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Halprin's Fountains at OJMCHE – page 3

Aug. 4, 2021 / Av 26, 5781 Volume 56, Issue 17 Intro to goes hybrid – page 3 Awaken – is near Song of The High Holidays start “early” on our Gre- Miriam gorian calendar this year; the Hebrew month of begins Aug. 9, Selichot is Aug. 28 and Rosh honors Hashanah begins at sundown Sept. 6. volunteers The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland (final group) hosts the online community calendar for com- – page 4 munity members to easily access information on meaningful ways to prepare for and observe this year’s High Holidays. Congregations and New Faces at JFCS, other Jewish organizations are invited to share programs and services around Selichot, Rosh Ahavath Achim, Hashanah, , , Shemini Atzeret Neveh Shalom – page 6 and Simchat on the community calendar. The sound of the , such as this blast by (Submit events and services for the fall hagim at Beth Israel Education Director Ben Sandler, Jobs Board: CSP, www.jewishportland.org/submit.) awakens us from our spiritual slumber so we can Shaarie Torah – page 7 Community members can check out virtual, hy- reflect and repent as the new year approaches. brid and in-person classes, programs and services Photo courtesy of the Oregon Jewish Museum Young adults invited at jewishportland.org/highholidays and Center for Holocaust Education. to rooftop do – page 7 Read more about Elul, forgiveness and the High Holidays: Page 9 An early look at Rebooted by COVID: A new series holiday With the world happenings in flux, many – page 7 organizations and businesses are moving forward What's the scoop on into our new Ben & Jerry's – page 8 world in fresh ways. How have Chaplain's Corner: the pandemic’s Take time to forgive challenges and – page 9 lessons changed the way they Obituaries: Jeser, Israeli Folk Dancers are happy to return to in-person dancing on wood floors. approach the Café Shalom, above, is just one of several returning options in Portland. future? Khodorovskiy, Zaltsman – page 10 Options have expanded for Israeli folk dancers BY DEBORAH MOON and with Café Shalom on Southwest 17th on HIGH HOLIDAYS As dancers rejoice over the return of indoor, Thursday. Sunday sessions are set to return to in-person dancing, opinions differ on whether the Fulton Park Community Center on Sunday Sept. 7-8: Rosh Hashanah Zoom will continue to serve the global Israeli evenings sometime this month. Outdoor danc- Sept. 16: Yom Kippur dance community that arose during pandemic ing, which began in October, at the Multnomah restrictions. Arts Center on Sunday afternoons draws crowds Sept. 21-27: Sukkot Last week, Portland dancers could dance in- for a beginners’ class, open dancing and partner Sept. 28-29: Shemini Atzeret doors at Leedy Grange on Monday, at the Mit- dancing. & Simchat Torah tleman Jewish Community Center on Wednesday See ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, page 5 Kenneth Helphand sketches a landscape, Drawing by Lawrence Halprin, z"l. View from Goldman Promenade looking toward the a common practice of one of the 20th cen- Haas Promenade. The Haas Promenade overlooking is likely one of Halprin’s tury’s great landscape architects Lawrence most visited designs in Israel, with most tour groups stopping there for the magnificent view Halprin, z”l. Kenneth is considered one of of the Old City, the Dome of the Rock, Mount Scopus, the modern sections of Jerusalem the foremost authorities on Halprin’s work. and the desert beyond. (Courtesy Bruce Levin). Portland fountain designer Halprin's Israel fame BY DEBORAH MOON During his first sabbatical from the Uni- ning, national parks and was an influential Landscape architect Lawrence Halprin versity of Oregon in 1980-81, Kenneth member of Mayor Teddy Kollek’s Jerusa- (1916-2009) is renowned for his iconic taught design studio and the history of lem Committee. His design projects, all in projects in the United States: the Port- landscape architecture at the Technion in Jerusalem, include: the Hadassah Medical land Fountains, Freeway Park, Ghirardelli Haifa, Israel. During that year and many Center, the Israel Museum and the Ben Ye- Square, Sea Ranch and the Franklin Dela- subsequent visits, he visited many of Hal- huda Mall. His most significant work is the no Roosevelt Memorial. Yet he also made prin’s designs in Israel. A dozen years later, Haas Promenade (with Shlomo Aronson) crucial contributions to the landscape of the Israeli Association of Landscape Ar- and the Rhoda Goldman Promenade (with Israel, which played a large role in forming chitects invited him to write what became Bruce Levin). Halprin’s values and vision. Dreaming Gardens: Landscape Archi- In a phone interview, Kenneth discussed Halprin lived in pre-state Israel as a teen- tecture and the Making of Modern Israel. Halprin’s work in Israel and Portland. ager, helped found a kibbutz in the 1930s He is also the author of Lawrence Halprin “The clear intention in virtually all his and maintained a relationship with the land (part of the Masters of Modern Landscape design work is how do you engage people and people throughout his life. Design Series). in the landscape? A multi-sensory experi- Kenneth Helphand, the guest curator of But when the Landscape Journal asked ence people see, feel, touch and hear,” says the current exhibit of Halprin’s Portland him to write “Halprin in Israel” for the Kenneth. “The intention in Portland is to Fountains (see next page), says that Halprin journal’s 2012 special issue devoted to engage people in the fountains, in the wa- credits that formative experience, especial- Halprin, Kenneth took a deeper dive. He ter, in the sensory experience that kind of ly on the kibbutz, with creating his values of perused all of Halprin’s 167 notebooks in microclimate creates. … They are inspired community working together and people’s the Lawrence Halprin Collection, The Ar- by mountain landscapes – originally the knowledge and respect for the land. chitectural Archives, University of Penn- Sierras and certainly the Cascades – (and) “Halprin’s ties to Israel are especially no- sylvania. Kenneth searched the notebooks trying to get a sense of that into the city.” table,” says Judy Margles, director of Or- for sketches and notes about Israel before While his design for Portland’s "Open egon Jewish Museum and Center for Ho- writing the in-depth, 20-page article. The Space Sequence" revolves around water, in locaust Education. “When I look at photos article includes Kenneth’s photographs of Israel Halprin uses water sparingly. of Ein Hashofet, the kibbutz that he helped Halprin’s projects and several sketches and “You shouldn’t have something like that found in the 1930s and one that I lived on notes from Halprin. in Israel, because water is so scarce,” says for a summer when I was 14, I see the in- “Israel and Jerusalem have affected my Kenneth. “If you are going to use water, fluence of its landscape on his projects, es- life ever since – my value systems and my you need to … use water in very prudent pecially the Haas Promenade in Jerusalem attitudes have been deeply influenced. I ways” – a single jet to create the sounds of and Sea Ranch in California. I’m grateful have been deeply swayed by Israelis’ rev- water or a fountain modeled on the village to curator Kenny Helphand for noting this erence for the land,” wrote Halprin in 1981 fountains where villagers would get their important aspect of Halprin’s work and in notebook 122. water. providing us with a deeper understanding The article abstract notes: In Israel, Hal- He notes in his article for the Landscape of what inspired him.” prin advised on national landscape plan- Continued on next page 2 Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 Historic Intro to Judaism class goes hybrid BY DEBORAH MOON er record-breaking term for enrollment,” in the Stampfer Chapel at Congregation This fall’s 18-week Introduction to Juda- she adds. “I am preparing to offer classes Neveh Shalom. Mel Young will ism class taught by members of The Ore- in person while still retaining the Zoom teach The Hebrew Calendar on Aug. 26 gon Board of will be offered as a option for those who need it. It’s going to and The : History and hybrid class for the first time. The format take extra equipment to bring the Zoom Observance on Sept. 2. Rabbi Mel retired offers the best of both worlds – - in-per option to in-person classes, as we meet at in 2010 after 36 years as a public-school son connections and a virtual option that different locations each week. educator in southern California and then eliminates geographic and transportation Of course, I’m keeping an eye on the news earned his master of rabbinic studies and barriers. and feel prepared to return to virtual class- received ordination at the Academy for Normally held at rotating Portland area es only should we return to lockdown (God Jewish Religion, California, in 2017. He , the class shifted to Zoom on forbid!).” and his wife, Linda, relocated to Portland March 19, 2020, to finish the spring semes- The collaboratively taught class has a long in March 2019. He taught the Hebrew Cal- ter when the governor issued stay-home history in Portland. In the 1960s, Orthodox endar session in January 2020 but did not orders in response to COVID. The class Rabbi Yonah Geller, z”l, of Congregation teach while the program was all virtual. was held virtually for the fall 2020 and Shaarie Torah, Conservative Rabbi Josh- Rabbi Mel says he looks forward to the spring 2021 terms – and enrollment soared. ua Stampfer, z”l, of Congregation Neveh hybrid format “so as many as possible can Spring of 2021 had more students than had Shalom and Reform Rabbi Emanuel Rose, connect with the program.” ever enrolled in the decades-old program. z”l, of Congregation Beth Israel formed the JoAnn says the hybrid model is very pop- This fall, the OBR plans to offer classes in Oregon Board of Rabbis and established ular with students. person and online via Zoom 7-9 pm, Thurs- the community “Introduction to Judaism” “Even prior to COVID, I had several re- days, Aug. 26-Jan. 6. class for potential converts – both unusual quests for a remote option for students, but “We are planning to meet in Stampfer examples of collaboration among different the OBR had resisted as Judaism is a rela- Chapel, so long as indoor attendance streams of Judaism. tional community,” says JoAnn. “However, safety guidelines do not change,” says The current 18-week course continues to with COVID, we didn’t get a choice. It was OBR administrator and class facilitator be taught by OBR members representing a either virtual community or no community JoAnn Bezodis. “I am expecting around variety of Jewish affiliations. While not a at all. Since having the virtual experience, 50 students to join in person, with up to conversion class, most OBR members still it’s going to be difficult, if not impossible, 30 joining online. We strongly encourage consider it a prerequisite for students be- to remove that option as expectations have in-person attendance for new students, so ginning study for conversion. The carefully changed.” most of the online students are returning constructed curriculum includes Jewish To join the class in person or virtually, from a previous term, or they have oth- history, life-cycle events, holidays, ritual register online at oregonboardofrabbis.org/ er reasons keeping them from in-person and daily practice, theology, study of Torah introduction-to-judaism-class/ or con- attendance.” and contemporary Jewish America. tact JoAnn at 971-248-5465 or by email “So far, it looks like this fall will be anoth- The first two hybrid classes will be held at [email protected].

HALPRIN (from previous page) Journal, “Halprin designed the Ida Crown Plaza at the Israel Museum entrance and the entry promenade. His desire was ‘to establish the same quality of stepping up the hillside that the buildings of the museum accomplish so successfully … (T)he water in the plaza should have the quality of a source like a spring welling from a cave (Notebook 16, 1966).’ Within the plaza, water appears and disappears as it does in the mostly arid terrain of Israel.” In honor of his mother who served two terms as pres- ident of Hadassah, Halprin also worked on the master plan, courtyards and a fountain for the Hadassah Medical Center. The fountain was an elegant square of pink lime- stone leading to broad steppingstones that flow into a large square pool with a single jet of water (Halprin 1963, 157). LAWRENCE HALPRIN, FOUNTAINS In the decades since, the institution has grown dramatical- “Lawrence Halprin, Fountains” celebrates Portland’s "Open Space Se- ly, and little remains of his original design. quence," a reinvention of public space in the city’s first urban renewal Kenneth says the connection between Halprin’s designs district. Most of the exhibit focuses on Halprin’s relationship with water in Portland and Israel is how you respond to being in a and his inspirations for creating the Portland fountains. Guest curator particular place. Kenneth Helphand is the Philip H. Knight Professor of Landscape Archi- “The centerpiece of the Haas promenade is (that) it is tecture Emeritus at the University of Oregon. a response to being in this extraordinary location,” says WHERE: Main Gallery of Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Ho- Kenneth. It’s “one of the great views of the world” that locaust Education, 724 NW Davis St., Portland people respond to irrespective if you have any religious WHEN: 11 am-4 pm, Wednesday-Saturday, through Sept. 26, 2021 connection but certainly “if you’re Jewish, Muslim or ADMISSION: Adults: $8; students and seniors: $5; members and chil- Christian, you’re looking at the most sacred landscape for dren under 12: free all three faiths.” INFORMATION: ojmche.org or [email protected] Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 3 Song of Miriam 2020-21 honorees, part 5 LEORA TROPER Toinette shared a co-chair position with Vic when Honored by Congregation Shir Tikvah they headed up CSP’s 75th Anniversary celebra- Over the years, Leora Troper has lent her talents tion, which brought more than 650 attendees to to Congregation Shir Tikvah in ways almost too the Hilton Hotel. numerous to count. In 1996, Toinette co-chaired “The Nosh,” She has volun- which kicked off the capital campaign for Rose teered and taught Schnitzer Manor. in the religious For more than 20 years, Toinette has led the school. She led most popular Rose Schnitzer Manor program, a song group en- “Put in Your Two Cents,” which was originat- couraging novice ed by Elaine Shapiro. This program inspires singers to learn the passionate dialogue and debate around current tunes to import- events. ant prayers. She’s Toinette’s love for CSP, whether leading introduced new fund-raising or engaging residents, has contin- styles of cantilla- ued for over 40 years, embodying the heart of tion during Shab- our community. bat prayers. Leora has also immersed herself in the business KARA ORVIETO For 27 years, the Jewish of the congregation, including a recent tenure as Honored by Congregation Shaarie Torah Women’s Round Table has the co-chair of Shir Tikvah’s Board of Directors. Kara Orvieto is a dedicated volunteer at Con- recognized women volunteers She currently is active in maintaining a racial gregation Shaarie Torah with a long list of ac- in the community at its Song of justice e-mail list to bring information about op- complishments. Miriam Awards Brunch. portunities for anti-racist action and education to She served on the In the face of the pandemic, the attention of Shir Tikvah’s membership. synagogue Board the brunch was cancelled last Shir Tikvah says Leora has a generous nature of Directors, the year. This year, JWRT leaders and gives so much to those around her, both in staff recruiting still believed it would not be terms of time and energy. She is a consensus committee, and seeker and wants to make sure those who don’t participated in the safe to hold an indoor event have a voice are always heard. She is deeply SULAM (Lad- that often draws more than 300 thoughtful and looks for ways to improve life for der) curriculum people. everyone. to bring new ed- Since the first brunch in As one fellow congregant noted, “She is a risk ucational ideas June 1993, between 15 and taker in the service of stretching herself and the and opportunities 23 women have received the community.” for children and annual award. Honorees have adults. been selected by more than 25 TOINETTE MENASHE Kara volunteered as representative for the PJ congregations and organiza- Honored by Cedar Sinai Park Library committee with the Jewish Federation tions. Nearly 500 women have Toinette Menashe’s passion for CSP began in of Greater Portland for three years, which sends been honored since the award 1983 when her mom came to live at the Robison free Jewish-themed books to children. Home. At first, In addition, she has been on committees for sev- was created. she started read- eral successful fund-raising and outreach events. JWRT and the Jewish Review ing the newspaper Kara has served as vice president of Sisterhood have united to ensure Song of to a group of res- and is currently the membership chair. Miriam Award nominees from idents before she She was awarded Shaarie Torah’s “Livnot Ke- 2020 and 2021 get the recogni- went to work run- hillah Building Award” for rising stars within the tion they deserve. This sum- ning the MALS synagogue. mer, the Review has featured (Master of Arts in Kara is a proud Girl Scout mom. Professional- pictures of honorees along with Liberal Studies) ly, she is an operations analyst for PGE and is a a description of their work and program at Reed member of its corporate Women’s Business Re- why they are valuable to their College. sources Group. organizations. This generosity Shaarie Torah says Kara is always willing to of nature evolved lend a hand and brings fresh ideas and perspec- Following is the fifth and final into serving two tive to everything she works on. She has great group of three women whose terms on the Ce- empathy for the thoughts and feelings of others, organizations selected them to dar Sinai Park Board of Trustees along with her and she does everything with a kind heart and receive the Song of Miriam. husband, Vic Menashe, who is a past president. gentle spirit.

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4 Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 Israeli Folk Dancing returned to Leedy Grange July 26. Dancers relished the return of Dancers have enjoyed in-person dancing dancing indoors on wood floors. The Monday classes continue to be streamed on Zoom, outdoors at the Multnomah Arts Center so dancers from around the world can be part of the dance community. Organizers are since October. monitoring COVID-19 and may shift back to Zoom or add mask requirements. ISRAELI FOLK DANCING (continued from page 1) “Transitioning to in-person dancing has “Shortly into the program, I realized that wedding in Israel. been done conscientiously with specific even though we were not dancing together, “I feel like the more options we have, the guidance re: hygiene, mask options and we were actually dancing together all over more people we get dancing, the more fa- vaccination issues, says Allison Victor, the world,” she says. “It was a powerful, miliar people are with dancing and the more who teaches at the MJCC and leads Café spiritual and healing feeling to think that in we attract more dancers,” says Rhona. “For Shalom. “I’ve received very positive feed- the midst of the unknown, the Israeli dance anybody who comes regularly, it’s a real back from dancers, how wonderful it is community was moving together to the passion – it kind of gets under your skin.” to dance together in person, indoors on a same steps and music, at once all across the Sue says some people who started danc- wooden floor, especially after being vac- planet. One of the unexpected outcomes of ing with her on Zoom during the pandemic cinated. A few aren’t quite comfortable to this new format has been that dancers have have now come to in-person dancing at return yet, but are cheering us on from the become connected to other dancers from all Leedy Grange. “People are just so excited sidelines.” over the world, so this has been good for the to dance together in person.” Rules vary by dance location, but all ses- dancers and for IFD (Israeli folk dancing).” Some people “just can’t handle the whole sions have requirements in place to create a “I expect that even with the return to in- Zoom universe,” says Sue. safe return to the dance floor. person dancing, we will still see online danc- Rhona says she thinks time will tell if At Leedy Grange, dance leaders Sue Wen- ing continue at some level,” Donna says. Zoom dancing sticks around. del and Donna Cole allow only 15 dancers Allison agrees Zoom has offered some Donna says dancers have been really at a time with vaccinations required, so- benefits to the dance community. “Many excited to return to indoor dancing on an cial distancing and no hand holding. But of us have been dancing on Zoom, which appropriate wood floor. “Their excitement the sessions are expanded using a hybrid has allowed some opportunities we hadn’t to return to indoor dancing is a reflection format. Donna expects to offer the hybrid realized before – including live sessions of their connection and the significance of model at Fulton, as well. with choreographers and session leaders the dance community,” she says. “There “So while we are dancing in person, the from Israel to Europe to South America! is more than just dancing happening here dance floor includes Zoomers from across I’ve been able to connect with teachers – we celebrate holidays, birthdays, Israel, the nation and beyond,” says Donna. “Last who I’ve only seen as names on email lists family events and whatever else comes our week, one of my dancers Zoomed in from previously!” way – and there are dances that are cho- Israel.” “There have been gifts through the chal- reographed for these events. too. All of this “We are following safety protocols on lenges and lots of enthusiasm for returning – along with dancing together to the same the dance floor and remaining fluid as (to in person) as safely as possible,” says steps in a circle facing one another – is a the course of the pandemic continues to Allison of the dichotomy. great equalizer that unifies us in a beautiful change,” says Donna. “My main goal is to Zoom has been nice since you can dance way. It does not matter how well one can provide a safe experience for the dancers.” with people far away, but Rhona Feldman execute dance steps – all are welcome in Sue says whether the Leedy Grange danc- says it’s just not the same as dancing to- the dance circle.” es will be weekly, every other week or less gether. Rhona teaches a dozen beginners in For up-to-date information on in-person, often is in flux. “It’s just a very bizarre Multnomah before hosting an average of hybrid and virtual dance sessions and the time, and it’s fluid you know … we’ll re- 20 dancers for the open outdoor dance. restrictions at each in-person location, visit visit and see how things are going,” says “I think on the one hand, it’s really nice to sites.google.com/site/pifdnews. You can Sue. “Things are just changing daily.” connect with people from other cities and also email website editor Sue Wendel at Sue says if pandemic restrictions return, countries,” says Rhona, adding that she [email protected], or contact the lead- dancers may be asked to mask or the ses- doesn’t know if dancing is the best use of er of the dance session you are interested sions may return to Zoom only. Zoom for worldwide connections. She says in – Allison, [email protected]; Donna discovered dancing on Zoom short- she definitely appreciates that Zoom will Rhona, [email protected]; or Donna, ly after the pandemic began last March. let her “attend” her nephew’s upcoming [email protected]. Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 5 Humanizing the work of JFCS BY DEBORAH MOON incorporating storytelling. the Jewish community and The new communications “JFCS is so fortunate to have helps anyone in need,” she says. manager for Jewish Family & Jenn on our team,” says JFCS Jenn has a deep foundation in Child Service is a storyteller. Deputy Director Susan Green- journalism and Jewish commu- “Storytelling humanizes berg. “She brings her many nal work. She earned a master’s something intangible,” says talents to JFCS including grant degree in journalism from the Jenn Director Knudsen, who writing (and) writing articles University of California-Berke- joined JFCS in March of this internally and externally about ley in May 1999. She has been year. She uses storytelling in what’s happening at JFCS. Ba- a freelance and enterprise jour- virtually every communication sically, she gets the word out. nalist since 2000, including she writes, because “Our sup- Jenn is a wonderful connector co-founding the 2B Writing porters want to know the hu- and brings so much to our or- Company in 2016, where she man story behind what we do.” ganization.” provided content, reporting, As communication’s manager, When Jenn was young, her writing, editing, media relations Jenn provides original content, mom told her she would be a and publicity expertise for indi- editing, articles and written cor- therapist. viduals, nonprofits and for-profit respondence to the public and “Instead I get to work with companies through 2020. Jenn Director Knudsen. to donors about the nonprofit therapists,” says Jenn. “I really From 2009 to 2014, she Photo by Ken Klein. agency’s four program areas: admire what they do. I like the served as associate develop- She is a monthly contributor Holocaust survivor services, care they give and feel toward ment director of the Harold and proofreader of articles for counseling, emergency assis- their clients. I like working Schnitzer Family Program in the congregation’s newsletter tance and disability support among and for them.” Judaic Studies at Portland State “The Chronicle.” services. A fifth area of focus is Jenn works with every staff University. A member of Con- “The Jewish community is volunteers, who support the four member of the nonprofit and gregation Neveh Shalom, she where I feel most comfortable programs. She also researches says it has been a great team to has served on the board and and most at home,” says Jenn. and writes grant proposals to work with on grant proposals. executive committee as well For more information about support the programs – again “I love how JFCS represents as numerous other committees. JFCS, visit jfcs-portland.org.

Ahavath Achim hires administrator Cory Willson to lead Foundation School Melissa Abu (Bloom) joined Congregation Ahavath Achim as the Congregation Neveh Shalom has named Cory Willson as Foun- part-time synagogue administrator on July 19, 2021. Over the past dation School Director. Cory has been in a leadership position seven years, Melissa has helped the con- at Foundation School since 2018, most gregation in numerous ways, from event recently as assistant director of the pre- planning to communications to applying school. She has decades of experience for a homeland security grant. working with children and families as Melissa grew up in Portland and worked both an educator and a family counselor, at various Jewish agencies and syna- with specialization in human resiliency. gogues here before attending American “I’m really excited to be the new director Jewish University, formerly University of of Foundation School,” says Cory. “Foun- Judaism, to receive her MBA in nonprof- dation School is more than a preschool, it management and a master’s in Jewish it’s a thriving community, and it’s one that communal studies. She has served as the I am grateful and honored to lead.” executive director of Congregation Shaa- Neveh Shalom’s Foundation School is rie Torah; marketing and development director of Jewish Family & based on the ideals and traditions of the Child Service in Portland; and executive director of Temple B’nai Jewish faith and is dedicated to providing exceptional early child- Torah in Bellevue, Wash., Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa, hood education. While the curriculum is centered on the founda- Calif., and Westwood Kehilla in California. Until it was forced tions of Jewish learning, the program is open to all. For over 60 to close by COVID-19, Melissa owned and operated Yo Zone in years, Foundation School has embraced our youngest learners – Tanasbourne for three years. sparking imaginations, instilling a sense of wonder, and providing Congregation Ahavath Achim, meaning “brotherly love,” was the building blocks for the next generation of creative and confi- founded in 1916 by from Turkey and the Isle of Rhodes. To- dent problem-solvers. The preschool values play as every child’s day, Ahavath Achim has a broad membership with Jews of Span- natural way of learning and views each child as a competent and ish and Portuguese descent, as well as Jews with roots in Greece, unique learner. Turkey, Israel, Yemen, Persia, Morocco and many countries of Cory earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ashkenazi heritage. Western Oregon University. She has taught in middle school, first After being forced to relocate by urban renewal, the Sephardic grade and preschool since 1998. She also has her master’s in congregation dedicated its Byzantine-inspired synagogue on Bar- counseling with a specialty in family/child work from San Fran- bur Boulevard in 1965. In 2017, the congregation moved cisco State University. After graduating from SF State, she studied services and many activities to Hillsdale (6686 SW Capitol Hwy.), with a national leader in the field of resiliency for three years so expanding the space to include a sanctuary and social area. that she could bring healing and real change to those she serves. Melissa is excited to be working with Rabbi Sholom Skolnik and Neveh Shalom’s announcement notes: “Cory brings a passion for the board of directors to assist in bringing Ahavath Achim into the children, families and teachers as well as a focus on empowerment next chapter. Reach Melissa at [email protected]. and well-being to all the work she does here at Foundation School.” 6 Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 Jobs board The Jewish Review publishes job openings from Jewish agencies and congregations (shortened to fit available space). Submit to: [email protected].

CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH Religious School Teachers Small, fun, experiential religious school would love for you to join us as a teacher for 21-22! We have small classes, great kids and supportive, open-minded leader- ship. We believe Jewish learning should creatively and joyfully meet kids where they are as they are immersed in the treasures of our heritage. Especially if you are a Day School grad, a camp counselor, or in the Education Program and love kids, let’s talk! Young adults invited to tour and reception Congregation Shaarie Torah is an egalitarian commu- Those under age 45 are invited to enjoy the spectacular view from the rooftop nity affiliated with the Conservative Jewish movement. of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education. Whether The shul is located at 920 NW 25th Ave. in Portland. you are new to Portland or interested in a deeper understanding of the city’s Email Dr. Sharon Pollin: [email protected]. Jewish history, OJMCHE, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Mittle- man Jewish Community Center invite you to join this special summer pro- gram. On Aug. 3, those 45+ enjoyed a reception on the rooftop (see above) CEDAR SINAI PARK and a tour of the current exhibit on Portland open spaces and the Jewish Infection Control Specialist community urban renewal displaced to create them (see page 3). Those 45 Full-time salaried position with benefits and under are invited to connect with each other and enjoy the same experi- Monday-Friday days, plus evenings and weekends as ence on Aug. 10. RSVP at ojmche.org/calendar. needed. This is a new position. This is an exciting time to join the Cedar Sinai Park team as our new Infection Control Specialist. You will oversee process improvement and Hagim Happenings support infection control for our skilled nursing, long- term care and assisted-living departments on our beauti- The Community Calendar, jewishportland.org/highholidays, features vir- ful Raleigh Hills campus! tual, hybrid and in-person classes, programs and services. (Congregations This role directs others toward process improvement may submit events and services at jewishportland.org/submit.) Following that supports the reduction of health-care-acquired in- are a few holiday events already posted on the community calendar: fections. It provides leadership for the development and implementation of an entity-wide, infection-preven- Aug. 28: Opening the Gates tion and control plan; educates other practitioners and Opening the Gates: a Selichot Experience Leading to the High Holidays clinical staff on the system-based causes for infections; will begin at 7 pm, Aug. 28, in the main sanctuary of Congregation Beth consults with management and staff; and develops and Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St., Portland. implements evidence-based programs that support ef- The High Holidays begin with a teaching service and an atmospheric entry fective infection prevention and control strategies. This to the gates of awe as Congregation Beth Israel changes the covers of its person will be responsible for integrating the infection Torah scrolls to the Holy Day Whites. prevention and control program into all applicable orga- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, details for this event nization components/functions by way of consultation, and all CBI holiday services are subject to change. For updates, visit participation at meetings, and the establishment of ef- bethisrael-pdx.org/cbi5782 or contact Tracy Alifanz at 503-222-1069. fective communication and reporting systems with orga- nization leaders and associates. In addition, this role is Sept. 10: God Wants Me to Tell You a Few Things responsible for Employee Health and Safety initiatives "God Wants Me to Tell You a Few Things (I think)" is Portland's most including the OSHA-compliance program. unorthodox rabbi's one-night service the Friday between Rosh Hashanah and Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. De- Yom Kippur. gree in Nursing with current Oregon license or equiva- Presented by Rabbi Brian of Religion Outside The Box, the 6:15 pm service lent education or experience preferred. Three+ years of is available on Zoom or in person at First Congregational UCC, 1126 SW experience preferably in Infection Prevention standards. Park Ave. in Portland. Register at lu.ma/hhd2021 Infection Prevention education required. Prior Infec- tion Prevention experience preferred. Sept. 17: Market/Shuk Familiarity with OSHA standards in health-care set- Get ready for Sukkot, order your four species today! The Arba Minim Shuk tings. Must have a current, valid license to practice as will take place on Friday, Sept. 17, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Portland a Registered Nurse in Oregon and be in good standing , 6688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. Drop-ins are welcome, but only with the Oregon State Board of Nursing. pre-ordered sets can be guaranteed. Current CPR and BLS certification required. Orders must be picked up at the Shuk. The four species are needed for fulfill- Please see job description for full list of responsibili- ing the “Four Species Mitzvah,” the waving of the four species as prescribed ties, requirements and related information. by the Torah, symbolizing unity. To order your (palm branch), hadas Apply at cedarsinaipark.org/careers-in-healthcare/ (myrtle), arava (willow) and (citron), visit portlandkollel.org/order. Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 7 CRC Column What’s the scoop on Ben & Jerry’s? BY BOB HORENSTEIN encouraging that Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s parent Like a banana split, the American Jewish com- company, has disavowed the BDS movement. In munity is divided down the middle on the recent a letter to Jewish organizations, Unilever wrote, decision by the U.S. company Ben & Jerry’s to “We look forward to investing in our business in Published biweekly by stop selling its ice cream in what it called “Oc- Israel long into the future.” Jewish Federation of cupied Palestinian Territory.” The Conference of However, the chairwoman of Ben & Jerry’s in- Greater Portland Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations con- dependent board of directors, Anuradha Mittal, 9900 SW Greenburg Road, demned Ben & Jerry’s for “allying itself with the who enthusiastically endorsed the BDS move- Suite 220 discriminatory and anti-Semitic BDS [Boycott, ment in 2018, has made known her displeasure Tigard, OR 97223 Divestment and Sanctions] movement.” with Unilever for saying the ice cream would 503-245-6219 In stark contrast, J Street President Jeremy continue to be sold in Israel. Had it been up to JewishPortland.org Ben-Ami declared, “Ben & Jerry’s decision is a the board, all Israeli Ben & Jerry’s patrons would legitimate, peaceful protest against the systemic have been left out in the cold. injustice of occupation and a reminder that the Ben & Jerry’s action, moreover, sets a prece- Editor settlements are, in fact, illegal under internation- dent that differs from past boycotts that have gen- Deborah Moon al law.” J Street, along with several other pro- erally focused on products manufactured in the [email protected] gressive Jewish groups, expressed dismay that West Bank. It isn’t targeting a company located 503-892-7404 (message) “some have degraded the discussion around the in a West Bank settlement, as was the case with issue by calling the move anti-Semitic.” SodaStream, or in a Jewish neighborhood of East Circulation While it’s apparent that the very woke Ver- Jerusalem. The Israeli ice cream factory is situat- To receive the Jewish mont-based ice cream company melted in the ed inside Israel between Ashkelon and Ashdod, Review in your email inbox, face of pressure from the BDS movement, ac- and it relies heavily on milk products and work- email your name and email cusations of anti-Semitism are misplaced. Nev- ers from that region. The boycott will force its address to ertheless, the decision to boycott the settlements closure, putting hundreds of Israelis – including [email protected] – and I say this as someone who believes Israel Arab employees – out of work once it takes effect should cease building outside the major settle- at the end of 2022. OPINIONS printed in the ment blocs – is troubling, not to mention mis- If the wider implications are unclear, here’s the Jewish Review do not guided. scoop: This precedent makes any Israeli compa- necessarily reflect those If the aim of Ben & Jerry’s boycott is to promote ny that sells its products to the Jewish settlements a two-state solution, it is – in the name of one of susceptible to boycotts. And make no mistake: of the Jewish Review their ice cream flavors – “half-baked.” The most Actions that target businesses inside pre-1967 Committee, the Jewish likely outcome is that it will harden positions on Israel are, by definition, boycotts of the Jewish Federation of Greater both sides – Palestinians, for whom the boycott state. Portland, its governing will encourage continued rejection of Israel’s le- Not surprisingly, the Palestine Solidarity Cam- board or the staffs of either gitimacy as a Jewish state, and Israelis, who will paign portrayed Ben & Jerry’s decision as a the newspaper or the view it as yet another unjust double standard. major victory for the BDS movement. “This is Federation. The company claims that its decision is a reflec- huge,” PSC tweeted. “The tide of history is turn- tion of its deep concern for human rights. Curi- ing,” it proclaimed. ously, Ben & Jerry’s operates in Serbia, whose Because it feeds into the larger campaign to Upcoming president is increasingly repressive and where delegitimize and demonize Israel, Ben & Jerry’s there have been allegations of torture by police, boycott should therefore be taken seriously and issues restrictions on free expression and the press (in- actively opposed, including by those of us who cluding violence against journalists), and wide- disagree with Israeli settlement expansion in ter- Issue date Deadline spread government corruption. ritory that may become part of a future Palestin- You can also find Cherry Garcia and other pop- ian state. Personally speaking, I will gladly forgo Aug. 12 ular Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors in the UAE, their ice cream knowing now it would only leave Aug. 18 which scored a 17 out of 100 in the independent a bad taste in my mouth. watchdog Freedom House’s current ratings of Sept. 1 Aug. 26 political and civil rights. (Israel, by comparison, Bob Horenstein is scored a 76, the U.S., 83.) The company even the Director of Com- Sept. 15 Sept. 9 operated in Malaysia (until forced to shut down munity Relations and due to COVID-19), whose then-prime minister, Public Affairs for the Sept. 23 Mahathir Mohamad, repeatedly spewed vile Jewish Federation of Sept. 30 anti-Semitism and openly questioned the number Greater Portland. (Thursday) of Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Aside from this rank hypocrisy, the notion that there’s a clear distinction between a targeted boy- Submit news, photos cott of the settlements and the larger BDS move- and obituaries to ment, whose goal is to purge the world of its [email protected] only Jewish state, is unfounded. Admittedly, it’s 8 Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 Chaplain's Corner Make Time to Prepare for Redemption BY RABBI BARRY COHEN We have a month to get our We all know the long-stand- ing joke: The High Holidays spiritual house in order, well always run early or run late (despite that they always oc- before the High Holidays begin. cur on the same dates in the lunar-based Hebrew calendar.) heal our relationship with our- year? Ugh…. They only feel early or late selves, and, if we possess a per- On reflection (every time), because we gauge the holidays sonal faith, heal our relation- I ask myself, “Is it really that by how they fall relative to the ship with God. In particular, to big of a deal? It’s only dishes solar calendar. say that these past months have and garbage. My kids are … This year, they are even ear- tested familial relationships is well … just being teenagers.” lier (relatively speaking): Rosh an understatement. We have But each time this happens, it Hashanah begins at sundown been forced to live in close is part of a much greater con- Sept. 6. quarters; to varying degrees, text of a pressure-filled world Rabbi Barry Cohen is the A tradition teaches that we are we slept, ate, worked, studied that feels like Groundhog Day: Jewish community chaplain of to use the days between Rosh and did homework in the same the stresses, strains, fears and the Greater Portland area. Hashanah and Yom Kippur to space or one room over. At the anxieties of a pandemic world; reflect on the year that was. same time, we were tested by a polarized nation, politically These words will not magical- We are supposed to do this as stresses, pressures, anxieties and culturally; reminders to ly heal our relationships. But objectively as possible. We are and fears from multiple angles. wear masks, socially distance, through heartfelt communica- to confront what we did or did If I had documented the words wash our hands, etc., etc., etc. tion, we can create an opportu- not do, how we feel about our with my high school-aged Who pays the price of this re- nity for further discussion. We decisions and how others feel children that I wish I had not ality? The people we live with. can begin to clear the air. We about our choices. spoken, that list would be long. Too many times, I have unnec- can listen to our loved ones in a This practice reveals Juda- During the past year, I have had essarily inflicted my kids with nonjudgmental way, acknowl- ism’s inherent health, effective- to ask forgiveness from them, guilt. Too many times, I have edge what we have done and ness and relevancy. By taking and I have had to forgive my- felt like a failing father. pledge to repair the harm we a hard, honest look at the pre- self. Fortunately, there is a way out have inflicted. vious year, we can recognize A recurring point of conflict? of this Groundhog Day mess. This process is not easy. I have how we could have done better. The dishes and garbage. One of Judaism offers two beautiful had to learn to check my ego, We can be accountable. We can my son's and daughter’s respon- traditions. We need not wait admit my mistakes and commit dedicate ourselves to heal rela- sibilities is to empty the clean until the days between Rosh myself to making better choic- tionships we tarnished. dishes from the dishwasher and Hashanah and Yom Kippur to es. I hope that I am teaching This tradition runs counter to move the dirty dishes from the reflect on the year that was and my children the importance of current prevailing values. Far sink to the dishwasher. They begin the process of making self-critique as a means of ac- too many of us deny responsi- also have to take out the gar- amends. Rather, we can use the countability, communication bility for our words and actions bage when it is full. entire Hebrew month of Elul, and healing. and reject accountability. We I imagine many of you can which precedes Rosh Hasha- Another tradition teaches that refuse to admit we have inflict- relate to how this feels: It’s the nah. Elul begins on Aug. 9. We we have truly atoned when ed any damage, and at the same end of a long day. I went to the have a month to get our spiri- we find ourselves in the same time blame the person claiming grocery store on the way home. tual house in order, well before situation where we previous- to have been wronged. What is waiting for me? An un- the High Holidays begin. ly sinned, but this time make Judaism demands us to do the emptied dishwasher, a sink full Another useful tradition is to healthy decisions. I’ll see if I opposite as a sacred responsi- of dirty dishes and an overflow- sit down with our loved ones am making progress when I re- bility. Whether or not we want ing garbage can. How do I re- and simply say, “If there is turn home this evening and find to makes no difference. act? I lose my temper and raise anything I did to you during an unemptied dishwasher, a Judaism instructs us to heal my voice. How many times did the previous year to hurt you, sink filled with dirty dishes and our relationship with others, this happen during the previous please accept my apology.” an overflowing garbage can …

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Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021 9 Obituaries Submit obituaries to: [email protected]. MICHAEL LIEB JESER TV shows and movies. Michael Lieb Jeser, z”l, passed away July 24, 2021. He was born The family has requested that donations in Michael’s memory be Jan. 28, 1976. given to either the Jewish Federation of San Diego (in support of The Jeser family has lost its the Michael Jeser Outstanding Jewish Professional Award) jew- king, its hero. ishinsandiego.org, or Camp Tevya camptevya.org/support-camp. On Shabbat Va’etchanan, Mi- chael lost his four-year battle LEV KHODOROVSKIY with esophageal cancer, which Lev Khodorovskiy, z”l , passed away on July 23, 2021, at the was first diagnosed when he age of 93. Lev is survived by sons, Mikhail Khodorovskiy (Vic- was the campaign director for toria) and Alexander Khodorovskiy; five grandchildren; and four the Jewish Federation of Great- great-grandchildren. er Portland. He was a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom. He leaves his much loved and adored wife, his Malka, Laura; ZALTSMAN and the 4-year-old light of his David (Dima) Zaltsman, z”l, died July 14, 2021, after complica- life, daughter, Eleanore. He tions from liver disease, at the age of 64. He was a caring husband, will be greatly missed by his father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife of 37 brothers, his partners-in-crime, years, Liliya Zaltsman; children, Rimma and Tyler Richardson, Marc and Dave; his sisters-in- Janet Zaltsman; and grandson, Ethan Richardson. law Elizabeth and Lisa; and his David was born in Riga, Latvia, Oct. 17, 1956, to Golda and 14 nephews and nieces. His parents, Faye and Paul, will never Josef Zaltsman. He was an only child who enjoyed school and fully recover from losing their baby, their hero and their most spe- spending summers at the Baltic Sea in Jurmala. After graduating cial mensch. high school, David went on to Riga Technical Institute, where he From a very young age, Michael had a special relationship with got his degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in Judaism and Israel. His very first trip (of many) to Israel was when computer science. In 1983, he married Liliya and a short year later, he was minus two months old (when Faye was seven months preg- their first daughter, Rimma, was born. nant). He was a graduate of the JCC preschool in Orlando and In 1992, David, along with his family, made the difficult decision elementary school at the Moriah School in Englewood, NJ. During to immigrate to Portland for better opportunities. In 1995, his sec- high school (Dwight Englewood), he participated in the March of ond daughter, Janet, joined the family. the Living, traveling to Poland and then to Israel. David spent the last 25 years working as a Tooling Design Engi- After graduating from the University of Arizona, he spent a year neer at Oregon Tool, where his colleagues knew him to be passion- in Israel on Project OTZMA, where he taught English and led af- ate, smart and charismatic. He described his work as a “hobby” terschool programs in immigrant neighborhood schools in Shar and found purpose in it. Hanegev. In 2004, he received double master’s degrees from USC David brought a smile and sense of humor to everyone he en- (Social Work) and HUC (Jewish Communal Service). countered and loved celebrating events, big and small. He had As a member of Jewish communal service, Michael’s profes- a passion for travel and went on many memorable trips with his sional experience included being part of the staff at the Metrowest family. David was a master handyman around the house. He also Jewish Community Center & Camp Deeny Riback (NJ), Jewish gave back to the community by helping other Russian immigrants Community Centers of Greater Boston and the Jewish Community and volunteering at his synagogue, Congregation Neveh Shalom. Center at Milken (LA). He was the highly successful and greatly Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, David managed respected Director of the Real Estate & Construction Division and his illness with strength – and even humor. Donations in David’s Director, Geller Leadership Project for the LA Jewish Federation. honor may be made to Portland’s Jewish Family & Child Service Michael was the Executive Director of USC Hillel and the Jewish (jfcs-portland.org). World Watch. In 2015, he was appointed Director of Annual Cam- paign and the Life and Legacy program for the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. For the past three years, Michael has been the Public Service Announcement CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater San Diego. The love for Michael has shown itself in many ways. The sup- port given to him by the SD Federation’s leadership and staff has been beyond any expectations. When Michael decided to start a GoFundMe campaign to provide support for Laura and Eleanore, over 1,400 people responded! There have been over 1,000 person- al emails and comments on the many Facebook streams that an- WALK-IN VACCINATION CLINIC AUG. 6 nounced his passing. As one close family friend wrote, “there are CNSCOS (Congregation Neveh Shalom COVID-19 Outreach more tears than words.” As his cousin from Israel wrote, “Michael, and Services Team) has received a new round of funding to help who gave you permission to leave?” vaccinate Oregonians. One of Michael’s “happy places” was Camp Tevya (NH), which The first event with this new funding will take place from 10 am he attended from an early age through college, when he was ap- until 4-5 pm, Friday, Aug. 6, at Delta Park. We're partnering with pointed Boy’s Head Counselor. His other happy places included Straightway Services, an organization that supports the houseless rooting for the Jets and Celtics, going to Disneyland, whale and community. We're expecting about 100 people to show up for the eagle watching, going to the movie theater and eating popcorn, walk-in clinic. drinking with his brothers and close friends, and, most of all, sit- [email protected] | 971-990-5652 ting on the couch with Laura and Eleanore watching his favorite nevehshalom.org/covid19/ 10 Jewish Review Aug. 4, 2021