Bulletin November 2015 Cheshvan-Kislev 5776 Vol. 65, No. 2
In a grateful state of mind... by Ida Rae Cahana Senior Cantor Psalm 92 is recited every Shabbat evening, “Tov l’hodot L’Adonai Ul’zameir l’shim’cha elyon.” It is good to give thanks to God and to sing praises to the Name of the most high. Acknowledging gratitude is good for the receiver, but really, does God need to hear songs of praise? Or is the one who recites and sings her thanks actually the lucky one? There are many manifestations of gratitude sprinkled throughout our liturgy; our prayer choreography provides an outward manifestation of inward humility. “Baruch Atah...” Blessed are You... The word for blessing, praising, in essence means giving thanks. “Baruch,” comes from the root “Barech,” which means “knee.” We humbly bend our knee and bow when we utter the words “Baruch
Atah,” we are remembering to stop and thank our Creator for the gift of life, to stop and thank our parents for raising us to the best of their ability, to stop and thank our teachers for encouraging us to expand our understanding. Once a year is not enough for the discipline of Thanksgiving; Judaism teaches us every day to wake up and give thanks. “Baruch Atah...” Blessed are you - each one of you - who has chosen to become a part of this sacred community. “B’ruchah Atah...” blessed are you who has volunteered or given of your resources and time to help our community help others. It is good to give thanks to God for all we are blessed with - may we continue to sing the praises of our Creator! Rabbis Cahana and Joseph join me in gratitude to be serving such an amazing community. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! Cantor Ida Rae Cahana
families integrate into their new community and connect with local resources. Other regular activities include helping enroll children in school and extracurricular activities, making doctors and dentist appointments, babysitting, taking children to the library and to the park, and other activities that the family might reasonably need to become more stable.
“People become homeless not because they run out of money, but because they run out of relationships.” Paul Schroeder, Executive Director Village Support Network
Call for Volunteers: Village Support Network You can be a relationship that helps to break the cycle of homelessness. The Social Action Committee is seeking volunteers to participate in this unique program that makes a difference in our community. The Village Support Network works to end the cycle of homelessness by providing stability and support to families transitioning from temporary shelter to housing. Teams of four to six volunteers from various congregations work closely with families to provide guidance, gentle accountability and, above all, open hearts. Volunteers assist with financial management, educational issues, job preparation, socialization and parenting skills, while also helping
The average commitment is four to six hours per month for six months, though this may vary according to family needs and volunteer availability. All team members receive eight hours of training, along with a program handbook and a resource guide. The Village Support Network provides ongoing support and guidance. We already have our first volunteer for CBI’s team – Sally Rosenfeld, who’s a Village Support Network veteran. She would be happy to answer any questions and give you more details about her experience. If you’d like to learn more about this amazing program, you are invited to attend Village Support Network’s next orientation meeting on November 17. No commitment necessary. For more info, please contact Sally Rosenfeld at srosenfeldfrank@ gmail.com or visit Village Support Network’s website at www.newcityinitiative.net/initiatives/village-support-network.
Thank you, Robert Peltz! The Social Action Committee would like to give a big shout out to congregant Robert Peltz, who led this year’s High Holiday Funds for Food Drive. Through his efforts and commitment, Robert helped to raise over $10,000 — that translates into almost 18,000 pounds of food — for the Social Action Food Fund. Money from this fund goes to Lift Urban Portland, Meals on Wheels, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, Sunshine Pantry and Urban Gleaners, all Portland organizations that work to alleviate hunger in our community. We would also like to thank Kimberly Hartnett, author of Carolina Israelite, How Harry Golden Made Us Care About Jews, the South, and Civil Rights, who wrote all the materials for the drive. In the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Thank you Robert, Kimberly and everyone who donated to the High Holiday Funds for Food Drive for making a life by what you gave.
B’nei Mitzvah
Upcoming Events
Olivia Bendis
Isaac Shulevitz
Olivia Bendis will become Bat Mitzvah on November 14. She is the daughter of Brian and Alisa Bendis and sister of Sabrina, Tabatha, and London. Olivia is in the seventh grade at Northwest Academy. For her Mitzvah Project, Olivia is collecting donations for the organization Schoolhouse Supplies, which gives free school supplies to Portland Public Schools. During Friday night dinners in the Bendis household, Olivia collects donations from friends. This issue is important to Olivia because she uses so many supplies, and the idea that kids don’t have the same access as she does is close to her heart. Olivia requests that you donate school and office supplies at her Bat Mitzvah. For more information, or to make a monetary donation to Schoolhouse Supplies, visit their website at www.schoolhousesupplies.org.
CBI Book Group
The Exclusion of Israel: The BDS Movement and Christian Charity
Sunday, November 1, 9:00 AM Herbert & Shirley Semler Board Room
Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 PM Pollin Chapel, Schnitzer Family Center Panel: Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, Rabbi Zvi Fisher & Bob Horenstein
Everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of pleasant literary discussion. There is no need to sign up. November’s selection is The Family: A Journey into the Heart of the Twentieth Century by David Laskin. December’s selection will be The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, an “unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances.”
The Portland Jewish Book Celebration Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 PM Mirabella Tower, 3550 SW Bond Ave. Portland The celebration begins with a bang as Nicole Mones, author of The Last Chinese Chef and the highly successful A Night in Shanghai, will present a multi-media presentation describing the jazz age in Shanghai as well as the story of Ho Feng-Shan, who saved thousands of Jews trying to escape Austria. There will be four other programs revolving around Shanghai with several of them involving jazz music.
The Great Jewish Texts: An Introduction Third of Three-part seminar on Jewish Texts
November 11, 7:00 PM Herbert & Shirley Semler Board Room Presenter: Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana RSVP to the Temple office, 503-222-1069, but not required Rabbinic literature divides itself into three distinct yet overlapping categories: legal, fanciful, and mystical. In this three-part course, we will trace ideas and questions through the great classical Jewish books of Talmud, Midrash, and Zohar. These texts represent the practical application of our moral ideas that our ancestors have struggled with for thousands of years and which continue to be used to this day. Come explore with us! No previous knowledge of text or Hebrew required.
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Isaac Shulevitz will become Bar Mitzvah on November 28. He is the son of Jim and Anastasia Shulevitz and brother of Zoe and Simon. Isaac attends the Childpeace Montessori School. For his Mitzvah Project, Isaac has chosen to work with 4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance. This organization is a Portland-based nonprofit that advocates for children from low income and refugee families guiding them to opportunities in education, soccer, and community. Isaac is collecting new and gently-used soccer shoes and apparel to give to refugee children here in Portland. He will have a donation box at his Bar Mitzvah. To learn more, or to donate directly to 4 Worlds United Soccer Alliacnce, visit their website at 4worldsunited.org.
In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to delegitimize Israel through a program known as “Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS).” Many universities and Christian denominations have been heavily lobbied to divest from the State of Israel by groups affiliated with the tactic of BDS. Many Jews are not even aware of these efforts. The presenters of this program have been invited to speak to Christian groups all around the state of Oregon, in order to present another side of the Israel story and the quest for peace. Come learn about their experiences and the BDS materials used to frame Israel as a pariah state – as well as the ways in which their efforts have been successfully countered.
Gun Violence Prevention Friday, November 20, 6:00 PM Pollin Chapel Please see our weekly email blast for more details.
CBI Women’s Trip to Israel Organizational Meeting Sunday, November 22, 4:00 PM Neveh Shalom Please join us for an organizational meeting about the Women’s Trip to Israel. Hear from Rabbi Joseph and Rabbi Posen about this great adventure. Contact Tracy in the CBI office (503-222-1069) to RSVP. The Trip: Rabbi Joseph and Rabbi Eve Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom are leading this inspirational and enlightening trip to Israel March 6-15, 2016. Explore women’s issues and struggles in the land of Israel while also enjoying some hiking, relaxing and great food together. Join us to see Israel through a new lens!
Congregation Beth Israel
Our Leadership
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RAISE A GLASS TO CELEBRATE
SYDNEY BAER’S RETIREMENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SHABBAT SERVICES
FESTIVE ONEG GOODMAN HALL, SCHNITZER FAMILY CENTER PLEASE RSVP TO TRACY IN THE TEMPLE OFFICE, 503-222-1069 OR TRACY@BETHISRAEL-PDX.ORG
Celebrating Sydney! by Ned Duhnkrack President, Board of Trustees All of us have a Sydney Baer story. I will forever remember Sydney’s wise counsel and cheery advice, accompanied by her stash of my favorite chocolate and shared photos of Lyle and Lillian, our grandchildren. We will all miss Sydney’s constant, steadying presence and guidance when she retires on Thanksgiving of this year. For over 15 years, Sydney has provided dedicated service to our community, demonstrating an unfailing commitment to ensure that all the pieces at CBI fit together smoothly, graciously, and joyously. All of us see Sydney at services, continuously giving
hands-on assistance to staff and congregants. Behind the scenes, Sydney attends more board and committee meetings than you can count, giving valuable guidance rooted in the wisdom of her long history with CBI and her love of Judaism. Sydney also served CBI in a period of change and challenges. She partnered with the clergy and board to maintain and preserve our historic campus. For over 15 years, Sydney has been a strong force holding our community together and she will forever hold an important place in the hearts of our members. Please join me, our Board of Trustees, Past Presidents, clergy, and staff, in thanking Sydney and wishing her well in her retirement. Most importantly, please join us in Goodman Hall on November 13, following the Shir Shabbat service, when we will celebrate Sydney’s service to our community and share our Sydney stories!
SAVE THE DATE for our
Congregational Family
Chanukah Celebration Friday, December 11
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Developing CBI How do you create Traditions by Jenat Levison Feldman Development Director What makes a Tradition a Tradition? Let’s be honest - we all embrace some traditions with great warmth and appreciation, others not so much. An annual fundraising rubber chicken dinner may be a tradition, but not the kind that evokes positive memories, and certainly not the kind Brad and Michelle Tonkin wanted to create. And thus began the script that became CBI’s newest Tradition. Leaders lead – it’s just that simple. They have a vision, they have a goal and they have objectives to reach along the way. Michelle and Brad were clear from the start about the kind of event they wanted to chair, how they wanted to engage both committee members with experience alongside those more hesitant to get involved. They combined that with wanting a multi-generation interactive experience that would help those present reminisce about past traditions while experiencing new ones they could add to their repertoire. From the décor to the food, from the sounds to the talented performers (the majority of whom were CBI members), everything came together for what has been called an absolutely extraordinary experience.
In every way this evening was a true labor of love. The tremendous success of the evening can be attributed to many factors: great vision and leadership, talented members who graciously shared their extraordinary connection to our congregation, and passionate guests who generously bought into House Parties, purchased Creative Auction experiences (again all donated by our members) and enthusiastically raised their bidder numbers to donate to our Mitzvah Moment. Final numbers are not available at press time, but we are happy to share that early projections have us netting over $230,000 – which far exceeds our stated goal. Included in this Bulletin is a list of those whose involvement helped make this evening so memorable. While everyone deserves special recognition, additional shout outs need to go to of course Brad and Michelle Tonkin and also Marcy Tonkin, who kept sharing creative ideas and generously donating in every way possible, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana who, following Michelle’s lead and in addition to sharing her beautiful voice, helped envision the event and then recruited participants and orchestrated the evening’s performances, Eric Friedenwald-Fishman who, whether as Tevye or speaking from his own heart, demonstrates time and again his love and passion for CBI that makes us all proud and Marisa Reby who joined our staff in July as our Engagement Coordinator and led by example demonstrating from her very first day – what it really means to be engaged. From all of us to all of you, Thank You, Thank You and Thank You again, you have truly created a new Tradition for Congregation Beth Israel.
See more photos from the evening on p. 8
THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER WONDERFUL CONGREGANTS; SPACES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. CALL THE OFFICE AND SIGN UP NOW! An Evening of Art with Jordan Schnitzer: Private Collection Tour and Wine Dinner
Tonkin Car Museum
Date: December 10, 2015 Philanthropist and art collector extraordinaire, Jordan Schnitzer offers a unique opportunity to join him at his historic Portland residence for a wine dinner and art tour. Purchasing his first piece of art at an early age, he has accumulated a collection of more than 8,000 prints – one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind in the country. The collection consists of a vast array of prints from renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Ellsworth Kelly, John Baldessari, Frank Stella, Chuck Close, Roy Lichtenstein, Bruce Nauman and Kara Walker, to name a few. The works he surrounds himself with at home include paintings, photographs and sculpture as well as prints from his extensive collection. Enjoy a personal art tour, wine, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert! Value: $150/per person, space is still available.
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Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016 Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Outside of going to Maranello, Italy to the Ferrari Museum, you will likely never be able to replicate an experience such as this! The Tonkin family automobile collection is one of the best in the world, but is not open to the public and its mere existence is known only to a few. Two dozen lucky Ferrari fans will enjoy an evening of fine cars, fine wine and gourmet cheeses. View the 50 car collection with highlights including Mr. Tonkin’s first and favorite Ferrari, the 1967 330GTS. Also on display will be the breathtaking Ferrari Enzo as well as an extremely rare Daytona Spider. Value: $150/per person. This is a one of a kind experience for up to 24 lucky sports car enthusiasts, space is still available.
Congregation Beth Israel
Developing CBI
T HA NK YOU SPO NSOR S , V E N D ORS A N D CONG RE GAN T S ! Congregation Beth Israel is incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors who help us remember our past and celebrate our future: MASORET/TRADITION
AVODAH/DIVINE SERVICE
Arlene Schnitzer/Jordan Schnitzer
Margie and Michael Anton Bonnie and Jonathan Barg Kira and Jeff Capen Marge Cohn Ilene and Jim Davidson Cameron and Dick Davis Kathleen and Lou Doctor Sarah and John Epstein Jen and Howard Feldman Linda and Tom Georges Gevurtz Menashe Michelle and Steve Gradow Janet Hoffman and John Harland Lisa and Glen Levy Michael E. Menashe Debra Harrison and Roscoe Nelson Judy and Mark Peterman Marney and Allan Pike Recumbent PDX Loree and Ken Sakai Dina Schnitzer Diane and David Rosencrantz Charlene Zidell
TZEDAKAH/RIGHTEOUSNESS Brad and Michelle Tonkin
RAHAMIM/COMPASSION Craig Hartzman and Jim John Harold and Jane Pollin Marcy Tonkin
CHESED/KINDNESS The Goodman Family
EMET/TRUTH
Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph, Sydney Baer, and Ben Sandler Mandi and Stuart Chestler Andrea Davis/Tiffany & David Goldwyn Ned Duhnkrack Renee and Irwin Holzman Rhonda and Jim Kennedy Sue and Barry Menashe Ted Nelson and Curt Shaffstall Jill and Ed Neuwelt Rita and Bob Philip Lois Schnitzer Bianca and Tony Urdes/ Urdes-Miller Wealth Management Lynn and Jeff Wolfstone
Thank you to the following vendors and talent who helped make our Traditions event such a smashing success: The Benson Hotel Sokol Blosser Shaina Boal Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana Bill Crane Andrew Ehrlich Folklore Media Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Michael Galen Michelle Gradow Michael Allen Harrison Helen’s Costume Shop Rabbi Rachel Joseph Lithtex Aaron Meyer Ted Nelson Off the Wall Magnetics, LLC Pasternak Productions Sarah Phillips Harold Pollin Portland Center Stage Leslie Robinson Lorraine Rose R-West Ben Sandler Cory Silver Ron Silver Smart Tech AV Marisa, Gabriella, and Adriana Steinberg Laurin Thienes Wendy Westerwelle
Thank you to the generous congregants who have donated to our Creative Auction: Lisa Glickman Greg Goodman and the Multnomah Whiskey Library Michael Allen Harrison Lan Su Chinese Garden
Philip Margolin Aaron Meyer Rita Philip/Pink Martini Michael, Alice and Emily Powell Jordan Schnitzer
Pete Schulberg Tonkin Family Dealerships Cheryl Tonkin Marcy Tonkin
It is our honor to list each and every person who helped make this event so special. If we inadvertently omitted your name, please accept my most sincere apology and contact me at your earliest convenience - Jen
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Community
Education
Caring Community Caring Community has arrived at CBI! Thank you to all of the many congregants who completed our survey this summer asking for your input on our programming. We are responding to your suggestions with the following:
W Connection
Zip Code Clusters
CBI is proud to host the 10th United States chapter of the W Connection: a community of widows rebuilding their lives.
Watch for additional information about your participation in a wide array of worship, educational, and service opportunities all in the convenience of your neighborhood. Clusters will allow congregants an opportunity to create intimate connections with other congregants and build community by giving them the chance to meet, celebrate, and care for one another in neighborhoods, as well as at the Temple.
You had NO choice about becoming a widow….but you do have a choice about how you want to live the rest of your life. The goal of the W Connection is to transform the lives of its members through connection, encouragement, education, and empowerment. Join us for an introductory coffee in November or for our first meeting on January 14, 2016. Contact one of our local leaders: • Bobbie Goldstein - bobbiegold@aol.com • Janice Isenberg - jiisenberg@aol.com • Randie Peterson - bigliberals@comcast.net
Support for Families with Children with Special Needs
Art from the Heart For her Bat Mitzvah project, one of our young congregants, Marisa Steinberg, has created a series of greeting card drawings to be sent to fellow congregants for special occasions: • • • •
Your actions will enhance the services the Temple already provides. Our goal is to let our neighbors know that they are not alone! These various acts are a privilege and a mitzvah.
Watch for additional information about an upcoming Sunday morning coffee later this year for an open discussion and sharing on this issue. If interested, contact Bobbie Goldstein at Bobbiegold@aol.com
STEERING COMMITTEE In addition to Bobbie Goldstein and Bob Kravitz, join fellow congregants Anita August, Melanie Dann, Sara Epstein, Janice Isenberg, Sally Rosenfeld, and Cecile Spivack for quarterly meetings to continue the development of this initiative. If interested, contact Bob Kravitz at Rkravitz@verizon.net.
Life-cycle events: births, marriages, deaths Welcoming new members Other simchas: new home, special honors IIllness/surgery
But…we need your help in learning this information. Please send pertinent information to Bobbie Goldstein at Bobbiegold@aol.com. All information remains confidential.
Board of Trustees Liaison: Ilene Davidson Clergy Advisors: Rabbi Joseph and Cantor Cahana
Goldsmith & Spear Library Happenings Jewish in PDX
Nettie Director Library Book Fund
Sunday, November 8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
“Check out” our recent adult fiction, non-fiction, and children’s book acquisitions at: www.bethisrael-pdx.org/images/stories/sisterhood/ GandS-Library-Booklist.pdf. Thanks to Sarah Epstein, Lisa Sarasohn, and Ellie McMonies Watts (daughter of CBI President Ned Duhnkrack) for coming up with these titles. All of these books were purchased with funds from the Nettie Director Library Book Endowment.
Please join us in the Goldsmith & Spear Library for a Special Sunday program, led by congregants Lisa and David Sarasohn. Lisa is an author and a Professor Emerita at Oregon State and David is a columnist and a political pundit for The Oregonian. Natives of New York City and New Jersey, the Sarasohns have called Portland their home for over 30 years.
New Laptops in the Library! We have three new laptops loaded with Ancestry.com for congregant use. Please come in the library on Sundays from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (when religious school is in session), and on Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (when religious school is in session) and find your family’s story! Thank you to Nettie Director and Manton and Ruth Spear for their foresight in establishing generous funds for the CBI Library. The Manton and Ruth Spear Research Library Funds were used to purchase the laptops and Ancestry.com.
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Volunteers Needed The Library needs volunteers on Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM - noon (when religious school is in session), and on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (when religious school is in session). If you have time to come in two or three times during the school year, please contact Marge Congress: maven345@yahoo.com.
Congregation Beth Israel
Sisterhood
L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation Mazel Tov to
College Care Packages Sisterhood wants to send your U.S.-based military or college student a care package for Chanukah and then for Purim! We are updating our mailing list and need your help. Parents, please email Kathleen Doctor (kathleendoctor@me.com) by November 1, with the following information: • Name of the student or military member • Student email address • College attending or branch of service • Address, including zip code • Year in school • Permission to include name and email in student directory • Any dietary restrictions
Sean Robert Savage and Kalia Wormley on their marriage July 10. The groom is the son of Susan Cohn and Paul Savage and grandson of Howard (who performed the ceremony) and Barbara Cohn. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Lonnie Wormley II. The couple’s dog, Simba, served as ring bearer. Vicki Greif on the birth of her grandson, Braxton Todd Chambers, on October 2, 2015. Proud parents are Braxton and Lindsay Chambers, and delighted siblings are Gabriel, Addison, Kennedy, and Jack. Susan and Jim Winkler on the marriage of their daughter, and to Gloria Swire on the marriage of her granddaughter, Julia, to Jonas Jacobson on Sunday, October 11. The marriage was officiated by Cantor Judith B. Schiff. CBI’s own Tracy Manaster (Tracy Alifanz) whose book, You Could Be Home By Now, has been shortlisted for the Utah Book Award!
We will ship the last week of November, or you may pick up boxes in the temple office after December 1. The next time you give a tribute, please consider the Sisterhood Urman Family College Communication Fund, which supports this free service.
Condolences to Marian Creamer on the death of her husband, and to Heidi Creamer and Alissa Creamer on the death of their father, Neale Creamer, who passed away on September 27. Michael and Marcy Lehman, Paula and Michael LehmanLyng, Steven Lehman, and Suzanne Lehman and Dan Widger on the death of their mother; and to Max Lehman, Brian Lehman-Lyng, Gregg Lehman-Lyng, Carley Lehman, Ellie Lehman and Mei Lehman-Widger on the death of their grandmother, Peggy Lehman, who passed away on September 30. Cecile and Larry Spivack and family on the death of Cecile’s sister, Pearl Mizrahi, who passed away on October 6 in Margate, New Jersey. She was 83. Ben Sandler and family on the death of his cousin, Leslie Bernstein, who passed away on October 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Gift Shop Happenings Sisterhood Art & Accessories Sale Sunday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Blumauer Auditorium Come and do your Chanukah shopping at the Gift Shop and at the Art & Accessories Sale! We will have gently-used jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, and framed art! Donations may be left in a designated box in the religious school office starting October 25. If you have questions or need help with a donation, please contact Stephanie Siegel: takoma66@gmail.com.
CBI Past President Roger (Midge) Cone and Laura Cone on the death of their mother, to Miriam Lipman-Hopkins, Anna Cone, and David Cone on the death of their grandmother, and to Adeline Cameron on the death of her great grandmother, Marie Moe, who passed away October 13 in Nashville, Tennessee. Steven Ungar on the death of his wife, and to Serge and Julian Ungar on the death of their mother, Nicole Ruffine, who passed away October 13.
Knit-A-Mitzvah - Christmas Dinner Donations Hand-knit or hand-crocheted hats, scarves, gloves, and gently-used items are needed for our Christmas Dinner. We are short of knitters this year, so we would be most grateful for any donations. Please leave them with Tracy in the CBI office. If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact Sarah Krakauer at skrakauer@teleport.com.
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Traditions!
THANKS TO ALL WHO JOINED US FOR OUR NIGHT OF TRADITIONS!
Allison B. Cohen Madrichim Training and Religious School Scholarship Fund In Memory of Allison B. Cohen Rhonda, Kenny, and Andrew Cohen
Altar Flowers and Oneg Shabbat
In Honor of Sela Geller (Consecration) Leslie and Richard Geller and Family
Amy R. Goldsmith Library In Memory of Neale Creamer Claire and Zanley Galton
Caring Community Fund
In Honor of Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph (Promotion to Associate Rabbi) Bob Kravitz and Bobbie Goldstein
Cemetery Beautification In Memory of Alan Green Gerel Blauer
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Joy Alkalay (Birthday) Ruby Pierce Ethier
Rabbi Cahana Discretionary In Memory of Helen Shimshack Jack Shimshack General Contribution Given By Marc Carver Andra Georges
Betty Donoghue Rebecca Hill and John Parks In Honor of Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph (Promotion to Associate Rabbi) Judith B. Joseph Jen and Howard Feldman Jennifer Levenson
Cantor Schiff Discretionary
Cantor Cahana Discretionary
In Memory of Herman Richman Jim and Michael Richman In Appreciation Cantor Cahana (Beautiful Singing at the High Holidays) Judy Roth
Rabbi Joseph Discretionary In Memory of Marvin Lippoff Elizabeth Lippoff Nancy Caplan Bernie Caplan David Ellman Arthur and Benjamin Steinhorn
In Memory of Charles Pitkin Steve and Natalie Maizels
General Administrative
In Memory of Rose Fertig, David H. Fertig, and Edith Zusman Milt and Ellie Zusman Dora and Louis Gelwasser Arthur and Sylvia Kaplan Richard See Eleanore Rubenstein Ben Rosenfeld Miriam F. Rosenfeld Meryl Haber Leon Feuerstein Howard and Tamra Feuerstein Seymour Robinowitz Selene and Chuck Robinowitz
Congregation Beth Israel
Marian G. Krantz Carolyn Wexler In Honor of Sydney Baer Merritt Linn and Susan Korey Eleanore Rubenstein Herbert & Shirley Semler (Anniversary) John Shipley In Appreciation of Marisa Reby Josh and Amy Frankel
Jill Newman Slansky Early Childhood Leader Fund
In Memory of Lillian Newman Jill Ann Slansky In Honor of Jenat Feldman Rabbi Rachel Joseph (Promotion to Associate Rabbi) Jill Ann Slansky
Judith Anne Epstein Education Director’s Fund General Contribution Given By Anonymous
Very Thoughtful People Miller Room Refurbishment and Restoration Fund In Memory of Nancy Rosenberg Alan and Lana Miller
Oseran Family Lecture In Memory of David Finkelstein Sadie Finkelstein Henry and Nancy Oseran
Social Action (General)
In Memory of Alice Carr Thomas and Leonard Carr Robert Neuberger Rosalyn Neuberger Stuart Neuberger In Honor of Marc Morgan (Bar Mitzvah) Janet Morgan and Mel Birge Judy Levey and Sandy Goldberg
Food
Preschool
In Memory of Robert Layton Patricia L. Nemer In Honor of Morrie Galen (Receipt of University of Oregon Law School’s John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumna Award) Patricia L. Nemer General Contribution Given By Paul Schmidt
Ruth Semler Youth Activities
In Memory of Jennie Pollin Harold Pollin Abe Pollin Harold and Jane Pollin Ethel Levitt Blumenthal Anna Semler Abe and Minnie Spivak Jacqueline R. Spivak Helen Spivak and Family Sherry Caplan and Nancy Caplan Barry and Barbara Caplan Pearl Friedman Barry P. Caplan In Honor of Margaret Hasson (Recovery) Don Spiegel and Debbie Davis-Spiegel
In Memory of Gerald and Sam Hammel Susan Hammel Ronnie Wood Lynda Baker Lee and Frank Berne David Turtledove Paul and Alice Meyer Larry Semler Helen Spivak and Family Herman Richman Lois Adler Mimi Richman Sara Sadis Bunny and Jerry Sadis Renee and Arthur Bergman Barry and Marcia Bergman Sarah Kaplan Janice Isenberg Mary A. Jackson Morris and Gerry Jackson Robert J. Neuberger Patricia Neuberger Adele Feingold Lee and Frank Berne Anne Ostomel Maurie Ostomel David Ostomel Linda Ostomel David C. Frisch LouAnn Frisch Gladys Netboy Nancy Seeger Jane Netboy Benjamin Goldberg Jan Goldberg and Family
In Honor of Bunny and Jerry Sadis (Anniversary) Gary and Sylvia Pearlman Shirley and Herb Semler (60th Anniversary) Beverly and Marty Zell and Family
I Have A Dream
In Memory of Henry Spivak Ruth Semler Alysmae and Victor Nudelman Jacqueline R. Spivak Helen Spivak and Family Ruth McBride Ruben and Elizabeth Menashe Ida H. Rosenblatt Jane Flaxman In Honor of Jen Feldman Gerel Blauer
Temple Improvement
May Georges Study in Israel Scholarship In Honor of Sol Menashe Dr. William and Beverly Galen
Nettie Director Library Book Endowment In Memory of Kenneth Kimmel Bruce, Minnie, Justin, Nicholas, Jen, and Ashley Michael N. Rosen
Temple Endowment General Contribution Given By Anonymous
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Funds
In Memory of Nancy Rosenberg Dr. Jeffrey Lachman Betty Polsky Marvin Swire Gloria Swire Ruby Pierce Ethier In Honor of Sydney Baer Lynn Bonner
Prayer Book
Carolyn G. & Millard S. Rosenblatt Lecture
Service to the Blind
General Contribution Given By John and Sarah Epstein
In Memory of Arline Hasman Bob Rowe and Nannette Hasman-Rowe
Lloyd B. Rosenfeld Youth Leadership Fund
Sisterhood Programming, Leadership & Enrichment
In Memory of Ben Rosenfeld Miriam F. Rosenfeld Rosemarie Rosenfeld Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld
In Memory of Betty Veltman Goldman Marcia Colton, Risa Colton-Feldman and Louis Feldman, Jacob Feldman, and Noah Feldman Ms. Margo Sercu In Honor of Jen Feldman WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood
In Honor of Irving Fink (89th Birthday) Stephanie Siegel and Jeff Whalen
CBI Team Senior Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana rabbicahana@bethisrael-pdx.org Senior Cantor Ida Rae Cahana cantorcahana@bethisrael-pdx.org Associate Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph rabbijoseph@bethisrael-pdx.org Rabbi Emeritus Emanuel Rose, D.H.L., D.D. rabbirose@bethisrael-pdx.org Cantor Emerita Judith Blanc Schiff cantor@bethisrael-pdx.org
Education Department Education Director Ben Sandler, M. Ed. ben@bethisrael-pdx.org Youth Group Director Shoshanna Pro shoshanna@bethisrael-pdx.org Education Administrator Ziva Sholin ziva@bethisrael-pdx.org
Development Director Jen Feldman jen@bethisrael-pdx.org
Accounting Assistant Vicki Greif vicki@bethisrael-pdx.org
Century Catering 503-849-2605 Allen Levin
Engagement Coordinator Marisa Reby marisa@bethisrael-pdx.org
Facilities Staff Perry Meekins, Facilities Manager Keith Powers Shalamar Washington Susie Young Dallas Van Winkle
Culinary Artistry 503-232-4675 Jenn Louis
Office Administrator Tracy Alifanz tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org
Member Services
Clergy Administrative Assistant Sara Miller sara@bethisrael-pdx.org
Executive Director Sydney A. Baer sydney@bethisrael-pdx.org
Finance Director Jim Baldwin, CPA jim@bethisrael-pdx.org
November 2015
Catering Panel Alfresco Catering by Sheraton 503-335-2858 Shellie Engelquist
Devil’s Food Catering 503-233-9288 Charles Stilwell VT Group: Vibrant Table, Food In Bloom, f&b Café 503-297-9635 Karen Rich
Art of Catering 503-231-8185 Larry Grimes
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In Remembrance ~ May their memory be for a blessing. November 6 & 7 Mack Berman Bertha Blauer Kate Blumenthal* Ethel LevittBlumenthal Isidor C. Brill Ruth L. Brill Bernard Carr Jennie Crystal Raoul De Leeuw Jack Douglas* Dorothy Elconin Sadie Finkelstein Lawrence Ellis Friedman Matthew Gould Jane E. Green* Benjamin Heller Joseph Jackson* Belva Kaffesieder* Reva Kailes Virginia Kendall Nettie Kleinberg Irving Korn* Marian G. Krantz* Howard Lane Alan Lazarus Mollie Schnitzer Levin Celia Lieppman Irving L. London Albert Mandelbaum Alfred N. Marshall Morton Mayer Ruth McBride Margaret K. Metzger* Anna Renee Nagel Bobbie D’Vera Radding* Jerome Raim Seymour Robinowitz Nancy Rosenberg Frank Rosenfeld Ben Rybke* Daniel Jerome Sennett Dale Shaw Jeanette Shemanski* Valerie Simon Lillian S. Steinberg Marion Stoner Sheldon Stanton Vidgoff David C. Wax* Henrietta Wolfstein* Ronnie Wood Josef Young Rose Zugman
November 13 & 14 Joseph Aarons Theresa Adler* Rose Rosenbaum Baron Leona Berlow A. Victor Bizer Ruth Blauer David J. Bloom Ilo Bonyhadi Herman Cohen Robert Paul Cunneen Ida Delman* Betty Donoghue Estelle Ellner Leon Feuerstein Nathan Goldberg Michael Green* Elise Simon Hahn* Arline Hasman Isaac B. Holzman Jeffrey Kramer Hyman Kravitz Enrico Levi Leo Levison Leon Lieppman Edgar R. Lokay* Elsie Lowen* Louis Margulis* Leah Savage Mendelssohn Mae Pike* Charles Pitkin Aaron Plotzker Ira Rosenfeld Irving Rotenberg Sara Sadis Marion Savage Barbara Hervin Schwab Richard See* Anna Semler Ruth Shleifer* Abraham Spivak Rebecca Swerdlik Annie Weiner William Wolfstone November 20 & 21 Jacob Asher Renee Bergman Leonard I. Blank* Edward Brounstein Benjamin Brown Maurice Dayan Herman Dickstein
Samuel Eisenberg* Doris Etlinger Betty Feder Regina Feldman* Maye Fischer Amy Lichtgarn Freedman* Vicki Friedlander Abe Friedman Maria Gelbshteyn Burton Gevurtz Sidney Ginsberg Benjamin Goldberg Arthur A. Goldsmith* Ruth Goodman Alan Green Myron B. Haimo* M. David Heims Jan Horovitz Rachel Ingber Sarah Kaplan G. Isadore Kaufman Sara Kaufmann* Adelle Kohn Robert Layton* Reuben Lenske Dora Link Loudelle Lundberg* Sylvia Miller Gladys Netboy Lillian Newman* David Ostomel Harry Ostomel Maurice (Maurie) Ostomel Rose Ostomel Anne Ostomel Milly Platman Betty Polsky Janet Popick Herman Richman Gary Romain Ida H. Rosenblatt Ben Rosenfeld* Rae W. Samuelis Nancy Scheiner Gilbert Schnitzer David Schultz Simon C. Shifman Frances F. Simon Norah Solomon Miriam Anna Vidgoff Nathan S. White M. David Zugman
(*) next to a name indicates a memorial plaque has been purchased to ensure the beloved departed is remembered in perpetuity. For information about memorial plaques in the Temple, please contact Tracy at (503) 222-1069 or tracy@bethisrael-pdx.org.
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November 27 & 28 Jane Beber Abramson Lois Adler Celia SilverAdler Julia Adler Miriam Aronson Rachael Gross Baer Sol Baker Marian Black Sylvia Wurmser Blanc* Bessie Blank Belle T. Brounstein David H. Byer Charles Joseph Cantor Allison Bari Cohen Fannie Crohn* Spencer Daniels Ira Dickstein Alan Robert Duhnkrack Sonia Eisenberg* David Ellman Jennie Y. Enkelis* Adele Feingold* Bess Steinman Feldstein Sylvio Ferrera Herbert B. Galton Gregg Goldstein Ann Granger Babette Baruh Horenstein Mary A. Jackson Samuel Joseph Estelle Kobin* Bess Kopen Bev Lindemann Virginia MacDougall Rose M. Radding Marks* Sadie Miller* Abe Pollin Rose Puziss Abe Eugene Rosenberg Henrietta Rosenblatt Rachel Shaw Helen Shimshak Stephen Solomon Marvin S. Swire Janice Tews Thelma Tobin Maude F. Weil* Morris Weitman Rose Rita Wurmser
November 2015 SUNDAY 1 Cheshvan 19
Cheshvan-Kislev 5776
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2 Cheshvan 20
3 Cheshvan 21
WEDNESDAY 4 Cheshvan 22
The Portland Jewish Book Celebration 7:00 PM Offsite
Book Group 9:00 AM SBR Religious School (K-7) 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEC
THURSDAY
9 Cheshvan 27
Religious School (K-7) 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEC
No Preschool
10 Cheshvan 28
6 Cheshvan 24
7 Cheshvan 25
IHP 4:30 PM SEC
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
Tot Shabbat 9:00 AM PC
JND Shabbat Service 7:30 PM PC
Shabbat Morning Service 10:30 AM PC
11 Cheshvan 29
12 Cheshvan 30
13 Kislev 1
14 Kislev 2
Veteran’s Day
Executive Committee 12:00 PM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
IHP 4:30 PM SEC
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
WRJ/BIS Board Meeting 6:00 PM SBR
Festive Oneg celebrating Sydney Baer’s Retirement 7:00 PM GH
Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah of Olivia Bendis 10:30 AM Temple
No Preschool
Sisterhood Special Sunday: Jewish in PDX with Lisa and David Sarasohn 10:00 AM LB
Adult Education: Part 3 of 3 Seminar on Jewish Texts with Rabbi Michael Cahana 7:00 PM SBR
Sisterhood Bikkur Holim Cooking 11:30 AM
SATURDAY
5 Cheshvan 23
Midrasha (grades 8-12) 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM SEC
8 Cheshvan 26
FRIDAY
Intro to Judaism 7:00 PM PC
Midrasha (grades 8-12) 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM SEC
15 Kislev 3
16 Kislev 4
Religious School (K-7) 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEC
17 Kislev 5
18 Kislev 6
19 Kislev 7
20 Kislev 8
21 Kislev 9
Happy Birthday, Rabbi Cahana!
Adult Education: The Exclusion of Israel: The BDS Movement and Christian Charity 7:00 PM PC
Adult Education Committee 8:30 AM SBR
Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
IHP 4:30 PM SEC
Shabbat Service: Guest speaker – Gun Violence Prevention 6:00 PM PC
Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah 10:30 AM Temple
4th Grade Family Program: Prayerbook 10:00 AM GH
Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30 PM SBR
ECE Famiily Program 10:00 AM HH
Pajama Havdalah 5:00 PM PC
Sisterhood Art & Accessories Sale 10:00 AM BA Midrasha (grades 8-12) 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM SEC
22 Kislev 10
23 Kislev 11
24 Kislev 12
NO SUNDAY CLASSES SAC Thanksgiving Dinner for NW Towers 10:00 AM BA
25 Kislev 13
26 Kislev 14
27 Kislev 15
28 Kislev 16
Preschool Giving Thanks Celebration and Potluck 11:30 AM BA
Thanksgiving Day Offices Closed
Thanksgiving Break Offices Closed
Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC
Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah of Isaac Shulevitz 10:30 AM Temple
Women’s Trip to Israel Organizational Meeting 4:00 PM Neveh Shalom
29 Kislev 17
30 Kislev 18
NO SUNDAY CLASSES
Over Veterans Day Weekend, a container of flags will be centrally located adjacent to Landau Chapel at the Beth Israel Cemetery. Families coming to visit may take a flag so they can personally place it on the grave in tribute to their loved ones. Should you have any questions about burial locations at the cemetery, please contact Sydney at (503) 222-1069 or sydney@bethisrael-pdx.org. 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
Administration Offices & Clergy Education Department & Preschool Fax Machine WRJ/BI Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop Beth Israel Cemetery 426 SW Taylors Ferry Road
503-222-1069 503-222-2037 503-274-1400 503-222-1069 503-222-1069
View our calendar and campus map online at
www.bethisrael-pdx.org
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Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209-2097
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR PERMIT NO. 594
Board of Trustees 2015/2016 Officers
Trustees
Ned Duhnkrack President
Stacy Friedman Steve Gradow Glen Levy Robin McCoy Sharon Meieran Joanne Van Ness Menashe Yale Popowich Bob Rosenbaum David Sarasohn Arthur Steinhorn Tony Urdes
Ted Nelson VP/President Elect Ilene Davidson Vice President Ali Garfinkle Vice President Brad Tonkin Vice President Mark Peterman Secretary John Epstein Treasurer
Auxiliaries Stephanie Siegel - WRJ/BI Sisterhood President David Goldwyn - Brotherhood President
2016
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