforward when asked why she chooses to be so supportive of CBI: CBI has afforded me the opportunity to renew and enrich my religious and spiritual beliefs. Even after two very generous donations to CBI, Jill does not really see herself as a philanthropist. In her mind, philanthropists are very wealthy and can afford to build monuments and buildings. Jill puts it simply when she says: I am looking for a way to prove that my life has made a difference to others. Jill is establishing this Tribute Fund to pay forward the gifts that have filled her life with so many opportunities. She notes it was the generosity of others that helped her realize her aspirations of higher education, becoming an educator, and fulfilling many other dreams along the way. Kind, generous, caring, intelligent, spiritual, and passionate about things that matter to her are just a few ways to describe Jill Slansky, and when she smiles at you with those bright blue eyes you know you have met the real deal. Jill agreed to establish this Tribute Fund so others with similar interest could also contribute. Proceeds from this fund will help support the Lead Position for CBI’s Early Childhood Program.
Can You Hear Us Now?
Thank you to Rita and Bob Philip for their generous gift enabling CBI to install a state of the art sound system in the main sanctuary in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. They continue the tradition taught to them by their parents of celebrating milestones by sharing and giving gifts that benefit others. Our congregation has been fortunate in the past to be the recipient of designated gifts from the Philip family marking previous special occasions. We are so appreciative that Rita and Bob have decided once again to honor CBI in such a fitting manner. Their generosity will enable all of us to hear a bit more clearly now. Mazel Tov on reaching 40 united years - may there be many more joyous occasions for you to celebrate. Thank you for sharing your love with us and for all you do for our CBI family.
Jews Next Dor Collecting Stuffed Animals In partnership with our young adults group, Jews Next Dor, Congregation Beth Israel will be collecting new stuffed animals to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities at summer Shabbat on the Plaza services and throughout the month of October. If you have ever visited one of the Ronald McDonald houses in the Portland area and received a tour, you might have noticed that in their guest rooms they set a stuffed animal on each bed for the families that come to stay at their homes. These animals provide comfort for many of the guests and see countless patients through cancer treatments
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to clean bills of health. With their numerous visitors each year, the Ronald McDonald House is in constant need of stuffed animals. Please donate to this wonderful cause and give families a friend to hold on to during a difficult time in their life. Begin looking for specially marked bins at Congregation Beth Israel and help us make this a successful event. For more information on this stuffed animal drive or other Jews Next Dor social action events, contact Mandolyn Koberstein at Mandolyn.Koberstein@gmail.com.
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Tributes Adult Education Fund
In Memory of Colin Stoloff Bernie Caplan In Honor of Judy Schiff (Contribution to CBI) Rick and Marilyn Gilbert
Altar Flowers and Oneg Shabbat In Memory of Albert G. Senders Margery Senders Flora Jean Zurow Margery Senders Elise Rosenfeld Lena Cohen Swerdlik Evelyn and Jerry Leshgold Bud Blumenkron Rachel Blumenkron Gladys Rosenberg Lana and Alan Miller Ms. Phyllis Shapiro Mr. Henry Blauer Robert and Rita Philip In Honor of Cantor Schiff (Retirement) David, Carol, and Emily Baker
Amy R. Goldsmith Library In Memory of Henry Blauer Claire and Zanley Galton
Cemetery Beautification
In Memory of Leonard Schnitzer Babette Schnitzer Robert and Rita Philip Colin Stoloff Rena and Cheryl Tonkin Dolores Black Laurie Black, Stafford Mays, Neal Black, Allen Cook, and David Black Floyd Black Molly Shuster Herb Black Harry H. Baron Rena and Cheryl Tonkin, & Dave and Dan Lerner Nathan Black Floyd Black Harold Hirsch Frederic S. Hirsch Ben Steinberg Thelma and Gilbert Schnitzer Sidney Spiegel David Spiegel Sylvan Durkheimer Don Spiegel and Debbie DavisSpiegel Eloise Spiegel Henry Blauer David Lipman and Peggy Weiderhorn In Honor of David Lipman Loree and Ken Sakai, Nancy Schlesinger, & Lynn and Jeff Wolfstone
Rabbi Cahana Discretionary In Memory of Mark Lazerwith Dr. John Gevurtz Rose L. Sigell and Edward T. Sigell Gerald Poplack Jan and Mike Sigell Frank Dessayer Simone Dessayer Paul Bernays Sue Porter Henry Blauer Harold and Sally Mink In Honor of Evelyn Leshgold (Birthday) Howard Cohn (Birthday) David Lipman (Recovery) Harold and Sally Mink In Appreciation Rosemarie Rosenfeld Rabbi Kim & Barry Rosen Jennifer Stoloff General Contribution Given By Marsha and David Goldwasser
Cantor Schiff Discretionary In Honor of Cantor Schiff (Retirement) Bunny and Jerry Sadis In Appreciation Rabbi Kim & Barry Rosen Jennifer Stoloff Rosemarie Rosenfeld
Contributions Given By Alan and Lana Miller
Rabbi Rose Discretionary In Memory of Henry Blauer Floyd and Laura Bodner In Appreciation Rabbi Kim & Barry Rosen Jennifer Stoloff
Cantor Cahana Discretionary In Memory of Antoinette and Silas Himmelreich Henry Blauer Margery H. Cohn Lottie Mendelson Jay and Michelle Rosenbloom In Honor of Ron and Marisa Brown & Family (Joining CBI) Michelle Rosenbloom
In Memory of Max Waller Lawrence Waller Susan Overbeck Darrell Overbeck Jack Sheinin Bruce Lyle Sheinin Ruth Sheinin Rose Goodman Anna Rosenfield Douglas and Lila Goodman
Landau Chapel
In Memory of Mary K. Braunsten Bernie Caplan
Oseran Family Lecture
In Honor of Sue and Barry Menashe (30th Anniversary) Davia and Ted Rubenstein
Preschool
Cantor Schiff Year of Celebration
General Administrative
Marla Carver Marc Carver Zanly Edelson Andrea Edelson Harry Zell Leonard Zell Betty Haas Jean G. Pierce Henry Blauer Jeff and Sherri Weinstein Sydney and Bill Baer Rhonda and Jim Kennedy Connie Anker Sydney and Bill Baer Celia Kaplan Sylvia and Arthur Kaplan In Honor of Bob Friedenwald Rebecca Friedenwald-Fishman Marie McMillen General Contribution Given By John Malaer
In Memory of Phyllis Swett Michael Swett Grace Hochfeld Gilbert Rick and Marilyn Gilbert Harry Nemer Lottie Mendelson Patricia Layton Nemer Felice Lauterstein Driesen Harry Driesen Lance and Deb Caldwell
Rosenfeld Family Assistant/ Associate Rabbi Fund In Memory of Ethel Green Colin Stoloff Harriet Bodner Henry and Gerel Blauer Edith O. Miller Lana and Alan Miller Henry Blauer Melanie and Will Dann Eloise Spiegel
Ruth Semler Youth Activities In Memory of Alysmae Semler Nudelman Helen Spivak & Family James Spivak Dr. Avrel Nudelman Larry Semler & Family Celia Levitt Sondheim Helen Spivak & Family Jacqueline R. Spivak James Spivak Lisa and Allen Markel The Lilly/Meadows Family Nick Sipes & Family
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Henry Spivak James Spivak Helen Spivak & Family Larry Semler & Family Lena Cohen Swerdlik Joan and Louis Soriano Herman J. Friedman Barry and Barbara Caplan Henry Blauer Larry Semler & Family In Honor of Claire Rosenfeld (Bat Mitzvah) Barbara Durkheimer and Gary Larsen Don Spiegel (60th Birthday) Dr. Avrel Nudelman
Sally Vidgoff Camp Kalsman Scholarship In Memory of William Oppenheimer Shirley Deitch Leonard and Fay Oppenheimer
Sanny Snell Preschool Alumni Scholarship
In Memory of Max and Ruth Rubenstein Nick and Sanny Snell
Social Action (General)
In Memory of Rose Jacob Ruth Rosenberg Sondra Rosenberg Leonard Friedman Sue Friedman Ruth Press David Scheffer Stephen Press Arthur Eisenhardt Charlotte Eiseman Gerda A. Eiseman Abraham Paul Meyer Paul and Alice Meyer Hiroto Zakoji Loree and Ken Sakai & May Sakai Henry Blauer Dodie Harrison Dorothy and Ray Packouz Mark Dohrmann and Julie Durkheimer Sue Friedman, Jewely Sandoz, & Steve and Heather Friedman Richard B. Solomon and Alyce Flitcraft Mitzi and Bob Tobias Morrie and Gerry Jackson Frederick S. Wolff Barbara and Stuart Lang Frank Rogers Debbie and Scot Siegel In Honor of David Lipman (Recovery) Evelyn Leshgold (Birthday) Mitzi and Bob Tobias General Contribution Given By Ed and Jill Neuwelt
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Tributes, cont. Food
In Memory of Sadie Kaufman and Nate Shapiro Susy, Marci, and Katrina Hammel Dorothy Durkheimer Eloise Spiegel Mollie Rosenblum Ben Tarlow Dena Tarlow Sharon Tarlow Edna Fenton Lynda Baker Charles Crane Jim Crane and Karla Forsythe Philip Chucker Irene, Lou Ann, and Daniel Frisch Jerome Stolzoff Bunny Edelson Ray Machacek David Raskin Father of Laurent Bonczijk Betty Raskin Felix Gelbras Susan Gerson Tillie Wachs Pearl and Irv Trachtenberg Lettie Sonnes Robert Sonnes Sylvan Durkheimer Julie Durkheimer and Mark Dohrmann Ralph Feibelman Gertrude Joseph Ben Steinberg Ilene Goldberg Edna Fenton Jacob Feingold Lee and Frank Berne Samuel Rosenblatt Elliott Flaxman Jane Flaxman Bernard La Rossa Janet E. La Rossa Manuel Holtzman Wilma-Jane Balick & Sandra Kailes Biller Gert Neuberger Patricia Neuberger Zanly Edelson Richard and Jill Edelson Patricia Strauss Albert Strauss Naomi and Dave Strauss Sarah Utay Evelyn Laster Henry Blauer Harriet Schatz Bunny Edelson Beverly and Marty Zell Ruth Gassner RenĂŠe and Irwin Holzman Lou and Shirley Mark Mary Raskin Clara S. Frey Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Rosemarie Rosenfeld Sarah Horenstein Gail Marracci
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Ed Rosenfeld Amelia Senders Kleinberg Sylvia Holzman RenĂŠe and Irwin Holzman Florence Berenson Lou and Shirley Mark Jerry M. Colton Sharon Goldman Joseph and Margo Sercu In Honor of Howard Cohn Ruth Gassner Beverly and Marty Zell Richard Dobrow (75th Birthday) Trudi and Alan Gardner Barry and Saundra Friedman (40th Anniversary) Harriet Schatz Rachel Rosenbloom Jenny Rubinstein Deanne and Dick Rubinstein Brooke Edelson (Graduation) Beverly and Marty Zell
I Have A Dream
In Memory of Tessie Lewis Elaine and Sandy Weinstein Nathaniel Lewis Kathleen Lewis Bernice W. Schlesinger Mark Schlesinger, Patricia Norris, & Family Gordon Bazelon Jim and Michael Richman Calman Margulies Clarence H. Loeb Joyce and Stan Loeb Henry Blauer Joanne and Harry Glickman Davia and Ted Rubenstein Phyllis Shapiro Davia and Ted Rubenstein In Honor of Lauren Spiegel Brooke Edelson Kate Rubinstein Deanne and Dick Rubinstein
Temple Improvement In Memory of Henry Blauer Don Spiegel and Debbie Davis-Spiegel
Temple Restoration In Memory of Leland Lowenson Milton and Lynn Marks
Urman Family College Communication In Memory of Dorothy Schubach Arline Hasman Maxwell Silverstein Marvin and Lois Urman
In Honor of Jerry Sadis Marvin and Lois Urman
Estelle Director Sholkoff Jewish Educators Scholarship In Memory of William S. Packouz Dorothy Packouz and sons Henry Blauer Richard Dobrow, Rachel Dobrow Stone, and Shoshana Dobrow In Honor of Dick Dobrow (Special birthday) Arline Greenblatt
Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Youth Leadership Fund
In Memory of Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Meryl Haber Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld Lottie Mendelson Clara S. Frey Harry Nemer Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld In Honor of Claire Rosenfeld (Bat Mitzvah) Bunny and Jerry Sadis
May Georges Study in Israel Scholarship In Memory of Colin Stoloff Stan and Joyce Loeb Henry Blauer George Weiner Dr. William and Beverly Galen In Honor of Jerry Nudelman (Special birthday) Dr. William and Beverly Galen
Nettie Director Library Book Endowment In Memory of Betty Rosenfeld Delores Director Kimmel and Ken Kimmel Dennis Seinfeld Deanne and Dick Rubinstein Henry Blauer Barbara and Howard Cohn In Honor of Dick Dobrow (75th Birthday) Jerome Nudelman (80th Birthday) Stuart and Nikki Director
Simon & Helen Director Endowment
In Memory of Annette Goldschmidt Betty Rosenfeld Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
Congregation Beth Israel
Temple Endowment
In Memory of Lianne Marks Klein Milton and Lynn Marks Henry Blauer Alan and Lana Miller Joy and William Weinbaum Milton and Lynn Marks In Honor of Cantor Judith Schiff Alan and Lana Miller In Appreciation of Rabbi Michael Cahana Lois and Chuck Koteen
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Funds
Bikkur Holim - Hope in Life In Memory of Daniel Kirk Jake and Chella Kryszek & Family Carol Tannenbaum Pat Tannenbaum Michael, Tim, Becky and Adam Tannenbaum
Prayer Book
In Memory of Colin Stoloff Bunny and Jerry Sadis Sharon H. Goldman Marcia Colton, Risa Colton-Feldman and Louis Feldman, & Jacob and Noah Feldman Daniel Kirk Jake and Chella Kryszek & Family Henry Spivak Jackie Spivak Karen S. Spivak Toni Kahan Naomi and Dave Strauss Harry Mittleman Henry Blauer Jeanne Newmark
Sisterhood Programming, Leadership & Enrichment In Memory of Dan Davis Debbie Davis-Spiegel and Don Spiegel In Honor of Linda Harrison-Fintzy Morrie and Gerry Jackson
Yahrzeits July 6 & 7 Therese Abeles Rose Backer Daniel Jeremy Berkson Sarah Boskowitz Arthur H. Cohen Morris Cohen Eugene E. Cohn Jerry M. Colton Rose Goodman Davis Emma Diamond Jeanette Feldman Gerald Fine Irwin Frank Wilmer Freeman Gladys Galkin Bella Goldwasser Ethel Greenblatt Joseph Harrison Carrie Myers Herrman Harold Hirsch Toni Kahan Tillie Kaufman Bernard La Rossa Anne Lavine-Kilbourne Celia Lesman Sidney Loewenberg Eva Lowengart Langerman George Lowenson Richard Lubliner Abraham Paul Meyer Julius Newmark William Oppenheimer Rebecca Samuels Philip E. Seltzer Henry Spivak Ida Steinbock Lena Cohen Swerdlik Grace Ann Thomas Izetta Tonkon Sarah Utay Tillie Wachs Faye Zasloff
July 13 &14 Rene Bloch Morris Blum Helen Blumenthal Goldie Chestler Florence Korey Clement Avery Cline Florence Dobrow Harry Driesen Zanly C. Edelson Charlotte Eiseman Arthur Eisenhardt Dorothy Feldman Gus L. Feldman George Forrest Leonard Friedman Melvyn C. Friendly Sharon Goldman Jay Grenley Betty Haas Antoinette S. Himmelreich Silas K. Himmelreich Max Janow Clinton E. John Evelyn Wright Kantor Donald Loftus Zelotta (Lottie) Mendelson Maxine Newman Jesse Oroshnik Sylvia Ostrofsky Maurice Pike Dora L. Sanford Florence Savan David Scheffer Bernice Schlesinger Sidney Spiegel Gretchen Thomas Miriam S. Trachtenberg Jessie R. Webb Susan Weiner
July 20 & 21 Bernice Canter Marla Carver Klaus Citterman Beatrice W. Cohn Charles Crane Barbara Cypriano Arnold Davis Sylvan F. Durkheimer Grace Hochfeld Gilbert Carmen Golby Ethel Osborne Green Yvonne Grimes Joseph Gross William S. Gross Michael Harland Johannette Kahn George Kelly Celia Koppel Eva Korn Max Lamfrom Max Lesman Irving J. Levin Celia Lidovitch Albert G. Maizels U. Robert Malkin Henrietta Mendoza Edward Moe Alysmae Semler Nudelman Esther Platt Sarah Pomerantz Peter Pongracz Suzanne C. Powell Hyman Reiter Frank Rogers Sidney Silver Dr. Milton Singer Frances Spivack Don Stilwell Patricia Strauss Gilbert Sussman Anna G. Tobin George Weiner
July/August 2012
July 27 & 28 Edith Barde Lipman B. Barde Henry R. Bauer, Sr. Leo M. Bergman Daniel Berlin Nick I.Braunsten Hy Canter Rose Judith Cezer Vita Gertrude Cezer Philip Chucker Daniel Davis Frank Dessayer Felice Lauterstein Driesen Minnie Einstein Morris Fendrich Edna Fenton Clara S. Frey Herman J. Friedman Ruth Heldfond Lester Herrup Josephine S. Kalisher William B. Layton Beatrice Barde Lubliner Calmin N. Margulies Leo Mitchell William A. Morrison Cynthia Peterman Francis X. Peters Bernard Pomerantz Gerald Poplack Dinah Rosen Samuel Rosenblatt Mollie Rosenblum Anna Rosenfield Stacy Sadis George Saxe Roxanne Schloss Albert G. Senders Rose Lubliner Shank Daniel Simon Celia Levitt Sondheim Cecelia K. Steinbach Ben Steinberg Carol Tannenbaum Pat Tannenbaum Benjamin Tarlow Gail M. Thomas Patricia Anne Watkins William Zacks Hiroto Zakoji Flora Jean Zurow
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Yahrzeits, cont. August 3 & 4 Saidee R. Berg Paul Bernays Dolores Black Carl K. Blum Mortimer Wilkes Brenner Leonard W. Cohen Mary Ann Davis Gerald Edelman Richard Elconin Jack Epstein Ralph Feibelman Jacob Feingold Philip Feldman, Sr. Elliott Flaxman Sam Friedman Emma C. Friendly Celia Geller Mildred Gold Gary Greenberg Zelotta Gross Elizabeth Hirsh Sarah Leah Horenstein Heinrich Kaufmann Barney Liebreich Ray Machacek Louis N. Mesher Harry Mittleman Jean K.Nudelman Ada Post Jeanne Rauch Lillian Schiff Dennis Seinfeld Molly Shuster Lettie Sonnes Esther Soren Kenneth Harry Stoloff Celia Sugarman Daniel Ullman Sophie Weiss Nadine Wolfe Frederick Wolff
August 10 & 11 Rachael Rae Arnsberg Harry H. Baron Samuel Dov Berman Bud Blumenkron Samuel Burgin Jacqueline Davis Janet Donnelly Maurice Dunn Jack William Friedlander Ben F. Goldman Florence R. Goldstein Violet Greenberg David E. Gross Manuel Holtzman Rose Jacob Paul David Josephson Helen Katzky Amelia Senders Kleinberg Sam Leopold Leah Heilig Levine Flora Marcus Ida Margulis Edith O. Miller Harry Nemer Pat New William S. Packouz Irving Puziss Frank Rogers David A. Rosen Leopold M. Rosenbaum Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Ruth Rubenstein Bernard Schnitzer Anna Silver Peter Joseph Sugarman Morris Ullman Max Utay Mattie Vetsburg Mary Jane Winter
August 17 & 18 Connie Anker Nathan J. Bergman Norman Berkley Rose Berliner Adalbert G. Bettman Sol J. Cohn Carolyn Heinberg Cole Frances B. Creamer Shirley Deitch Simone Dessayer Nathan Director Felix Gelbras David Gold Hedwig Goldsmith Michael Goldstein Abner Grover Harry Hayden Judith Stusser Jedeikin Celia Kaplan Andrea Karlin Daryl Ruth Brown Klonoff Sarah Kramer Louis Lang Nathaniel Lewis Jordan M. Meier Rebecca Munro Sara A. Nudelman Ruth Press David Raskin Rose Rotenberg Martin S. Rothschild Sarah Rubin Eleanor Golby Saffron Abe I. Samuels Jeaneatta “Rusty� Sautter Harry Silver Max Solomon David Spiegel David I. Stillman William A. Whalen Harry L. Woolach Don Zavin
August 24 & 25 Sarah Albert Rachel Baer Josephine Rubens Beeke Nathan Black Mary K. Braunsten George Caro Blanche Cohen David Avner Cohen Harold Cohn Jacob A. Cohn George Jackson Collings Marian Davidson Daniel A. Fromer Claire Gross Rose Herman Bobbi Hoover Judith Lowengart Jacobs Ernst Kahn Sarah Bobrow Kaplan Daniel Kirk Howard L. Kirz Lianne Marks Klein Susan Poplack Leavitt Tessie Lewis Clarence Henry Loeb Leland Lowenson Sol D.Maizels Helen Maniloff Beverly Miller Lynn Newman Leonard C. Reinhorn Maurie Ritchie Gladys Rosenberg Ruth Rosenberg Dorothy C. Schubach Anne M. Segal Ida Rosalie Sherman Joan Shipley Maxwell I. Silverstein Sybil Solomon Phyllis Swett
August 31 & Sept. 1 Gordon Bazelon Stanley Bender Charles F. Berg Molly Boyarsky Lillian Brant Sheila Geller Bromberg Juliet Dayan Thelma Layton Eberhart Edward F. Finn David Flitter Olga Freudenstein Harry Louis Gerber Vera Goldsmith Harry Herzog Erna Hirsch Charles Hyman Anatoly Ioffe Fred Kornfeld Bernard Levine June Lichty Harry Mesher Anna Muscovitz David Meyer Nayberger Gert Neuberger Frank Perlman David Poplack Adolph Reinhorn A. Victor Rosenfeld Julian Roth Dorthea Roth Belle Saxe Judith I. Schneider Fannie Schwartz Bernice Shulevitz Mary Stoloff Albert Strauss Mollie Stusser Joseph Swerdlik Dena Tarlow Ivor Weigler Simon Zavin Harry Zell
Remembering Your Loved Ones on the CBI Memorial Wall A yahrzeit plaque is a lasting tribute that ensures the memory of a loved one will be honored for all time. The purchase of a yahrzeit plaque guarantees a permanent fixture in the sanctuary plus a duplicate plaque for Pollin Chapel. The cost for a single name is $2,000; two names may be inscribed for $2500. Please contact Pierce Ethier at 503-222-1069 if you would like more information about this tradition.
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Congregation Beth Israel
July/August 2012 SUNDAY July 1 Tamuz 11
Tamuz-Av-Elul 5772
MONDAY 2 Tamuz 12
TUESDAY 3 Tamuz 13
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
15 Tamuz 25
22 Av 3
9 Tamuz 19
16 Tamuz 26
23 Av 4
10 Tamuz 20
17 Tamuz 27
24 Av 5
SATURDAY
5 Tamuz 15
6 Tamuz 16
7 Tamuz 17
Offices closed
WRJ/BIS Board Meeting 6:00 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
11 Tamuz 21
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC JND Torah Trek 8:00 PM
Independence Day
8 Tamuz 18
FRIDAY
4 Tamuz 14
Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Sam Doby 10:30 AM Temple
12 Tamuz 22
13 Tamuz 23
14 Tamuz 24
Executive Committee Meeting 5:00 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
18 Tamuz 28
19 Tamuz 29
20 Av 1
21 Av 2
Knit-A-Mitzvah 10:00 AM SBR
Board of Trustees Meeting 6:15 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
25 Av 6
26 Av 7
WRJ/BIS Cooking 1:00 PM Offsite
Shabbat on the Plaza Service 6:00 PM Lawn (Weather permitting)
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Barr 10:30 AM Temple
Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Kate Wells 10:30 AM Temple
27 Av 8
28 Av 9
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
Shabbat on the Plaza Service 6:00 PM Lawn (Weather permitting)
Shabbat Service 10:30 AM PC Havdalah Bat Mitzvah of Hanna Rosenbaum 5:00 PM Temple
29 Av 10
5 Av 17
30 Av 11
6 Av 18
31 Av 12
7 Av 19
August 1 Av 13
8 Av 20
WRJ/BI Sisterhhod & Brotherhood Wine Tour 10:00 AM Offsite
12 Av 24
13 Av 25
14 Av 26
15 Av 27
Sisterhood Brunch honoring Rabbi Joseph 11:30 AM Offsite
19 Elul 1
20 Elul 2
21 Elul 3
22 Elul 4
2 Av 14
3 Av 15
4 Av 16
WRJ/BIS Board Meeting 6:00 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Noah Kruss 10:30 AM Temple
9 Av 21
10 Av 22
11 Av 23
Executive Committee Meeting 5:00 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
16 Av 28
17 Av 29
18 Av 30
Board of Trustees Meeting 6:15 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
23 Elul 5
Shabbat on the Plaza Service 6:00 PM Lawn (Weather permitting)
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
24 Elul 6
Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Caroline Siegel 10:30 AM Temple
Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Katharine Kaplan 10:30 AM Temple
25 Elul 7
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat on the Plaza Service Retirement Celebration BBQ Shabbat Service honoring Pierce & Ruby Ethier Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Cohen 6:00 PM Lawn 10:30 AM Temple (Weather permitting) Sisterhood Cooking Class & Havdalah
4:00 PM Offsite
26 Elul 8
27 Elul 9
28 Elul 10
29 Elul 11
30 Elul 12
31 Elul 13
September 1 Elul 14
Teacher Planning Day
Teacher Planning Day
Teacher Planning Day
Teacher Planning Day
Teacher Planning Day
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
Shabbat Service 10:30 AM PC
Location Key HH = Harris Hall BA = Blumauer Auditorium GH = Goodman Hall LB = Library LF = Lipman Foyer MR = Miller Room PC = Pollin Chapel SBR = Shirley & Herbert Semler Board Room SC = Shemanski Chapel SEC = Sherman Education Center SFC = Schnitzer Family Center
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Board of Trustees 2012/2013 Officers
Trustees
Stuart Chestler President Ilene Davidson Vice President Linda Georges Vice President Brad Tonkin Vice President John Epstein Treasurer Ned Duhnkrack Secretary
Deborah Caldwell Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Ali Garfinkle Hon. Susan Graber Ted Nelson Miles Newmark
Warren Rosenfeld Jill Rubinstein Ron Silver Richard Solomon Arthur Steinhorn Jeffrey Wolfstone
Linda Fintzy - WRJ/BI Sisterhood President Scott Schaffer - Brotherhood President
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Food in Bloom Catherine Hernandez
503-223-6819
Century Catering 503-849-2605 Allen Levin Devil’s Food Catering Charles Stilwell
503-233-9288
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