COLLEGE & ADULTS

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 bwusiness or social networks, or expand your knowledge of Judaism through religious studies.

COLLEGE

College Scholarships Gap Year Campus Groups Adult Education Young Adult Social/Networking Groups Counseling Emergency Aid Special Needs Resources

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.

OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

ojcf.org/grants-and-scholarships/receive-a-scholarship OJCF offers need-based scholarship programs to support the educational pursuits of Jewish Oregonians.

Lester & Annette Goldschmidt Hillel Scholarship Fund

Students must be a Jewish resident of Oregon, attend U of O, and demonstrate both financial need and merit. Students may apply each year.

Arthur P. Krichevsky Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships for students pursuing post-high school Jewish education through qualified programs at accredited educational institutions in the United States, including rabbinical schools. Also provides direct scholarship support to day schools and to the Oregon Board of Rabbis’ Teen Israel Experience.

Rebecca and Sada Tarshis Memorial Scholarship

Provides tuition assistance to Jewish students for higher education at accredited colleges, universities and graduate schools. To be eligible for this one-year scholarship, the student must demonstrate both merit and financial need. Students may apply each year.

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

Rachel Nelson rachel@jewishportland.org jewishportland.org/sussman The fund was established by Lillian and Gilbert Sussman to provide grants to Jewish students from the Portland area for their higher education. Students pursuing undergraduate studies at an accredited college in the U.S. are encouraged to apply by March 1.

AARDVARK ISRAEL IMMERSION PROGRAMS

646-844-7784 aardvarkisrael.com

CHAI ISRAEL

Rachel Nelson 9900 SW Greenburg Road, Ste. 220 Tigard, OR 503-892-7415 rachel@jewishportland.org jewishportland.org/travelisrael Jewish Federation of Greater Portland provides 18% of the published cost for an Israel experience for ALL Portland-area teens (up to $1,800). Grants also available for immediate post- high school eligible gap year programs. For those enrolled in a congregational high school program, the Oregon Board of Rabbis continues its Teen Israel program in partnership with the Arthur Krichevsky Fund at OJCF, the teen’s home congregation and JFGP.

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 7971 SE 11th Ave. Portland, OR 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., Ste. A Eugene, OR 541-801-8653 jewisheugene.org

MAJOR IN JUDAIC STUDIES Learn from caring faculty Engage in a close-knit student community Live on an urban campus nestled in the heart of vibrant Portland, Oregon

• Apply for the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship • Get $5000-$7000 in scholarship funds every year • Available to incoming students

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

OREGON HILLEL FOUNDATION

Serving University of Oregon and Oregon State University 1059 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 541-343-8920 oregonhillel.org

ADULT EDUCATION

BENAROYA JEWISH LEARNING ACADEMY

Chabad of Oregon 2317 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 503-381-7119 jportland.com

CONSCIOUS TORAH

2531 Chula Vista Blvd. Eugene, OR 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

2900 SW Peaceful Lane Portland, OR 503-293-7306 nevehshalom.org/adult-education

PORTLAND KOLLEL

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

YOUNG ADULT

JEWS NEXT D’OR

1972 NW Flanders Portland, OR 503-222-1069 bethisrael-pdx.org/community/jews-next-dor-20s-30s

MOISHE HOUSE PORTLAND

503-908-3394 Portland, OR moishehouse.org/find-a-house/portland facebook.com/MoisheHousePDX

OJCF GIVING COUNCIL

1618 SW First Ave., Ste. 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/NETWORKING GROUPS

JEWISH DAD’S NIGHT OUT

Portland, OR 503-246-8831

JEWISH HAPPY HOUR

meetup.com/Jewish-Happy-Hour

OJCF PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS GROUP

1618 SW First Ave., Ste. 210 Portland, OR 503-248-9328 ojcf.org

OJCF’s Professional Advisors Group is comprised of attorneys, accountants, and financial/wealth advisors. The group provides educational programming, continuing education credits and networking opportunities for attendees at lunch meetings held 2-3 times per year.

OREGON JEWISH MOUNTAINEERS

6688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 541-730-7538 climbingrocks.wixsite.com/website

NEXT GENERATIONS GROUP

503-312-2530 nextgenerationsgroup.wordpress.com

PDX MOTS

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

PORTLAND JEWISH EVENTS

jodiberris@aol.com 248-760-0743

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY

Portland, OR 503-892-3015 jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/womens-philanthropy Women’s Philanthropy provides a place in the Portland Jewish community for all women to come together to promote, enhance and celebrate Jewish life. We are committed to building a Jewish community that is welcoming, engaging and demonstrates the impact a women makes by having her voice heard.

YOUNG JEWISH PROFESSIONALS – PORTLAND

facebook.com/pdxyjp

COUNSELING

JFCS COUNSELING SERVICES

Douglass Ruth, LCSW, CCTP, Clinical Director 1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 301 Portland, OR 503-226-7079 ext. 123 douglassruth@jfcs-portland.org jfcs-portland.org Provides culturally-competent counseling services utilizing a trauma informed approach for individuals, couples, and families. Additionally, free, in-home solution-focused counseling services for seniors and people with disabilities through the Program to Encourage Active & Rewarding Lives (PEARLS). Offers child and family workshops for community organizations. Support groups for family caregivers. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, some commercial insurance and, offer sliding-scale options.

EMERGENCY AID

JEWISH FREE LOAN OF GREATER PORTLAND

Les Gutfreund, Chair 9900 SW Greenburg Road, Ste. 220 Tigard, OR 503-892-7417 freeloan@jewishportland.org jewishportland.org/freeloan Loans available for up to $4,000 for life’s “ups and downs,” such as tuition, car repair, medical expense, debt consolidation, housing assistance, etc. Applicants must identify as Jewish, be 18 years or older, have a co-signer(s), and have lived in Oregon/SW Washington for at least 6 months. Visit webpage for complete list of guidelines and application.

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 Independent special needs housing on the Cedar Sinai Park Campus.

TASK/TIKVAH DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES/JFCS

Janet Menashe, Disabilities Inclusion Specialist 1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 301 Portland, OR 503-226-7079 ext. 122 janetmenashe@jfcs-portland.org jfcs-portland.org