Oregon Jewish Life 2023 Resource Guide

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY

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RESOURCE GUIDE

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MESSAGE

PUBLISHER’S

CINDY SALTZMAN Publisher

Celebrating community is what we try to do in every issue of Oregon Jewish Life. This year was no different.

Welcome to our 10th annual Oregon Jewish Life Resource GuideCelebrating the dynamic Jewish communities of Oregon. Looking back over this past decade, we are reminded of how much we have to celebrate. As our Jewish communities have expanded in each city and town, so too have the resources available to assist, educate, comfort and entertain.

We hope that whether you have lived in Oregon for years, or are new to the community, that this resource guide will help you to navigate all that the community has to offer. In doing so, we hope that you recognize that you are never alone.

May this coming year bring you and yours a year of happiness, health and joy.

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Refresh, Restart, Renew

Rabbi Dr. Robert L. Kravitz

Every New Year presents us with a chance to pause and reflect on the past year. Considered a festive time, many will dress up and attend New Year’s Eve/Day parties and watch football.

As in every special season, our tradition calls upon us to look for moderation in our celebrations. Too much of anything is ‘too much.’ Just as we break the glass at the festive wedding ceremony to balance that joy with the difficulties of our history, we must reign in some of our exuberance as the New Year commences, and we begin new challenges.

The past few years, with the pandemic and other scary world events, have been challenging for all of us. And while it is critical to take care of those around us, it is equally important to take the time to care for ourselves.

In the Talmud (Bava Metzia 62a) we read a statement from Rabbi Akiva using the words Chayechah kodmim – your life first. This principle teaches that one’s life takes precedence over another’s. We must take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically.

Good mental health and physical wellbeing allow us to live our lives in a more positive and meaningful way, offering the space we need to cope with life’s challenges and constant changes. Recognizing what coping skills work for us individually is a great opportunity for success.

POSITIVE COPING SKILLS

There are many approaches to self-care and coping. If you are a spiritual person – you may find comfort in prayer or meditation. An artist? Drawing or painting may be your avenue. If you play an instrument or dance, your self-care opportunities may come from there. Whatever you do, the important thing is that you identify and develop your skills that will help you thrive and build personal resilience. Other recommended coping skills include:

➤ Maintain friendships.

➤ Get regular exercise.

➤ Keep a balanced diet.

➤Ask for help and accept it when it is offered.

➤Think of yourself as your own best friend. Be kind to yourself.

➤ Plan something to look forward to.

➤Try to spend some quality time for yourself, away from the usual demands of everyday life.

➤ Get a good night’s sleep.

BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE

One of the benefits of this New Year’s celebration is the opportunity to reflect on our wellbeing, to be mentally present and personally compassionate when interacting with others. After COVID-19 separations this may be especially challenging for some.

Here are additional benefits to ourselves that self-care may offer:

➤Decreasing stress, or become better equipped to handle stress or unexpected changes

➤ Improving concentration

➤ Possibly minimizing frustration and anger

➤ Finding more energy

➤ Boosting your immune system

➤Increasing your ability to be mentally present and compassionate when interacting with others

At this season of New Year’s Resolutions, we have the opportunity to re-set and re-affirm our commitment to ourselves and to those who are dear to us. Our wellbeing, and theirs, is critical to celebrating a truly happy New Year.

ABOUT JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE

For nearly eight decades Jewish Family & Children’s Service has strengthened our communities by providing behavioral health, healthcare, and social services to all ages, backgrounds, and faiths. JFCS programs and services Valley-wide include counseling, mental health assessment and treatment, early childhood trauma assessment and treatment, child crisis intervention and rehabilitative services, support for victims of domestic violence and substance abuse, assistance with workforce readiness and high school equivalency exams for teens “aging out” of the foster care system, and assistance for seniors and Holocaust survivors.

For more information, visit www.jfcsaz.org or call 602.279.7655.

A YEAR FULL OF HOLIDAYS

(Note: Jewish holidays start at sunset the evening before the first day of the holiday)

For full descriptions of the holidays visit orjewishlife.com/holidays-resource-guide

APRIL 25-26, 2023 LAG

MAY 8-9, 2023 SHAVUOT

MAY 25-27, 2023

JULY 26-27, 2023

APRIL 5-13, 2023

SEPT 24-25, 2023

SEPT 15-17, 2023

OCT 6-7, 2023

ROSH HASHANAH

YOM KIPPUR

YOM HA’ATZMAUT

B’OMER

TISHA B’AV

SHEMINI ATZERET

SIMCHAT TORAH

AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

JEWISH AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

JEWISH MEDIA

The first Oregon Jews often lived in other places in America before finding their way out West. Many of them were merchants who helped build a strong Jewish community – founding synagogues, schools, social and charitable organizations and welcoming waves of other immigrants, refugees and survivors who would come to call Oregon their home. Those later arrivals made their own contributions to Oregon Jewish life.

The first Jewish organization in Oregon, Portland’s Mt. Sinai Cemetery Association, was incorporated in 1856. The Portland chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women organized in 1896, remaining active for nearly 120 years. The B’nai B’rith Building, later to become the Jewish Community Center, opened in 1914; in 1971 the center moved to its present location in Southwest Portland. In 1920 The Jewish Women’s Endeavor joined forces with the Old Men’s Hebrew Fraternal Organization to create “The Jewish Old Peoples Home.” The Federated Jewish Societies, the precursor of today’s Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, organized in 1920 to raise money for a variety of Jewish institutions.

Beneficiaries included the B’nai B’rith Building, the First Hebrew Benevolent Society, Jewish Relief Society, Jewish Women’s Benevolent Society, Jewish Women’s Sewing Society, National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives, Neighborhood House, the Committee on Jewish Orphans, Portland Hebrew Free School, Sisters of Israel Benevolent Society and the South Portland Benevolent Society.

As community and individual needs shifted in subsequent decades, some organizations faded, others evolved, and new groups arose to meet the needs of 21st century America. Following are the organizations that today meet the needs of Jews living in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS

ADL PACIFIC NORTHWEST

206-448-5349

seattle.adl.org

ALBERTA SHUL

503-703-5205

albertashul.wordpress.com

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC)

Oregon and Washington office

206-624-5152

aipac.org

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

212-751-4000

ajc.org

B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL

1120 20th St. NW #300N, Washington, DC

202-857-6600

bnaibrith.org

EASTSIDE JEWISH COMMONS

2420 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR ejcpdx.org

GIFT (GIVING IT FORWARD TOGETHER)

9604 NE 126th Ave. #2340, Vancouver, WA 360-524-4830

giftclarkcounty.com

HADASSAH, PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION

6214 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA hadassah.org/regions/pacific-northwest

IAC EITANIM-PORTLAND

Gitit Dekel Stein, Community engagement Manager, Portland Israeli American Council (IAC) (971) 348-9294

gdekel@Israeliamerican.org

IAC Eitanim brings together the next generation’s Jewish-American and Israeli-American middle and high school students for an immersive, innovative, project-based learning experience which strengthens participants’ Jewish identity, builds their connection to Israel and ignites their “Israeliness”.

Mentored by industry experts, Israeli- and Jewish American teens lead innovative projects, build their resumes, and develop important life skills while forming new friendships with like-minded peers.

Teens who engage in Eitanim get to:

* Connect to Israel culture, values and spirit

* Be guided by leading mentors, innovators and creators

* Develop valuable life and business skills

* Connect with Israeli-American and jewish-american teens across the nation

* Collaborate and impactful projects and initiatives

We would be thrilled to have families start their journey with us, and proud of taking this great step of infusing the love of Israel and Israeliness in the Portland Jewish community.

JEWISH BUSINESS NETWORK

9604 NE 126th Ave. #2340, Vancouver, WA 360-524-4830

thejbn.org

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-245-6496

jewishportland.org/jcrc

JEWISH EVENTS WILLAMETTE VALLEY

2531 Chula Vista Blvd., Eugene, OR 541-514-2571

info@jfcs-portland.org

jfcs-portland.org

JFCS is Portland's Jewish social-services agency, serving all ages in Portland metro via its four programs. Counseling provides patient-centered, trauma-informed mental-health care and has flexible payment options. Disability Support Services offers resources and social programs for adults with disabilities and for parents whose children have disabilities. Community Support Services' resource list is robust, and Holocaust Survivor Services is Oregon’s only program whose employees are trained specifically to provide dedicated services for Survivors.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF LANE COUNTY

Office inside Temple Beth Israel at 1175 E. 29th Ave. Mail: PO Box 5924

Eugene, OR 541-484-2541

jewishfedlc.org/jewish-family-services

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 97223 503-245-6219

jewishportland.org

JEWISH FEDERATION OF LANE COUNTY Office: inside Temple Beth Israel at 1175 E. 29th Ave. Mail: PO Box 5924

Eugene, OR 541-484-2541

jewishfedlc.org

JEWISH FREE LOAN OF GREATER PORTLAND 9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7417

jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/jewish-free-loan

JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF OREGON PO Box 19736, Portland, OR 971-266-0005

sites.rootsweb.com/~orjgs/contact

JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF WILLAMETTE VALLEY

nwfam.com/jgswvo

JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE

140 W. 31st St., 2nd floor, New York, NY 212-477-0707

jewishlaborcommittee.org

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND, PACIFIC NORTHWEST 1455 NW Leary Way #400, Seattle, WA 206-760-1188

jnf.org

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE

Larry Holzman, board president

Ruth Scott, executive director

1221 SW Yamhill St. #301, Portland, OR 503-226-7079

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

1129 20th St. NW #801, Washington, DC 800-343-2823

jwi.org

JEWISH WOMEN’S ROUND TABLE

Portland, OR

jwrt.org

JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS (JAC)

847-433-5999

jacpac.org

MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER

10850 Wilshire Blvd. #400, Los Angeles, CA 800-813-0557

mazon.org

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Steve Albert, Executive Director

Jenny Robinett, Assistant Executive Director

Beth Germain, Chief Financial Officer

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-0111

mjcc@oregonjcc.org

oregonjcc.org

The MJCC has been a vital part of the community for over 100 years, providing a gathering place for the Jewish community while warmly embracing people of all faiths. The MJCC offers work out

facilities, group exercise classes, personal training, a 25 yard lap pool, a warm water pool, racquetball courts, massage services, basketball, youth and adult soccer leagues, after school youth programs, summer day camp, a wide array of arts, cultural, educational and social programs, holiday programming, a cafe and more!

NA’AMAT USA

6320 Canoga Ave. #270, Woodland Hills, CA 844-777-5222

naamat.org

OREGON BOARD OF RABBIS

541-520-3434

oregonboardofrabbis.org

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

David Forman, President and CEO

1618 SW First Ave. #210, Portland, OR 503-248-9328

davidf@ojcf.org

ojcf.org

OJCF helps individuals and families throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington achieve their philanthropic goals through the most tax-advantaged approaches to charitable giving. The foundation offers donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable

trusts and other sophisticated planned giving options and accepts cash and non-cash gifts. Its mission is to build and promote a culture of giving that supports a thriving Jewish community now and for generations to come.

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

LIFE AND LEGACY PROGRAM

1618 SW First Ave., # 210, Portland, OR 503-248-9328

davidf@ojcf.org

ojcf.org

OJCF is dedicated to securing the future of Jewish Oregon and Southwest Washington through the LIFE & LEGACY initiative, in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The program provides participating Jewish organizations with training, mentoring, marketing and incentive grants to support legacy gift development. LIFE & LEGACY supplements existing foundation services for individuals and family philanthropy, partner organizations and the professional investment of philanthropic funds.

OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION

724 NW Davis St., Portland, OR 503-226-3600

ojmche.org

ORT AMERICA

75 Maiden Lane, 10th Floor, New York, NY 800-519-2678

ortamerica.org

JEWISH MEDIA

OREGON JEWISH LIFE

Cindy Saltzman, Publisher 602-538-2955

advertise@ojlife.com

editor@ojlife.com

orjewishlife.com

Oregon Jewish Life offers the best of what the Oregon Jewish community has to offer: local personalities, the arts, businesses, agencies, happenings and Jewish food.

JEWISH REVIEW

9900 SW Greenburg Road, Suite 220 Tigard, OR 503-892-7404

jewishportland.org/jewishreview http://www.jewishportland.org/jewishreviewhttp://www. jewishportland.org/jewishreview

CONGREGATIONS

Almost from the moment Jews arrived in Oregon, they have sought to meet the spiritual needs of the community.

The first Jewish New Year services in the Oregon Territory were held in 1856 in the gold-rush boomtown of Jacksonville in southern Oregon, where German-Jewish immigrants had moved from the California gold fields.

During the first 100 years of Jewish life in Oregon, congregations emerged, merged and evolved to meet the ever-changing spiritual, lifecycle and community needs of an increasingly dispersed and diverse population.

Congregation Beth Israel, the first Jewish congregation west of the Rocky Mountains and north of California, was founded in Portland in 1858 and continues today as the state’s largest Reform congregation.

Congregation Ahavai Sholom, a Conservative congregation, was founded by Jews originally from Prussia, in 1869. Congregations Neveh Zedek and Talmud Torah began in 1892 and 1893, respectively, and eventually merged with Ahavai Sholom in 1961 to form Congregation Neveh Shalom.

In 1902 Congregation Shaarie Torah organized as an Orthodox congregation, purchasing its first building in 1905. (The congregation is now affiliated with the Conservative movement.) By the 1960s, Oregon’s synagogues had stabilized to include today’s Congregations Beth Israel, Neveh Shalom, Shaarie Torah, Ahavath Achim and Kesser Israel, all in Portland; Temple Beth Israel in Eugene; and Temple Beth Sholom in Salem.

Corvallis had to wait until 1974 before Beit Am arrived. That same decade, Portland saw its first new congregation in many years – Havurah Shalom, founded in 1978.

The decades since have seen continued growth and diversity within Oregon’s Jewish community,

On the following pages, you can find the congregations and outreach groups that now serve the Jewish communities of Oregon and Southwest Washington.

CHABAD

CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE-SALEM

1370 Crowley Ave. SE Salem, OR 503-383-9569

jewishsalem.com

CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF CLARK COUNTY

9604 NE 126th Ave. #2340

Vancouver, WA 360-993-5222

jewishvancouverwa.com

CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF GRESHAM

Gresham, OR 503-389-0312j

jewishgresham.com

CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF HILLSBORO

965 SW Brookwood Ave.

Hillsboro, OR

503-747-5363

chabadh.com

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF OREGON

6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR

chabadoregon.com

CHABAD OF CENTRAL OREGON

Bend, OR

541-633-7991

jewishbend.com

CHABAD OF EUGENE

1400 High St. #A

Eugene, OR 541-801-8653

jewisheugene.org

CHABAD OF LAKE OSWEGO

Lake Oswego, OR 503-753-4744

jewishlo.com

CHABAD OF NORTHEAST PORTLAND

2858 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland, OR 503-309-4490

jewishnortheast.com

CHABAD OF SOUTHERN OREGON

1474 Siskiyou Blvd.

Ashland, OR 541-482-2778

chabadofashland.org

CHABAD OF SW PORTLAND

6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-381-7119

jportland.com

THE LEVIYITZCHAK CHABAD HOUSE

Reed College and SE Portland

3355 SE Steele St.

Portland, OR 503-752-2258

jewishreed.com

TIGARD CHABAD JEWISH CENTER

Tigard, OR 971-329-6661

jewishtigard.com

CONSERVATIVE

CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM

Fred Rothstein, Executive Director

Michelle Caplan, Director of Congregant Connections

Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Learning

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 503-246-8831

mcaplan@nevehshalom.org

nevehshalom.org

Portland’s welcoming and egalitarian Conservative congregation, Neveh Shalom offers a dynamic array of religious services, top-tier Jewish education programs from preschool through adult, social justice, cultural and social activities, and much more. CNS creates and deepens relationships to Judaism and our community. Our Senior Rabbi David Kosak, Associate Rabbi Eve Posen, Cantor Eyal Bitton, Rabbi Emeritus Daniel Isaak, and our community, look forward to welcoming you. Come find your place with us!

CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH

920 NW 25th Ave.

Portland, OR 503-226-6131

shaarietorah.org

HUMANIST

KOL SHALOM

1509 SW Sunset Blvd. # 1E

Portland, OR 503-459-4210

kolshalom.org

INDEPENDENT

BEIT AM

4318 NW Circle Blvd.

Corvallis, OR 541-753-0067

beitam.org

CENTRAL COAST JEWISH COMMUNITY

c/o David Gomberg PO Box 113

Neotsu, OR 541-921-1281

CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH

Eastside Jewish Commons

2420 NE Sandy Blvd.

Mail: 1631 NE Broadway St. #314

Portland, OR 503-473-8227

shirtikvahpdx.org

HOOD RIVER HAVURAH

hrhavurah.blogspot.com

JEWISH COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL OREGON

21555 Modoc Lane

Mail: PO Box 1773

Bend, OR 541-668-6887

jccobend.com

MAYIM SHALOM

PO Box 307

Coquille, OR 541-266-0470

mayimshalom.us

NORTH COAST SHABBAT GROUP

Bob Chisholm Center

1225 Ave. A

Seaside, OR 503-341-0693

PORTLAND WOMEN’S TEFILLAH

Beit Midrash at PJA

6651 SW Capitol Hwy.

Portland, OR 503-246- 3185

UMPQUA VALLEY HAVURAH PO Box 1821

Roseburg, OR 541-677-0575

umpquavalleyhavurah.org

ORTHODOX

CONGREGATION KESSER ISRAEL

6698 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 503-222-1239

kesserisrael.org

AHAVAS TORAH SYNAGOGUE

2935 Onyx St.

Eugene, OR 541-844-1340

ahavastorah.info

OUTREACH

COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN

Rabbi Barry Cohen 503-892-7401

JEWISH ENCOUNTER GROUP

Portland, OR 503-349-5381

GESHER – A BRIDGE HOME

10701 SW 25th Ave. Portland, OR 503-246-5070

ourjewishhome.org

PORTLAND’S UNSHUL

Portland, OR 503-396-9191

asthespiritmovesus.com/unshul

RELIGION OUTSIDE THE BOX

Portland, OR 503-908-4472

rotb.org

RECONSTRUCTIONIST

HAVURAH SHALOM

Benjamin Barnett, Rabbi

Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Education Director

Adela Basayne, Program Director

825 NW 18th Ave.

Portland, OR 503-248-4662

info@havurahshalom.org

havurahshalom.org

Havurah Shalom is a diverse, egalitarian, welcoming, and engaged Jewish community for people of all ages, identifications, abilities, and backgrounds. As a part of the Reconstructing Judaism movement, we envision a just and compassionate world where creative Jewish living and learning guide us toward lives of holiness, meaning, and purpose. Our members work together to promote Jewish spirituality, learning, and social action. Continuing a decades-long tradition, our High Holiday services are free and open to all.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL

1175 E 29th Ave.

Eugene, OR 541-485-7218

tbieugene.org

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

1274 Cunningham Lane S Salem, OR

503-362-5004

tbsholom.org

TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM

1800 E Main St. Mail: PO Box 1107

Ashland, OR 541-488-2909

emekshalom.org

REFORM

BEIT HAVERIM

Rabbi Alan Berg, Rabbi

Karin Stolz, Religious School Director Jaime Gross, Temple Administrator

1111 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR 503-568-1241

office@beithav.org

beithav.org

Beit Haverim, “House of Friends,” is an inviting inclusive Reform congregation located in Lake Oswego. We welcome Jews by birth, by choice, and at heart, along with members who may identify as interfaith, multi-ethnic, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to ending systemic racism and hate in all forms, theory and practice. Join us in worship, educational programming and our religious school which conveniently meets Sunday afternoon during the school year.

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

1972 NW Flanders St. Portland, OR 503-222-1069

bethisrael-pdx.org

CONGREGATION KOL AMI

7800 NE 119th St. Vancouver, WA 360-896-8088

jewishvancouverusa.org

OR HAGAN: LIGHT OF THE GARDEN JEWISH COMMUNITY

PO Box 5582

Eugene, OR 541-434-6551

orhagan.org

We are Sephardic, we are open, and we welcome Jews of all backgrounds to join and participate in our congregation.

TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH

PO Box 7472

Bend, OR

541-388-8826

bethtikvahbend.org

RENEWAL

HAVURAH SYNAGOGUE

185 N. Mountain Ave. Mail: PO Box 1262

Ashland, OR 541-488-7716

havurahshirhadash.org

P'NAI OR OF PORTLAND

6948 SW Capitol Hwy.

Portland, OR 503-248-4500

admin@pnaiorpdx.org

pnaiorpdx.org

SEPHARDIC

Religious School 2023-24

Kindergarten-7th grade, B'nai Mitzvah & Confirmation We would love to speak to you. Contact Jaime: office@beithav.org, Lake Oswego, OR

CONGREGATION AHAVATH ACHIM

Melissa Abu, Synagogue Administrator

Mark Abolofia, Membership Chair

Richard Matza, Treasurer

6686 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-227-0010

info@ahavathachim.com

ahavathachim.com

We offer services every Shabbat led by Rabbi Devin Maimon Villarreal and members of the community. Our prayer services are offered in the traditional Sephardic styles, incorporating melodies from Rhodes, Turkey, Morocco, Yemen, and many other Sephardic countries. A drasha related to the weekly Torah portion is given by our rabbi who infuses current events and practical applications to make the sermon more relevant to our lives. Following Shabbat morning services, the community is invited to a lunch prepared by our Kitchen Committee which is accompanied by a discussion led by Rabbi Villarreal.

CONGREGATION BEIT YOSEF

4200 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 971-220-8152

beityosef.org

ERUVIM

PORTLAND ERUV

6688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR portlanderuv.com

EUGENE ERUV

541-844-1340

ahavastorah.info/kosher/kosher

Jews by Birth, Jews by Choice, Jews at Heart

Jewish education, celebration, tzedakah, and � worship. As a Reform Congregation we honor the richness and tradition of Judaism with inclusion and equity at our core.

Our Vision

A more humane world cultivated through Jewish living, learning, and celebration

Our Mission

To foster and preserve an inclusive, authentic, and engaging experience of Conservative Judaism in the Pacific Northwest.

Through meaningful lifecycle events, spiritual, educational, and social experiences, we become our best selves, strengthen connections to each other, and forge positive change in the world

Our Defining Values

Community – Kehillah

Acting with courage, honesty, and integrity, we share meaningful moments where new relationships are forged, and old ones live on that shape our lives with connections to each other

Innovation – Chidush

Bringing the best of our creative Jewish wisdom, we encourage and develop new and innovative solutions to close the gap in our vision between what is and what can be

Jewish Life – L’Dor V’Dor

Embracing tradition and change, we engage in Jewish ritual, celebration and prayer, becoming an enduring family within our synagogue, keeping a vibrant relationship with Israel and the greater Jewish world, now and for generations to come

Inclusivity – K’lal

With acknowledgment of the divine spark in each of us, we create a culture of belonging where people of all diverse backgrounds and identities—such as religious observance, race, ethnicity, ability, gender, or sexuality— are all embraced

Transformative Learning – Talmud Torah

We strive to deepen our understanding of Judaism on the lifelong path to becoming our best selves and creating a more humane world

LIFECYLE

A series of rituals guide Jewish families and individuals through each stage of life and death.

Each stage of life is usually accompanied by celebrations with family, friends and community. The rituals surrounding death, though not a celebration, bring the community together to honor and remember the deceased, and support the grieving loved ones.

BIRTH/INFANCY

The first significant ritual for a Jewish child is the naming. Jewish children are given Hebrew names in addition to their English names.

A boy receives his Hebrew name at the

brit milah (bris), the circumcision of the male child, performed on the eighth day after birth. The circumcision is performed by a highly trained person called a mohel or, if a mohel is unavailable, by a Jewish doctor under the supervision of a rabbi.

The baby girl is named at a simchat bat, with no strict traditions that allow parents to create their own ceremony for welcoming their daughter into the Jewish community.

UPSHIRIN

For many boys, their first haircut is at three years of age. This ceremony is called an upsherin – a Yiddish word meaning to “cut off.”

The third birthday is a significant stage in the life of a Jewish boy. It is then that he officially begins his Torah education, and starts to wear a kippah and tzitzit.

BAR/BAT MITZVAH

The formal rite of passage into adulthood for Jewish boys and girls is celebrated when they become a bar or bat mitzvah (son/daughter of the commandment).

For both boys and girls, reaching the age of bar/bat mitzvah means they are considered “adults” according to Jewish law, and are responsible for their own actions regarding Jewish ritual, religious laws, traditions and ethics.

A boy becomes a bar mitzvah on his 13th birthday; a girl is considered a bat mitzvah,

in Orthodox and Conservative Judaism, when she reaches the age of 12; in Reform Judaism, at the age of 13.

MARRIAGE

A Jewish wedding is a powerful Jewish ritual that serves as a reminder of the power of love and union.

There are a few stages to a traditional Jewish wedding: erusin/also called kiddushin (betrothal on the wedding day), ketubah (statement of obligations), chuppah (the wedding canopy), nesuin (marrying with a ring and witnesses), on, an Ashkenazic custom in which the bride and groom spend 10 to 20 minutes in a private room) and sheva brachot (the seven blessings and celebrations).

The breaking of the glass at the conclusion of the ceremony has been interpreted by many to symbolize the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The glass reminds us that even during the most joyous of occasions, we still mourn. Others

consider the glass’s fragility as a symbol of the frailty of human relationships, or that the couple is breaking with their past lives so that they can create a new family together.

DEATH AND MOURNING

When a Jewish person dies, there are clear directions as to how things should proceed with regard to the body, the burial, the funeral and mourning.

The concept of honoring the dead is reflected in all Jewish burial customs. Burial takes place as soon as possible, sometimes within 24 hours after death, or as shortly thereafter as relatives can gather for the service.

There is a mitzvah to join a burial society (chevra kadisha), which ritually prepares the body for burial, and to sit with the body (as a “shomer,” or guard, between the time of death and the burial).

While always tragic, the Jewish rituals around death, funerals and mourning

recognize that grieving and recovery after the death of a loved one is a long and gradual process.

The process begins with shiva – seven most intense days of mourning; then shloshim – first 30 days of mourning; and 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. The unveiling consists of removing a veil to reveal the tombstone in a relatively short ceremony marking the gravestone’s dedication.

Yahrzeit is the anniversary of the day of death, often observed by saying kaddish, giving charity (tzedakah) in memory of the deceased, and visiting the grave. It is considered a mitzvah is to mark a grave with a stone. Each mourner adds a stone to the collection on the grave. Judaism reminds us that there is permanence amidst the pain. While other things fade, stones and souls endure.

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.

BRUCE J. BIRK, MD

503-799-2794

portlandmohel.com

RABBI TZVI FISCHER

Oregon Bris Center

503-757- 0606

oregonbris.com

RABBI GADI LEVY

720-315-4266

myhomecircumcision.com

WENDY SMITH, MD

503-241-9528

MIKVAHS (MIKVAOT)

A mikvah is a ritual bath satisfying specific requirements that incorporate “living water” (running or moving water from a Godgiven 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

2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, OR 541-601-8983

jacksonwellsprings.com/mikvah

MIKVAH MEI MENACHEM

Ashland, OR 541-482-2778

chabadofashland.org

MIKVAH SHOSHANA/WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER

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

facebook.com/PortlandWomensMikvah

RACHEL’S WELL COMMUNITY MIKVAH

6655 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 971-220-5580

jewishportland.org/mikvah

SIMCHA VENUES

B’NAI B’RITH CAMP RETREAT CENTER

Lincoln City, OR 503-496-7447

bbcamp.org/rentals

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Bethany West, Rentals + Events Manager

Arzélie McAllister, Rentals + Events Assistant Manager

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-0111

rentals@oregonjcc.org

oregonjcc.org/rentals

Think outside the box when you celebrate your simcha at the MJCC! We offer a variety of flexible spaces at reasonable rates, and we’re available seven days a week for a wide range of events, such as b’nai mitzvahs, weddings, fundraising galas, meetings, and much more. High-speed internet available for your hybrid and live-streamed events. Fill out our rental inquiry form today at oregonjcc.org/rentals

SIMCHA VENDORS

EVERYTHING JEWISH 2.0

Urban Jewish Oasis

1218 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR 503-246-5437

everythingjewishportland.com

CHEVRA KADISHA/ JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETIES

Chevra kadisha, literally holy society, performs the traditional ritual of preparing individuals for burial. Volunteers carry out the ritual of washing, purifying and dressing the deceased, with men caring for men and women caring for women to maintain modesty even in death. Since Judaism promotes the dignity of all with all being treated equally in death, the deceased is dressed in simple shrouds and buried in a plain wooden (usually pine) box.

PORTLAND AREA

CHEVRA KAVOD HAMET

chevrakavodhamet.org

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

PORTLAND HEVRA KADDISHA

Tigard, Oregon

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

BEIT AM’S CHEVRA KADISHA

541-753-0067

beitam.org

EUGENE

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL

541-485-7218

tbieugene.org

AHAVAS TORAH

503-261-3850

ahavastorah.info

CENTRAL OREGON

TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH

541-388-8826

bethtikvahbend.org

JEWISH COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL OREGON

541-815-4912

jccobend.org

FUNERAL SERVICES

HESED SHEL EMET

Oregon Jewish Indigent Burial Society

503-564-8430

jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/hesed-shel-emet

RIVER VIEW CEMETERY FUNERAL HOME

Gillian Fitzhugh, Managing Director

8421 South Macadam Ave.

Portland, OR 97219

503-246-6488

info@riverviewcemeteryfuneralhome.com

riverviewcemeteryfuneralhome.com

River View Cemetery Funeral Home was established in 2004 and is conveniently located on the grounds of River View Cemetery in Southwest Portland. The staff of this fullservice funeral home is experienced in Jewish burial customs and committed to providing the highest level of quality service to the Jewish community. In addition to Managing Director Gillian Fitzhugh, four funeral directors are on hand to assist with arrangements: Gary Sands, Gordy Reece, Maleah Wraith and Monica Trejo.

CEMETERIES

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

JEWISH CEMETERY AT RIVER VIEW CEMETERY

300 S Taylors Ferry Road, Section 142, Portland, OR 503-287-0066, 503-246-4251

jewishcemeteryatriverview.org

KIDS & TEENS

EDUCATION RESOURCES • PRESCHOOLS

DAY SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOLS

YOUTH GROUPS AND PROGRAMS

HIGH SCHOOL STUDY PROGRAMS

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

DAY CAMPS, CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

RESIDENT CAMP

For almost as long as Jews have been in Oregon, there have been schools to help facilitate the transmission of knowledge to the next generation.

Since the founding of the Portland Hebrew School in the early 1900s, opportunities for Jewish education have blossomed along with the growth of the Jewish community. Portland now offers three day schools, and Hebrew and religious schools are spread across the state.

Informal education is widely available too. Youth groups and camps, both day and overnight, immerse youth in Jewish life. At Jewish camp, children experience a range of activities from arts to sports all in a Jewish setting. Jewish values, culture and traditions permeate the campers’ days through song, food, art and dance.

In recent years many programs such as PJ Library have arrived to reinforce the link between schools and parents, while also engaging families who have no other connection to the Jewish community.

On the following pages, you will find the resources you need to ensure your family can enjoy the sweetness of Jewish life available in our communities.

FAMILIES

PJ LIBRARY PORTLAND

9900 SW Greenburg Road # 220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7415

jewishportland.org/pjlibrary

PJ LIBRARY EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD

PO Box 5924, Eugene, OR 541-484-2541

jewishfedlc.org/pj-library

PJ LIBRARY IN OREGON

Oregon outside of Portland metro including Salem, Corvallis, Ashland and Bend 503-452-3443

pjlibrary.org

PJ OUR WAY

For ages 9-12

pjourway.org

PRESCHOOLS

FOUNDATION SCHOOL

Cory Willson, Director

Congregation Neveh Shalom

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 503-293-7302

cwillson@nevehshalom.org foundationschoolpdx.org

For over 60 years, Foundation School has embraced our youngest learners – sparking imaginations, instilling a sense of wonder, and providing the building blocks for the next generation of creative and confident problem-solvers. The children who are part of the Foundation School legacy embrace an “anything is possible” approach to life where they are asked to wonder, encouraged to inquire, and participate in the process of bringing young families together for a lifetime of friendship

THE GAN-GARRET JEWISH PRESCHOOL

9604 NE 126th Ave. #2340, Vancouver, WA 360-256-0859 thegan.org

THE GAN: PORTLAND JEWISH PRESCHOOL

6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-977-7850 portlandjewishpreschool.com

MAAYAN PRESCHOOL

Mrs. Lindsey Voorhees, Early Childhood Director lvoorhees@maayanpdx.org

Mrs. Rebecca Berzow, Early Childhood Judaic Specialist

2 Touchstone Dr., Lake Oswego, OR 503-245-5568

info@maayanpdx.org maayanpdx.org

PEACE GARDEN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

Havurah Shir Hadash

185 N Mountain Ave. Mail: PO Box 1262

Ashland, OR 541-488-8887

havurahshirhadash.org/peacegardenpreschool

POMEGRANATE PRESCHOOL

Temple Emek Shalom

1800 E Main St.

Mail: PO Box 1107

Ashland, OR

KIDS & TEENS

541-488-2909

emekshalom.org/education

PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-0126

office@pjaproud.org

pjaproud.org

RIGHT START

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7415

jewishportland.org/rightstart

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL PRESCHOOL

1175 East 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 541-345-7314

tbieugene.org/preschool

TREE OF LIFE MONTESSORI

SE 42nd Ave. and Stark St., Portland , OR treeoflifemontessori.org

DAY SCHOOLS

MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL

Rabbi Yerachmiel Kalter, Principal

Mrs. Darcie Young, Principal of General Education & Guidance

Mrs. Lindsey Voorhees, Early Childhood Director

2 Touchstone Dr., Lake Oswego, OR 503-245-5568

info@maayanpdx.org

maayanpdx.org

Maayan Torah uses the best practices in education and focuses on the needs and progress of each student from 18 months to eighth grade. 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 our students’ lives.

6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-977-7850

office@PortlandJewishSchool.com

PortlandJewishSchool.com

Maimonides Jewish Day School is an accredited, kindergarten through 8th-grade school committed to teaching the whole child, inspiring lifelong learning and providing personalized, meaningful and empowering Judaic and general studies education for a diverse community of Jewish children. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, Maimonides launched its Montessori-inspired program and curriculum. The Montessori Method is child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children, and it is employed in educational institutions worldwide.

OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, OR 503-246-7771

oes.edu/admissions

MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

Karen Denardo, Principal

Devora Wilhelm, Director

PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY

Merrill Hendin, Principal

Erika Saiers, Director of Early Childhood (Infant-PreK)

Sarah Glass, Admission Director (K-8th grades)

Steve Albert, Executive Director

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-0126

office@pjaproud.org

pjaproud.org

PJA is a community Jewish Day School and Early Childhood program that welcomes families of all backgrounds. Students from 6 weeks through 8th grade thrive in an academically rich environment that honors the whole child. At PJA you will find small classes, dedicated teachers, support services, enrichment opportunities, and a warm and welcoming community. Accredited by Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and a member of Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools.

HEBREW/RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS

BEIT HAVERIM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Karen Stolz, Religious School Director

1111 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR 503-568-1241

office@beithav.org

beithav.org/religious-school

Beit Haverim, “House of Friends,” is a small and inviting

“We

inclusive Reform congregation located in Lake Oswego. We welcome Jews by birth, by choice, and at heart, along with members who may identify as interfaith, multi-ethnic, and LGBTQ+. Our school values the tradition of mitzvot and the practice of tzedakah through thought and action. Join us in worship, educational programming and our religious school which conveniently meets Sunday afternoons during the school year.

CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOLS

Northeast: 971-801-2424

Southeast: 503-236-6642

Hillsboro: 503-747-5363

Vancouver, WA: 360-993-5222

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

1972 NW Flanders St., Portland, OR 503-222-1069

bethisrael-pdx.org/education

CONGREGATION KOL AMI EDUCATION

7800 NE 119th St., Vancouver, WA 360-896-8088

jewishvancouverusa.org

HAVURAH SHALOM EDUCATION

825 NW 18th Ave.

Portland, OR 503-248-4662

havurahshalom.org/limud

Our educational offerings include Adult Learning, Tot Shabbats for families with children ages 0-5, Shabbat School (K6) based on a staff-guided, parent-teacher coop model, Middle School, and High School. Learn more at havurahshalom.org

THE HEIMANN FAMILY WISDOM GARDEN HEBREW SCHOOL

Havurah Shir Hadash

185 N Mountain Ave.

Mail: P.O. Box 1262

Ashland, OR 541-488-7716

havurahshirhadash.org/school

KOL SHALOM CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

1509 SW Sunset Blvd. #1E, Portland, OR 503-459-4210

kolshalom.org/childrens-education

NASHIRA EDUCATION PROJECT

2420 NE Sandy Blvd.

Mail: 1631 NE Broadway St. #314

Portland, OR 503-473-8227

shirtikvahpdx.org/education

NEVEH SHALOM ALIYAH PROGRAM

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 503-248-8831

nevehshalom.org/learning

Kindergarten through 6th graders in our ALIYAH program enjoy a vibrant youth community, led by our Director of Congregational Learning, Mel Berwin. On Sunday mornings, Jewish building blocks, mitzvot, lifecycle, holidays and creative arts are all part of the varied and active curriculum. Hebrew is an individualized program, with a choice of two in-person locations or zoom. Shabbat and holiday programming is offered through the elementary ages leading students to the profound milestone of becoming b’nai mitzvah. Our program is dedicated to the inclusion and participation of every child in our community, so that all students can learn with and from each other.

P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND SIMCHA SCHOOL

6948 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-248-4500

pnaiorpdx.org

SHAARIE TORAH EDUCATION PROGRAM

920 NW 25th Ave., Portland, OR 503-226-6131

shaarietorah.org

SHORESH PORTLAND

Maayan HaTorah

2 Touchstone Dr., Lake Oswego, OR 971-266-0481

shoreshportland.com

SHUL SCHOOL

Temple Emek Shalom

1800 E Main St. Mail: PO Box 1107

Ashland, OR 541-488-2909

emekshalom.org/education

DAY CAMPS

BB DAY CAMPS

Portland, Lincoln City, Corvallis, Eugene (more cities coming soon!)

https://bbcamp.org/day-camps/ daycamp@bbcamp.org

At BB Day Camps, your Camper will make new friends while exploring their Judaism in a fun, creative, and active Camp setting! Each week our Campers will discover Arts & Crafts, Hands-On Science, Cooking & Baking, Games, Outdoor Adventure, and more! For campers entering kindergarten through Middle School. Early and after extended care is available.

CAMP GAN ISRAEL-VANCOUVER

9604 NE 126th Ave., Vancouver, WA 360-256-0859

jewishvancouverwa.com/camp-gan-israel

CAMP SEED

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

portlandkollel.org/kids/home

GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMP

6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-246-KIDS (5437) ganisraelportland.com

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Day Camp

Daylee Shaw, Day Camp Manager

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-0111

dshaw@oregonjcc.org

oregonjcc.org/daycamp

PJA SUMMER DISCOVERY

Contact: Celinda Llanez

6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 503-244-0126

pjaproud.org

B’NAI B’RITH CAMP – OVERNIGHT

Oregon Coast

https://bbcamp.org/summer-camp/ info@bbcamp.org

Located on the beautiful Oregon coast, B’nai B’rith (BB) Camp is a vibrant and inclusive Jewish camp serving the Pacific Northwest since 1921. BB Camp has been a home away from home for generations of campers of different ages, backgrounds, denominations and abilities. Our unique culture is built on sharing fun experiences in a welcoming environment that inspires all campers to grow and develop enduring Jewish identities.

CAMP MIRIAM

#303-950 W 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC 604-266-2825

campmiriam.org

CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER

Zach Duitch, Executive Director

Mail: 117 East Louisa St. #110 Seattle, WA 206-447-1967

info@campschechter.org campschechter.org

Camp Solomon Schechter has a 68-year tradition of fun, friendship, and Jewish education immersion in the Pacific Northwest. Camp creates a unique, welcoming, and spiritual community for youth entering 1st-12th grades. Schechter’s spectacular 175-acre wooded facility located near Olympia WA features a private lake, river, miles of hiking trails in pristine forests and wetlands, and outdoor adventure courses (ropes course, zip line, giant swing and climbing tower). At Schechter, Judaism and joy are truly one

Camp Daisy and Harry Stein, owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, is a unique and exciting place in the beautiful pines of Prescott, AZ. Camp Stein is Arizona’s only Jewish overnight camp. It is a place where campers discover more about themselves, their abilities, & their Judaism. Horseback riding, swimming, archery, gaga and more for children in 2nd-12th grade. A summer of fun, a lifetime of memories!

EDEN VILLAGE WEST

6176 McBryde Ave., Richmond, CA 510-560-5610

edenvillagewest.org

URJ CAMP KALSMAN

Rabbi Ilana Mills, Camp Director

Jessica Brumer, Assistant Director

Jena Whitesman, Assistant Director

14724 184th St. NE, Arlington, WA 425-284-4484

campkalsman@urj.org

campkalsman.org

The Evergreen State lives up to its name from the moment you roll through the gates of URJ Camp Kalsman. Our 300 acres among the Cascade Mountains paint the perfect backdrop for an epic Jewish overnight experience! Kalsman offers a great balance of Jewish education and recreation. Campers 1st – 10th grade learn and hone skills in athletic, aquatic, artistic and nature programs. Join us next summer for a summer of fun, friendships of a lifetime, and an unparalleled Jewish experience. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

URJ CAMP NEWMAN

711 Grand Ave. #280, San Rafael, CA 415-392-7080

campnewman.org

CAMPERSHIPS

ALBERT J. KAILES MEMORIAL CAMP

SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OJCF

ojcf.org/grants-and-scholarships/receive-a-scholarship/ Scholarships are available for Jewish youth and teens from Oregon attending Jewish overnight camp within the United States. Must demonstrate financial need.

BUNKCONNECT

CAMP DAISY & HARRY STEIN

Jennifer Walker, Associate Director 10460 N 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-951-0323

camp@cbiaz.org campstein.org

646-278-4500

jewishcamp.org

KIDS & TEENS

CHAI ISRAEL

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7415

jewishportland.org/travelisrael

ONE HAPPY CAMPER

jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper

YOUTH GROUPS

BBYO – EVERGREEN REGION

Mercer Island, WA 971-303-9764

bbyo.org

CTEEN OF NORTHEAST PORTLAND

2858 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR jewishnortheast.com/cteen

JEWISH CUB SCOUTS PACK 739

Portland, OR 503-432-1135

facebook.com/pack739

BB CAMP S!

JEWISH STUDENT UNION

503-504-1301

jsu.org

NCSY

6688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-757-3037/503-504-1301

oregon.ncsy.org

NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE

YOUTH

Congregation Beth Israel, Portland 503-222-1069

bethisrael.org/youth-education

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

B’NAI TZEDEK YOUTH FOUND PROGRAM

1618 SW First Ave. #210, Portland, OR 503-248-9328

susanb@ojcf.org

ojcf.org

A B’nai Tzedek Youth Fund at OJCF allows students to be active donors to causes they believe in by establishing a fund for Jewish charitable giving. With an initial $250 contribution, matched with $250 by OJCF’s Community Endowment Fund, teens can begin their journey as a grant maker.

The B’nai Tzedek Youth Fund Program brings B’nai Tzedek Fund Holders (ages 12-18) together four times throughout the year, to engage in activities to learn about community needs, tikkun olam, and how their philanthropy can help others and better our community and the world. Teens use this knowledge to grant 10% of their fund balance annually to any eligible Jewish charity in Oregon, SW Washington, Israel, or to another Jewish community of residence during or after college.

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY

YOUTH FOUNDATION

1618 SW First Ave., # 210, Portland, OR 503-248-9328

susanb@ojcf.org

ojcf.org

JOIN US FOR OVERNIGHT CAMP, SPECIALTY CAMPS, DAY CAMPS, FAMILY CAMPS, ADULT CAMPS, AND SO MUCH MORE!

The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation is a teenled organization that empowers Jewish high school students to take action that aligns with their Jewish values and to establish a culture of giving as future community leaders. Teens learn how to live a philanthropic lifestyle through fundraising, granting money to Jewish and secular nonprofit organizations and advocating for causes that align with their Jewish values.

DISCOVER! открытие! !תולגל

PINWHEEL/UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 480-892-2732

usy.org/regions/pinwheel

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

BB CAMP INCLUSION PROGRAM

503-452-3443

bbcamp.org

TASK, YOUR JEWISH CONNECTION TO DISABILITY AWARENESS/JFCS

Janet Menashe, TASK Program Inclusion Specialist

1221 SW Yamhill St. #301, Portland, OR 503-729-8648

janetmenashe@jfcs-portland.org

jfcs-portland.org

"Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he’s buying. "

~Fran

Lebowitz

SECTION

LEARNING FOR A LIFETIME

“IT IS BETTER TO KNOW WELL THAN TO KNOW MUCH.”

~ Mishle Yehoshua

Congregation

Neveh Shalom

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland

Neveh Shalom ALIYAH program: nevehshalom.org/learning/ Foundation School Preschool: foundationschoolpdx.org, 503-293-7302

At Neveh Shalom, our goal is for children to feel at home in Judaism. From birth through high school, we offer innovative and engaging educational experiences that nurture our children’s hearts, bodies and minds. Beginning with Tot Shabbat and Foundation School, our youngest learners are immersed in a joyful Jewish environment. Cory Willson leads Foundation School’s programs for children ages 12 months through pre-K.

Kindergarten through 6th graders in our ALIYAH program enjoy a vibrant youth community, led by our Director of

Congregational Learning, Mel Berwin. On Sunday mornings, Jewish building blocks, mitzvot, lifecycle, holidays and creative arts are all part of the varied and active curriculum. Hebrew is an individualized program, with a choice of two in-person locations or zoom. Shabbat and holiday programming is offered through the elementary ages leading students to the profound milestone of becoming b’nai mitzvah. Our program is dedicated to the inclusion and participation of every child in our community, so that all students can learn with and from each other.

Students in 7th-12th grades continue learning and social connection through in-depth conversation in Tichon, Neveh Shalom’s Wednesday night program for teens. Also check out our creative new youth and teen programming with Youth Engagement Associate Sarah Rohr.

As a Reconstructionist Jewish community, Havurah Shalom seeks to balance a profound respect for Jewish values, texts, customs, history, and ideas with a recognition of personal autonomy. Our learning opportunities span all age groups, enriching people’s sense of community, knowledge, and connection.

Tot Shabbat for families with children ages 0-5 offers singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling.

(grades 7-8) emphasize kehillah and kesher (community and connection), with a focus on Jewish culture and the many diverse ways of being Jewish. Enrollment is now open, with classes starting Oct. 19.

Havurah High students (grades 9-12), along with Jewish educators, challenge, question, and appreciate their Jewish identity while grappling with local and global social issues. They also participate in tikkun olam projects. It’s a great way to form lifelong friendships! Enrollment is now open, with classes starting Oct. 19.

Havurah Shalom

825 NW 18th Ave

503-248-4662

havurahshalom.org

Deborah Eisenbach-Budner

Education Director

Carrie Kirschner

Assistant Coordinator of Education

Shabbat School for grades K-6 is a co-op that meets 17 Saturdays a year, with classes taught by parent-teachers who are guided by staff educators and supported with a library of resources. Classes are complemented by holiday celebrations, tikkun olam (repair the world) projects, and tefillah (prayer and reflection). Enrollment is currently open only in Grade 1.

Middle School classes and activities

Adult Education encompasses three broad categories: expressive (hands-on, experiential learning, like cooking or constructing ritual garments); culture (classes in history and literature); and spiritual practice (prayer, Hebrew, Torah study). Classes are free to members and open to nonmembers as space allows.

To learn about or enroll your student in Shabbat School first grade, Middle School, or Havurah High, visit havurahshalom.org/enroll.

Maayan Torah Day School

2 Touchstone, Lake Oswego, OR 503-245-5568

maayanpdx.org

With large outdoor play areas, a soccer field, indoor gym and performing arts auditorium, Maayan welcomes students preschool through 8th grade this fall. Last year’s academic growth included a “STEM Challenge” and Torah Fair

that integrated science in many of the projects. “Maayan has been a lifeline for so many children during these turbulent times of COVID-19. Not only are students learning every day, they are engaging with peers in a safe and healthy way.” says Principal, Rabbi Yerachmiel Kalter. “Despite the challenges, we managed to stay open and our students have continued to learn, scoring extremely high on standardized Reading and Math assessments.”

Accredited by AdvancED, Maayan offers academic excellence in Judaic and general studies for children from 18 months through eighth grade.

“Children in our school feel that they LOVE being Jewish. This begins with experiences that start in our preschool,” says Kalter.

That vibrant Jewish atmosphere with a focus on Torah study, Israel and living as Jews continues through eighth grade. “Maayan” is Hebrew for a spring

At PJA, our Jewish values are the guiding principles of our school: study, respect, identity, responsibility, community and appreciation. All of our students from infant through 8th grade receive a well-rounded education, which helps them develop into children with character who become tomorrow’s leaders.

of water; at Maayan, teachers seek to instill in each student the love of Torah as a wellspring in their lives.

Maayan’s learner-centered education prioritizes students’ active participation 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 Mrs. Aviel Brodkin – founder and current Maayan parent.

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

This year, middle schoolers will participate in intergenerational programming with senior citizens thanks to a grant Maayan received from the Legacy Heritage Better Together Program.

Principal Rabbi Yerachmiel Kalter says, “Good education and positive classrooms can inspire students to reach goals that they never before thought possible!”

child who is curious about the world and brave enough to explore it.

PJA’s project-based learning approach encourages students to explore many areas of interest and make connections between their studies and the real world. We offer a rich and diverse program in Jewish studies that enhances critical thinking skills steeped in tradition.

Portland Jewish Academy

Merrill Hendin, Principal

Erika Saiers, Director of Early Childhood (Infant-PreK)

Sarah Glass, Admission Director (K-8th grades)

Steve Albert, Executive Director 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-0126

pjaproud.org

office@pjaproud.org

Our Early Childhood programs provide welcoming and inclusive settings that recognize children’s diverse abilities, interests, needs, and learning styles. We believe that children learn best through meaningful play, exploration, and an inquiry-based approach to learning.

Our Lower School and Middle School academic programs foster a love of learning by focusing on both critical thinking and creativity. Each subject, lesson, experiment and field trip is treated as one part of an equation that creates a

Students learn Hebrew as a modern language of communication as well as a way to connect with ancient texts. We offer extensive enrichment programs including music, visual and media arts, drama, service learning and volunteer opportunities, P.E., wellness and health classes. Our Makerspace supports classroom learning and provides a place for students to explore, create, design and innovate. Collaborative and integrated learning gives students the foundation to think for themselves and work for the world.

Portland State University

Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies

Mailcode JST

PO Box 751

Portland, OR 97207-0751

503-725-8449

pdx.edu/judaic-studies

judaicst@pdx.edu

pdx.edu/judaic-studies

A bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies from Portland State University prepares students to succeed in our interconnected world of diverse cultures and religions. In the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, professors take the 3,000-yearlong history and culture of the Jews as a point of our departure for grappling with urgent human questions about justice and knowledge, tradition and change, and crisis and resilience.

“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 enjoying the advantages of a major urban university,” says Natan Meir, Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies and Academic Director of PSU’s Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies.

Truly interdisciplinary, the Judaic Studies major explores topics in history, English literature, Hebrew language, religion, and film studies. The program welcomes students of all backgrounds who seek an intensive liberal arts experience and the faculty offer close mentoring to support students’ success. Community partnerships provide opportunities for scholarships, local internships and study abroad.

“We offer an array of scholarships intended to ease financial pressure on students so they can focus on their studies,” says Meir. Scholarships cover from $500 to $7,000 of annual tuition and include the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarships, which offer Judaic Studies majors up to $7,000 annually for up to four years.

For more information please contact Professor Natan Meir at meir@pdx.edu

COLLEGES

COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS

COLLEGE • CAMPUS GROUPS

GAP YEAR • YOUNG ADULT ADULT EDUCATION

ADULT SOCIAL & NETWORK GROUPS

THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Natan M. Meir, Academic Director

University Center Bldg., Ste. 465

1881 SW Fifth Ave. PO Box 751 – JST

Portland, OR 503-725-8449

judaicst@pdx.edu

pdx.edu/judaic-studies

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies from Portland State University, you will learn how to navigate the complexity of our modern world by understanding its relationship with the past. We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an intensive liberal arts experience. Our faculty offer close mentoring to support your success, and our partnerships provide opportunities for internships and study abroad. We offer several scholarships for students majoring in Judaic Studies, from $500 to $7,000 annually.

SCHOLARSHIPS

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

ojcf.org

OJCF scholarships support the educational pursuits of Jewish Oregonians. Students complete one online application to be considered for all eligible awards.

JULIE DIAMOND SCHOLARSHIP

Supports undergraduate and graduate education at accredited institutions. Students must demonstrate merit and financial need.

The continuance of a strong Jewish community depends on the involvement of the younger generations. In Oregon and Southwest Washington, there are many possibilities for young adults to become involved. There are opportunities to serve on boards, connect with others through business or social networks, or expand your knowledge of Judaism through religious studies.

LESTER AND ANNETTE GOLDSCHMIDT HILLEL SCHOLARSHIP

Supports undergraduate education at the University of Oregon. Students must demonstrate strong financial need.

GUS AND LOLA ROSENBLATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Supports undergraduate and graduate education for males at accredited institutions in Oregon. Students must demonstrate merit and financial need.

REBECCA AND SADA TARSHIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Supports undergraduate and graduate education at accredited institutions. Students must demonstrate merit and financial need.

ARTHUR

P. KRICHEVSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Supports day school education with direct awards to schools; teen travel to Israel through the Oregon Board of Rabbis’ Teen Israel Experience; and undergraduate and graduate education in Jewish studies at accredited institutions.

MICHAEL SIMON SCHOLARSHIP

Supports undergraduate and graduate education at accredited institutions and supports children of Jewish faith to attend Jewish overnight camps in Oregon or SW Washington. Applicants must be in Oregon and SW Washington and demonstrate financial need.

PSU JUDAIC STUDIES/ HEBREW SCHOLARSHIPS

pdx.edu/judaic-studies/scholarships

If you are considering majoring in Judaic Studies, you are eligible to apply for the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship. This scholarship supports Judaic Studies majors up to $7,000 per year throughout your entire undergraduate career at PSU (up to four years).

Once you are an enrolled PSU student, you have an array of scholarships available to you.

For the other scholarships, you must have accrued at least 12 credits of coursework in Judaic Studies to be eligible to apply.

If you are a Judaic Studies minor and have done at least eight credits of coursework in Judaic Studies, you are eligible to apply for three scholarships: Cogan, Jacobs-Kaufman and Aspen Mitzvah.

SUSSMAN FUND FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

jewishportland.org/sussman

GAP YEAR

AARDVARK ISRAEL IMMERSION PROGRAMS

646-844-7784

aardvarkisrael.com

CHAI ISRAEL

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7415

jewishportland.org/travelisrael

MASA ISRAEL

Gap year programs in Israel for high school graduates

masaisrael.org/gap-year

TIVNU: BUILDING JUSTICE

Gap year and summer high school programs

1327 SE Tacoma Street, Unit 311, Portland, Oregon 503-232-1864

tivnu.org

CAMPUS GROUPS

AKIVA ON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

1208 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 404-532-8763

akivaoncampus.com

CHABAD AT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

1400 High St. #A, Eugene, OR

541-801-8653

jewisheugene.org

CHABAD HOUSE AT REED COLLEGE

3355 SE Steele St. Portland, OR 503-752-2258

jewishreed.com

GREATER PORTLAND HILLEL

PO Box 1547, Portland, OR 503-867-3646

pdxhillel.org

"One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time. "

~ Barbara Walters

&

OLAMI OREGON

Part of Oregon NCSY

1208 E. 19th Ave., Eugene 404-532-8763

oregon.olami.org

OREGON HILLEL FOUNDATION

Serving University of Oregon and Oregon State University

1059 Hilyard St., Eugene, OR 541-343-8920

oregonhillel.org

STANDWITHUS

Roz Rothstein, Co-founder and CEO

Randy Kessler, Executive Director StandWithUs Northwest

P.O. Box 341069, Los Angeles, CA 206-801-0902

northwest@standwithus.com

standwithus.com

StandWithUs is an international non-partisan organization that inspires and educates people of all ages about Israel, and fights against antisemitism. Through university fellowships, high school internships, middle school curricula, conferences, materials and social media, StandWithUs supports people around the world who want to educate their schools and communities about Israel. For the last nine years, StandWithUs has consistently received the highest possible ratings from Charity Navigator (four stars) and Guidestar (Platinum).

ADULT

EDUCATION

BENAROYA JEWISH LEARNING ACADEMY

Chabad of Oregon

6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-381-7119

jportland.com

CONSCIOUS TORAH

541-514-2571

conscioustorah.com

INSTITUTE FOR JUDAIC STUDIES

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR 503-246-8831

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS

Oregon Board of Rabbis

Portland, OR 971-248-5465

oregonboardofrabbis.org

NEVEH SHALOM ADULT EDUCATION

Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Learning

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland, OR

503-293-7306

nevehshalom.org/adult-ed/

PORTLAND KOLLEL

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

portlandkollel.org

YOUNG ADULT

JEWS NEXT DOR

1972 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 503-222-1069

bethisrael-pdx.org/community/jews-next-dor-20s-30s

MOISHE HOUSE PORTLAND

Portland, OR

moishehouse.org/find-a-house/portland

OJCF GIVING COUNCIL

1618 SW First Ave., #210, Portland, OR 503-248-9328

ojcf.org

The OJCF Giving Council is a community of Jewish professionals who pool their charitable donations to give collaboratively to deserving nonprofit organizations. The group holds a variety of charitable events throughout the year.

SOCIAL/SOCIAL ACTION/ NETWORKING GROUPS

CO/LAB

Portland, OR colabpdx.org

JEWISH DAD’S NIGHT OUT

Portland, OR 503-246-8831

JEWISH HAPPY HOUR

meetup.com/Jewish-Happy-Hour

THE JEWISH MAMA MASHUP

503-780-7470

loveadventuremom.com/jewish-mama-mashup

NEXT GENERATIONS GROUP

503-312-2530

nextgenerationsgroup.wordpress.com

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS GROUP

1618 SW First Ave., #210, Portland, OR 503-248-9328

davidf@ojcf.org

ojcf.org

Professional advisors play an important role in helping clients make tax-wise charitable gifts. OJCF’s Professional Advisors Group

is comprised of professional advisors in various legal and financial fields who support the mission of OJCF. They assist by promoting charitable planned giving and providing educational programming, continuing education credits, and networking opportunities for attendees at lunch meetings held 2-3 times per year. Additionally, PAG members consult with and provide direction to OJCF staff and leadership regarding technical tax and legal issues.

OREGON JEWISH MOUNTAINEERS

6688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 541-730-7538

climbingrocks.wixsite.com/website

PDX MOTS

Portland, OR meetup.com/PDXMOTS-35-54

SHULCHAN PDX facebook.com/groups/994642067546434

TISCH PDX

Portland, OR tischpdx.org

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY

Portland, OR 503-892-3015

jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/womens-philanthropy

COUNSELING

JFCS COUNSELING SERVICES

Douglass Ruth, LCSW, CCTP, Clinical Director 1221 SW Yamhill St. #301, Portland, OR 503-226-7079 ext. 100 douglassruth@jfcs-portland.org jfcs-portland.org

JFCS’ Counseling team provides culturally competent, patientcentered, trauma-informed counseling for individuals, couples, families and children and youth, ages 5 through 21, facing life’s challenges. Our priority is to provide support based on trust, empathy and understanding to ensure that our clients feel safe, empowered and able to make progress toward their goals.

EMERGENCY AID

JEWISH FREE LOAN OF GREATER PORTLAND

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7417

jewishportland.org/freeloan

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE

Emergency Aid

Caitlin DeBoer, Program Manager 1221 SW Yamhill St. #301, Portland, OR

503-226-7079 ext. 134 CDeBoer@jfcs-portland.org jfcs-portland.org

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

KEHILLAH

Polina Munblit Gregg, MBA, Assistant Administrator 6140 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR 503-535-4000 polina.munblit@cedarsinaipark.org cedarsiniaipark.org

Kehillah at CSP is independent, HUD funded housing for adults with developmental disabilities.

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE

Disability Support Services

Janet Menashe, Program Manager 1221 SW Yamhill St. #301, Portland, OR 503-226-7079 ext. 155 janetmenashe@jfcs-portland.org jfcs-portland.org

ACTIVELY SENIOR

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

HOME CARE • RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL & CULTURAL HOSPICE

People are living longer, and seniors want more choices for living active, fulfilling lives.

Abundant opportunities for stimulating educational and social programs are available, along with a wide variety of in-home, independent and assisted living options. The increase in in-home care providers and ways to increase accessibility and mobility enables seniors to stay in their homes longer if they choose. Many retirement communities are offering a continuum of care so that residents can receive the level of care they need as they age.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

ALL IN ONE MOBILITY, INC .

12833 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 503-255-5005

sales@allinonemobility.com allinonemobility.com

We sell, install and service stair lifts, walk-in tubs, barrier free showers, wheelchair lifts, track lifts, elevators and more. Visit our showroom near the airport to see and try stair lifts, mobility scooters, lift chairs, walkers, baths, showers, wheelchairs, elevators and other mobility products. We service everything we sell. We are open 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday.

ADULT DAY SERVICES

Nancy Heckler, Director 6125 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR 503-535-4403

nancy.heckler@cedarsinaipark.org cedarsinaipark.org

Adult Day Services offers family caregivers convenient, flexible respite along with the comfort of knowing their loved one will be spending the day in a stimulating, nurturing and fun environment. Group activities are adjusted to the needs, abilities and interests of participants and include yoga, music, garden club, creative arts, brain fitness activities, reminiscing, board games and special events. Lunch and two snacks daily are included in the cost of the program.

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE

Holocaust Survivor Service s

Sima Borsuk, program manager

1221 SW Yamhill St. #301, Portland, OR 503-226-7079 ext. 115

sborsuk@jfcs-portland.org

jfcs-portland.org

SINAI IN-HOME CARE

Rachael White, Director

6125 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR 503-535-4300

rachael.white@cedarsinaipark.org cedarsinaipark.org

Sinai In-Home Care at CSP can provide everything from full care to occasional visits, all with the dignity and respect you would expect from the Cedar Sinai Park family. The staff help older adults and people with disabilities to stay independent. With four levels of care, your loved one can

choose from a variety of programs to meet their needs. Sinai In-Home Care is dedicated to providing customized care, available any time of the day, seven days a week.

WISE AGING

Dinah Gilburd, dgilburd@jfcs-Portland.org

jfcs-portland.org/services/wise-aging

The Wise Aging program offers a guided path, designed to help those 55 and over who want to discover new resources to enhance their later years with spirit, resilience and wisdom.

SENIOR LIVING

CEDAR SINAI PARK

Kimberly Fuson, CEO

6125 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR 503-535-4300

kimberly.fuson@cedarsinaipark.org

cedarsinaipark.org

Founded in 1920, Cedar Sinai Park is a non-profit organization committed to providing 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 in an environment based on Jewish values.

Courtyard VillageRALEIGH HILLS

COURTYARD

VILLAGE AT RALEIGH HILLS, LLC

Joanie Ceballos, General Manager

Jason Goodwill, Marketing Director

Doris Kelleher, Operations Manager

4875 SW 78th Ave. Portland, OR 503-297-5500

joaniec@courtyardvillage.com

courtyardvillage.com

A welcoming and comfortable community where you feel you belong is important as you search for a senior living community. 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. Residents feel connected and continue to thrive as they build new and meaningful relationships.

HAROLD SCHNITZER CENTER FOR LIVING

Krista Mattox, Administrator

6125 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR 503-535-4300

krista.mattox@cedarsinaipark.org

cedarsinaipark.org

CEDAR SINAI PARK - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Quinn Black, HUD Administrator, Harsch Investment Properties

QuinnB@harsch.com

Deborah Theisen, HUD Properties Support Manager

DeborahT@harsch.com

1431 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 503-224-1563

Harsch.com

Located in downtown Portland, Lexington Apartments, Park Tower Apartments, Rose Schnitzer Tower, and The 1200 Building offer 540 HUD funded (United States Housing & Urban Development), affordable, unique onebedroom designs with spacious kitchens and balconies. An on-site Service Coordinator is available to assist residents in accessing social services, so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle.

The Harold Schnitzer Center for Living at Cedar Sinai Park (CSP), offers long-term intermediate nursing care in a setting that isn’t just “home like” – it is home. Spacious, stunning private rooms and private bathrooms surround a welcoming hearth and family-style gourmet kitchen. With a focus on person-centered-care, the rhythm of daily life is driven by the individuals who call it home.

KEHILLAH

Polina Munblit Gregg, MBA, Assistant Administrator

6140 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR 503-535-4000

polina.munblit@cedarsinaipark.org

cedarsiniaipark.org

Kehillah at CSP is independent, HUD funded housing for adults with developmental disabilities. Located on the Cedar Sinai Park campus, Kehillah is focused on supporting resident inclusion within the community through social activities and

“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.”

~Franz Kafka

employment assistance. We partner with local agencies to offer residents access to an array of social services that aid in their ability to live independently in the community.

ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR

Vivian Villegas, Administrator

vivian.villegas@cedarsinaipark.org

Polina Munblit Gregg, MBA, Assistant Administrator

polina.munblit@cedarsinaipark.org

ROBISON JEWISH HEALTH CENTER

Krista Mattox, Administrator

6125 SW Boundary St.

Portland, OR 503-535-4300

krista.mattox@cedarsiniaipark.org cedarsinaipark.org

Robison Health & Rehabilitation Center at CSP offers postacute rehabilitation services and support to those recovering from surgery, strokes, accidents and other major health traumas. Our rehabilitation team develops an individualized plan focused on preparing patients for a return home by providing clinical care in a peaceful and private environment.

6140 SW Boundary St. Portland, OR 503-535-4000 roseschnnitzermanor.org

Rose Schnitzer Manor Assisted Living at CSP offers a comfortable, elegant and caring community dedicated to providing the highest quality care while supporting a vital lifestyle. Residents enjoy gourmet meals in an array of fine dining settings, daily fitness classes, frequent outings, plus a wealth of on campus activities to stimulate mind, body and soul. Nestled in 27 acres of urban forest and gardens, Rose Schnitzer Manor is friendly and welcoming ... the perfect place to call home.

FOOD

CERTIFYING AGENCIES

RESTAURANTS, STORES & CATERING

CERTIFYING AGENCY

OREGON KOSHER

6698 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-343-3497

oregonkosher.org

GROCERS

(Although all grocery stores carry kosher certified products, the following have expanded kosher offerings)

ALBERTSONS AT SHATTUCK

5415 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.

Portland, OR 503-246-1713

BURLINGAME FRED MEYER

7555 SW Barbur Blvd.

Portland, OR 503-452-3000

NEW SEASONS MARKET

16 stores in greater Portland Area

SAFEWAY

(Oregon Kosher certified bakery; kosher fish; kosher Sushi by special order)

8145 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR 503-452-6068 ext. 1210

TRADER JOES

503-777-1601

Trader Joe’s locations offer a pamphlet listing their kosher items.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Nine Locations in Washington and Oregon

RESTAURANTS

BOWERY BAGELS

Portland has become a culinary destination, and in recent years the state’s kosher options have expanded too. Oregon Jewish Life does not guarantee the kashrut of any merchandise in these listings. Please check with the store or restaurant to be sure it meets your kashrut requirements.

(Bagels certified by Oregon Kosher)

310 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 503-227-NOSH (6674)

bowerybagels.com

CAFE AT THE J

(Certified by Oregon Kosher)

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-535-3630

oregonjcc.org

CENTURY CATERING

(Certified by Oregon Kosher) 503-849-2605

GARBONZOS CART

(Certified by Oregon Kosher)

Food Cart located at the Mittleman JCC Events at Zidell Yards

503-475-4875

garbonzos.square.site

HENRY HIGGINS BOILED BAGELS

(Bagels certified by Oregon Kosher)

523 NE 19th Ave.

6420 SE Foster Road

1325 SE Tacoma St. Portland, OR

hhboiledbagels.com

HOLY SMOKES

(Glatt Kosher Smoked BBQ foods by Oregon Kosher)

3975 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Portland, OR 503-706-1006

holysmokes.house

KRISPY KREME

(Certified by Oregon Kosher)

16415 NW Cornell Road, Beaverton, OR 503-645-2228

krispykreme.com

LEIKAM BREWING TAPROOM

(Beers certified by Oregon Kosher)

5812 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 503-477-5246

leikambrewing.com

SARAH BELLUM’S BAKERY & WORKSHOP

(Certified by Oregon Kosher)

7828 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland 971-249-2870

sarahbellumsbakery.org

SUNNY’S LEGENDARY FROZEN YOGURT

(Yogurts and most toppings certified by Oregon Kosher)

4397 SW Vermont St., Portland, OR 971-271-8348

sunnysfrozenyogurt.com

COUSCOUS

POTATO LATKAS

MATZO BALL SOUP

CHEESECAKE

WHAT WE LOVE

The holidays brings out our favorite foods to enjoy. JELLY DONUTS

BRISKET

RUSSIAN HONEY CAKE

ISRAEL

Yom Ha'atzmaut not only marks the dream of restoring Jewish independence in our ancestral homeland, it also celebrates all the great achievements of the last 75 years. Over the past seven decades, Israel has given the world amazing advances from agricultural to high tech.

ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL IN ISRAEL

Hod HaSharon, Israel

800-327-5980

amhsi.org

AMERICANS FOR BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY

1001 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor, New York, NY 800-962-2248

americansforbgu.org

AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

1762 Westwood Blvd. #410, Los Angeles, CA 424-442-1000

weizmann-usa.org

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM

AFMDA Western Region

6505 Wilshire Blvd. #650, Los Angeles, CA 800-323-2371

afmda.org

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC)

602-277-3318

aipac.org

AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY

10900 NE Fourth St, #2338, Bellevue, WA 425-440-2686

ats.org

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL

888-994-7723

birthrightisrael.com

CHAI ISRAEL

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-892-7415

jewishportland.org/travelisrael

CONSULATE GENERAL OF ISRAEL

456 Montgomery St. #2100, San Francisco, CA 415-844-7510

embassies.gov.il/san-francisco

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ISRAEL/ ISRAEL BONDS

1999 Harrison St., 18 th Floor #1804, Oakland, CA 800-752-5657

israelbonds.com

FRIENDS OF THE IDF (FIDF)

212-244-3118

fidf.org

IAC EITANIM-PORTLAND

Gitit Dekel Stein, Community engagement Manager, Portland

Israeli American Council (IAC)

(971) 348-9294

gdekel@Israeliamerican.org

IAC Eitanim brings together the next generation’s Jewish-American and Israeli-American middle and high school students for an immersive, innovative, project-based learning experience which strengthens participants’ Jewish identity, builds their connection to Israel and ignites their “Israeliness”.

Mentored by industry experts, Israeli- and Jewish American teens lead innovative projects, build their resumes, and develop important life skills while forming new friendships with like-minded peers.

Teens who engage in Eitanim get to:

* Connect to Israel culture, values and spirit

* Be guided by leading mentors, innovators and creators

* Develop valuable life and business skills

* Connect with Israeli-American and jewish-american teens across the nation

* Collaborate and impactful projects and initiatives

We would be thrilled to have families start their journey with us, and proud of taking this great step of infusing the love of Israel and Israeliness in the Portland Jewish community.

ISRAEL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE/JCRC

9900 SW Greenburg Road #220, Tigard, OR 503-245-6496

jewishportland.org/jcrc

ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER

Jewish Agency for Israel, Western Region 323-658-7302

jewishagency.org/aliyah

ISRAELI AMERICAN COUNCIL

israeliamerican.org

J STREET

PO Box 66073, Washington, DC 202-596-5207

jstreet.org

JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

116 E 27th Ave., New York, NY 212-684-6950

jewishpublicaffairs.org

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND, PACIFIC NORTHWEST

1455 NW Leary Way #400, Seattle, WA 206-760-1188

jnf.org

JNF’S VIRTUAL TOURS TO ISRAEL

212-879-9305 ext. 256

jnf.org/visit-israel/tours

OREGON ISRAEL BUSINESS ALLIANCE

A program of the Technology Association of Oregon

123 NE Third Ave. #210, Portland, OR 503-228-5401

techoregon.org

STANDWITHUS

Roz Rothstein, Co-founder and CEO

Randy Kessler, Executive Director StandWithUs Northwest

P.O. Box 341069, Los Angeles, CA 206-801-0902

northwest@standwithus.com standwithus.com

StandWithUs is an international non-partisan organization that inspires and educates people of all ages about Israel, and fights against antisemitism. Through university fellowships, high school internships, middle school curricula, conferences, materials and social media, StandWithUs supports people around the world who want to educate their schools and communities about Israel. For the last nine years, StandWithUs has consistently received the highest possible ratings from Charity Navigator (four stars) and Guidestar (Platinum).

VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL (VFI)

Pacific Northwest 510-387-6000

vfi-usa.org

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA

212-481-1500

zoa.org

In Israel, a land lacking in natural resources, we learned to appreciate our greatest national advantage: our minds. Through creativity and innovation, we transformed barren deserts into flourishing fields and pioneered new frontiers in science and technology.

~Shimon Peres

THE ARTS

CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST

1201 SW 12th Ave, Ste. 420 Portland, OR 97205 503-294-6400

Chamber Music Northwest’s scintillating seven-concert 2022/23 season starts September 29, and continues with monthly concerts through April.

From electrifying chamber orchestras to virtuosic violinists, soaring strings and vibrant vocal storytelling, we’ll take audiences on a journey of musical discovery. With a season featuring a sensational array of artists and programming selections, Oregon’s discerning music enthusiasts have months of music ahead!

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 503-244-01111

oregonjcc.org

MJCC offers a wide range of social, cultural, educational and arts programs including concerts, films, lectures, exhibitions and more. Many of these programs are offered in a hybrid format to support the engagement of community members who cannot readily travel to campus.

OREGON SYMPHONY

Claire Buchanan, Marketing Manager

Fran Jamison, Director of Marketing

909 SW Washington, Portland, OR 503-228-1353

symphony@orsymphony.org

orsymphony.org

Adventurous programming. Inspiring collaborations. Bridging art forms. Connecting lives. Sparking conversation. Every day, and with each exhilarating performance, the Oregon Symphony is moving music forward.

TRIANGLE PRODUCTIONS

Donald Horn, Executive Director/Founder

1785 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 503-239-5919

info@trianglepro.org

trianglepro.org

For more than 30 years triangle productions! has brought thought-provoking theater to the Portland area. Our mission is,“to entertain and educate through the celebration and presentation of contemporary live theater, and to promote diversity and tolerance through the presentation of accessible, high-quality productions addressing a broad range of social and political issues.”

BUSINESS FINANCIAL REAL ESTATE

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URDES MILLER GROUP

Tony Urdes, CIMA, Sr. VP Investments

Bianca Urdes, MBA, Associate VP Investments

121 SW Morrison St. #1800, Portland, OR 503-499-6276

tony.urdes@stifel.com urdesmiller.com

With more than 65 years of industry experience it is our privilege to advise families across generations and to build relationships that pass the test of time. Pursue what matters: wealth management for your investments, business, passions, or legacy. We can help. Tell us your goals, and we’ll create a strategy that reflects your unique situation. Let’s talk.

CASCADE HASSON/SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Carolyn Weinstein, Principal Broker

Robin Weinstein, Principal Broker

25 NW 23rd Place, Ste. 4

Portland, OR

503-802-6415 Carolyn

503-802-6405 Robin

Weinsteinc@hasson.com

carolynandrobin.hasson.com

It takes smart, savvy expert Real Estate professionals to help buyers, sellers and investors navigate the Portland area market. Carolyn and Robin are that valuable team who find hidden gems, negotiate great deals and deliver exceptional results. Only 5 Star industry leaders like them, with over 65 years combined experience, can draw on invaluable knowledge, connections, and resources to pull out all stops for their client’s ultimate satisfaction.

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