BulletinNovember 2015

Cheshvan-Kislev 5776Vol. 65, No. 2

In a grateful state of mind...by Ida Rae CahanaSenior Cantor

Psalm 92 is recited every Shabbat evening, “Tov l’hodot L’Adonai Ul’zameir l’shim’cha elyon.” It is good to give thanks to God and to sing praises to the Name of the most high.

Acknowledging gratitude is good for the receiver, but really, does God need to hear songs of praise? Or is the one who recites and sings her thanks actually the lucky one? There are many manifestations of gratitude sprinkled throughout our liturgy; our prayer choreography provides an outward manifestation of inward humility. “Baruch Atah...” Blessed are You... The word for blessing, praising, in essence means giving thanks. “Baruch,” comes from the root “Barech,” which means “knee.” We humbly bend our knee and bow when we utter the words “Baruch

Atah,” we are remembering to stop and thank our Creator for the gift of life, to stop and thank our parents for raising us to the best of their ability, to stop and thank our teachers for encouraging us to expand our understanding. Once a year is not enough for the discipline of Thanksgiving; Judaism teaches us every day to wake up and give thanks.

“Baruch Atah...” Blessed are you - each one of you - who has chosen to become a part of this sacred community. “B’ruchah Atah...” blessed are you who has volunteered or given of your resources and time to help our community help others.

It is good to give thanks to God for all we are blessed with - may we continue to sing the praises of our Creator!

Rabbis Cahana and Joseph join me in gratitude to be serving such an amazing community. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Cantor Ida Rae Cahana

Call for Volunteers: Village Support NetworkYou can be a relationship that helps to break the cycle of homelessness. The Social Action Committee is seeking volunteers to participate in this unique program that makes a difference in our community. The Village Support Network works to end the cycle of homelessness by providing stability and support to families transitioning from temporary shelter to housing. Teams of four to six volunteers from various congregations work closely with families to provide guidance, gentle accountability and, above all, open hearts. Volunteers assist with financial management, educational issues, job preparation, socialization and parenting skills, while also helping

families integrate into their new community and connect with local resources. Other regular activities include helping enroll children in school and extracurricular activities, making doctors and dentist appointments, babysitting, taking children to the library and to the park, and other activities that the family might reasonably need to become more stable.

The average commitment is four to six hours per month for six months, though this may vary according to family needs and volunteer availability. All team members receive eight hours of training, along with a program handbook and a resource guide. The Village Support Network provides ongoing support and guidance.

We already have our first volunteer for CBI’s team – Sally Rosenfeld, who’s a Village Support Network veteran. She would be happy to answer any questions and give you more details about her experience.

If you’d like to learn more about this amazing program, you are invited to attend Village Support Network’s next orientation meeting on November 17. No commitment necessary.

For more info, please contact Sally Rosenfeld at srosenfeldfrank@gmail.com or visit Village Support Network’s website at www.newcityinitiative.net/initiatives/village-support-network.

“People become homeless not because they run out of money, but because they run out of relationships.”

Paul Schroeder, Executive DirectorVillage Support Network

Thank you, Robert Peltz!The Social Action Committee would like to give a big shout out to congregant Robert Peltz, who led this year’s High Holiday Funds for Food Drive. Through his efforts and commitment, Robert helped to raise over $10,000 — that translates into almost 18,000 pounds of food — for the Social Action Food Fund. Money from this fund goes to Lift Urban Portland, Meals on Wheels, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, Sunshine Pantry and Urban Gleaners, all Portland organizations that work to alleviate hunger in our community. We would also like to thank Kimberly Hartnett, author of Carolina Israelite, How Harry Golden Made Us Care About Jews, the South, and Civil Rights, who wrote all the materials for the drive. In the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Thank you Robert, Kimberly and everyone who donated to the High Holiday Funds for Food Drive for making a life by what you gave.

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Olivia BendisOlivia Bendis will become Bat Mitzvah on November 14. She is the daughter of Brian and Alisa Bendis and sister of Sabrina, Tabatha, and London. Olivia is in the seventh grade at Northwest Academy. For her Mitzvah Project, Olivia is collecting donations for the organization Schoolhouse Supplies, which gives free

school supplies to Portland Public Schools. During Friday night dinners in the Bendis household, Olivia collects donations from friends. This issue is important to Olivia because she uses so many supplies, and the idea that kids don’t have the same access as she does is close to her heart. Olivia requests that you donate school and office supplies at her Bat Mitzvah. For more information, or to make a monetary donation to Schoolhouse Supplies, visit their website at www.schoolhousesupplies.org.

Isaac ShulevitzIsaac Shulevitz will become Bar Mitzvah on November 28. He is the son of Jim and Anastasia Shulevitz and brother of Zoe and Simon. Isaac attends the Childpeace Montessori School. For his Mitzvah Project, Isaac has chosen to work with 4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance. This organization is a

Portland-based nonprofit that advocates for children from low income and refugee families guiding them to opportunities in education, soccer, and community. Isaac is collecting new and gently-used soccer shoes and apparel to give to refugee children here in Portland. He will have a donation box at his Bar Mitzvah. To learn more, or to donate directly to 4 Worlds United Soccer Alliacnce, visit their website at 4worldsunited.org.

B’nei Mitzvah Upcoming Events

CBI Book Group Sunday, November 1, 9:00 AMHerbert & Shirley Semler Board Room

Everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of pleasant literary discussion. There is no need to sign up.

November’s selection is The Family: A Journey into the Heart of the Twentieth Century by David Laskin.

December’s selection will be The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, an “unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances.”

The Portland Jewish Book CelebrationTuesday, November 3, 7:00 PMMirabella Tower, 3550 SW Bond Ave. PortlandThe celebration begins with a bang as Nicole Mones, author of The Last Chinese Chef and the highly successful A Night in Shanghai, will present a multi-media presentation describing the jazz age in Shanghai as well as the story of Ho Feng-Shan, who saved thousands of Jews trying to escape Austria. There will be four other programs revolving around Shanghai with several of them involving jazz music.

The Great Jewish Texts: An Introduction Third of Three-part seminar on Jewish TextsNovember 11, 7:00 PMHerbert & Shirley Semler Board RoomPresenter: Rabbi Michael Z. CahanaRSVP to the Temple office, 503-222-1069, but not requiredRabbinic literature divides itself into three distinct yet overlapping categories: legal, fanciful, and mystical. In this three-part course, we will trace ideas and questions through the great classical Jewish books of Talmud, Midrash, and Zohar. These texts represent the practical application of our moral ideas that our ancestors have struggled with for thousands of years and which continue to be used to this day. Come explore with us! No previous knowledge of text or Hebrew required.

The Exclusion of Israel: The BDS Movement and Christian CharityWednesday, November 18, 7:00 PMPollin Chapel, Schnitzer Family CenterPanel: Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, Rabbi Zvi Fisher & Bob HorensteinIn recent years, there has been a concerted effort to delegitimize Israel through a program known as “Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS).” Many universities and Christian denominations have been heavily lobbied to divest from the State of Israel by groups affiliated with the tactic of BDS. Many Jews are not even aware of these efforts.

The presenters of this program have been invited to speak to Christian groups all around the state of Oregon, in order to present another side of the Israel story and the quest for peace. Come learn about their experiences and the BDS materials used to frame Israel as a pariah state – as well as the ways in which their efforts have been successfully countered.

Gun Violence PreventionFriday, November 20, 6:00 PMPollin ChapelPlease see our weekly email blast for more details.

CBI Women’s Trip to Israel - Organizational MeetingSunday, November 22, 4:00 PMNeveh ShalomPlease join us for an organizational meeting about the Women’s Trip to Israel. Hear from Rabbi Joseph and Rabbi Posen about this great adventure. Contact Tracy in the CBI office (503-222-1069) to RSVP.

The Trip: Rabbi Joseph and Rabbi Eve Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom are leading this inspirational and enlightening trip to Israel March 6-15, 2016. Explore women’s issues and struggles in the land of Israel while also enjoying some hiking, relaxing and great food together. Join us to see Israel through a new lens!

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Our Leadership

SAVE THE DATEfor our

Congregational FamilyChanukah Celebration

Friday, December 11

Celebrating Sydney! by Ned DuhnkrackPresident, Board of Trustees All of us have a Sydney Baer story. I will forever remember Sydney’s wise counsel and cheery advice, accompanied by her stash of my favorite chocolate and shared photos of Lyle and Lillian, our grandchildren. We will all miss Sydney’s constant, steadying presence and guidance when she retires on Thanksgiving of this year.

For over 15 years, Sydney has provided dedicated service to our community, demonstrating an unfailing commitment to ensure that all the pieces at CBI fit together smoothly, graciously, and joyously. All of us see Sydney at services, continuously giving

hands-on assistance to staff and congregants. Behind the scenes, Sydney attends more board and committee meetings than you can count, giving valuable guidance rooted in the wisdom of her long history with CBI and her love of Judaism. Sydney also served CBI in a period of change and challenges. She partnered with the clergy and board to maintain and preserve our historic campus. For over 15 years, Sydney has been a strong force holding our community together and she will forever hold an important place in the hearts of our members.

Please join me, our Board of Trustees, Past Presidents, clergy, and staff, in thanking Sydney and wishing her well in her retirement. Most importantly, please join us in Goodman Hall on November 13, following the Shir Shabbat service, when we will celebrate Sydney’s service to our community and share our Sydney stories!

PLEASE RSVP TO TRACY IN THE TEMPLE OFFICE, 503-222-1069 OR TRACY@BETHISRAEL-PDX.ORG

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SHABBAT SERVICES

FESTIVE ONEGGOODMAN HALL, SCHNITZER FAMILY CENTER

L 'Chaim!RAISE A GLASS TO CELEBRATE

SYDNEY BAER’S RETIREMENT

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Developing CBI

How do you create Traditionsby Jenat Levison FeldmanDevelopment Director

What makes a Tradition a Tradition? Let’s be honest - we all embrace some traditions with great warmth and appreciation, others not so much. An annual fundraising rubber chicken dinner may be a tradition, but not the kind

that evokes positive memories, and certainly not the kind Brad and Michelle Tonkin wanted to create. And thus began the script that became CBI’s newest Tradition.

Leaders lead – it’s just that simple. They have a vision, they have a goal and they have objectives to reach along the way. Michelle and Brad were clear from the start about the kind of event they wanted to chair, how they wanted to engage both committee members with experience alongside those more hesitant to get involved. They combined that with wanting a multi-generation interactive experience that would help those present reminisce about past traditions while experiencing new ones they could add to their repertoire. From the décor to the food, from the sounds to the talented performers (the majority of whom were CBI members), everything came together for what has been called an absolutely extraordinary experience.

In every way this evening was a true labor of love. The tremendous success of the evening can be attributed to many factors: great vision and leadership, talented members who graciously shared their extraordinary connection to our congregation, and passionate guests who generously bought into House Parties, purchased Creative Auction experiences (again all donated by our members) and enthusiastically raised their bidder numbers to donate to our Mitzvah Moment. Final numbers are not available at press time, but we are happy to share that early projections have us netting over $230,000 – which far exceeds our stated goal.

Included in this Bulletin is a list of those whose involvement helped make this evening so memorable. While everyone deserves special recognition, additional shout outs need to go to of course Brad and Michelle Tonkin and also Marcy Tonkin, who kept sharing creative ideas and generously donating in every way possible, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana who, following Michelle’s lead and in addition to sharing her beautiful voice, helped envision the event and then recruited participants and orchestrated the evening’s performances, Eric Friedenwald-Fishman who, whether as Tevye or speaking from his own heart, demonstrates time and again his love and passion for CBI that makes us all proud and Marisa Reby who joined our staff in July as our Engagement Coordinator and led by example demonstrating from her very first day – what it really means to be engaged. From all of us to all of you, Thank You, Thank You and Thank You again, you have truly created a new Tradition for Congregation Beth Israel.

See more photos from the evening on p. 8

An Evening of Art with Jordan Schnitzer: Private Collection Tour and Wine Dinner Date: December 10, 2015Philanthropist and art collector extraordinaire, Jordan Schnitzer offers a unique opportunity to join him at his historic Portland residence for a wine dinner and art tour. Purchasing his first piece of art at an early age, he has accumulated a collection of more than 8,000 prints – one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind in the country. The collection consists of a vast array of prints from renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Ellsworth Kelly, John Baldessari, Frank Stella, Chuck Close, Roy Lichtenstein, Bruce Nauman and Kara Walker, to name a few. The works he surrounds himself with at home include paintings, photographs and sculpture as well as prints from his extensive collection. Enjoy a personal art tour, wine, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert! Value: $150/per person, space is still available.

Tonkin Car Museum Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Outside of going to Maranello, Italy to the Ferrari Museum, you will likely never be able to replicate an experience such as this! The Tonkin family automobile collection is one of the best in the world, but is not open to the public and its mere existence is known only to a few. Two dozen lucky Ferrari fans will enjoy an evening of fine cars, fine wine and gourmet cheeses. View the 50 car collection with highlights including Mr. Tonkin’s first and favorite Ferrari, the 1967 330GTS. Also on display will be the breathtaking Ferrari Enzo as well as an extremely rare Daytona Spider. Value: $150/per person. This is a one of a kind experience for up to 24 lucky sports car enthusiasts, space is still available.

THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER WONDERFUL CONGREGANTS; SPACES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. CALL THE OFFICE AND SIGN UP NOW!

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Developing CBI

THANK YOU SPONSORS, VENDORS AND CONGREGANTS!

Congregation Beth Israel is incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors who help us remember our past and celebrate our future:

Thank you to the following vendors and talent who helped make our Traditions

event such a smashing success:

Thank you to the generous congregants who have donated to our Creative Auction:

MASORET/TRADITIONArlene Schnitzer/Jordan Schnitzer

TZEDAKAH/RIGHTEOUSNESSBrad and Michelle Tonkin

RAHAMIM/COMPASSIONCraig Hartzman and Jim JohnHarold and Jane PollinMarcy Tonkin

CHESED/KINDNESSThe Goodman Family

EMET/TRUTHRabbi Michael Z. Cahana, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph, Sydney Baer, and Ben SandlerMandi and Stuart ChestlerAndrea Davis/Tiffany & David GoldwynNed Duhnkrack Renee and Irwin HolzmanRhonda and Jim KennedySue and Barry MenasheTed Nelson and Curt Shaffstall Jill and Ed NeuweltRita and Bob PhilipLois SchnitzerBianca and Tony Urdes/ Urdes-Miller Wealth ManagementLynn and Jeff Wolfstone

AVODAH/DIVINE SERVICEMargie and Michael AntonBonnie and Jonathan BargKira and Jeff CapenMarge CohnIlene and Jim DavidsonCameron and Dick DavisKathleen and Lou DoctorSarah and John EpsteinJen and Howard Feldman Linda and Tom Georges Gevurtz Menashe Michelle and Steve GradowJanet Hoffman and John HarlandLisa and Glen LevyMichael E. Menashe Debra Harrison and Roscoe NelsonJudy and Mark PetermanMarney and Allan Pike Recumbent PDXLoree and Ken Sakai Dina SchnitzerDiane and David RosencrantzCharlene Zidell

The Benson HotelSokol BlosserShaina Boal Cantor Ida Rae Cahana Rabbi Michael Z. CahanaBill Crane Andrew Ehrlich Folklore Media Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Michael Galen Michelle Gradow Michael Allen Harrison Helen’s Costume ShopRabbi Rachel JosephLithtex Aaron MeyerTed NelsonOff the Wall Magnetics, LLC Pasternak ProductionsSarah Phillips Harold PollinPortland Center StageLeslie Robinson Lorraine RoseR-West Ben Sandler Cory SilverRon SilverSmart Tech AVMarisa, Gabriella, and Adriana Steinberg Laurin Thienes Wendy Westerwelle

Lisa GlickmanGreg Goodman and the Multnomah Whiskey Library Michael Allen HarrisonLan Su Chinese Garden

Philip MargolinAaron Meyer Rita Philip/Pink MartiniMichael, Alice and Emily Powell Jordan Schnitzer

Pete Schulberg Tonkin Family Dealerships Cheryl TonkinMarcy Tonkin

It is our honor to list each and every person who helped make this event so special. If we inadvertently omitted your name, please accept my most sincere apology and contact me at your earliest convenience - Jen

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Community Education

Jewish in PDXSunday, November 8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Please join us in the Goldsmith & Spear Library for a Special Sunday program, led by congregants Lisa and David Sarasohn. Lisa is an author and a Professor Emerita at Oregon State and David is a columnist and a political pundit for The Oregonian. Natives of New York City and New Jersey, the Sarasohns have called Portland their home for over 30 years.

New Laptops in the Library!We have three new laptops loaded with Ancestry.com for congregant use. Please come in the library on Sundays from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (when religious school is in session), and on Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (when religious school is in session) and find your family’s story!

Thank you to Nettie Director and Manton and Ruth Spear for their foresight in establishing generous funds for the CBI Library. The Manton and Ruth Spear Research Library Funds were used to purchase the laptops and Ancestry.com.

Nettie Director Library Book Fund“Check out” our recent adult fiction, non-fiction, and children’s book acquisitions at: www.bethisrael-pdx.org/images/stories/sisterhood/GandS-Library-Booklist.pdf. Thanks to Sarah Epstein, Lisa Sarasohn, and Ellie McMonies Watts (daughter of CBI President Ned Duhnkrack) for coming up with these titles. All of these books were purchased with funds from the Nettie Director Library Book Endowment.

Volunteers NeededThe Library needs volunteers on Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM - noon (when religious school is in session), and on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (when religious school is in session). If you have time to come in two or three times during the school year, please contact Marge Congress: maven345@yahoo.com.

Goldsmith & Spear Library Happenings

W ConnectionCBI is proud to host the 10th United States chapter of the W Connection: a community of widows rebuilding their lives.

You had NO choice about becoming a widow….but you do have a choice about how you want to live the rest of your life. The goal of the W Connection is to transform the lives of its members through connection, encouragement, education, and empowerment.

Join us for an introductory coffee in November or for our first meeting on January 14, 2016. Contact one of our local leaders:

• Bobbie Goldstein - bobbiegold@aol.com• Janice Isenberg - jiisenberg@aol.com• Randie Peterson - bigliberals@comcast.net

Art from the HeartFor her Bat Mitzvah project, one of our young congregants, Marisa Steinberg, has created a series of greeting card drawings to be sent to fellow congregants for special occasions:

• Life-cycle events: births, marriages, deaths• Welcoming new members• Other simchas: new home, special honors• IIllness/surgery

But…we need your help in learning this information. Please send pertinent information to Bobbie Goldstein at Bobbiegold@aol.com. All information remains confidential.

Zip Code ClustersWatch for additional information about your participation in a wide array of worship, educational, and service opportunities all in the convenience of your neighborhood. Clusters will allow congregants an opportunity to create intimate connections with other congregants and build community by giving them the chance to meet, celebrate, and care for one another in neighborhoods, as well as at the Temple.

Your actions will enhance the services the Temple already provides. Our goal is to let our neighbors know that they are not alone! These various acts are a privilege and a mitzvah.

Support for Families with

Children with Special NeedsWatch for additional information about an upcoming Sunday morning coffee later this year for an open discussion and sharing on this issue. If interested, contact Bobbie Goldstein at Bobbiegold@aol.com

STEERING COMMITTEEIn addition to Bobbie Goldstein and Bob Kravitz, join fellow congregants Anita August, Melanie Dann, Sara Epstein, Janice Isenberg, Sally Rosenfeld, and Cecile Spivack for quarterly meetings to continue the development of this initiative. If interested, contact Bob Kravitz at Rkravitz@verizon.net.

Board of Trustees Liaison: Ilene Davidson Clergy Advisors: Rabbi Joseph and Cantor Cahana

Caring Community has arrived at CBI! Thank you to all of the many congregants who completed our survey this summer asking for your input on our programming. We are responding to your suggestions with the following:

Caring Community

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Sisterhood L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation

College Care PackagesSisterhood wants to send your U.S.-based military or college student a care package for Chanukah and then for Purim! We are updating our mailing list and need your help. Parents, please email Kathleen Doctor (kathleendoctor@me.com) by November 1, with the following information:

• Name of the student or military member• Student email address• College attending or branch of service• Address, including zip code• Year in school• Permission to include name and email in

student directory• Any dietary restrictions

We will ship the last week of November, or you may pick up boxes in the temple office after December 1. The next time you give a tribute, please consider the Sisterhood Urman Family College Communication Fund, which supports this free service.

Gift Shop HappeningsSisterhood Art & Accessories SaleSunday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBlumauer Auditorium

Come and do your Chanukah shopping at the Gift Shop and at the Art & Accessories Sale! We will have gently-used jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, and framed art! Donations may be left in a designated box in the religious school office starting October 25. If you have questions or need help with a donation, please contact Stephanie Siegel: takoma66@gmail.com.

Mazel Tov to Sean Robert Savage and Kalia Wormley on their marriage July 10. The groom is the son of Susan Cohn and Paul Savage and grandson of Howard (who performed the ceremony) and Barbara Cohn. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Lonnie Wormley II. The couple’s dog, Simba, served as ring bearer.

Vicki Greif on the birth of her grandson, Braxton Todd Chambers, on October 2, 2015. Proud parents are Braxton and Lindsay Chambers, and delighted siblings are Gabriel, Addison, Kennedy, and Jack.

Susan and Jim Winkler on the marriage of their daughter, and to Gloria Swire on the marriage of her granddaughter, Julia, to Jonas Jacobson on Sunday, October 11. The marriage was officiated by Cantor Judith B. Schiff.

CBI’s own Tracy Manaster (Tracy Alifanz) whose book, You Could Be Home By Now, has been shortlisted for the Utah Book Award!

Condolences toMarian Creamer on the death of her husband, and to Heidi Creamer and Alissa Creamer on the death of their father, Neale Creamer, who passed away on September 27.

Michael and Marcy Lehman, Paula and Michael Lehman-Lyng, Steven Lehman, and Suzanne Lehman and Dan Widger on the death of their mother; and to Max Lehman, Brian Lehman-Lyng, Gregg Lehman-Lyng, Carley Lehman, Ellie Lehman and Mei Lehman-Widger on the death of their grandmother, Peggy Lehman, who passed away on September 30.

Cecile and Larry Spivack and family on the death of Cecile’s sister, Pearl Mizrahi, who passed away on October 6 in Margate, New Jersey. She was 83.

Ben Sandler and family on the death of his cousin, Leslie Bernstein, who passed away on October 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CBI Past President Roger (Midge) Cone and Laura Cone on the death of their mother, to Miriam Lipman-Hopkins, Anna Cone, and David Cone on the death of their grandmother, and to Adeline Cameron on the death of her great grandmother, Marie Moe, who passed away October 13 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Steven Ungar on the death of his wife, and to Serge and Julian Ungar on the death of their mother, Nicole Ruffine, who passed away October 13.

Knit-A-Mitzvah - Christmas Dinner DonationsHand-knit or hand-crocheted hats, scarves, gloves, and gently-used items are needed for our Christmas Dinner. We are short of knitters this year, so we would be most grateful for any donations. Please leave them with Tracy in the CBI office. If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact Sarah Krakauer at skrakauer@teleport.com.

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Traditions!

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

Allison B. CohenRhonda, Kenny, and Andrew Cohen

AlTAr Flowers And oneg shABBATIn Honor of

Sela Geller (Consecration)Leslie and Richard Geller and Family

AMy r. goldsMiTh liBrAryIn Memory of

Neale CreamerClaire and Zanley Galton

CAring CoMMuniTy FundIn Honor of

Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph (Promotion to Associate Rabbi)

Bob Kravitz and Bobbie Goldstein

CeMeTery BeAuTiFiCATionIn Memory of

Alan GreenGerel Blauer

Joy Alkalay (Birthday)RubyPierce Ethier

rABBi CAhAnA disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Helen ShimshackJack Shimshack

General ContributionGiven ByMarc CarverAndra Georges

CAnTor CAhAnA disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Herman RichmanJim and Michael Richman

In AppreciationCantor Cahana (Beautiful Singing

at the High Holidays)Judy Roth

rABBi Joseph disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Marvin LippoffElizabeth LippoffNancy CaplanBernie CaplanDavid EllmanArthur and Benjamin Steinhorn

Betty DonoghueRebecca Hill and John Parks

In Honor ofRabbi Rachel L. Joseph

(Promotion to Associate Rabbi)

Judith B. JosephJen and Howard FeldmanJennifer Levenson

CAnTor sChiFF disCreTionAryIn Memory of

Charles PitkinSteve and Natalie Maizels

generAl AdMinisTrATiveIn Memory of

Rose Fertig, David H. Fertig, and Edith Zusman

Milt and Ellie ZusmanDora and Louis GelwasserArthur and Sylvia KaplanRichard SeeEleanore RubensteinBen RosenfeldMiriam F. RosenfeldMeryl HaberLeon FeuersteinHoward and Tamra FeuersteinSeymour RobinowitzSelene and Chuck Robinowitz

Marian G. KrantzCarolyn Wexler

In Honor ofSydney Baer Merritt Linn and Susan KoreyEleanore RubensteinHerbert & Shirley Semler

(Anniversary)John Shipley

In Appreciation ofMarisa RebyJosh and Amy Frankel

Jill newMAn slAnsky eArly Childhood leAder FundIn Memory of

Lillian NewmanJill Ann Slansky

In Honor ofJenat FeldmanRabbi Rachel Joseph

(Promotion to Associate Rabbi)Jill Ann Slansky

JudiTh Anne epsTein eduCATion direCTor’s FundGeneral Contribution

Given ByAnonymous

THANKS TO ALL WHO JOINED US FOROUR NIGHT OF TRADITIONS!

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

Senior CantorIda Rae Cahanacantorcahana@bethisrael-pdx.org

Associate 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

Youth Group DirectorShoshanna Proshoshanna@bethisrael-pdx.org

Education AdministratorZiva Sholinziva@bethisrael-pdx.org

Member Services

Executive DirectorSydney A. Baersydney@bethisrael-pdx.org

Development DirectorJen Feldmanjen@bethisrael-pdx.org

Engagement CoordinatorMarisa Rebymarisa@bethisrael-pdx.org

Office AdministratorTracy Alifanztracy@bethisrael-pdx.org

Clergy Administrative AssistantSara Millersara@bethisrael-pdx.org

Finance DirectorJim Baldwin, CPAjim@bethisrael-pdx.org

Accounting AssistantVicki Greifvicki@bethisrael-pdx.org

Facilities StaffPerry Meekins, Facilities ManagerKeith Powers Shalamar WashingtonSusie YoungDallas Van Winkle

Catering Panel

Alfresco Catering by Sheraton503-335-2858Shellie Engelquist

Art of Catering503-231-8185Larry Grimes

Century Catering503-849-2605Allen Levin

Culinary Artistry503-232-4675Jenn Louis

Devil’s Food Catering503-233-9288Charles Stilwell

VT Group: Vibrant Table, Food In Bloom, f&b Café503-297-9635Karen Rich

Miller rooM reFurBishMenT And resTorATion FundIn Memory of

Nancy RosenbergAlan and Lana Miller

oserAn FAMily leCTureIn Memory of

David FinkelsteinSadie FinkelsteinHenry and Nancy Oseran

presChoolIn Memory of

Robert LaytonPatricia L. Nemer

In Honor ofMorrie Galen (Receipt of

University of Oregon Law School’s John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumna Award)

Patricia L. NemerGeneral Contribution

Given ByPaul Schmidt

ruTh seMler youTh ACTiviTiesIn Memory of

Jennie PollinHarold PollinAbe PollinHarold and Jane PollinEthel Levitt BlumenthalAnna SemlerAbe and Minnie SpivakJacqueline R. SpivakHelen Spivak and FamilySherry Caplan and Nancy CaplanBarry and Barbara CaplanPearl FriedmanBarry P. Caplan

In Honor ofMargaret Hasson (Recovery)Don Spiegel and Debbie

Davis-Spiegel

soCiAl ACTion (generAl)In Memory of

Alice CarrThomas and Leonard Carr Robert NeubergerRosalyn NeubergerStuart Neuberger

In Honor ofMarc Morgan (Bar Mitzvah)Janet Morgan and Mel BirgeJudy Levey and Sandy Goldberg

FoodIn Memory of

Gerald and Sam HammelSusan HammelRonnie WoodLynda BakerLee and Frank BerneDavid TurtledovePaul and Alice MeyerLarry SemlerHelen Spivak and Family Herman Richman Lois AdlerMimi RichmanSara SadisBunny and Jerry SadisRenee and Arthur BergmanBarry and Marcia BergmanSarah KaplanJanice IsenbergMary A. JacksonMorris and Gerry JacksonRobert J. NeubergerPatricia NeubergerAdele FeingoldLee and Frank BerneAnne OstomelMaurie OstomelDavid OstomelLinda OstomelDavid C. FrischLouAnn FrischGladys NetboyNancy SeegerJane NetboyBenjamin GoldbergJan Goldberg and Family

In Honor ofBunny and Jerry Sadis

(Anniversary)Gary and Sylvia PearlmanShirley and Herb Semler

(60th Anniversary)Beverly and Marty Zell and Family

i hAve A dreAMIn Memory of

Henry SpivakRuth SemlerAlysmae and Victor NudelmanJacqueline R. SpivakHelen Spivak and Family Ruth McBrideRuben and Elizabeth MenasheIda H. RosenblattJane Flaxman

In Honor ofJen FeldmanGerel Blauer

TeMple iMproveMenTIn Memory of

Nancy RosenbergDr. Jeffrey LachmanBetty PolskyMarvin SwireGloria SwireRubyPierce Ethier

In Honor ofSydney BaerLynn Bonner

CArolyn g. & MillArd s. rosenBlATT leCTureGeneral Contribution

Given ByJohn and Sarah Epstein

lloyd B. rosenFeld youTh leAdership FundIn Memory of

Ben RosenfeldMiriam F. RosenfeldRosemarie RosenfeldEric and Tiffany Rosenfeld

MAy georges sTudy in isrAel sCholArshipIn Honor of

Sol MenasheDr. William and Beverly Galen

neTTie direCTor liBrAry Book endowMenTIn Memory of

Kenneth KimmelBruce, Minnie, Justin, Nicholas, Jen,

and AshleyMichael N. Rosen

TeMple endowMenTGeneral Contribution

Given ByAnonymous

WRJ/Beth IsRael sIsteRhood Funds

prAyer BookIn Memory of

Betty Veltman GoldmanMarcia Colton, Risa Colton-Feldman

and Louis Feldman, Jacob Feldman, and Noah Feldman

Ms. Margo SercuIn Honor of

Jen FeldmanWRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood

serviCe To The BlindIn Memory of

Arline HasmanBob Rowe and Nannette

Hasman-Rowe

sisTerhood progrAMMing, leAdership & enriChMenTIn Honor of

Irving Fink (89th Birthday)Stephanie Siegel and Jeff Whalen

Very Thoughtful People

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In Remembrance ~ May their memory be for a blessing.

November 6 & 7Mack BermanBertha BlauerKate Blumenthal*Ethel LevittBlumenthalIsidor C. BrillRuth L. BrillBernard CarrJennie CrystalRaoul De LeeuwJack Douglas*Dorothy ElconinSadie FinkelsteinLawrence Ellis FriedmanMatthew GouldJane E. Green*Benjamin HellerJoseph Jackson*Belva Kaffesieder*Reva KailesVirginia KendallNettie KleinbergIrving Korn*Marian G. Krantz*Howard LaneAlan LazarusMollie Schnitzer LevinCelia LieppmanIrving L. LondonAlbert MandelbaumAlfred N. MarshallMorton MayerRuth McBrideMargaret K. Metzger*Anna Renee NagelBobbie D’Vera Radding*Jerome RaimSeymour RobinowitzNancy RosenbergFrank RosenfeldBen Rybke*Daniel Jerome SennettDale ShawJeanette Shemanski*Valerie SimonLillian S. SteinbergMarion StonerSheldon Stanton VidgoffDavid C. Wax*Henrietta Wolfstein*Ronnie WoodJosef YoungRose Zugman

November 13 & 14Joseph AaronsTheresa Adler*Rose Rosenbaum BaronLeona BerlowA. Victor BizerRuth BlauerDavid J. BloomIlo BonyhadiHerman CohenRobert Paul CunneenIda Delman*Betty DonoghueEstelle EllnerLeon FeuersteinNathan GoldbergMichael Green*Elise Simon Hahn*Arline HasmanIsaac B. HolzmanJeffrey KramerHyman KravitzEnrico LeviLeo LevisonLeon LieppmanEdgar R. Lokay*Elsie Lowen*Louis Margulis*Leah Savage MendelssohnMae Pike*Charles PitkinAaron PlotzkerIra RosenfeldIrving RotenbergSara SadisMarion SavageBarbara Hervin SchwabRichard See*Anna SemlerRuth Shleifer*Abraham SpivakRebecca SwerdlikAnnie WeinerWilliam Wolfstone

November 20 & 21Jacob AsherRenee BergmanLeonard I. Blank*Edward BrounsteinBenjamin BrownMaurice DayanHerman Dickstein

Samuel Eisenberg*Doris EtlingerBetty FederRegina Feldman*Maye FischerAmy Lichtgarn Freedman*Vicki FriedlanderAbe FriedmanMaria GelbshteynBurton GevurtzSidney GinsbergBenjamin GoldbergArthur A. Goldsmith*Ruth GoodmanAlan GreenMyron B. Haimo*M. David HeimsJan HorovitzRachel IngberSarah KaplanG. Isadore KaufmanSara Kaufmann*Adelle KohnRobert Layton*Reuben LenskeDora LinkLoudelle Lundberg*Sylvia MillerGladys NetboyLillian Newman*David OstomelHarry OstomelMaurice (Maurie) OstomelRose OstomelAnne OstomelMilly PlatmanBetty PolskyJanet PopickHerman RichmanGary RomainIda H. RosenblattBen Rosenfeld*Rae W. SamuelisNancy ScheinerGilbert SchnitzerDavid SchultzSimon C. ShifmanFrances F. SimonNorah SolomonMiriam Anna VidgoffNathan S. WhiteM. David Zugman

November 27 & 28Jane Beber AbramsonLois AdlerCelia SilverAdlerJulia AdlerMiriam AronsonRachael Gross BaerSol BakerMarian BlackSylvia Wurmser Blanc*Bessie BlankBelle T. BrounsteinDavid H. ByerCharles Joseph CantorAllison Bari CohenFannie Crohn*Spencer DanielsIra DicksteinAlan Robert DuhnkrackSonia Eisenberg*David EllmanJennie Y. Enkelis*Adele Feingold*Bess Steinman FeldsteinSylvio FerreraHerbert B. GaltonGregg GoldsteinAnn GrangerBabette Baruh HorensteinMary A. JacksonSamuel JosephEstelle Kobin*Bess KopenBev LindemannVirginia MacDougallRose M. Radding Marks*Sadie Miller*Abe PollinRose PuzissAbe Eugene RosenbergHenrietta RosenblattRachel ShawHelen ShimshakStephen SolomonMarvin S. SwireJanice TewsThelma TobinMaude F. Weil*Morris WeitmanRose Rita Wurmser

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

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Cheshvan 19

Book Group9:00 AM SBR

Religious School (K-7) 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEC

Midrasha (grades 8-12)12:15 PM - 2:15 PM SEC

2 Cheshvan 20 3 Cheshvan 21

The Portland Jewish Book Celebration7:00 PM Offsite

4 Cheshvan 22 5 Cheshvan 23

IHP4:30 PM SEC

6 Cheshvan 24

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

JND Shabbat Service 7:30 PM PC

7 Cheshvan 25

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Tot Shabbat9:00 AM PC

Shabbat Morning Service10:30 AM PC

8 Cheshvan 26

Religious School (K-7) 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEC

Sisterhood Special Sunday: Jewish in PDX with Lisa and David Sarasohn10:00 AM LB

Sisterhood Bikkur Holim Cooking11:30 AM

Midrasha (grades 8-12)12:15 PM - 2:15 PM SEC

9 Cheshvan 27

No Preschool

10 Cheshvan 28

11 Cheshvan 29 Veteran’s Day

No Preschool

Adult Education: Part 3 of 3 Seminar on Jewish Texts with Rabbi Michael Cahana7:00 PM SBR

12 Cheshvan 30

Executive Committee12:00 PM SBR

IHP4:30 PM SEC

WRJ/BIS Board Meeting6:00 PM SBR

Intro to Judaism7:00 PM PC

13 Kislev 1 Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

Festive Oneg celebrating Sydney Baer’s Retirement7:00 PM GH

14 Kislev 2

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah of Olivia Bendis10:30 AM Temple

15 Kislev 3

Religious School (K-7) 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEC

4th Grade Family Program: Prayerbook10:00 AM GH

ECE Famiily Program10:00 AM HH

Sisterhood Art & Accessories Sale10:00 AM BA

Midrasha (grades 8-12)12:15 PM - 2:15 PM SEC

16 Kislev 4 17 Kislev 5

Happy Birthday, Rabbi Cahana!

18 Kislev 6

Adult Education: The Exclusion of Israel: The BDS Movement and Christian Charity7:00 PM PC

19 Kislev 7

Adult Education Committee8:30 AM SBR

IHP4:30 PM SEC

Board of Trustees Meeting6:30 PM SBR

20 Kislev 8

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service:Guest speaker – Gun Violence Prevention6:00 PM PC

21 Kislev 9

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah10:30 AM Temple

Pajama Havdalah5:00 PM PC

22 Kislev 10

NO SUNDAY CLASSES

SAC Thanksgiving Dinner for NW Towers10:00 AM BA

Women’s Trip to Israel Organizational Meeting4:00 PM Neveh Shalom

23 Kislev 11

24 Kislev 12 25 Kislev 13

Preschool Giving Thanks Celebration and Potluck11:30 AM BA

26 Kislev 14

Thanksgiving DayOffices Closed

27 Kislev 15

Thanksgiving BreakOffices Closed

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

28 Kislev 16

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah of Isaac Shulevitz10:30 AM Temple

29 Kislev 17

NO SUNDAY CLASSES

30 Kislev 18

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

November 2015 Cheshvan-Kislev 5776

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

Over Veterans Day Weekend, a container of flags will be centrally located adjacent to Landau Chapel at the Beth Israel Cemetery. Families coming to visit may take a flag so they can personally place it on the grave in tribute to their loved ones. Should you have any questions about burial locations at the cemetery, please contact Sydney at (503) 222-1069 or sydney@bethisrael-pdx.org.

View our calendar and campus map online 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

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAID

PORTLAND, ORPERMIT NO. 594

Board of Trustees 2015/2016

Ned Duhnkrack President

Ted Nelson VP/President Elect

Ilene DavidsonVice President

Ali Garfinkle Vice President

Brad Tonkin Vice President

Mark Peterman Secretary

John Epstein Treasurer

Stacy FriedmanSteve GradowGlen LevyRobin McCoySharon MeieranJoanne Van Ness MenasheYale PopowichBob RosenbaumDavid SarasohnArthur SteinhornTony Urdes

TrusteesOfficers

AuxiliariesStephanie Siegel - WRJ/BI Sisterhood PresidentDavid Goldwyn - Brotherhood President

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