Taste of TempleSunday, February 9, 5-8 pm

Castaway, 1900 NW 18th Avenue (21+ only)

(503) 222-1069 to registerwww.bethisrael-pdx.org

Restaurantsa CenaAlfresco Catering by SheratonAndinaBamboo SushiBoke BowlCaffe MingoCentury CateringCha! Taqueria & BarClarklewisDavis Street TavernFire On The MountainFish SauceIrving Street KitchenJamisonLardoLevantMeat Cheese Bread Meriwether’s Restaurant & Skyline FarmMi Mero Mole

Miffy’s Foods Mirolo ChocolatierMother’s BistroOlympic Provisions Pacific Pie Co. Pearl CateringPink Rose Portland MercadoPosies BakeryRuby JewelSimpaticaSmitten: Artisan TrufflesSt. JackThe Bent BrickTrattoria Gallo NeroVerde CocinaVerdun Fine Chocolate & GiftsWildwood RestaurantYakuza Lounge

Beverage PurveyorsArchery Summit WineryAwesome AlesBig Bottom WhiskeyBull Run Distilling CompanyClear Creek DistilleryCrispin Cider & Fox Barrel CiderEastside DistillingErath WineryHOTLIPS Pizza + SodaHouse Spirits DistilleryJoto SakeKure Juice BarLaurelwood Public House & BreweryLocal Roasting Co.New Deal Distillery

New Old LompocRogue Ales & SpiritsSokol Blosser Winery

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2 Congregation Beth Israel

Hannah W. HansenHannah Hansen will become Bat Mitzvah on February 8, 2014. She is the daughter of Douglas and Gail Hansen and the younger sister of Russell, Sarah, and Mickey. Hannah attends Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin. For her Mitzvah Project she is organizing a stuffed animal drive and will donate the toys through Fire Station

#12 in Phoenix, AZ, where her uncle Jerry Johnson is a firefighter. Firefighters are committed to providing the highest level of public safety service for their community. They protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention, and public education. The stuffed animals that Hannah will donate will be given to children during crisis and emergency response situations, such as after a home fire or during disaster relief. The toys provide comfort to children during times of uncertainty or fear. Hannah’s uncle Jerry was part of a team of Arizona firefighters who helped with the clean up immediately following the 9/11 terror attacks. You can read his first-person account in this story from the Arizona Republic: www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/09/07/20110907phoenix-firefighters-ground-zero-911.html.

Sydney Alana Von ArxSydney Von Arx will become Bat Mitzvah on February 15, 2014. She is the daughter of Jeff (Java) Von Arx and Jennifer Goldman and the older sister of Devin. Sydney attends Northwest Academy in downtown Portland. She is working with FreeGeek for her Mitzvah Project, helping to collect and refurbish computers for

non-profits, schools, or individuals who cannot afford a computer. If a computer cannot be refurbished it is taken apart for parts that can still be used, and the rest is recycled. The computers are completely refurbished by volunteers, who are also trained on how to build a computer, plus FreeGeek offers computer classes for free. Sydney’s goal is to refurbish an entire classroom of computers. She has taken apart many computers for recycling and parts so far, plus she has learned to rebuild a computer. If you have old computers to donate or to learn more about FreeGeek, please visit their website: www.freegeek.org.

B’not Mitzvah Adult Education

CBI Book Group Sunday, February 2, 9:00 AMHerbert & Shirley Semler Board Room

Please join our book group each month for a morning of pleasant literary discussion. There is no need to sign up.

February’s selection is Zealot by Reza Aslan.

March’s selection is Norwegian By Night by Derek Miller.

Adult Education Presents:Three ClergyShabbat/Sabbath Worship: What, How, and Why?Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 PMTrinity Episcopal Church 147 NW 19th Avenue

Continuing their popular series of discussions, the leaders of three major congregations in our corner of NW Portland join in a lively dialogue. You won’t want to miss this presentation by Msgr. Patrick Brennan of St. Mary’s Cathedral, The Very Rev. William Lupfer of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana of CBI.

Music Under the DomeThursday, February 13, 6:00 PMTemple

Cantor Ida Rae Cahana is joined by Amalia Blumberg (flute) and Beth Karp (piano) to perform works by Paul Ben-Haim, Robert Schumann, David Schiff, and more. Join us after work for an informal 45-minute concert in the historic main sanctuary. Free and open to the public.

Havdalah and a Movie: Hester StreetSaturday, March 8Potluck Dinner at 6:00 PM Movie at 7:00 PMMiller RoomHester Street, starring Carol Kane and Steven Keats, tells the story of Jewish immigrants who come to the Lower East side of New York City in 1896 from Europe and who live on Hester Street in Manhattan. The story begins with Yankel Bogovnik, a Russian Jew, assimilating to American life, having learned English, anglicized his name to Jake, and shaved off his beard. He is working at a $12/week job as a seamster, the money earned to be able to bring his family to America from Russia. His wife, Gitl, who arrives later with their son, Yossele, has difficulty assimilating. Tension arises…come see the rest of the story! RSVP to Tracy in the CBI office.

Prior to the movie, please join us for a potluck dinner! Share a dish from your Bubbe’s repertoire.

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Our Leadership

Not the same old Sacred Space By Ida Rae CahanaSenior Cantor

Very often, as I am walking out of the sanctuary after a rehearsal, a passerby will ask if they can take a look inside. They might ask if it would be all right

to attend a service – “Can anyone come?” Of course, we know that our doors are open, and once inside, we expect to witness and participate in experiences of prayer. Our sanctuary is also a place to witness great oratory and music. I write this one day before our annual Shabbat celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Congressman John Lewis will address us, CBI congregational choirs will blend voices with the Northwest Community Gospel Choir, and Pastor Matt Hennessee will join our clergy and dignitaries from around the state. I expect to be instructed, inspired, and motivated to social change by Rep. Lewis. I also expect that the entire evening will be lifted to another level by the incredible music of both Jewish and Gospel traditions. It is

the power of music that transforms the room and brings people into contact with each other. As Rabbi A. J. Heschel reminded us, “Song is the most intimate expression of [humanity.] In no other way does [a person] reveal himself so completely as in the way he sings. For the voice of a person, particularly when in song, is the soul in its full nakedness.” Our annual MLK Shabbat offers us a chance to be vulnerable and inspired to act for good in our community.

On a more modest scale, there are three short (free!) concerts to be presented in the sanctuary this spring – more opportunities to experience the beauty and grandeur of this space with great music. The first is Thursday evening February 13 at 6 PM. Flutist Amalia Blumberg and pianist Beth Karp will play selections of Debussy, Ben-Haim, Schiff, and others in a wonderful 45 minute chance to take a breather after a busy day. Greg Ewer and Adam LaMotte will play duets from their most recent recording on April 10, and finally, rock violinist Aaron Meyer and guitarist Tim Ellis will raise the dome a bit higher on June 12. I look forward to seeing you at these three extraordinary opportunities, known as “Music Under the Dome.” All are indeed welcome!

Cantor Ida Rae Cahana

Shabbat Service honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.We were all inspired at our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration featuring speaker Congressman John Lewis!

Visit www.bethisrael-pdx.org for more photos and video of this inspiring event.

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Developing CBI

What does it mean to taste CBI?by Jenat Levison FeldmanDevelopment Director On Sunday, February 9, from 5 to 8 PM, Congregation Beth Israel will be hosting its 3rd annual Taste of Temple experience. We are honored that over 50 vendors have graciously joined us for this program. In turn, we encourage our members to

return the favor by frequenting these local purveyors and letting them know you appreciate the partnership we have established as we work together to support our community. A wonderful and dedicated committee has been hard at work for almost six months planning every detail of this delicious and delightful friendraiser and fundraiser.

Our TOT committee embraces the friendraising aspect that continues long after the event is completed and becomes a game changer for many. House Parties spread throughout the year are designed to appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests, helping our members get connected on a more personal level, for truly it is the connections that help us feel we belong.

It is clear our members make our congregation remarkable and authentically vibrant. At CBI, we say we strive to educate our students to become critical thinkers and responsible leaders. The truth is that we are all students, no matter where you are in your life cycle, and CBI provides that opportunity for everyone.

CBI becomes your family when you choose to invest in its present and help direct its future. There is no time like the present. Taste of Temple is yet one more way we open the door – hoping you will choose to walk right in, take in the sights and smells, and really get a taste of all that CBI offers.

Taste of Temple 2014 Committee

Mindy BeckerMel Birge

Maria BlankBarbra Fisher

Andrew GallerAli Garfinkle

Judah GarfinkleLinda Georges

David GoldwynTiffany Goldwyn

Thomas HofmannGreg Jones

Shawn MenasheJill Mitchell

Janet MorganSara Rosenbaum

Gillian RosickyLorraine ShawAshley Spitzer

Joanne TreuhaftBianca UrdesTony Urdes

Co-Chairs: Joel Fishman and Jordan Menashe

Mel Birge & Janet MorganJeff Capen & Kira DennisonLou & Kathleen DoctorJoel & Val FishmanAli & Judah GarfinkleMichael Goldman & Jane VereschaginJordan MenasheShawn Menashe

Mark RosenbaumLois SchnitzerEllie & Lorraine ShawAshley SpitzerMardi & Tom SpitzerThrive Aesthetic & Anti-Aging CenterJeff & Jen Weprin

Sponsors

Taste of TempleSunday, February 9, 5-8 pm

Castaway, 1900 NW 18th Avenue

5February 2014

Happy 2014!by Deborah KaplanEarly Childhood Education Director  This January, we welcomed 4 new kiddos to Beth Israel Preschool. Welcome Aksel, Oliver, Nora, and Sonali! Our enrollment is up 20% from last year, and we have really created a sense of community

within our sweet preschool. When you walk down the halls you will hear engaging conversations about where animals live in winter, hear sweet voices singing songs, or see children manipulating clay with different materials. We are halfway through our enrichment classes – art, dance, science, and Spanish. The children go outside every day, rain or shine, to explore and make sense of the world around them.

On February 18 we will have an open house at Beth Israel Preschool from 5:30-7:00 PM. This is a chance for new families with young children to come for a visit, see what a day at Beth Israel Preschool looks like, and explore the classrooms.

Beginning on January 17 is our Friday Friends Class for parents and infants ages 2 months to 13 months. This is a 7-week class where families can come with their infants and participate in age-appropriate art projects, finger plays, music and rhythm, parent education, and a Kabbalat Shabbat. I will lead this class in the Miller Room. For more information, see the flier posted on CBI’s website at www.bethisrael-pdx.org.

In my last article, I mentioned that I am in an Administrative Masters Program for Jewish Early Childhood directors and educators. Part of this program involves some travel. On February 21 I will take my first journey to Israel. We will be traveling from the South to the North for 10 days visiting early childhood centers, a kibbutz, Hebrew Union

College, the Kotel in Jerusalem, the Shuk, and many other incredible sights.

Several weeks ago, the Torah portion was Parashat Beshalach. It means “when he sent forth,” and it’s about Pharaoh’s decision to free the Israelites and the Jews’ exodus to Egypt. I connect with this portion and feel as though I am making an exodus to Israel. There was never a good time to go when I was younger, but I feel more connected than ever to the holy land. As an adult I have different eyes to see the country with, especially since I have become more spiritual. I feel so blessed to be supported by our community at CBI and cannot wait to share my adventures when I return. I plan to Skype with the preschool as I travel and have the teachers show the children on a map where I have been, where I am, and where I will be going.

This is an exciting time for our preschool as we welcome new families, settle in for the winter, and share many more experiences together.

B’vracha,

Deborah Kaplan

Condolences to Arthur and Benjamin Steinhorn on the death of Arthur’s father, Morton Steinhorn, on December 13.

Barry Menashe and Michael Menashe and families on the death of their sister and Ruth Menashe on the death of her daughter, Nisa Menashe Shleifer, on December 15.

Suzanne Albert and family on the death of her husband, Julian Albert, on December 30.

The family of Jaime Goldfarb, who passed away on January 6.

Frani Lilienthal and family on the death of her husband, James Lilienthal, on January 12.

Naomi Strauss and family on the death of her husband, David Strauss, on January 14.

Mazel Tov toArline Greenblatt on the birth of her granddaughter, Sarah Lenore, on December 20. Proud parents are Jim Greenblatt and Leeza Maron.

Cantor and David Schiff on the birth of their first grandchild, Jacob Joseph Sperling, on November 18, 2013. Proud parents are Jamie and Jason Sperling.

Ali and Judah Garfinkle on the birth of their son, Leonard Victor, on January 12. Leo joins big sister Maddie (6) and big brother Ian (4). Proud CBI grandparents are Debbie and Lance Caldwell and Richard Garfinkle and Karla Green.

May they grow in health and wisdom and be a source of strength to their family and all humankind.

Education L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation

L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation

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Brotherhood Upcoming Events

Community and ServiceAs of the writing of this article, several events are planned for February, but the exact times and places have not been determined because our secretary didn’t show up to our last meeting to take notes, and no one else had a box of Crayolas. However, we do know this much: on February 11, we’ll be touring the Portland Police Bureau Forensic Evidence Division because it’s a fun guy thing to do, and they said we could take home free samples. We also have a meeting planned with Commissioner Nick Fish, who is in charge of the Portland Water Bureau and the Bureau of Environmental Services. Plus, he’s the council liaison to Elders in Action, Venture Portland, and the Regional Arts and Culture Council. All attendees to this event will be given an ad hoc seat on Portland’s city council. Before your swearing-in, please be sure that there are no skeletons in your closet.

Check the Brotherhood web site located on the information super highway at www.bethisrael-pdx.org/community/brotherhood for forthcoming updates to these and other February events.

Tour of the Portland Police Bureau Forensic Evidence DivisionTuesday, February 11, 5:00 PM1111 SW 2nd Avenue, 97204

Join Brotherhood for a special tour that is sure to be fascinating. We’ll be meeting at the Portland Police Bureau’s HQ in downtown Portland.

Brotherhood/Social Action Lecture Series:

Israel TodaySunday, February 2, 10:30 AMBlumauer AuditoriumSpeakers: Rob Jacobs and Hen Mazzig of Stand With Us

Ron Jacobs and Hen Mazzig will present a talk covering recent events in Israel and their view for a roadmap to peace in the Middle East. Further, Jacobs and Mazzig will discuss how Israel is perceived on campuses and in our communities and explain their efforts for advocacy in the Pacific Northwest.

Presentation by Ben Murane of the New Israel FundSunday, March 2, 10:30 AMBlumauer AuditoriumSave the date and plan to join us for the third and final installment of the Brotherhood’s Education Series.

Eighth Annual Weekend in QuestA Shabbaton of study and fun at the beautiful Oregon CoastFeb. 28 - March 2, 2014Astoria, OregonPresented by the Institute for Judaic Studies, this year’s topic is “Go West, Young Mensch!” Dr. Ellen Eisenberg of Willamette University will be speaking.

For more information, visit www.weekendinquest.org or contact Mimi Epstein at mimiepstein42@comcast.net or (503) 203-2671.

Congregation Beth Israel is a co-sponsor of this event.

7February 2014

Sisterhood

Theater Night OutThursday, February 20, 7:30 PMTriangle Productions at The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza 1785 NE Sandy Blvd

Join Beth Israel Sisterhood for a night at the theater to see Triangle Productions’ MEDICARE-fully FABULOUS!, conceived, written and well...acted by Wendy Westerwelle.

The show is a series of original stories about aging, faith,

friendships, and recovery. How she sees her life, now in her mid-60’s; or as she calls it “the last part before I drop dead.” Some of her old characters are back: including Zumi and Golda, and some new ones, including Soheila, her Botox doctor; Dr. Rodrigues, the dentist; and even Rina, her Israeli boss. Medicare-fully Fabulous! is about the celebration of life after 65 - the world of politics, sex, aging, facial hair, no sex drive, being Jewish, clothes and well...even food.

We have a limited number of great seats available ($35 tickets for only $20). Reserve your place for a great night out. Contact Lynn Gelber at lynn.gelber@gmail.com by February 15.

Be Part of Sisterhood Shabbat Friday, February 28, 6:00 PMWe are looking for Sisterhood members to volunteer for our Sisterhood Shabbat, Friday, February 28, 6:00 pm, in Pollin Chapel. This annual service, organized by Sisterhood Religious Programming Chair Rachel Halupowski, and led by members of our Sisterhood, is a moving and wonderful experience for all.

Would you like to participate in the service as a Hebrew or English reader, or are you interested in ushering that evening?

To volunteer or ask questions, please contact Rachel at rachel_613@q.com.

And remember, this service is open to everyone, not just Sisterhood members, not just women. Please be sure to attend with your family.

Think Spring! Think Plant Sale!Sunday April 27, 9:00 am

As winter marches on, think spring and save the date for our annual fundraiser, Treasures in Bloom. We will have locally grown assortments as well as Terra Nova perennials. There will also be a Bake Sale featuring delicious baked goods and a one-day Spring Sale in the gift shop.

Look for order forms in March - and keep thinking spring!

Report from the AssemblyAs if 4 days in sunny San Diego in December isn’t fabulous enough, add the privilege of being able to attend the WRJ 49th Assembly along with the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial.

Pacific District was the host district for the Assembly celebrating the Centennial year of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). The 584 WRJ delegates from 5 countries joined with the almost 5,000 URJ delegates from all over North America. WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood was well

represented by Ellen Bick, Daphna Stadig, Shelly Levy, and myself. We attended wonderful and informative workshops, forums, and plenaries. A special highlight for which we are all very proud was accepting the Gold Or Ami “Light of My People” award for the exemplary Human Trafficking Program held last Spring. Only 6 of these awards are given every two years. The Shabbat services, music, and prayer with 5,000 members of our family was truly awe inspiring and life changing. We were especially proud of the $75,000 gift to the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) from WRJ in honor of their 75 years as a Reform youth organization, started in 1937 by WRJ. The delegation of the NFTY kids added a lot of ruach to the services and to our celebrations. It was a great week of learning, worship, connections, and friendship.

The next Biennial will be held in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 4-8, 2015.

L’Shalom,

Ellen Bick, WRJ/Pacific District President Linda Harrison, WRJ/BIS President

The women of the WRJ Pacific District at the URJ Biennial

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Allison B. Cohen MadrichiM TrAining And religious sChool sCholArship FundIn Memory of

Allison CohenLucille Almeleh SpringDavid Rozansky and Elana

Cohn-RozanskyMorton SteinhornJim and Ilene DavidsonEgon E. LoebnerMindy Loebner

AdulT eduCATion FundIn Honor of

Ted Nelson and Curt Shaffstall (Marriage)

Susan Graber and Bill June

AlTAr Flowers And oneg shABBATIn Memory of

Allan WeinsteinSue and Joel KraneBerenice FeldmanElise Rosenfeld

In Honor ofBunny Sadis (Special Birthday)Elizabeth and Ruben Menashe

Amy r. goldsmiTh liBrAryIn Memory of

Marion S. FormanAlbert F. FormanStephen E. Forman

CemeTery BeAuTiFiCATionIn Memory of

Nancy Lou TonkinAda BeckmanRon TonkinH. Myer TurteltaubDr. Jack TurteltaubCynthia Lipman AaronLeslie LipmanLoree and Ken SakaiLinda HudesmanRodney RosencrantzDiane and David RosencrantzEthel G. KelinsonMax D. KelinsonIrving OvitzLillian ZidellHarvey and Leslie KelinsonShirley Foster FishelBetty F. Druck and Marjorie

SaltzmanMargaret Balick KavittBenita Schlesinger & FamilyBetty and Randy Rubenstein &

Family

rABBi CAhAnA disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Ann Goldsmith BarrRachel HalupowskiKatalin SolteszLes SolteszJoseph J. HeilnerR. C. Neuberger

Eva Yurman AilLouise Ruben & FamilyRuth RosenfeldDavid RosenfeldDon and Karen LachmanCarlton R. ReiterPhilip and Dorothy ReiterEthel G. KelinsonMax D. KelinsonIrving OvitzEugene ArronJudith K. Feinstein & FamilyCarol AugustDavid and Anita August

In Honor ofTed Nelson and Curt Shaffstall

(Marriage)Faye Gordon SamuelsElla Menashe (Bat Mitzvah)Sheldon Krys

In AppreciationLewis, Jessica, and Sarah BarrRuth Menashe & FamilySheldon Krys

General ContributionGiven ByRichard Meeker and Ellen

Rosenblum

CAnTor CAhAnA disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Ann Goldsmith BarrMichael and Linda Goldsmith

In Honor ofElla Menashe (Bat Mitzvah)Sheldon Krys

In AppreciationLewis, Jessica, and Sarah BarrSheldon Krys

rABBi Joseph disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Lucille Almeleh SpringRachel HalupowskiNathan FeldmanHoward and Jen Feldman

In AppreciationHarley SpringLewis, Jessica, and Sarah BarrLucy Kivel & Scott, Sarah, and Andy

HowardGeneral Contribution

Given ByHillard and Kay UllmanDaphna and James Stadig

CAnTor sChiFF disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Pearl KarlinAlice and Michael Powell

In AppreciationMarvin and Lois Urman

General ContributionGiven ByGerald Thomas and Elizabeth

Collings

rABBi rose disCreTionAryGeneral Contribution

Given ByGerald Thomas and Elizabeth

Collings

generAl AdminisTrATiveIn Memory of

Larry TarlowSharon TarlowLarry WinthropIan and Beverly GetreuArthur and Barbara WinthropMichael and Gloria Borg OldsCarol LangBruce M. SendersStanley B. LangStuart LangAnn Goldsmith BarrEdith BrownmanSelma StanzlerNorman StammPhillip MargolinAdele R. MeyerPaul and Alice MeyerJean WolffAlma B. SendersStuart and Barbara LangMax RaskinBetty RaskinSylvia Krys-NudelmanSheldon KrysAntone P. LarsenJoel and Sandra SeresTheodore Russel BlankBarbara Gardner-Kooperstein and

Jeanne RittmasterSam GlickmanJoanne and Harry GlickmanAllan WeinsteinSamuel RussellGoldie WeinsteinJeff and Sherri WeinsteinRalph DriesenPaula ReedBruce BeckerMindy, Julie, and Adam BeckerJay AlbertMichael and Gloria Borg OldsLucille SpringFred and Nora Rothstein

General ContributionGiven BySteven LaskoJudy StoneDavid and Lisette Levich

hAl ruThizer CulTurAl ArTsIn Memory of

Sylvia MargulisSue Friedman

oserAn FAmily leCTureIn Memory of

Philip KurlandAlan and Janet Zell

In Honor ofGus and Eliza Simkoff (Birth)William and Nell Simkoff

presChoolIn Memory of

Lorraine DavisDeborah DavisLewis FendrichSandra and Alan Rosenberg

General ContributionGiven ByPaul Schmidt

ruTh semler youTh ACTiviTiesIn Memory of

Max J. SwerdlikJoan and Louis SorianoCharlotte FriendMargaret HassonWilliam J. BermanLeslie Berman & FamilyThe Larry Semler Family

sAlly vidgoFF CAmp KAlsmAn sCholArshipIn Memory of

Sally VidgoffRobert and Robin MesherCelene Lauterstein LowensonLee Lowenson

sAnny snell presChool sCholArshipIn Memory of

Nisa ShleiferNancy Shlesinger

soCiAl ACTion (generAl)In Memory of

Sadie SchefferStephen PressGloria ReissGail MarracciArnold RustinJean RustinDeborah RustinStuart DurkheimerMark Dohrmann and

Julie DurkheimerAllan SacksBabette HorensteinBarbara Durkheimer and

Gary LarsenRachel HorenblasLindsey HorenblasJay AlbertDodie HarrisonGus J. SolomonDick SolomonGeorge FriendMark and Randie PetersonMort GlazerBarbara Glazer

In Honor ofRose Rustin (Birthday)Deborah RustinBarbara Lang (Birthday)Linda Ostomel (Birthday)Susan and Stuart Shleifer

(Anniversary)Barbara Durkheimer and

Gary LarsenGeneral Contribution

Given ByLynn Bonner

FoodIn Memory of

Goldie HammelSusy, Marci, and Katrina HammelLarry WinthropNaomi and Dave StraussRose Rustin

Very Thoughtful People

9February 2014

Esther Utay LenetEvelyn LasterDonna MillerMiriam RichmanStuart DurkheimerEloise SpiegelEliot KowittArdis KowittSamuel BerneLee and Frank BerneMax PeltzRobert and Leslie PeltzCarol GaiserTerri WarrenWilliam TrachtenbergPearl TrachtenbergIrwin ApplebaumBarney and Susan MilsteinMilton ReiterDavia and Ted RubensteinSusan GersonRenée and Irwin HolzmanAlma SendersBerenice FeldmanMargery SendersTheresa BergsteinBetsy and Len BergsteinMaurice GoldbergIlene Goldberg & FamilyArnold RustinRose RustinNisa Menashe ShleiferLarry WinthropRenée and Irwin HolzmanJulian AlbertPearl TrachtenbergBunny Edelson

Sylvia Director JacobsBeverly Zell

In Honor ofElla Krys Menashe (Bat Mitzvah)Louis, Risa, Jacob, and Noah FeldmanMichael Weiner and Kathy

Davis-Weiner (Birth of granddaughter)

Renée and Irwin HolzmanSolomon Olshin (Bar Mitzvah)Sydney and Bill Baer

General ContributionGiven ByHarriet SchatzAlan and Eve Rosenfeld

i hAve A dreAmIn Memory of

Matthew GouldNorm and Norma Silver

In Honor ofKathy Davis-Weiner (Recovery)Bette Greenstein

Temple resTorATionIn Memory of

Richard Alan LachmanJeffrey Lachman

urmAn FAmily College CommuniCATionIn Memory of

Nisa Menashe ShleiferAnna UrmanSam UrmanMarvin and Lois Urman

esTelle direCTor sholKoFF Jewish eduCATors sCholArshipIn Memory of

Estelle SholkoffZelda ZeidmanJulian AlbertRichard Dobrow, Shasa Dobrow, and

Rachel Dobrow Stone

heims FAmily youTh ACTiviTies endowmenTIn Honor of

Emma Freedman (Bat Mitzvah)Feralee and Charles Levin

simon & helen direCTor endowmenTIn Memory of

June NagelTrudi and Richard Morrison & FamilyThe Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE

FoundationHarold H. SaltzmanRuth Saltzman & Family

Temple endowmenTIn Memory of

Celene Lauterstein LowensonMilton and Lynn MarksLarry WinthropDick and Harriet Maizels

WrJ/Beth israel sisterhood Funds

BiKKur holim - hope in liFeIn Memory of

Julian AlbertLana and Alan MillerMargaret Balick KavittWilma Jane BalickCelia RavenNaomi Schneider

prAyer BooKIn Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. Sally BuchbinderNaomi StraussJoseph Francis SercuMargo SercuMarcia Colton, Risa Colton-Feldman

and Louis Feldman, & Jacob and Noah Feldman

sisTerhood progrAmming, leAdership & enriChmenTIn Honor of

Bobbie Goldstein (Birthday)Eve Rosenfeld

Very Thoughtful People

CBI TeamSenior RabbiMichael Z. Cahanarabbicahana@bethisrael-pdx.org

Senior CantorIda Rae Cahanacantorcahana@bethisrael-pdx.org

Assistant RabbiRachel L. Josephrabbijoseph@bethisrael-pdx.org

Rabbi EmeritusEmanuel Rose, D.H.L., D.D.rabbirose@bethisrael-pdx.org

Cantor EmeritaJudith Blanc Schiff cantor@bethisrael-pdx.org

Education Department

Education DirectorBen Sandler, M. Ed. ben@bethisrael-pdx.org

Early Childhood Education DirectorDeborah Kaplandeborah@bethisrael-pdx.org

Education AdministratorMor Kenanemor@bethisrael-pdx.org

Member Services

Executive DirectorSydney A. Baersydney@bethisrael-pdx.org

Development DirectorJen Feldmanjen@bethisrael-pdx.org

Congregational Affairs DirectorJemi Kostiner Mansfield jemi@bethisrael-pdx.org

Finance DirectorJim Baldwin, CPAjim@bethisrael-pdx.org

Accounting AssistantVicki Greifvicki@bethisrael-pdx.org

Project CoordinatorDara Dochertydara@bethisrael-pdx.org

Office AdministratorTracy Alifanztracy@bethisrael-pdx.org

Facilities ManagerCraig Patoncraig@bethisrael-pdx.org

Facilities StaffAndy ColesDrew Christensen

Catering Panel

Alfresco Catering by Sheraton503-335-2858Shellie Postlewait

Art of Catering503-231-8185Larry Grimes

Food in Bloom503-223-6819Catherine Hernandez

Century Catering503-849-2605Allen Levin

Devil’s Food Catering503-233-9288Charles Stilwell

Culinary Artistry503-232-4675Jenn Louis

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In Remembrance ~ May their memory be for a blessing.February 7 & 8Cynthia Lipman AaronAllen AdlerFrank B. AikenIrwin ApplebaumSolomon ArnsbergCarol AugustMaxine BarkerBruce D. BeckerKathryn BenaroyaElsa Bonyhadi*Norman BurnettSally BurnettEsther Florence Diamond*Joseph H. DicksonFrank EisemanNathan FeldmanFlorence FishmanMarion S. FormanRuth FriedmanMiriam GadyeAlfred GreenwaldLottie HerzbergJoseph HorensteinLinda HudesmanRuni Hyman*Sylvia Director Jacobs*Mary KaneHarold L. KaplanHarry KaranskyStanley F. KatzMargaret Balick Kavitt*Eliot KowittLeslie LipmanCelene Lauterstein Lowenson*Ruth MarshSarah MesherCharles OstrofskyMax PeltzAnnabelle Palmer Perlman*Blanche RobbinsGeorge K. RobbinsArnold RustinBernie SavageWilliam ShapiroSally Ann ShulmanEdward SorenJoseph SpiegelJean Wolff

February 14 & 15Eva Y. AilFrances Barde ArbackTheresa BergsteinWilliam J. Berman

Samuel BerneSally BuchbinderLeonard BurginJoan CahnAlbert F. FormanEdith GoodmanEugene GottesmanJoseph J. HeilnerLawrence Hoffman*Lillian HoffmanMax IsaacsonEdward KaufmanEthel G. Kelinson*Max D. Kelinson*Cantor Chaim KohenRabbi Zahlmon KohenSylvia Krys-NudelmanPhilip KurlandFred Langerman*Antone LarsenDavid H. LomasFanny Lowengart*Esther MinkHannah OrloffMonford OrloffIrving OvitzLesa OzielCarlton R. ReiterThelma RosenRodney A. Rosencrantz*Otto B. Rothschild*Sadie SchefferJoseph Francis SercuElise Rosenbaum SherlinJoseph SmertenkoJudge Gus J. Solomon*Katalin SolteszMolly S. StreitSelmo TauberLouis Tobin*Adele TunickGerald UnkelesAnna UrmanJacob VidgoffJack ZasloffEdith Zavin*Lillian ZidellRose Zivin

February 21 & 22Lee AckleyNathan AdlerRick AftergutJames Henry Ashrow*Esther Hirsch Barde

George Hillel BarkerNorman Berenson*Samuel K. Bergman*A. I. BlochHarold ChuckerEdward “Sonny” CoganLorraine DavisAlice EgartHarry EstrinBerenice FeldmanMax FlaxmanGeorge FriendDavid Gold*Bernard GoldbergArchie Goldsmith*Samuel HahnEdgar Hexter*Rachel HorenblasDora Kaffesieder*Nellie KatzkyPauline KaufmanRaymond Eugene Krantz*Martha Lehmann*Anne LiebmanSylvia Margulis*David Danny Matin*Adele R. MeyerMarian M. Meyer*Donna MillerCheryl PelzMax RaskinBessie SavinarHenrietta SegalAlma B. SendersMarion SilverNorman SteinDora TallWilliam I. TrachtenbergSam UrmanLois WaldingerAllan WeinsteinArnold WintersDonald Wolfstone

February 28 & March 1Frank J. Anker*Eugene ArronRabbi Henry J. Berkowitz*Theodore R. Blank*Clarence Albert BlomgrenWilliam BrennerCari Spiegel CherleeSam Shaia DirectorMyrtle DonaldsonJessie Douglas

Ralph DriesenStuart DurkheimerJacob FosterCarol GaiserSamuel GlickmanShirley J. Gold*Maurice GoldbergAlbert GoldwasserEdgar GoodmanSimon GordonEva GrossSheila HaikinsMinna HochfeldSue KahanaBeatrice KirzAnnie KlonskyRichard Alan Lachman*Marie LamfromWilliam LevetonJack Elliott MlynOscar OlmanLouis PannamanGertrude PlushnickAaron PopickCelia RavenJack RogelPatricia RosenSamuel RosenDavid RosenfeldPearl RussellSamuel RussellNorman StammJennie TanneAnna TenenbaumBernard TreuhaftHarold UnkelesSeymour UtayMorris D. Weil*Polly S. Weil*Goldie L. WeinsteinLaura YankowitzZelda Director Zeidman

(*) next to a name indicates a memorial plaque has been purchased to ensure the beloved departed is remembered in perpetuity. For information about memorial plaques in the Temple, please contact Jemi Kostiner Mansfield at (503) 222-1069 or jemi@bethisrael-pdx.org.

11Congregation Beth Israel

February 2014 Adar 5774

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Adar 1

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Tot Shabbat Service 9:30 AM PC

Shabbat Morning Service10:30 AM PC

Healing Havdalah4:30 PM PC

2 Adar 2

Book Group9:00 AM SBR

Religious School/ B’nei Mitzvah 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

3rd Grade Family Program: The Dating Game!10:00 AM BA

Brotherhood/Social Action Lecture Series: Israel Today10:30 AM PC

Kol Echad Choir Rehearsal11:30 AM BTB

3 Adar 3 4 Adar 4 Adult Ed:Tri-Faith Dialogue: “Shabbat/Sabbath Worship: What, How and Why?” 7:00 PM Trinity Episcopal Church

5 Adar 5 Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Alef Bet Class with Cantor Schiff6:00 PM LB

6 Adar 6 Membership Committee12:30 PM SBR

IHP4:30 PM SEC

WRJ/BIS Board Meeting6:30 PM SBR

7 Adar 7 Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

JND Shabbat Service7:30 PM PC

8 Adar 8

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service: Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Hansen 10:30 AM Temple

9 Adar 9

Religious School/ B’nei Mitzvah 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Potluck in the Park Baking 10:00 AM BA Kitchen

ECE Ahavah Sunday Program10:30 AM Room 3

Kol Echad Choir Rehearsal11:30 AM BTB

Taste of Temple5:00 PM Castaway

10 Adar 10 11 Adar 11

Brotherhood Board Meeting6:30 PM SBR

Meditation Group7:30 PM SC

12 Adar 12

Education & Youth Committee11:45 AM SBR

Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Alef Bet Class with Cantor Schiff6:00 PM LB

Social Action Meeting7:00 PM SBR

13 Adar 13

No IHP Classes

Adult Education Committee8:30 AM SBR

Executive Committee12:00 PM SBR

Music under the DomeFree concert6:00 PM Temple

14 Adar 14

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Shir Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

15 Adar 15

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service: Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Von Arx 10:30 AM Temple

Pajama Havdalah5:30 PM PC

16 Adar 16

No Religious School/ B’nei Mitzvah

17 Adar 17 President’s Day

No Preschool

18 Adar 18 19 Adar 19

Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Alef Bet Class with Cantor Schiff6:00 PM LB

20 Adar 20 IHP4:30 PM SEC

Board of Trustees Meeting6:15 PM SBR

21 Adar 21 Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

22 Adar 22 Torah Study 9:00 am SBR

Shabbat Morning Service10:30 AM PC

23 Adar 23

Religious School/ B’nei Mitzvah 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Kol Echad Choir Rehearsal11:30 AM BTB

Bikkur Holim baking12:30 PM SEC Kitchen

24 Adar 24 25 Adar 25

Meditation Group7:30 PM SC

26 Adar 26

Knit-a-Mitzvah 10:00 AM SBR

Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Alef Bet Class with Cantor Schiff6:00 PM LB

27 Adar 27

IHP4:30 PM SEC

28 Adar 28

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Sisterhood Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Location Key

HH = Harris Hall BA = Blumauer Auditorium GH = Goodman Hall LB = Library LF = Lipman Foyer MR = Miller Room PC = Pollin Chapel

SBR = Shirley & Herbert Semler Board Room SC = Shemanski Chapel SEC = Sherman Education Center SFC = Schnitzer Family Center

AdministrationOffices & Clergy 503-222-1069Education Department & Preschool 503-222-2037Fax Machine 503-274-1400WRJ/BI Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop 503-222-1069Beth Israel Cemetery 503-222-1069426 SW Taylors Ferry Road

View our online calendar at

www.bethisrael-pdx.org

12 Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Israel1972 NW Flanders StreetPortland, OR 97209-2097

Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism since 1879

Board of Trustees 2013/2014

Stuart Chestler President

Ned Duhnkrack VP/President Elect

Deborah Caldwell Vice President

Ilene DavidsonVice President

Brad Tonkin Vice President

Ted Nelson Secretary

John Epstein Treasurer

Jonathan BargEric Friedenwald-Fishman Ali GarfinkleLinda GeorgesSharon MeieranJoanne Van Ness MenasheMark PetermanMarney PikeRon SilverArthur Steinhorn

TrusteesOfficers

AuxiliariesLinda Harrison - WRJ/BI Sisterhood PresidentBob Winthrop - Brotherhood President

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAID

PORTLAND, ORPERMIT NO. 594

March 156:00 pm

And here you thought

we’d forgotten about Purim!