People moves: OJCF's Julie Diamond, Levys, Fischers & more changes – pages 2-4

Back to Israel – page 6 Dignity Grows – page 7 May 12, 2021 / Sivan 1, 5781 Volume 56, Issue 11 Confront Hate May 26 BY DEBORAH MOON At noon, keynote speaker Eric K. A dozen diverse partner organiza- Ward will speak on “Combatting tions have come together to present “A Hate: The intersection of Racism and Community Call to Confront Hate.” Anti-Semitism in the Fight for an In- The virtual summit will be 9 am-1 pm, clusive Democracy.” The executive May 26. director of Western States Center and “An attack against anyone because of longtime civil rights strategist, Ward their ethnicity, race, religion or sexual will reflect on the recent threats to orientation is an attack against all of our democracy and what we can do to The Oregon Holocaust Memorial was marred by Nazi us,” says organizer Bob Horenstein, work toward a more inclusive democ- graffiti May 1 or early May 2. The graffiti has been community relations director of the racy. removed, but it was a reminder hate continues. Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. Nearly 700 people have registered for The JCRC is a key organizer of the the summit as of May 6. Organizers Confront Hate summit. are hoping for 1,000 participants. The Oregon Holocaust The summit evolved out of United in list of registrants ranges from individ- Spirit, a Portland-based coalition rein- uals from the partner communities to vigorating the historically positive re- representatives from Oregon cities, Memorial defaced lationship between the African-Amer- school districts, universities, nonprof- BY DEBORAH MOON ican and Jewish communities. That its, neighborhood associations, Rota- The Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Washington collaboration was joined by an array ry clubs, religious organizations and Park was defaced with Nazi graffiti on May 1. of other communities to present a se- Portland-area Jewish congregations. “To use Nazi symbols to deface a Memorial dedicat- ries of webinars on the history of hate The webpage for the summit notes: In ed to the millions who were murdered during the Ho- in Oregon. Webinar recordings on this time of national and local reckon- locaust recapitulates the hatred that drove the original the history of discrimination against ing with our country and state’s grim genocide,” says Judy Margles, director of the Oregon Blacks, Native Americans, immi- legacy of discrimination and hate, we Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, grants, LGBTQ+, Asians and Jews can have come together as a broad coali- which is the steward for the Memorial. be seen at jewishportland.org/uncov- tion of partner organizations and allies “Portland police are vigorously investigating the ering. to create a virtual summit. crime incident and are currently reviewing all the At the May summit, those groups “The summit is not a one off,” says evidence,” says Regional Security Director Gene will present ways to move forward Horenstein. “It is about building and Moss, who is based at the Jewish Federation of to confront hate. The day will begin strengthening relationships with each Greater Portland. at 9 am with a virtual welcome and other.” Just a month earlier, community leaders and elect- a conversation around implicit bias The summit is designed to build ed officials, including Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, with speaker Bill de la Cruz. Partici- bridges between communities, bridges gathered at the memorial for the annual Reading of pants will be able to choose from eight that will lead to a united front against the Names on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remem- breakout sessions held each hour at 10 hate. brance Day. This year, participants read the names of and again at 11 am. See CONFRONT HATE, page 9 local survivors’ family members who were murdered in the Holocaust and are etched on the Memorial. “The defacement of the Memorial affected all of us deeply and viscerally,” says Judy. “Unfortunately, with anti-Semitism on the rise in our country, are we surprised?” asks JFGP President and CEO Marc Blattner. Community support has been swift. On May 4, Mayor Wheeler called Blattner to express support for the Jewish community. And many have reached out to OJMCHE. These 12 diverse organizations have come together to educate the community “We have been considerably heartened by the out- on how to confront hate against all. Funding has been provided by the Emily See MEMORIAL, page 8 Georges Gottfried Fund and Oregon Jewish Community Foundation. Julie Diamond retiring from OJCF June 30 Oregon Jewish Community the reins of the organization in for her leadership at the OJCF Foundation President and CEO 2010. Annual Meeting on June 8. Julie Diamond has announced “It’s now time for me to pass “During her tenure as CEO, her retirement effective June the torch to new leadership for Julie has led the organiza- 30, 2021. She will continue to the strength of the foundation tion through unprecedented support the philanthropic foun- and for me to put my health growth,” says Board Chair Josh dation as a consultant. first and foremost,” wrote Ju- Frankel. “When she took over Effective May 1, Chief Finan- lie in a letter announcing her the reins in 2010, the Founda- cial Officer Chris Vitron serves retirement. She added she is tion had $39 million in assets as Interim CEO until a new continuing treatment for a rare under management. As of the CEO can be hired. The position cancer she has been fighting end of April 2021, OJCF proud- of president and CEO has been since 2018. ly manages $110 million on posted (see page 16), with ap- “It’s been a privilege and an behalf of individual donors and plications and interviews man- honor to do this work,” says Ju- endowments. Julie’s retirement aged by Melissa Ulum, MS&S lie. “I look forward to continu- marks the end of an era that Executive Search, and the ing to be part of the community, will be remembered for sever- OJCF board search committee. community and our team,” says just in a new way. As a consul- al transformational programs “Although I will continue to Julie. tant, I hope to do some interest- including, but not limited to, work until June 30, this pro- Julie joined OJCF in 2007 as ing and important projects.” vides clear leadership for the development director and took The board plans to honor Julie See OJCF, page 4 Levys leaving Portland Portland Kollel's Fischers BY DEBORAH MOON to move east this summer Rabbi Gadi and Eve Levy On May 5, Rabbi Tzvi and arrived in Portland in 2014 in- Esther Fischer announced they tending to stay two years. With will be leaving our community connections they have forged to move to Detroit this summer. and the indelible mark they An article in a future issue of have made over the past seven Jewish Review will explore years, their departure in June is their many contributions to Port- “not really goodbye.” land’s Jewish community. The couple moved from Den- “Over the past 15 years, our ver to Portland to join the Port- family has had the great oppor- land Kollel and serve as direc- tunity to be engaged in build- tor of education and director of ing our Portland community women’s programs, respective- through the Portland Kollel,” ly. Rabbi Gadi also has served wide array of classes, events, wrote Rabbi Fischer in a letter. Federation easier.” as a rabbinic supervisor for Or- Shabbat and holiday services, “Watching the Kollel commu- The Portland Kollel pro- egon Kosher, a mohel perform- retreats and trips designed to nity grow from its infancy into vides vibrant non-syna- ing ritual circumcisions, leader provide authentic Jewish expe- a vibrant part of Jewish Port- gogue-based Jewish learning. of two men’s trips to Israel and, riences. land has been truly rewarding.” With classes, programs and in- since 2018, the rabbi of Con- “Eve and Gadi have been an He added that the Kollel will formal settings throughout the gregation Ahavath Achim. Eve incredible asset to our commu- continue to grow with the com- city, the Portland Kollel brings has led six women’s Momen- nity and of course, we will miss munity under the able leader- a new perspective of mean- tum trips to Israel, two Poland/ them,” wrote Ahavath Achim ship of Rabbi Chanan Spivak, ing to everyday Jewish life. Israel trips, multiple women’s President Mark Berkovitch, Rabbi Boruch Dov Diskind and Rabbi Fischer’s letter went on retreats and founded Inspired announcing the couple’s depar- the rest of the Kollel team. to say, “This decision did not Jewish Women. In 2019, Eve ture. “Their incredible work over come easily. We have been received the Laurie Rogoway The couple was “a real shot in the past 15 years with the Port- privileged to be a part of the Outstanding Jewish Profession- the arm,” adds past president land Kollel, Maayan Torah Day Portland Kollel and its extend- al Award in recognition of her Renee Ferrera. “They brought School, Oregon Kosher, Ra- ed community, giving us the contributions and leadership in more new members to the chel’s Well Community Mik- opportunity to connect with in the greater Portland Jewish congregation than we have had vah and so much more cannot hundreds of Jewish families, community. in probably 20 years. Each has be overstated,” says Jewish whether in our home or through Now they are leaving their their own special attributes, Federation of Greater Port- the various relationships, class- roles as rabbi and rabissa of which we desperately needed.” land President and CEO Marc es and programs we have been Congregation Ahavath Achim Eve says the congregation Blattner. “I am close to Rabbi involved with. We have been to lead the L’Chaim Center was invaluable to the couple, as Fischer and can only say his inspired by the lives we have in Deerfield, Ill., which will well. She says her favorite part warm demeanor, community touched, and the many spe- draw on all the skills they have openness and brilliant mind cial people we have come to honed here. The center offers a See LEVYS, page 3 made my work at the Jewish know during our time here.” 2 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 (continued from previous page) Ahavath Achim LEVYS hires Rabbi Skolnik of being Ahavath Achim rabissa Congregation Ahavath has been watching her husband Achim has hired Rabbi Sho- in his role as a congregational lom Skolnik who presently rabbi (a role he will continue at teaches at Mayan Torah to the L’Chaim Center). take the reins of the Sephar- “It energized him,” she says. dic congregation. “I have never seen my husband "Being local, we plan to so on fire as when he is in his begin integrating him into rabbinic role serving people.” the Ahavath Achim com- Eve treasured the opportunity munity immediately," writes to explore Sephardic culture Ahavath Achim President and learn Sephardic cooking. Mark Berkovitch. "Please “I married a Sephardic man but welcome him, his wife Cha- never lived near my mother-in- viva and their family to our law,” says Eve. “The last three Eve Levy, third from left, has led many women's trips to Israel. congregation." years have given me such pride in our Sephardic heritage.” rift in the political spectrum, starting my own coaching and “Eve had such a reputation, Learning to cook Sephardic he would love to see similar re- consulting business geared to- because it was like her ‘old recipes from Renee has been a spect to those who see different- ward women and I soon will be sisters’ and her ‘new sisters,’ highlight. ly than we do. “I recognize that offering nature-based retreats together,” says Naomi. “Her “I told her, ‘I will make your on both ends of the spectrum for Jewish women,” says Sar- influence is so incredible.” recipes, and my children will there is a small percentage sit- ah. “Without Eve’s encourage- “After our trip, she and I went make your recipes – your lega- ting toward the extremes. Most ment and belief, I am not sure to a leadership conference for cy will live on,’ ” says Eve. people in politics sit between if I would have ever made this JWRP participants in Mary- Renee says that Eve has been the 30- and 50-yard line.” happen.” land, and we started Portland’s “a sponge … and wants to Eve says she has come to “When I first heard that the Shine for women after that,” share what she is learning with recognize “greatness” is a Levy family was moving to says Naomi. the rest of the community.” So much broader spectrum than Chicago my heart ached, but I While Eve will leave Shine Ahavath Achim offered a week- she had understood before. As knew that the gifts, the energy, for Portland to carry on, she ly Sephardic cooking class for an Orthodox woman, she used and the love that the Levy’s has launched a nonprofit orga- about six weeks before the to believe keeping kosher and shared with the Portland com- nization called Inspired Jewish COVID shutdown last March. observing Shabbat were key el- munity would endure,” she Women (inspiredJewishwom- For Rabbi Gadi, getting to ements. But at Ahavath Achim, adds. “Rabbi and Eve Levy en.com) that incorporates the know Oregon and its people has where many do not keep kosher, brought people together in a goals of Shine. been a gift. she says “I have never met such warm and open way that forged Eve plans to lead a trip to “Oregon is one of the most good Jews with hearts of gold. new bonds and provided a Morocco for 80 women in May beautiful states that I’ve been They have taught me a lot.” place to learn and grow. The 2022 – perhaps recreating the to, and I will miss the long Eve is encouraging other seeds that Rabbi Gadi and Eve feel of her first trip in Portland drives that I’d take working for women to step up and continue have planted within everyone uniting her old and new com- Oregon Kosher … I got paid to lead programs. Post pandem- who knew them will continue munities. to see this beautiful state,” he ic restrictions, she thinks peo- to grow even when they are in It is just one of the ways the says. But he adds he is most ple will need to “recharge our Chicago. Levys plan to remain connect- proud of “the relationships we batteries.” Another woman inspired by ed with their Portland friends. built with community members “My passion is to build up an Israel trip with Eve was Nao- They plan to host Portland visi- of the greater Jewish commu- women … I want women to mi Leavitt. “She helped me see tors in their new home near the nity. … Especially precious to see themselves as leaders,” who I was and had the potential large airline hub of Chicago, us are those relationships with says Eve. to be as a Jewish woman and a with many friends already say- people who don’t see eye to eye The retreats and trips she has mother and wife,” says Naomi, ing they will plan stops in Chi- with me on many matters. I see led have inspired many women who was instrumental in bring- cago when on trips elsewhere. being able to come close to oth- to do just that. Sarah Rosen- ing the Levys to Portland. For now, they will receive a ers as a great achievement.” berg Brown is among the many Naomi was working with Mei- fond sendoff at events orga- He says that while many con- women who launched business- ra Spivak at the Portland Kollel nized by Renee and Naomi. sider the greatest moment in es and stepped into leadership to plan a moms’ trip to Israel Renee is preparing a private sports to be when an underdog roles after attending retreats. when they learned of the work Sephardic brunch for Ahavath wins, he feels the best moments Sarah serves on the board of the Eve was doing in Denver lead- Achim members, and Naomi is are when the losing team con- Jewish Federation of Greater ing Momentum trips to Israel, organizing a socially distanced gratulates the winners or when Portland and has launched a which were sponsored by the (masks required) gathering the winning player comforts the new business, Sarah Rosenberg Jewish Women’s Renaissance at Cook Park in Tigard for player who lost. Brown Coaching & Consulting. Project. After the Portland Kol- the broader community. Both “If in sports … we can respect “After traveling with Eve lel hired the Levys, Eve led the events will be June 6. RSVPs the efforts of others, surely in and attending her women’s re- Portland group on a Momen- are requested for the communi- life we can, too,” Rabbi Gadi treats, I have taken a lifelong tum trip, sharing a bus with the ty gathering: ahavathachimpdx. says. Pointing to the current dream and turned it into reality, Denver contingent. weebly.com/calendar Jewish Review May 12, 2021 3 OJCF ANNUAL MEETING PJA hires Sean Bartlett as Your Invited: 4-5 pm, June 8 on Zoom director of afterschool programs Join our board of trustees, family of fund holders and profes- Portland Jewish Academy has sional team as we reflect on the fiscal year that ends June 30, hired Sean Bartlett as director 2021, and the new year beginning July 1. We’ll thank our con- of afterschool programs. cluding board trustees, Elizabeth Menashe, Rob Shlachter and “Sean has a big job ahead of Jeff Wolfstone. We are grateful for their leadership and service. him as he works towards re-es- Those being nominated for a three-year term beginning July tablishing PJA’s onsite and off- 1 are Sharon Morell, a past chair of the foundation, Glen Levy site afterschool programs for and Lindsay Krivosha. Current board chair Josh Frankel will the 2021-22 school year,” says serve another year, and upon election by the executive com- PJA Principal Merrill Hendin. mittee, Jonathan Singer will transition to the role of chair-elect, The afterschool programs, effective July 1, 2021, and chair a year later. which have been closed all The meeting will include a celebration of retiring President year due to the pandemic, will and CEO Julie Diamond’s outstanding and passionate leader- reopen in August. The onsite ship at the foundation and throughout the community. afterschool program Kids cor- We welcome the entire community. RSVP: [email protected]. ner serves children from PJA and from several Portland Pub- lic School elementary schools Sean Bartlett (continued from page 2) in Southwest Portland. PJA OJCF anticipates reopening its after- camp in the Bay Area, Sean has Life & Legacy, Endowment Sonia Marie Leikam has been school programs at Forest Park worked at various afterschool Book of Life, Giving Council promoted to director of donor Elementary (NW Portland) and and child-care centers. and the Professional Advisors relations. In this capacity, she Glencoe Elementary (SE Port- Sean moved to Portland with Group. will take care of OJCF fund land) this fall. his husband in 2015, where OJCF partnered with the Har- holders’ and donors’ needs and Sean grew up in the San Fran- they have an old house with a old Grinspoon Foundation in contribute to donor education cisco Bay Area before attend- one-acre hobby farm. They love 2013 to bring its Life & Legacy and marketing. ing the University of Hawaii spending time playing with their program to Oregon. “This promotion will allow her at Manoa, where he received dogs and chickens, planting in “To me, Life and Legacy to bring her unique skills and a degree in American studies. their garden and planning for will be her defining legacy passion to serve our community After moving back to San Fran- new additions to the farm. as CEO,” says Josh. “Julie’s in a new way,” says Julie. “So- cisco, Sean got his credential to Sean is excited to be joining dedication and commitment nia Marie has been committed teach history and language arts, the PJA team and learning to the future of Jewish life in to our teens and young adults; which he did for seven years. In more about the wonderful Oregon and southwest Wash- she has led them from the heart addition to running a summer community here. ington helped bring Life & during her five years with OJCF. Legacy to our community. … We want to create a solid plan to Under Julie’s leadership, 19 support the OJCYF and Giving Rosenberg Brown starts coaching business Sarah Rosenberg Brown has launched a new positive-impact organizations have participated Council.” business called Sarah Rosenberg Brown Coaching in Life & Legacy receiving Sonia Marie will continue & Consulting. training, mentoring, marketing as the point of contact for the In fall of 2019, Sarah left a 10-year run at a non- and incentive grants to support youth foundation and young profit “to set out on a self-discovery path andto legacy gift development. Life adult Giving Council through create balance and harmony in my life.” & Legacy will help us sustain this fiscal year. “I wanted to stay true to myself and my core val- a vibrant Jewish community for Nate Smith will continue as ues, while also having a successful career,” says generations to come, and Julie operations manager while also Sarah. “As a Whole Person Certified Coach and is to thank for this gift.” serving as interim finance man- Consultant, this new venture is aligned with my values, draws on Other staff members have been ager, supporting Chris Vitron my varied skills, fulfills my passion for supporting people and tru- promoted or taken on additional with his CFO responsibilities ly makes my heart sing.” responsibilities effective May 1 during the transition. Nate is Sarah bases her work as a coach in the Whole Person Coach- “to move the organization for- finishing his master’s in finance ing philosophy, which is a holistic coaching method based on the ward with strength to provide at Portland State University premise that when you come to know, embrace and express all uninterrupted philanthropic next month and is ready for aspects of your whole self, you are positioned to thrive in any as- service,” says Julie. new responsibilities and to con- pect of life. Tara Siegman has been promot- tribute during this transition. She has more than 20 years of experience working in nonprofits, ed to vice president of philan- Laurie Kays will continue as as a small business owner; master trainer; and inclusion, diversity, thropy. Her work will include accountant and grants manager, equity and access (IDEA) champion. She brings a solution-based ongoing development of new a role that includes managing strategic approach to professional development and consulting. relationships and funds, along fund statements for fund hold- Sarah serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of Greater with legacy giving including ers and partner organizations Portland. She and her family are involved with the Jewish com- Life & Legacy. This expansion and working on all aspects of munity in Portland through Chabad of NE Portland, the Portland of Tara’s responsibilities builds grants management, from re- Kollel and Inspired Jewish Women. perfectly on her seven years of ceiving grant recommendations To learn more about Sarah’s dynamic, creative and holistic ap- service at OJCF and many more to sending grant awards into the proach visit sarahrosenbergbrown.com years in philanthropy. community. 4 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 5 Israel experience is back for teens, young adults BY DEBORAH MOON A majority of Fellows arriv- Portlander Emily Anderson, ing in Israel are participating 20, is one of about 1,300 Masa in Masa Gap and Masa Career Fellows who arrived in Israel in programs as part of the highest April 2021 after Israel’s Minis- number ever recorded, with try of Interior approved entry a steep rise in registration for for travelers with Masa visas. gap year (40%) and internship She was originally scheduled (33%) programs. to go in January, but COVID Israel is vaccinating its pop- restrictions delayed her arrival ulation faster than any other until April 5. country. Masa ensures safe and Masa Israel Journey, found- comfortable 10-day quarantine ed by The Jewish Agency and conditions for all incoming Fel- the government of Israel, an- lows. Those who bring official nounced in mid-April that Is- documentation of vaccination raeli skies have reopened for from their home countries and Masa Fellows arriving in Israel receive a negative PCR test on from abroad. Masa is adapting landing in Israel are exempt its programs to improve partic- from quarantine. ipant safety and provide support “During this challenging time for participants. It has continued for many young people around operating throughout the pan- the world, we are proud to of- demic, supporting thousands of fer immersive opportunities for Fellows who stayed in Israel for personal and professional de- long-term experiences. velopment in Israel,” says Ofer Emily is participating in a Gutman, Masa Israel Journey’s five-month internship through Acting CEO. “While career and Masa’s Sachlav – Top Israel In- travel options may continue to terns. A rising junior at Scripps be limited internationally, Isra- College, she is interning with el remains an accessible bridge Targo Consulting in Tel Aviv, Portlander Emily Anderson enjoys a Tel Aviv beach while in Israel for youth seeking growth, ex- Israel, which helps develop for a five-month internship through Masa Israel Journey. perience and knowledge. Our start-up companies through re- ability to reopen Israel’s skies search and strategic planning. Emily’s family visited Israel the country, says Emily. to Masa Fellows is the culmi- “As an economics/organi- in 2012 before she became a bat Emily planned to study abroad nation of hard work and coordi- zational studies dual major, I mitzvah. She returned to Israel for a semester during college, nation with Israel’s government wanted to intern with a con- in 2017 for a month on an Isra- with Israel high on her list of and The Jewish Agency, our sulting organization that would el program through NFTY, the destinations. In fall 2019, she program providers and commu- expose me to a variety of busi- Reform Jewish youth move- started college at Scripps Col- nities abroad.” ness types and industries,” says ment. She and her parents, Lee lege in Claremont, Calif., and Masa Israel Journey is the Emily. “The Masa internship Anderson and Dena Gutterman, immediately began exploring largest immersive, long-term provides me with practical belong to the small Reform study-abroad options. educational experience for work experience and a glimpse congregation Beit Haverim. “When COVID hit in spring young adults ages 18-30. Pro- into what I may want to do in In high school, she joined the 2020 and study-abroad pro- grams range from two months my post-college career.” NFTY group at Congregation grams were being cancelled, I to a year. Since its 2004 found- Participants in Sachlav get a Beth Israel, PARTY (Portland started investigating alternative ing by the Israeli Prime Min- solid introduction to Hebrew, Area Reform Temple Youth), options for an immersive expe- ister’s Office and The Jewish learn practical skills to develop serving as co-president her se- rience in Israel,” says Emily. Agency, Masa has served over professionally through Masa’s nior year. “With the help of the Claremont 160,000 young people from Career Advancement Program, “I loved my month in Israel, Hillel Rabbi Danny Shapiro, I more than 62 countries. and take part in tours and social and I really wanted a longer, came across the many intern- For information on Masa pro- activities around the country. more immersive experience in ship programs through Masa.” grams, visit masaisrael.org. Prospective foster/adoptive families invited to apply for fellowship, microgrants YATOM: The Jewish Foster & Adoption lens and from experts in fostering, adop- could use some financial support to offset Network is accepting applications for its tion, and child welfare; and a stipend for the expenses related to caring for a vulner- sixth Family Fellowship Cohort for Jewish those who successfully complete the pro- able child. Grants are between $500-3,000 families (or individuals) looking to foster gram. with $1,000 being the average grant. or adopt a vulnerable child. For more information, visit yatom.org/ For eligibility guidelines and appli- Fellows will have the opportunity to re- family-fellowship cation directions, visit: yatom.org/ ceive a micro-community to journey with Apply at yatom.org/become-a-fellow. micro-grant-program through the fostering/adoptive experience; In addition, Yatom offers microgrants For questions on the fellowship or grants, education on the process through a Jewish for Jewish foster or adoptive parents who email [email protected] 6 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 Dignity Grows for all who menstruate BY JENN DIRECTOR KNUDSEN thropy, explains Wendy Kahn. When one of a woman’s most Kahn is Campaign and Wom- basic human needs goes un- en’s Philanthropy Director and answered, her self-esteem and works alongside Sacks on this dignity suffer. The simple an- project. swer is this: provide hygiene “I was completely blown products to all who menstruate away by the numbers, and and can’t afford the cost of launching this program here those products. was a no-brainer; we knew “Period poverty” is the lack we had to get involved and do of financial means to purchase something,” says Sacks. products – such as pads, tam- Jewish women in Hartford pons, a menstrual cup and were inspired to act after view- other hygiene items – required ing the 2018 Oscar-winning to handle the monthly flow of documentary, Period. End of menstrual blood discreetly and Sentence., about the lack of hygienically. It is a problem access to menstrual products around the world, in our nation for women in India. The film and in our own backyard. reports the negative impact this Dignity Grows is providing a dearth has on the lives of poor Members of Portland's Dignity Grows chapter packed 140 totes for solution to tackle period pov- girls and women; without prop- Outside-In clients at the group's first packing party May 2. erty in the United States. The er products, shame keeps many program recognizes there are home from school and work, people – for example, non-bi- leading to ever greater poverty DIGNITY GROWS IN PORTLAND nary or gender nonconforming and low self-worth. In March 2021, Women’s Philanthropy of Greater Portland – who were born female, do not Not exclusive to India, this became the 15th chapter of Dignity Grows, which provides identify female and also men- issue also is huge but largely monthly personal and menstrual hygiene products to women, struate. They are included in unknown in the United States, girls and individuals assigned female at birth who cannot af- the distribution. where government benefits like ford them. If you want to help: Today a nonprofit, Digni- SNAP do not cover necessities • Volunteer to work with distribution partners as the local ty Grows began in 2019 as a like menstrual hygiene prod- Dignity Grows chapter expands. Volunteers can help plan and project of the Hartford, Conn.- ucts, and they are rarely donat- participate in packing parties (Packs), each of which includes based Jewish Federation of ed. Yet the reality is that people education about the issue or the recipient organization. Greater Hartford’s Women’s who menstruate spend an aver- • Sponsor Dignity Totes for $10 each; each tote holds a Philanthropy. In March, it age of $7 a month on products month’s supply of sanitary pads and tampons, toothpaste and launched as the first national such as tampons and pads, rep- a toothbrush, a bar of soap, deodorant and shampoo. initiative in a quarter century resenting an average state tax To learn more or volunteer – men and volunteers of all ages from the federation system’s of 6.25 percent, according to welcome – visit jewishportland.org/dignitygrows or email National Women’s Philanthro- Her Campus. Wendy Kahn at [email protected]. py. Portland became the 15th The pandemic has exacerbat- city nationwide to launch its ed the need for those with few own chapter. As of May 3, 22 resources to access hygiene online immediately signed up Pack. Fourteen women packed have launched with another 12 products, says Rachel Cain of to turn the Dignity Grows ini- 140 totes and enjoyed a unique- in formation. Outside-In, the first partner or- tiative into action, Sacks says. ly Portland chapter spin during Dignity Grows provides per- ganization of Portland’s chapter Between mid-March and early their time together. sonal and menstrual hygiene of Dignity Grows. May, Dignity Grows’ partic- One of its five teams is ed- products every month to peo- “The need is always in flux,” ipants raised the seed money ucation. Its goal is to teach ple who menstruate and cannot she says of those who rely on needed to fill hundreds of dis- those at the Packs about period afford them. That’s roughly 20 Outside-In, a nonprofit located creet Dignity Grows zippered poverty, partner organizations percent – or one in five – of in downtown Portland. Out- tote bags with one month’s and underlying, related Jewish those who have a period, ac- side-In offers a health clinic, worth of general hygiene prod- text-based teachings, explains cording to the Dignity Grows’ resources for the houseless, ucts – such as deodorant, a Debbie Plawner, a member of website. hygiene products and more toothbrush and toothpaste – and this team along with Priscilla “Period poverty isn’t some- for struggling people ages 13 those for menstruation. Kostiner and Dara Wilk. thing I’d been aware of” either to 24, many who identify as “This way, people can grab Kahn says Dignity Grows’ here in Portland or nationwide, LGBTQ+. Cain is Outside-In’s a tote and go, whereas before debut Pack went smoothly, and says Nicole Sacks, Portland’s Youth Department administra- they could take only a single all participants were inspired to Dignity Grows’ chapter lead. tive assistant. pad,” Kahn says. “Now they learn and do more. As in Hartford and more than Women’s Philanthropy of can take a bag with dignity. “Doing just a little can reduce a dozen American urban cen- Greater Portland became keen- This is huge.” barriers, help eliminate stigmas ters, Portland’s Dignity Grows ly aware of the need, and in On May 2, the group gathered and create a resource for indi- chapter is an initiative of the March of this year conducted its at the Mittleman Jewish Com- viduals who lack supplies that Jewish Federation of Greater inaugural Dignity Grows meet- munity Center – outside and so many of us take for granted,” Portland’s Women’s Philan- ing via Zoom. The 14 women socially distanced – for its first she says. Jewish Review May 12, 2021 7 Grant helps create holy space BY KERRY POLITZER

Ten years ago, a vision for a portable holy space came to Portland sculptor and painter Diane Fredgant. This spring, Diane was award- ed a 2021 Working Artist Grant by The American Guild of Judaic Art in recognition of her work on her Modern MEMORIAL Mishkan. The portable sanc- (cont. from page 1) tuary is based on the Mishkan pouring of support from muse- or Tabernacle the Jewis carried um friends, colleagues and con- as they wandered in the wilder- cerned community members,” ness for 40 years after leaving says Margles. “Shocking, dis- Egypt. Founded in 1991 in New heartening and sickening are York City, the AGJA’s mission a few of the anguished words is to support Jewish artists by that we have received. But promoting awareness of fine art we’ve also been buoyed by the and ritual objects created in the messages of hope, and it is, of Jewish spirit. The not-for-profit course, the Memorial itself that organization advocates for and offers us the most hope.” promotes contemporary Jewish The vandalism occurred art, Judaica and Jewish culture. during Jewish American Her- “I got this huge idea for a itage Month. A proclamation Mishkan,” Diane says. “And I Portland artist Diane Fredgant has received a grant to help make from the White House the didn’t know how to create it. So her Modern Miskhan (holy space) truly portable. same weekend as the vandal- I started doing a whole bunch ism articulated the incredible of research from the Torah.” Neveh Shalom, Reed College and custom tallit, which have contributions Jews have made Soon details started to popu- and the NewCAJE conference. become very popular with bar to our country, but it also not- late Diane’s inspiring vision. “People … would go in and and bat mitzvahs. With the ed: “Alongside this narrative She decided that her version meditate and feel the space,” pandemic affecting the ability of achievement and opportuni- would have the 613 mitzv- she says. “We ran a Havdalah to celebrate in person, parents ty, there is also a history – far ot written on its walls, and service inside of it; it was such have been looking for ways to older than the Nation itself – of she drew the first and second an amazing feeling to be inside. add meaning to their children’s racism, bigotry and other forms rooms. There’s something magical special day. The artist consults of injustice. This includes the The first room, which is now about it. I know that I’m sup- with them about themes they scourge of anti-Semitism. In complete, consists of an 8-foot- posed to keep going with this, find especially meaningful. For recent years, Jewish Americans high, fabric Torah scroll. One and I’m supposed to create this one client, she incorporated have increasingly been the tar- of her goals is to ensure that the space.” a tallis that had belonged to a get of white nationalism and the work is totally portable. Diane She plans to add beautiful silk child’s grandfather. anti-Semitic violence it fuels.” is using her $1,000 grant to panels to her project, as one of “I painted a silk for the front, OJMCHE continues to teach cover some of the cost of fab- her primary mediums is silk. and then I used the old tallis the lessons of the Holocaust, rication of an aluminum frame. “I was introduced to this with the stripes on it for the to host difficult conversations “The frame right now is made woman who painted on silk, back,” says Diane. “That’s her and to shed light on the roots of steel, and it’s very heavy and I went in to make a piece Pop Pop’s, and then she has it of hate. The graffiti is gone, and cumbersome,” she says. for my studio,” she says. “It combining with her vision on and the Oregon Holocaust Me- “So I talked to (Wright Manu- was amazing the way the silk the other side.” morial continues to honor the facturing), this place that man- felt like it came alive.” While the pandemic did not memory of those murdered in ufactures custom aluminum The difficulty of the medium affect Diane’s business, it com- the Holocaust. While the pan- framings.” is one of the things that ap- pelled her to use her talents to demic has eliminated in-per- Diane envisions a traveling peals to her: “You only get one help the community. son group tours of the memo- holy place that will enlighten chance when you paint on silk; “I shifted to making masks rial, OJMCHE has created a and inspire congregations of if you do something wrong, for people, gowns for hospital virtual tour to share the Memo- different faiths. In October, the you can’t paint over it … you workers,” she says. “I have so rial’s message. Take the virtual installation will take up tempo- have to start over. So there was much fabric. I got a vision to tour at ojmche.org/teach-learn/ rary residence in Eastside Jew- something fascinating about offer masks to all the rabbis in oregon-holocaust-virtual- ish Commons/Congregation that. I fell in love with silk, and town. That’s part of my Jewish- memorial-tour. Shir Tivkah’s new home on then I started thinking about its ness, helping in any way I can.” “The Memorial stands as a re- Sandy Boulevard. applications.” To learn more about Diane’s minder to visitors why this can The current iteration of the Diane soon began crafting artistic visions and custom silk never happen again,” concludes project has already visited silk Torah covers, chuppahs artwork, visit silksbydiane.org. Margles. 8 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 Solomon’s Legacy looks at bystanders and enablers BY DEBORAH MOON Throughout human histo- THE ENABLER & ry, some of the world’s worst atrocities have been possible THE BYSTANDER because of the complicity of Presented by Solomon’s bystanders and enablers – both Legacy Society, an affinity individual and institutional. Yet group of local Jewish a bystander can also enable jus- attorneys, judges and law tice – as teenager Darnella Fra- students. zier did when she videoed the 11:45 am-1:15 pm, murder of George Floyd. May 27, 2021, on Zoom On May 27, the legal affinity Free group Solomon’s Legacy will RSVP: jewishportland.org/ look at the Jewish and legal im- solomons-legacy- peratives for bystanders to take may-27-2021 action. Amos N. Guiora Rabbi Rachel Joseph “As Jews and as lawyers, we are surrounded by cultural, “Do not stand idly by while your neighbor’s blood is shed.” legal and societal injustice,” says Marshal Spector, chair of Leviticus 19:16 Solomon’s Legacy. He adds to the Utah legislation signed yers to the community. forge connections and educate that education, which can lead into law in March that crimi- “Part of our mission with members. The first 10 to 15 to action, is one way to change nalizes bystanders who do not Solomon’s Legacy is just to minutes of the May 27 Zoom the tide toward justice. “From intervene on behalf of children build community and to es- program will give participants a Jewish and legal perspective, and vulnerable adults. Guiora tablish connections among the the opportunity to gather in we can create a ripple effect.” is the author of five books in- attorneys in the community small breakout rooms. “We are commanded to not cluding Armies of Enablers: who have diverse practices “We’ll have five to seven stand idly by … it is incumbent Survivor Stories of Complic- and younger lawyers and law people within a room who can on us to act,” says Marshal. ity and Betrayal in Sexual As- students,” says Marshal. “We say hello to each other and in- Congregation Beth Israel Asso- saults (2020) and The Crime of want to help and connect with troduce themselves ... to begin ciate Rabbi Rachel Joseph will Complicity: The Bystander in younger lawyers and with law forming some connections,” delve into the Jewish texts and the Holocaust (2017). students as much as possible says Marshal. Established law- wisdom. Author and University In addition to education, Sol- to help welcome them into the yers familiar with the commu- of Utah Law Professor Amos omon’s Legacy focuses on community … to help them nity will facilitate the breakout Guiora will focus on complicity connections – connecting law further their careers. Also to rooms with a mix of newcom- and accountability of bystanders students and young lawyers give them the connection to the ers and veterans. and what can be done through with established attorneys and Jewish community … especial- The Jewish Federation of the justice system. connecting all to the Jewish ly those who come to Oregon Greater Portland’s legal affin- “It’s not just individuals, but community. after law school or for law ity group was active for about it’s a history of institutional en- Solomon’s Legacy is named school and may not otherwise a dozen years after it was ablers,” says Marshal. “We’ve for the late, longtime Oregon be connected to the agency founded by Owen Blank in had horrible examples in our U.S. District Court Judge Gus community, to the Federation about 2002. It was reactivat- society the last few years – Solomon, the first Jewish fed- community, to the synagogue ed last fall to bring (for now among them are the (sexual eral judge for Oregon, and for community – to just open the virtual) programs to the legal abuse scandals at) USA Gym- the biblical King Solomon, who Jewish community to them.” community. For more informa- nastics and the Penn State foot- was renowned as a wise judge. Until groups can again gather tion, contact Wendy Kahn at ball program.” Judge Solomon was well known in person, Solomon’s Legacy [email protected] or Guiora’s research contributed for welcoming new Jewish law- will use virtual resources to call 503-892-3015.

CONFRONT HATE (continued from page 1) “Given the past several years and the rise preciated the supportive atmosphere of the together with the ambition to create an ed- we've seen in bigotry and hatred, our com- planning sessions for the summit. ucational experience for all communities,” munities find it important to come together “When there is cross-fertilizing and some says OJMCHE Director Judy Margles. in learning and advocating for each other,” cross-pollinating, we can take up each “Kudos to Bob Horenstein and Rachel Nel- says Rachel Nelson, JFGP director of in- other’s struggles,” Robin says. “There is son for steering us in the right direction. tergroup outreach. She looks forward to a always crossover in terms of hate.” May 26 will have something for anyone time when it will be safe to share “cultural The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center who is keen to know about Oregon’s legacy gatherings, community connections and for Holocaust Education was part of the of discrimination and who is interested in breaking bread together.” original United in Spirit coalition and is one making our community safe, equitable and Robin Will, president of the Gay and Les- of the partner organizations for the summit. inclusive for everyone.” bian Archive of the Pacific Northwest, says “The summit is a testament to the many For more information and to register, visit his organization and community have ap- individuals and organizations who came jewishportland.org/summit. Jewish Review May 12, 2021 9 Take it slow navigating post-pandemic re-entry BY JENN DIRECTOR KNUDSEN Summer is around the corner and for many Parenting Unvaccinated Kids in a Post-Vaccine World kids the season spells relief from school 8 pm, May 27 on Zoom, Free and anticipation of less-structured days, Speakers will break down what life looks like when parents are vaccinated and chil- bike riding, park playdates, swimming and dren are not able to be. even attending day and overnight camps. Register: jewishportland.org/parenting-unvaccinated-kids-in-a-post-vaccine-world. Not so fast. The ongoing pandemic has turned a member and pediatrician with Metropol- gate collective stress together; doing so can more-traditional summer on its head as itan Pediatrics, and Associate Rabbi Eve be “powerful,” Gilburd said. families select from a menu with two main Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom. The Douglass Ruth, director of JFCS’ Coun- entrées: Loosening up on social restrictions free event will be May 27 (see box). Gil- seling services, says while people have felt or keeping them clamped down. burd explains that families now are facing lonely, we’re not alone in our novel, col- Underpinning the selection process is the questions such as: Can we go to the park? lective experience of contemplating taking collective trauma that everyone has faced, Hug and kiss Grandma? Pick up items at activities off pause. “We will all be figuring including parents and young children. the grocery store? Attend camp? this out together,” said Ruth of parents, “Parents and kids have had to adapt to After more than a year of remote school, caregivers and children alike. COVID-19,” said Dinah Gilburd, LCSW, isolation from friends and family members Gilburd recommends taking re-entry slow. a child and family therapist, who collabo- and curbside pickup instead of in-store shop- Instead of heading into a crowded grocery rates with Jewish Family & Child Service. ping, stress levels are high. Gilburd notes that store, take your child to a pick-up window “And now, how do we shake off some a child demonstrating regressive behaviors for small items, such as an ice cream cone. of the anxiety we’ve all had to deal with (such as bedwetting, nightmares or separa- “Children will have different responses to during the pandemic?” tion anxiety) may be expressing stress and re-entry after a year of social distancing, This topic will be on the table during an also reflecting back that of their parents. and it is important to be aware of and to upcoming panel to support young fam- “As parents are a barometer of how the support your child as he or she navigates ilies during Mental Health Awareness kids are doing, kids are a barometer of how the new normal,” she said. Month. “Parenting Unvaccinated Kids in a parents are doing,” Gilburd said. Ruth adds: “Another important behavior Post-Vaccine World” (see box) is sponsored Parents tend to be so focused on their kids’ is to just listen to what the fear is without by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland well-being that they may neglect their own. over-reassurance or ‘explaining away’” and JFCS and moderated by JFGP's Rachel Yet the better their own self-care, the better their fears. “As a caregiver who wants the Nelson. It includes ample time for Q&A. their children handle mental-health chal- kids to be OK, we can sometimes dismiss Participating on the panel will be Gilburd, lenges like anxiety and depression. And the something because we don’t want it to be as well as Dr. Erika Meyer, a JFCS board better still when parents and children navi- scary, not because it isn’t scary.” Glass family creates PJA service-learning fund In the fall of 2020, Jonathan Glass approached Portland Jewish and OJCF President & CEO Julie Diamond to establish a Partner Academy Principal Merrill Hendin with an idea. He and his wife, Organization Fund. These funds allow charitable organizations (the Sarah, wanted to do something to honor the memory of his be- “partner,” or PJA in this case) to establish a fund to provide financial loved mother, Lucy Glass, z”l, in a manner that would be ongoing. support for specific programs or projects of the organization. It is a PJA was important to Jonathan and Sarah, as their three children, very straightforward process, and OJCF’s Partner Organization New Lucy’s grandchildren, were all graduates. They wanted to fund an Fund Agreement lays out the guidelines for the purpose, type, con- initiative that would be useful to the school. tributions, distribution and investment allocation of the fund. Jonathan particularly liked PJA’s B’Yachad program, which connects Partner Funds can be endowed, quasi-endowed or non-endowed. PJA middle school students with elderly residents of Rose Schnitzer In this case, the fund was established as a quasi-endowed fund, Manor. The ongoing shared learning and celebration throughout the meaning that all of the income and principal of the fund are avail- year recognizes the importance of connecting two generations togeth- able for distribution. The distribution provisions, however, were er. After further discussions with PJA Service-Learning Coordinator determined to ensure that the fund lasts in perpetuity. The invest- Elana Cohn-Rozansky and PJA Executive Director Steve Albert, Jon- ment allocation mirrors that of PJA’s endowment, which is held athan and Sarah created an endowed fund to broadly support PJA’s at OJCF. The fund was established with an initial contribution Service-Learning program in perpetuity. from the Jonathan Glass and Sarah Kahn Glass Family Fund, a do- The Lucy Glass Memorial Service-Learning Fund will support nor-advised fund at OJCF. In addition, Jonathan’s sister, Rebecca the service-learning programs and projects that PJA undertakes Glass, who lives in Minneapolis, contributed to the fund. with the school community, independently and/or in partnership “PJA is tremendously grateful to the Glass Family for this gift,” with other organizations. says Steve Albert. “Our Service-Learning program is central to the “As a parent, my mother valued and encouraged Jewish day mission of our school, and this fund will ensure adequate support school education, and as a registered nurse, she was dedicated to for the program, now and in the future. It’s a tremendously mean- helping and caring for others,” says Jonathan. “Throughout her ingful way to honor the memory of Lucy Glass, z”l.” life, she practiced the Jewish value of hachnasat orchim, welcom- “Jonathan and Sarah’s gift is a wonderful example of how do- ing of guests. The PJA Service-Learning Fund melds together im- nors, organizations and OJCF can work together to honor loved portant values that she held dear and provides a meaningful way ones and secure the future of meaningful and impactful programs,” for our family to honor her memory.” says Tara Siegman, Vice President of Philanthropy at OJCF. To create the fund, Jonathan and Sarah turned to the Oregon Jew- For more information about OJCF and Partner Organization ish Community Foundation. Jonathan worked with Steve Albert Funds, contact Tara Siegman at [email protected] or 503-248-9328. 10 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 Business Zoom explores Oregon beer business The Business of Beer in Or- egon will be the topic of the Mittleman Jewish Community Center’s upcoming PDX Busi- ness Zoom to be held Thursday, May 20, 2021, at noon. Started as a quarterly Business Break- fast, the MJCC has moved to a monthly Zoom format to increase opportunities for con- nection in the community. Sonia Marie Leikam of Leikam Brewing will mod- erate. The panel will feature Business of Beer in Oregon panelists, from left, are Ben Edmunds, Breakside Brewery Founder Christina LaRue and Brian Yaeger. Ben Edmunds, Oregon Brew- ers Guild Executive Director Ben Edmunds is the brew leadership and management, and Brew: An American Beer Christina La Rue and Brian master at Breakside Brewery in and barrel-aging. Odyssey. The author’s second Yaeger, author of Oregon Portland. where he oversees the Christina LaRue, executive book, Oregon Breweries, saw Breweries and Red, White and company’s production brew- director of the Oregon Brewers Yaeger visit every brewery in Brew. ery and two pub breweries. As Guild since 2019, has long been our state, an accomplishment Sonia Marie Leikam is a ver- founding brewer of Breakside, a fixture in the state’s craft beer known as Beervana. On his way satile professional who brings he helped grow the company scene. She started her career to visiting a thousand breweries a deep understanding of non- from a small brewpub into a in 2005 as the production as- worldwide, he also contributed profit operations, systems, successful 30,000-barrel re- sistant for Deschutes Brewery. to The Oxford Companion to programs and fundraising to gional brewery. Under Ben’s Over the past 15 years, she has Beer. As a certified cicerone the table. She works at the leadership, Breakside has won worked in high-level positions and certified cider professional, Oregon Jewish Community many medals at national and at Worthy Brewing and Crux his beer and cider writings have Foundation, where she directs international competitions, in- Fermentation Project, as well appeared in scores of local and the Oregon Jewish Community cluding eight World Beer Cup as serving as the event coordi- national publications. Youth Foundation, facilitates awards and 17 Great Ameri- nator for the Master Brewers This event is free with a philanthropic opportunities for can Beer Festival medals since Association of the Americas suggested donation of $18. young Jewish professionals, 2011. Educated at the Siebel District NW chapter. She is Sponsorships are available. To and manages the scholarship Institute and Yale University, a sensory-trained beer judge, register for this business Zoom and grant programs. She and he is a former president and evaluating submissions to pres- or for more information, visit: her husband also own Leikam current board member of the tigious competitions such as the www.oregonjcc.org/pdxbiz. Brewing, a Kosher craft brew- Oregon Brewers Guild, a judge Great American Beer Festival For more information on the ery. In that capacity, she serves at the Great American Beer and the Oregon Beer Awards. MJCC or its PDX Business on the board of the Oregon Festival and World Beer Cup, Brian Yaeger earned a master’s Zoom series, contact Saul Ko- Brewers Guild and the Pink and a founder of the Oregon of professional writing with a rin, MJCC director of donor Boots Society, an organization Beer Awards. He often speaks thesis on beer. He visited brew- engagement and philanthropy, empowering women in the beer on the topics of American hop- eries around America, leading at [email protected] or call industry. py beers, sour beers, brewery to his first book, Red, White, 503-244-0111. Naomi Derner to share grandmother’s story of survival The community is invited to join a 4 pm, May Naomi serves on the NGG executive committee 16, Zoom gathering as Next Generations Group and is the group’s liaison to the 3gs, the last gen- member Naomi Derner, granddaughter of four eration to really know a living Holocaust survivor. Holocaust survivors, shares the personal story Naomi speaks to students and community groups of her maternal grandmother, Sara. Using family as a member of the OJMCHE Speaker's Bureau. records, internet research and an audio interview She shares stories of her grandparents, who were of her grandmother recorded in the 1990s, Nao- teenagers themselves during the Holocaust, with mi uncovered Sara’s inspiring and courageous students who may have never met a Holocaust sur- escape from Nazi-occupied Poland to Russia. vivor. She hopes that the stories of her grandparents Naomi will share the harrowing and sometimes will inspire students to confront hatred, prevent tragic details of what her grandmother and other genocide and promote human dignity today. relatives endured, and how Sara survived. Naomi is a business executive in Portland and The Next Generations Group, formed in 2011 mom of two teenagers. She is a member of Con- in Portland, consists of Holocaust survivors and gregation Beth Israel. their descendants, refugees, heroes and supporters For more information on the group, visit impacted by the Holocaust who want to keep the nextgenerationsgroup.wordpress.com. For the personal histories and lessons alive and relevant. Zoom link, email [email protected]. Naomi Derner Jewish Review May 12, 2021 11 Hope, healing and looking ahead at JFCS STORY AND PHOTO BY JENN DIRECTOR KNUDSEN JFCS UNLUNCHEON Jewish Family & Child Ser- 2021 virtual event to sup- vice is our caring community’s port our caring community go-to agency. Join JFCS on Sunday, May 23, 5 to 6 pm May 23 for its inspiring “un- FREE Luncheon” event to celebrate RSVP: jfcs-portland.org/ its vital services and 2021 hon- 2021-unluncheon/ oree Renée Holzman. Hope, Healing & Looking cured vaccinations against Ahead is the theme of JFCS’ COVID-19 for more than 1,400 free virtual event that empha- Portlanders. Holocaust Survi- sizes all that JFCS accomplish- vors received more than 10,000 es and its innovative plans and hot meals delivered to their programs for the future. Carolyn Weinstein, Larry Holzman and Renée Holzman share a doors. Hundreds of Emergen- “JFCS is the go-to agency conversation about Jewish Family & Child Service for the agency’s cy Aid clients received near- for those in need of help in our virtual “unLuncheon” event. ly $220,000 in assistance for community,” Renée says. food, rent, and repair services “We are our brother’s keeper; the event’s master of ceremo- through its four programs: for medical equipment and ap- we must always be there with nies in real time. He will over- Emergency Aid, Counseling, pliances. open arms” for the most vul- see an invocation about tikvah, Disabilities Support and Holo- JFCS’ Disabilities Support nerable among us, including hope, by Congregation Beth caust Survivor services. JFCS Services program launched an our children, perhaps now more Israel’s Associate Rabbi Rachel quickly pivoted in the pandem- online community for parents than ever. Joseph; a musical interlude by ic to provide for those it serves whose children are challenged The pandemic shuttered Congregation Neveh Shalom’s in the Jewish and greater Port- with disabilities such as Autism schools, forcing isolation for Cantor Eyal Bitton and sing- land communities, says Caitlin Spectrum Disorder, AD/HD, those whose oxygen is social er and actor Michèle Tredger; DeBoer, manager of Emergen- and hearing and sight impair- interaction. And now children and a keynote by Oregon State cy Aid. ments. and their families are anticipat- Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hay- For example, from March “As a legislator focused on ing re-entry to summer camp, ward, M.D. 2020 to March of this year, helping Oregonians thrive, I synagogue life and school. “Giving someone $500 JFCS’ counselors conducted rely on nonprofit organizations The unLuncheon’s inspiring doesn’t necessarily fix their more than 4,200 remote thera- like JFCS to provide vital ser- lineup showcases JFCS’ pan- problems, but getting them py sessions. With support from vices for community members demic pivot to continue its into services, providing them The Holzman Foundation and in need, in particular right now, affirming counseling program resources, allows them to have in partnership with the Jewish for our children,” says Senator that provides mental health a path forward toward being Federation of Greater Portland, Steiner Hayward. support services for all through self-sustaining,” Larry says. JFCS youth and family coun- “Hope leads to healing; look- a lens of community. “Oregon is 41st in the nation selor Dinah Gilburd provided ing ahead means looking to In a prerecorded video, Car- in the availability of mental online school re-entry work- give hope. Our greater commu- ol Danish introduces honor- health services. This is unac- shops for parents and training nity needs to be part of a hope- ee Renée Holzman. Carolyn ceptable. JFCS has anticipated sessions to Maimonides Jewish ful and healed community that Weinstein, JFCS President Lar- the mental health and financial Day School, Portland Jewish is looking ahead,” says Renée. ry Holzman and Renée share repercussions of this virus and Academy and Maayan Torah “My message and JFCS’ mes- their passion for tzedakah, spe- is ready with rapidly increasing Day School. sage to the community is to cifically for JFCS, in the video. capacity to meet clients’ needs.” In partnership with Posi- make life better for all, for ev- Larry Holzman will serve as JFCS provides assistance tive Charge! PDX, JFCS se- eryone. It’s up to all of us.” Good Deeds Month Positive Charge! PDX hosted a Pots and Pans Collection for the Community Warehouse on April 20 as part of Good Deeds Month. The group collected 100- 150 items including cookware, silver- ware, linens and towels. Good Deeds Day is an annual tradition of doing good deeds. This year, with pandemic restric- tions on gatherings and organizational modifications of volunteer offerings still in place, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has spotlighted individuals and organizations doing good to create a monthlong celebration of good deeds that began on Good Deeds Day April 11.

12 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 Events May 16: A Shavuot Event This year, join the Alberta Shul and TischPDX for an exciting night of Tikkun Leil in Zoom land! We will have several amazing presenters sharing their expertise, passions and voice, including Rabbi Ariel Stone providing her unique brand of d’var Torah. We will begin at 6 pm, May 16, for an optional bathtub mikveh fa- cilitated by the co-founder of the Queer Mikveh Project Rebekah Erev. The Tikkun Leil night of learning starts at 7 pm. This Star of David on an apartment balcony is near a message This night is known as Tikkun Leil where you stay up late into the "Welcome to Treblinka." evening studying and learning in preparation for receiving the To- rah! Jews enjoy festive dairy meals like blintzes and cheesecake to symbolize the promise of the “land flowing with milk and honey.” Hate speech painted on balcony Register: tinyurl.com/ShavuotPDX, sliding scale of $0-$18. A green-and-yellow Star of David and the phrase “Welcome to Treblinka” — graffitied on a second-floor balcony of The Yards apartment building has one resident searching for help. Portland resident Lauren Kafka has sought help from her landlord, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, SE Chabad Rabbi Dov Bialo and Regional Security Director Gene Moss, who is based at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. She has asked them all for “help in having this hate speech removed at 945 NW Naito Parkway.” Replying to Kafka, Moss wrote, “I have been in contact with city officials, including law enforcement, in an effort to try andgain assistance for you with the landlord. As you know this is a civil law, landlord/tenant challenge that may take time to resolve. I will continue to work on this issue to the extent I am able to assist you.” An article in the Portland Tribune says Kafka, who identifies as Jewish, lost family at the Nazi-run Treblinka extermination camp and says the phrase was “really hard for her to read” and left her frightened. You can read the article at pamplinmedia.com/ pt/9-news/507689-406216-holocaust-hate-speech-seen-on- Lawrence Halprin at the Lovejoy Fountain, Courtesy Lawrence Hal- portland-apartment-for-days prin Collection, Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania May 25: Zoom talk on Lawrence Halprin: White supremacist propaganda, Touchstones and Innovation including graffiti, surges in PNW Innovative landscape architect Lawrence Halprin will be the fo- White supremacist propagan- posters and banners by various cus of a noon, May 25, Zoom talk; his career and creations will da distribution surged across members of far right and white be featured in a summer exhibit at Oregon Jewish Museum and the Pacific Northwest and the supremacist groups. The an- Center for Holocaust Education. United States in 2020, with a nual report found that at least Halprin stands as one of the great landscape architects of the cumulative total 926 cases of 30 known white supremacist modern era. In a distinguished career spanning 60 years, he created racist, anti-Semitic and other groups were behind hate pro- iconic and trailblazing projects. They include the FDR Memorial, hateful messages reported by paganda efforts, affecting 49 Sea Ranch, Ghirardelli Square, Nicollet Mall, Freeway Park, Levi the Anti-Defamation League in states in 2020. Strauss Plaza, Jerusalem’s Haas Promenade and Sigmund Stern Oregon, Washington, Alaska, “Hate propaganda is a tried- Recreation Grove, as well as designs for campuses, shopping cen- Idaho and Montana. and-true tactic for white suprem- ters, communities and more. In Oregon, ADL tracked 85 acists,” said ADL Pacific North- His innovative design for Portland’s Lovejoy and Forecourt incidents, a 553 percent increase west Regional Director Miri (Ira’s) Fountains is the focus of the exhibit “Lawrence Halprin” over 2019. In Washington, Cypers. “White supremacists opening at OJMCHE in June. Halperin will be the subject of a talk ADL tracked 345 incidents, a appear to be more emboldened by guest curator Kenneth Helphand, Philip H. Knight Professor of 245 percent increase over 2019 than ever, with a divisive polit- Landscape Architecture Emeritus, University of Oregon. and the second highest number ical climate, the pandemic and Halprin’s work helped to spark a renaissance in landscape archi- of incidents nationwide. 2020 other factors which may have tecture in the United States and evolved into a model for creative marked the highest level of inci- provided these extremists with and innovative work that addresses the urban condition. OJMCHE dents reported since ADL began additional encouragement.” hopes to reopen the museum in late June with CDC guidelines in tracking such data – an average In 2020, hate propaganda place. of about 14 incidents per day na- appeared in every state except To register for the Zoom talk: ojmche.org/events/ tionwide, and nearly double the Hawaii, with the highest level lawrence-halprin-touchstones-and-innovation/ 2,724 cases reported in 2019. of activity in Texas (574). Exhibit information: ojmche.org/events/lawrence-halprin/ ADL’s Center on Extremism For more information, see the Find more virtual & socially distanced events: (COE) tracked the distribu- full report at adl.org/ tion of racist, anti-Semitic and white-supremacist- jewishportland.org/community-calendar anti-LGBTQ fliers, stickers, propaganda-spikes-2020. Jewish Review May 12, 2021 13 Chaplain's Corner Helping sexual trauma survivors BY RABBI BARRY COHEN Wise Warriors also Can we imagine how we would feel if we decided to en- offers a 24-hour Published biweekly by list in the military to serve our Jewish Federation of country, and during our service crisis line: Greater Portland we became victims of sexual 9900 SW Greenburg Road, trauma? 800-273-8255 Suite 220 I recently took part in “Com- Tigard, OR 97223 munity and Clergy Training: (then press “1”) 503-245-6219 Military Sexual Trauma, Sui- and those who love them for JewishPortland.org cide Prevention and Moral In- jury.” The participants included lifetimes. therapists, veterans, clergy and During the session, I learned Editor victims of sexual trauma. about the one-two punch of Deborah Moon Two of the veterans shared MST. Many survivors also [email protected] the emotional, spiritual, psy- experienced childhood men- Rabbi Barry Cohen is the 503-892-7404 (message) chological and physical effects tal, physical and sexual abuse. Jewish community chaplain of of being sexually traumatized They looked to the military to the Greater Portland area. Circulation during their service. Though the find a functional, healthy, sup- To receive the Jewish program was virtual and one of portive family. And then they Unkefer or Lynn Marzoni, 503- Review in your email inbox, the two who offered personal were traumatized again. 402-2857 email your name and email testimony kept the video off, A truism is that any trend in Hillsboro contact: Dimitri address to the emotion behind their words general society will be reflect- Ntatsor, 503-402-2857 [email protected] was staggering and sobering. ed in Jewish society. Clergy, Wise Warriors also offers a The effects of MST (military chaplains and social workers 24-hour crisis line, 800-273- OPINIONS printed in the sexual trauma) are physiolog- know that Jewish veterans are 8255 (then press “1”). Jewish Review do not ical, emotional, spiritual and among the survivors of MST. These contacts are some of The question is how can we the many therapists available to necessarily reflect those cognitive. Those who experi- ence it feel betrayed and lose connect with them and offer address survivors’ needs: their of the Jewish Review trust in the systems they once the help they need? The current self-blame, guilt, shame and Committee, the Jewish depended on. This trauma leads reality is that we do not know helplessness. Federation of Greater to depression, anxiety, PTSD, how Jewish survivors of MST If you are a Jewish survivor Portland, its governing suicidal ideations and, all-too- are responding. of MST or a family member board or the staffs of either often, suicide attempts. The Community and Clergy or friend of a Jewish survivor, the newspaper or the The numbers are staggering. Training program highlight- please use these resources. If Federation. One in four women who serve ed some available resources. you are clergy, an educator, so- will experience MST. Almost There are the Wise Warriors cial worker or simply connect- half of MST victims are men. therapy groups for veterans ed in the community, please Upcoming There are about 4,000 vic- who have a suicide prevention share these resources. tims of MST in Oregon alone. safety plan in place. May we all embrace the pow- issues And all of these numbers are Portland contact: Joe Bertag- erful teaching, “kol Yisrael believed to be vastly under re- nolli, 503-402-2857 arevim zeh bazeh,” each and Issue date Deadline ported. Vancouver contact: Kenneth every Jew is responsible for Let’s remember the signifi- Vickery, 360-696-4061, x34375 one another. The survivors of Fairview contact: Dimitri MST are out there. Their needs May 26 May 20 cance of statistics. Behind ev- ery number is a son, daughter, Ntatsor, 503-402-2857; or Matt are especially daunting and father or mother. The MST they Schmidt, 503-660-0600, x0726 challenging. May we rise to the June 9 June 3 experienced will affect them Salem contact: Evelyn “Evie” occasion to help them heal.

June 23 June 17 Rabbi's Corner July 7 June 30 In addition to the Chaplain's Corner, the Jewish Review offers space for a Rabbi's Corner each issue. Our community's rabbis are invited to share their Submit news, photos thoughts on the week's parsha or current events. The Oregon Board of Rabbis organized the project. and obituaries by the Rabbis are invited to schedule a date to submit a 500- to 600-word piece. For issue deadline to more information, email [email protected]. [email protected] 14 Jewish Review May 12, 2021 Can’t we agree on definition for anti-Semitism? BY BOB HORENSTEIN they’re seldom criticized. ti-Israel Boycott, Divestment There are many political is- If I were to demand that Black and Sanctions movement as a sues on which American Jews people be paid “disproportion- form of “non-violent political are divided. Views within the ate attention” and meet a higher protest.” Its signatories agree community differ greatly, for standard in their interactions that requiring Jews to public- example, on whether the U.S. with others, who among the ly condemn Israel or Zionism should re-enter the Iran nuclear Nexus authors wouldn’t con- is anti-Semitic, yet they seem agreement or whether it should sider me a bigot? Our criminal oblivious to the fact that a core openly pressure Israel to halt justice system suffers from just BDS tactic, particularly on col- settlement activity. such a double standard. Black lege campuses, is to vilify and You would think, however, Americans, for example, are marginalize Jews who refuse to that if there were one issue on much more likely to be arrest- disavow Zionism as an integral which the Jewish community ed for drug use even though part of their Jewish identity. could reach an overwhelming whites use drugs at comparable By contrast, a 2019 UN report consensus, it would be what rates. Black people typically by the Special Rapporteur on constitutes anti-Semitism. So serve longer sentences than Freedom of Religion or Belief much for wishful thinking. white Americans for the same declared that “the objectives, In 2016, the International Ho- Bob Horenstein is the Direc- offenses. There’s a name for activities and effects of the locaust Remembrance Alliance, tor of Community Relations these disparities – it’s called BDS movement are fundamen- an organization that brings to- and Public Affairs for the systemic racism. tally anti-Semitic [emphasis gether governments, academ- Jewish Federation of Greater Around the same time the added]” and recommended the ics, historians and museum Portland. Nexus definition was pub- adoption of the IHRA definition heads to promote Holocaust ed- lished, another group of schol- by all UN member states. ucation and research, adopted a the definition, nor the dozens of ars, mostly Jewish, published Those who oppose the IHRA working definition of anti-Sem- liberal Jewish academics who the Jerusalem Declaration on definition claim that it seeks to itism. The definition not only felt compelled to draft an alter- Anti-Semitism, which they be- silence all criticism of and cam- includes the classic form of Jew native definition. Their version lieve should replace the IHRA paigns against Israel. It doesn’t, hatred, but also the newer strain was unveiled in March by the definition. Curiously, the JDA and it won’t. The IHRA defi- that makes anti-Semitism seem Nexus Task Force, a project as- acknowledges that Jews must nition isn’t a panacea, but let’s respectable by whitewashing it sociated with the University of be allowed to “exist and flour- hope it will help prevent Isra- as criticism of Israel. South California’s Annenberg ish” in Israel but insists that it’s el-related anti-Semitism from The IHRA definition lists sev- School of Communication and not anti-Semitic to call for the seeping into the mainstream. eral contemporary examples of Journalism. sovereign homeland of the Jew- anti-Semitism, among them: While it’s clear that the Nexus ish people to be replaced by an This article was first pub- drawing comparisons of Israeli authors are concerned with an- Arab-majority state. lished in the May 3 issue of the policy to that of the Nazis; hold- ti-Semitism from the far right The JDA also defends the an- Jerusalem Report Magazine. ing Israel to a double standard – i.e., white nationalists – they by requiring of it “a behavior seem much less troubled by not expected or demanded of bigotry against Jews having to Public Service Announcement any other democratic nation;” do with Israel or Zionism. Con- denying the Jewish people their trary to the IHRA definition, right to self-determination by the Nexus definition states that claiming Israel’s very existence “paying disproportionate atten- is a “racist endeavor.” On the tion to Israel and treating Israel other hand, legitimate criticism differently than other countries of Israeli policies, the definition is not prima facie proof of an- affirms, is not anti-Semitism. ti-Semitism.” In other words, Over 30 countries – including there’s nothing unfair about the U.S., Canada, Israel, United holding Israel – and Israel Kingdom, France, Germany, alone – to a double standard. Italy, Spain and Sweden – as But what does double standard well as the European Parlia- mean? In effect, it’s a “higher” ment have endorsed this defini- standard, which may sound like tion, making it the most widely praise. In fact, it’s a weapon. To accepted one in the world. The hold Israel to a higher moral and Biden administration has “en- behavioral standard – because thusiastically embraced” it; UN Jews have a long history of op- Secretary General Antonio Gu- pression that some argue impos- terres has recommended it. es a higher standard in dealing And yet, none of this was with others – makes it justifiable sufficient to sway the Jewish to condemn the world’s only groups J Street and IfNotNow, Jewish state for actions other which have sharply criticized countries take, but for which Jewish Review May 12, 2021 15 Life-cycle events Obituaries BIRTH The Jewish Review publishes SHARON JEAN TARLOW Sharon Jean Tarlow, z”l, passed away Lielle Shoshana Mazor life-cycle announcements such Lielle Shoshana was born to Hadas May 2, 2021, after a battle with cancer. She Horenstein and David Mazor on April 23, as births, b’nai mitzvah, engage- was the mother of Stefan Tarlow (Shelley), 2021, in Philadelphia, PA. A Simchat Ha- ments, weddings, anniversaries David Tarlow (Lori) and Mary Tarlow bat (the rejoicing of a daughter) naming (Rob Ochs); ceremony was held May 2. and landmark birthdays. Submit grandmother of Branden Tarlow (Kath- Grandparents are Bob and Dorice Horen- to [email protected] leen), Danny Tarlow (Vastala), stein of Portland. Doug Tarlow, Mollie Tarlow and Stepha- nie Tarlow; and great-grandmother of Ra- mona, Benjamin and Oscar Tarlow. She was born in Spokane, Wash., on Sept. 18, 1933, to Herman R. Rosenblum Jobs board and Mollie Kors Rosenblum. She married Larry Tarlow in 1954. He preceded her in The Jewish Review publishes job openings from local Jewish agencies and congrega- death in 2011. tions. Job information will be shortened to fit available space. She was very active in the Portland sec- Submit to: [email protected] tion of the National Council of Jewish Women. She was an active volunteer for Oregon Jewish Community Foundation: President and CEO the NCJW, the Portland Art Museum, and The Oregon Jewish Community Founda- motivated staff while promoting philan- the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood. In the tion helps individuals and families achieve thropy across the Jewish community. 1990s, she joined the board of the Oregon their heartfelt philanthropic goals through OJCF seeks a proven leader who easily Jewish Museum and then became an active the most tax-advantaged approaches to engages with a wide variety of people – volunteer in the docenting program and in charitable giving. Its mission is to build from donors to nonprofit and community the archives. and promote a culture of giving in Oregon leaders to staff members – and everyone in A private family service was held at Beth and Southwest Washington that supports between. The successful candidate will tru- Israel Cemetery May 9. a thriving Jewish community now and for ly enjoy getting to know a wide variety of Congregation Beth Israel sends condo- generations to come. Jewish community members and will take lences to Stefan, Shelley, David, Lori, The President and CEO is responsible to great pleasure in advocating on their behalf Mary, Rob, Branden, Kathleen, Danny, the Board of Trustees and will work col- – in short, being a visible, approachable, Vastala, Doug, Mollie, Stephanie, Ramona, laboratively with trustees, staff, donors and relatable leader and active member of the Benjamin, Oscar and the extended Tarlow community partners’ organizational leaders community. The President and CEO will family. to realize long-term goals for the OJCF. The have strong people and process manage- Donations may be made to the Oregon President and CEO oversees all aspects of ment, organizational, analytical, communi- Jewish Museum or to the Oregon Food foundation, which includes implementa- cation, and fundraising skills. The success- Bank. tion of the board-approved strategic plan, ful candidate could come from a variety of leading an experienced staff, managing a leadership backgrounds; though they will small but sophisticated operation, oversee- have experience in the non-profit sector ing programs and fund development-re- (either as staff or a board member), they SUBMISSIONS lated activities, and serving as OJCF’s may also come from other fields, such as chief spokesperson in the region. With the work in the private, public, or faith-based Submit obituaries to: editor@jewish- support of a talented staff, the President sectors. portland.org. and CEO will specifically strategize and Compensation Obituaries are posted online as they execute on the continuous improvement This position offers a competitive sala- are received at jewishportland.org/ of OJCF’s internal operations and fund ry, and excellent benefits that include the obituaries. development and stewardship work, which Jewish holidays. We actively welcome includes consideration of donor advised all candidates from a wide range of back- Pay tribute to family or friends in mem- funds, investments, impact investing and grounds who have the skills to lead this ory of their dearly departed by making a grantmaking, all of which have grown dynamic philanthropic effort – regard- donation in their honor. 503-245-6219 or markedly in recent years. Continuing to less of compensation history. We seek to jewishportland.org/kavodtribute. raise the Foundation’s profile, this leader have someone in place by Summer 2021. assumes the outward-facing duties which Applications include serving as a liaison to partner or- All applications are held in strict confi- ganizations, representing and presenting as dence. Please submit your resume and a the Foundation’s ambassador, and working letter of interest to the attention of Melissa closely with stakeholders. Enabling OJCF Ulum, Managing Partner of MS&S Search to continue its impressive growth trajecto- at [email protected]. ry and ability to fulfill the vision and goals To see the full job description, email expressed in its mission, OJCF’s President Melissa or visit ojcf.org/who-we-are/ and CEO will work in partnership with the job-opportunities. trustees at the strategic level and direct a

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