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March 4, 2020 / Adar 8, 5780 Volume 55, Issue 1 Jewish Review reboots as e-newspaper We are back. The Jewish a link to the Community Calen- Review returns as an e-news- dar on the Federation website. paper (with a printable option) Obituaries will be printed in to engage and inform mem- each issue with new obituar- bers of the Jewish communi- ies added online as they are ty of Oregon and Southwest received. Submission of other Washington. life-cycle events such as births, The Jewish Federation of engagements and weddings are Greater Portland published the also accepted. Jewish Review, a twice-month- To inspire community in- ly, nonprofit newspaper, from teraction, we will feature a Jewish Review Editor Paul Haist displays the final print issue of the 1959 through Jan. 1, 2012. The “Question of the Month,” with Jewish Review Jan. 1, 2012. Above right, Deborah Moon, who was paper became the first Jewish replies printed in succeeding is- the city editor of the Jewish Review, returns as editor of the new newspaper on the internet in sues. Responses, limited to 150 Jewish Review. 1994. As part of the Federa- words, may be edited for length, tion’s 100th anniversary, we are international wire service news. with links to the full stories on- grammar and clarity. Not all re- restarting the publication with The biweekly e-newspaper line. We will include a PDF so sponses will be printed. the goal of enhancing connec- will publish announcements that organizations and individu- We are delighted to be back tions within the community. for, and report on the activities als can print the complete issue. and look forward to working The Jewish Review will pro- of, local Jewish individuals, Each issue will include arti- with you. Please send your vide much of the same local organizations and programs. cles on local people, organiza- submissions, comments and coverage as its predecessor, but The emailed publication will tions, events and issues. It will suggestions to: it will not include national and include snippets of each story also feature coming events with [email protected]

Climate change is everyone’s issue INSIDE BY DEBORAH MOON Local News 1-7 Summer Camps 8-9 About 125 people Following its December kick- attended a pro- off event, “Is Climate Change Editor’s Column 10 gram on climate a Jewish Issue?,” the new Cli- change held at the mate Action Committee of the Rabbis’ Corner 11 Mittleman Jewish Jewish Community Relations Community Center Council has developed an infor- Mitzvah of the month 11 on Dec. 11. The mative website and signed on JCRC’s Climate to cosponsor the April Climate Teen Corner 12 Action Committee Change Fair (see box page 7). hosted a panel of While the broad cross section Events new & old 13-15 experts to discuss of JCRC members generally “Climate Change: address challenges facing the Announcements 16 Is it a Jewish future of the Jewish communi- Issue?“ ty, this new committee recog- Obituaries 16 nizes that climate change is “a Continued on page 7 Free online subscription: jewishportland.org/subscribe Wexner announces 2020 Portland cohort

As part of the Centennial Cel- group,” said Blattner. ebration of the Jewish Feder- “We look forward to the impact This year’s outstanding par- ation of Greater Portland, the ticipants were selected through community will participate in these 20 individuals will make on a highly competitive process. the Wexner Heritage Program Of the 106 nominees, 78 com- for the first time since 1996. our Jewish community.” pleted the full application and The Wexner Foundation – JFGP Chair Lauren Goldstein 33 were interviewed before the has announced the new Port- Wexner Foundation selected land class of the renowned the final cohort of 20. Wexner Heritage Program, in year,” said JFGP Board Chair offering training and enrich- The Wexner Foundation has which participants study Ju- Lauren Goldstein. “We look ment to the volunteer leaders more than 35 years of experi- daism and leadership for two forward to the impact these 20 that will guide us into the next ence developing excellence in years. The Portland cohort individuals will make on our generation.” Jewish professionals and volun- will participate in 36 learning Jewish community for many The program generally is teer leaders in North America. sessions locally, attend the years to come, just as the initial limited to volunteers, but to More than 2,200 leaders from Wexner conference in August group has done.” maximize the impact of the 35 North American cities have 2020 and participate in an Is- The local initiative is made group and to help create syner- participated in the heritage rael experience in 2021. possible by the generosity of gy with the local community, program. New cohorts are also The diverse, cohort-based JFGP, with additional support the Wexner Heritage Program being announced for Cleveland, learning that is the hallmark from local donors, local Wex- commonly reserves one slot in Ohio, and New England (Hart- of The Wexner Foundation ner Heritage Alumni and the the group for a Federation pro- ford and New Haven, Conn., programs will expose Wexner Oregon Jewish Community fessional. This year, as in 1996 and Western Massachusetts). Heritage members to different Foundation. when Charles Schiffman, z”l, The Wexner Foundation trains approaches to leadership and “We are delighted to welcome participated, the Jewish Federa- and inspires leaders in the North tools for addressing pressing these outstanding leaders as tion is being represented by the American Jewish community issues in the Jewish commu- they embark upon a transforma- organization’s top professional, and the State of Israel. Through nity, while deepening their un- tive journey of Jewish learning JFGP President and CEO Marc diverse, cohort-based education- derstanding of Jewish history, and leadership development,” Blattner. al programs, the Foundation in- values and texts. said Rabba Yaffa Epstein, - di “The incredible array of peo- vests in promising professionals “It is an honor for our Jewish rector of The Wexner Heritage ple who participated last time and volunteers and gives them community to bring the Wexner Program. “We are so grateful and the long-term impact they tools to exercise transformative Heritage program back to Port- to our partners in Portland who have had on our community leadership. land after 24 years in celebra- share our vision of investing in provides an example of what For more information, visit tion of Federation’s centennial the future of our community by we hope and expect from this wexnerfoundation.org

PORTLAND WEXNER FELLOWS Rochelle Abitz Noah Barish Emily Benoit Marc Blattner Anna Epstein Josh Frankel Nicole Frisch Nadine Gartner Lauren Goldstein Simon Gottheiner Jaimie Harper Jessica Hilbert David Hirsch Leah Katz Ronnie Malka Christie Moore Benjamin O’Glasser Jonathan Singer Mark Zeitzer Jason Zidell

2 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 Exploring responses to anti-Semitism BY DEBORAH MOON

The Feb. 23 program “Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in America Today: Effec- tive Strategies for Responding” drew 140 educators, community members, students and parents. The afternoon gathering at Congregation Above from left, PDX Hillel staff Jewish Agency for Israel Fellow Eden Ferede, Jewish Neveh Shalom explored a widely accepted Student Life Coordinator Leah Chasin and Executive Director Hannah Sherman show off definition of anti-Semitism (see below), the chapter’s Philip H. and Susan Rudd Cohen Outstanding Campus Award. At right, Cole discussed three scenarios – social justice Keister reacts to receiving the first PDX Hillel Future Leader Award. coalitions, high schools and colleges – where it is prevalent, and shared resources for those combatting hate. “Any tolerant society should care about PDX Hillel toasts national honor anti-Semitism,” JFGP Community Re- BY DEBORAH MOON first Future Leader Award recipient. Keister lations Director Bob Horenstein said in is a senior at PSU majoring in graphic de- introducing the program. “Hate may start The Greater Portland Hillel celebrated sign. with the Jews, but be assured, it won’t end winning Hillel International’s Outstanding Receiving the award, Keister said he got with the Jews.” Campus of the Year Award and presented “whiplash” moving from the small com- The FBI reports that in 2018 (the last year its own Future Leader Award to Cole Keis- munity where he grew up experiencing figures are available), of all the hate crimes ter at the 2020 Celebration Dinner hosted openly right-wing anti-Semitism to a cam- against a religious target, 60% in the Unit- by PDX Hillel Ambassadors Feb. 25. pus where the BDS movement had created ed States were against Jews or Jewish insti- “This Hillel chapter was awarded the a climate of anti-Semitism from the left. tutions. The same year, physical assaults on number one top chapter the country – not Keister said he grew up with very little Jews increased 105%. in Oregon, in the country,” Jeff Nudelman Judaism outside the home and didn’t know Continued on page 5 told a cheering gathering. about Hillel when he arrived at PSU. But PDX Hillel received the chapter’s Philip the anti-Semitism inspired him to visit Isra- DEFINITION OF ANTI-SEMITISM H. and Susan Rudd Cohen Outstanding el on birthright, where he met many people Developed by the International Campus Award at the Hillel International: from Hillel. After the trip, he designed his Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Global Assembly 2019 in Atlanta Dec. 12. first poster for CHAI, the Cultural His- “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Hillel International Campus Support Di- torical Association for Israel. On a Hillel Jews, which may be expressed as ha- rector Jay Lewis told the 36-40 people in Fact Finders trip that took 23 Jewish and tred toward Jews. Rhetorical and phys- attendance that the chapter received the non-Jewish students to Israel and the Pal- ical manifestations of antisemitism are award for the number of students it has en- estinian territories to explore the complexi- directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish gaged and its dramatic growth last school ties and nuances of the Middle East, he met individuals and/or their property, toward year. Even more impressive, said Lewis, leaders from several other campus groups. Jewish community institutions and reli- “This year has already surpassed the num- As a result, Hillel partnered with the As- gious facilities.” bers of last year, and it’s only February. sociation of African Students on campus to Some examples from definition: Portland has become a destination for stu- present an Ethiopian Night on campus. Hil- dents who want a vibrant Jewish campus • Accusing the Jews as a people, or Israel lel brought an Ethiopian Israeli to speak; community.” this year, Hillel repeated the program with as a state, of inventing or exaggerating From spring 2019 to February 2020, PDX PDX Hillel’s Israel Fellow Eden Ferede the Holocaust. Hillel engaged 541 students at Portland sharing her story as an Ethiopian Israeli. • Accusing Jewish citizens of being more State University (where the chapter has its PDX Hillel Executive Director Hannah loyal to Israel ... than to the interests of office), Lewis & Clark College, Reed Col- Sherman told Keister, “You played an their own nations. lege and the University of Portland. Lewis important role in changing Jewish life on • Denying the Jewish people their right to credited the growth to the excellent staff campus.” self-determination, e.g., by claiming that and “the force of nature that is (board chair) PDX Hillel leaders Nudelman, Josh the existence of a State of Israel is a rac- Debbie Plawner.” Frankel, Jeff Reingold and Rob Shlachter ist endeavor. Lewis said PDX Hillel achieved that while hosted the celebration in Reingold’s home. • Using the symbols and images asso- facing three of the biggest challenges a Hil- Shlachter offered a $5,000 grant to match ciated with classic antisemitism (e.g., lel can have: multiple campuses, an urban all contributions to PDX Hillel through claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) school where most students live off campus March 15; the offer was doubled by Carol to characterize Israel or Israelis. and an anti-Israel atmosphere on campus. Danish for a total $10,000 to match gifts in • Holding Jews collectively responsible Helping to fight that third challenge pro- the next few weeks. To donate to help meet for actions of the state of Israel. pelled Cole Keister to become the chapter’s the match, go to pdxhillel.org/donate. March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 3 Israel360 explores the first Arab-Israeli War BY DEBORAH MOON citizens of the new nation. The Up next at Israel360 estimated 700,000-800,000 The latest program of Isra- who fled are the origin of the el360, a series created to con- Join Israel360 for a conver- Palestinian refugee crisis. sider the many aspects of Israel sation with Yousef Bashir, a Those reported numbers have from diverse viewpoints in a Palestinian-American from the swelled to about 5 million, with respectful dialogue, featured Gaza Strip, who is an accom- children, grandchildren and historian Benny Morris, author plished author and vigorous great grandchildren uniquely of 1948: A History of the First advocate of Israeli-Palestinian counted as refugees. Following Arab-Israeli War. peace. May 5, 7-8:30 pm, in the war, Jordan expanded, at Morris is considered one of the Stampfer Chapel, Neveh the expense of the Palestinians, Israel’s leading new generation Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful into some of the territory that of historians, those who came Lane, Portland. 503-246-8831 was to have been a Palestinian of age after the 1948 war and or nevehshalom.org/israel360/ state. While Jordan did give could access Israel’s official citizenship to the Palestinians, Benny Morris archives opened after 30 years. said he has found no evidence of those who fled to other Arab Morris said that early histo- ris. “Much of the warfare took a major broadcast or speech by a countries were not permitted to rians, who participated in the place along roads. The only national Arab leader calling for become citizens or even work creation of the state, naturally way to secure the supply road the Palestinians to flee tempo- in some cases. described things in “rosy col- was to destroy Arab villages … rarily. He did note that the Arab “The Arab countries did not ors.” Later historians, such as (which) served as bases of mi- nations have not opened their absorb them (the refugees),” Morris, “describe the bumps.” litias. That is what happens in archives as has Israel, so it is said Morris, adding that the ref- In the Feb. 19 talk, Morris ad- war.” About 70,000 Israeli Jews impossible to learn their official ugee problem was “perpetuated dressed several issues, includ- (10% of Israel’s Jewish popula- policy other than through review by Arab regimes to put pressure ing the source of three refugee tion) likewise were uprooted of historic broadcasts and public on Israel … and Arab states pos- groups, two of which have been from their homes in UN-man- speeches. sibly thought justice demanded resolved, created by the 1948 dated Israeli territory. How- “But there were a lot of in- refugees should return.” war. Palestinian Arabs and Is- ever, after the war, they were stances of local Palestinian By contrast, the approximate- raeli Jews living in areas the able to return to their villages Arab leaders ordering women ly equal number of Jewish UN Resolution allotted to Israel or nearby areas, thus resolving and children to leave,” said refugees (700,000-800,000) were two of the refugee groups; that refugee crisis. Morris. “That undermined the who fled Arab countries after the third was Jews living in While early historians said the staying power of the menfolk. the war were absorbed readily. Arab lands who were forced Palestinian flight was encour- Once the women and children While a small percentage of to flee through intimidation, aged by neighboring Arab states, left, the menfolk did not have the Jews fleeing from countries including pogroms and camps. which said they could return in a the motivation to stay.” where their families had lived The first two groups were nat- few days, Morris said that vision About 150,000 Arabs re- for centuries went to France or ural outcomes of war, said Mor- is not supported by evidence. He mained in Israel and became Morocco, most went to Israel. IJS finds new home for film fest and other programs BY DEBORAH MOON year’s March 6-8 event. This year’s film festival will be June 14-28 in the Whitsell When Institute for Judaic Studies Execu- Auditorium of the Portland Art Museum. tive Director Sylvia Frankel announced her PJFF is produced by the Northwest Film departure, the board decided the organiza- Center and co-presented with OJMCHE. tion’s overwhelming success had rendered Other cultural programs supported by the it superfluous. fund will be lectures and musical programs. “We accomplished our mission,” says Rabbi Stampfer, z”l, founded IJS in 1983 Frankel. “IJS tried to fill in the niche of to promote the establishment of chairs in Jewish studies not available in Portland, Judaic studies at Oregon Colleges and Institute for Judaic Studies Director Sylvia and we filled it.” universities. IJS expanded to college and Frankel, left, and Oregon Jewish Museum When IJS disbands this spring, it will community programs such as annual aca- and Center for Holocaust Education Direc- entrust its remaining successful programs, demic conferences, scholars-in-residence, tor Judith Margles. IJS is transferring its including the Portland Jewish Film Festi- Elderhostels at Marylhurst, Law and Eth- successful programs, such as PJFF and val and Weekend in Quest, to the Oregon ics conference with Lewis and Clark Law WIQ, to OJMCHE. Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust school and Interfaith Bible conferences at Education. Warner Pacific College. With Judaic stud- “We (OJMCHE) set up the Rabbi Joshua ies programs established at Reed College, Frankel and her husband plan to make Stampfer Cultural and Program Fund to University of Oregon and Portland State aliyah to Israel this spring to be near their support the cultural programming,” says University, IJS focused on Jewish cultural daughter and two grandsons. OJMCHE Director Judy Margles. programs. For more information on upcoming cul- Weekend in Quest, a weekend-long pro- “I am delighted to see our strong programs tural programs, contact the museum at ojm- gram in Astoria each year, is full for this picked up by the museum” says Frankel. che.org or 503-226-3600. 4 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 New JFCS director poised to expand services BY DEBORAH MOON Block said that the goal to focus on person-centered, trauma-informed care means David Block, M.A., became executive the agency will work to enhance awareness director of Jewish Family & Child Service and sensitivity when responding to clients’ on Feb. 17, 2020. Block has extensive ex- current or past trauma. He added, JFCS will perience in developing community-based “use the expertise from our counselors to programs and managing federal, state and help train all staff … to build a higher level local government grants. of compassion, listening and rapport-build- “His history as a licensed marriage and ing skills.” family therapist, as well as his history in While expanding services to families, behavioral health agencies, made him a children and adolescents will be a big fo- standout candidate for JFCS as we look to cus, Block said the agency will continue its strengthen our whole program by centering David Block in his office at JFCS. programs for Holocaust survivors as long our agency on person-centered, trauma-in- as there is a need. “Holocaust services are a formed principles and mental health care,” for families with children and adolescents,” core part of our mission, and we are linked said JFCS Board President Larry Holzman. said Block. “My experience with mental with the Claims Conference, which pro- Block was the president/CEO of Joint Ini- health agencies and building community vides funding for those services,” he said. tiatives for Youth and Family in Colorado partnerships and relationships will be criti- Block earned his M.A. in counseling psy- Springs, Colo. Previously he worked in cal skills as we go forward.” chology from John F. Kennedy University Santa Fe, N.M., youth shelters and family “Our overarching goal is to reach out in and his B.A. in English/psychology from services and spent 20 years in Cheyenne, a proactive way to the Jewish community Queens College. In Cheyenne his family Wyo., where he was CEO of the American and identify with community partners how (wife Bea Doyle and three sons) was active Red Cross of Wyoming and the executive this agency can help serve … and to tailor in Mt. Sinai Synagogue. His son, Adam, director of Attention Homes Youth Treat- our programs to meet the needs of the Jew- lives in Denver with his wife and two sons; ment Center. ish community and broader community,” Nathaniel lives in Fort Collins, Colo., and “One big goal is to be a critical resource he added. Isaac is in Laramie, Wyo. ANTI-SEMITISM (Cont. from page 3) “White nationalist hate against Ameri- offers class visits and field trips to view the Wilson Community and Family Equity can Jews is a significant problem,” said museum’s core exhibits on Discrimination Council. Horenstein, who then turned to discussing & Resistance and the Holocaust. ojmche.org A cohort of 10th- to 12th-graders who anti-Semitism from the left as well. • The Anti-Defamation League trains high were trained by the ADL to be No Place for He read from Deborah Lipstadt’s book school students to combat racism on their Hate Anti-Bias Peer Facilitators will share Anti-Semitism Here & Now: “We need to campus. The ADL also has resources on its an activity and ADL Pacific NW Director take anti-Semitism from the left seriously website including anti-bias tools and strate- of Education Scottie Nash will discuss how even when there aren’t dead Jews.” gies for both educators and families/parents: to dialogue with children when they expe- Horenstein said that despite the fact Jews adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strat- rience or observe hate. have long been involved in social justice egies/anti-bias-tools-strategies. The ADL’s student-driven program has causes including immigration, gay rights • OJMCHE and the ADL will present been adopted in 11 Oregon schools. and climate change, “in some social justice professional development workshops in circles there is a litmus test imposed only August for educators on Facing History on Jewish participants … (who are) told and Ourselves. March 18: StandWithUs ‘Zionism is inherently white supremacist.’ ” • Portland United Against Hate collects Campus Crash Course Legitimate criticism of Israel and its poli- data about incidents of hate. Report inci- Teens, parents and Jewish community cies, including settlements, “does not make dents at reporthatepdx.com. members are increasingly concerned about you anti-Semitic,” he said, adding that the Western States Center confronts white na- the anti-Israel sentiment on college cam- BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) move- tionalism and works to strengthen inclusive puses that often spills over into anti-Semit- ment, which is especially prevalent on col- democracy. westernstatescenter.org ic speech and policies. This event brings lege campuses, is problematic because its The event was presented by the JCRC and experts from the field to explain and- dis goal is the destruction of the State of Israel. Portland Area Jewish Educators with sup- cuss: anti-Semitism vs. legitimate criticism Several resources to combat hate were port from the Oregon Jewish Community of Israel, the evolving face of BDS, and shared during the event: Youth Foundation and NCSY. knowing your rights. • The Jewish Community Relations The event will be held 6-8:30 pm, March Council of the Jewish Federation of Great- 18, 2020, at Congregation Neveh Shalom, er Portland will work with parents and COMING EVENTS 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. It is school officials to resolve issues related to March 12: No Place for Hate sponsored by Neveh Shalom, StandWithUs anti-Semitism. Contact Bob Horenstein at Families, parents and students are invit- Northwest and the Jewish Federation of 503-245-6496 or [email protected]. ed to A No Place for Hate Program Intro- Greater Portland. Cost is $10/person or • The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center duction at Wilson High School, 1151 SW $15/family and includes kosher dinner. for Holocaust Education has a Speakers’ Vermont St., Portland, on March 12, 2020, For information, call 206-801-0902. Bureau of Holocaust survivors who will from 6 to 8 pm. The event is a partnership Register at: tinyurl.com/CNSCollegeCam- speak at any school or venue. OJMCHE also between the Anti-Defamation League and pus20. March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 5 by Jewish Family & Child Service who need of assistance to celebrate Passover. Those families received a total of 1,200 pounds of News in brief potatoes, 600 pounds of matzah, 600 pounds of apples, 250 boxes of soup mix, 125 jars of gefilte fish, 125 bottles of wine, 125 frozen Rabbi Rose to leave Shaarie Torah in 2021 kosher chickens, 125 jellied fruit trays and 125 jars of horseradish. Rabbi Joshua Rose will conclude his role as rabbi of Congrega- Deliveries go to people of insufficient means, people who can’t tion Shaarie Torah in June of 2021. get out to shop, new immigrants, and anyone who needs some In a letter to the congregation, Rabbi Rose extra help. wrote: “The challenges I feel I must now em- To donate to the fundraising effort to supply the boxes, visit brace as a student and teacher of Torah no jewishportland.org/passover4all. longer fit within the role of congregational Volunteers will pack and deliver food boxes the morning of Sun- rabbi, with all of its obligations, duties, hon- day, April 5, at the MJCC. Anyone can help pack the boxes: adults, ors, privileges and joys.” kids, teens, grandparents, individuals and families. To sign up or The board has already begun the Rabbinical for more information, contact JFCS Volunteer Manager Tavia Ber- Search process with the United Synagogue rigan at [email protected] or 503-226-7079, ext. 134; or of Conservative Judaism (the umbrella orga- Jon Perrin at [email protected] or 503-997-0806. nization for Conservative Judaism, of which CST is a member). YouTube channel: Jewish Oregon TV Rabbi Rose became rabbi at Shaarie Torah Jewish Oregon TV is a fun, breezy, informative, enlightening and in July 2014. He is a native Portlander who previously served as Jewish entertainment- and news-maga- the senior rabbi at Congregation Har HaShem in Boulder, Colo. zine video package on YouTube. Its pilot Before becoming a rabbi he worked for a Jewish justice advoca- episode ran in October and now includes cy group in Washington, D.C., and studied at Harvard Divinity four episodes. School, where he earned a Master of Theological Studies. JOTV co-producers Ken Klein and Jenn “Rabbi Rose and his family will stay in Portland and plan to remain Director Knudsen and host Jemi Kostiner connected to the Shaarie Torah community,” according to a letter Mansfield (at right) showcase the spec- from the CST board. “The rabbi’s departure also coincides with a trum of Oregon’s Jews in a celebratory board decision to produce a multi-year strategic plan with the goal to fashion in 10-minute episodes. create an innovative institution of Conservative Judaism.” Klein, a professional filmmaker, first imagined JOTV’s concept. “In Oregon, despite the amazing diversity of Jews and approaches Shaliach available to speak to students to Jewish identity, there is still a common need for a regular show Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and StandWithUs North- that is entertaining, inspirational and educational about, for, and west, a nonprofit organization focusing on Israel education, featuring Jews, their work, their passions, their lives – our culture.” brought Aviv Attia, 25, to serve as Pacific Northwest shaliach (em- “The timing of the creation and launching JOTV is ideal as a issary) and high school coordinator for the sought-after video medium, capable of reaching an ever-growing school year. audience and in multiple formats,” said Director Knudsen, a free- Over the past 10 years, the shaliachs have lance reporter and editor. connected with more than 190,000 high “With anti-Semitism on the rise internationally, as well as in our school students. As high school coordinator, Pacific Northwest neck of the woods, the time is now for JOTV to Attia also oversees the area’s high school in- inspire our state’s Jews to take pride in their heritage and in them- terns and other students. selves and all that they do,” added Kostiner Mansfield, executive High school teachers can schedule Attia to director of Shaarie Torah. speak to classes about Israeli society, Israeli Thus far self-funded, JOTV seeks support to cover time, equip- culture (e.g., music, dance, food, service in ment and travel to meet its financial goal of becoming self-sustain- the army, education), similarities and dif- ing through sponsorships and advertising. ferences in teenage life in Israel versus that Subscribe at: youtu.be/0Ztsp7l5jxk. in America, or Israel’s relationship with its Arab neighbors, in particular the Palestinians. The presentations MJCC tapped for Energy Trust cohort are free. Aviv will be in the Portland area with some presentation The Mittleman Jewish Community Center has been invited to times still available on March 16, 17, 18; April 27, 28, 29, 30; and join a cohort to participate in an Energy Trust Commercial Strate- May 1. gic Energy Management Incentive program. Attia was born in Tel Aviv to a family of Tunisian and Iraqi de- This 14-month program began in January with an introductory scent. After his mandatory service in the Israel Defense Forces, workshop; MJCC Facilities Manager Mack Baker and CFO Beth Attia studied at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya and par- Germain attended the workshop. The goal of the program is to in- ticipated in the Rabin leadership program. Attia was a member of tegrate energy management into the organizational business prac- the Israeli LGBTQ Association and the SWU Israeli Fellowship. tices of the MJCC, enabling the center to save money and energy. To schedule a program with Attia, call 206-801-0902 or email With the help of an Energy Trust Energy Coach, the MJCC will: Attia at [email protected]. Conduct an organizational assessment of current energy management practices; Establish an energy policy with short- and Donate, volunteer for Passover food boxes long-term energy use reduction goals; Establish an energy team; Every Jewish community is obligated to ensure that everyone has Conduct onsite assessments to identify energy-saving operation- the food they need to celebrate a joyous Passover, and Portland’s al and capital opportunities and to prioritize them for action plan 20th annual Passover4All campaign will again ensure that area implementation; Establish an action plan; and establish and use a families can truly celebrate Passover. tracking system of energy consumption data and targets to create a Last year, the program delivered 125 boxes to families identified Continued on next page 6 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 News in brief (cont.) Continued from previous page baseline and metrics for tracking energy savings. The program offers cash incentives for meeting certain- mile stones and offers a stipend to use toward hiring an intern to help collect and track data.

Alicia Jo Rabins receives literary fellowship Composer, performer and Torah teacher Alicia Jo Rabins has received a 2020 Oregon Literary Fel- lowship for poetry. She is one of 11 writers and two publishers to receive grants of $3,500 each. Rabins’ first collection of poetry, Di- Gan preschoolers getting new playground vinity School, won the 2015 APR/ Students at The Gan-Portland Jewish Preschool watch excited- Honickman First Book Prize and was ly as a new preschool playground is installed on their Campus of a finalist for the Oregon Book Award. Jewish Life. Alicia Jo Rabins Her second collection, Fruit Ge- “In keeping with the Gan’s Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy of Photo by Alicia J. Rose ode, was published in October 2018. the environment as the third teacher, the playground will help nur- Rabin said the fellowship will allow ture the children’s active lifestyle, physical developmental, prob- her to dedicate a whole month to poetry. She is working on two lem solving and social skills through play,” said Mimi Wilhelm, new books of poems and on a film called A Kaddish for Bernie the Gan Preschool educational director. Madoff based on her one woman show of the same name. The playground is being funded in part by a grant from the Ore- gon Jewish Community Youth Foundation. NEWS IN BRIEF SUBMISSIONS Send news items to [email protected] by the Thursday before publication. There will be an early deadline for the March 18 and April 2 issues. Please submit news briefs for BOTH of those issues by noon, Wednesday, March 11. Please send photos as attached jpgs.

CLIMATE CHANGE: Committee offers tips to help Continued from page 1 “The work is not yours to complete, but threat to every human being on Climate Change the planet … and too many of you cannot exempt yourself from it.” us still don’t understand the ur- Fair is April 19 gency of the threat,” said JCRC (Perkei Avot 2:21) A Climate Action Fair Director Robert Horenstein. and Celebration honoring The kickoff featured panelists Lake added, “If we don’t fix Willey offered other simple the 50th Anniversary of Ariel Willey, a sustainability it, there will be no Judaism, no steps to help: buy in glass when Earth Day will be held 1-5 consultant; Josh Lake, an out- Christianity, no Islam. It is ev- you can; use a metal fork in- pm, April 19, 2020, at the doors Jewish adventure profes- eryone’s issue.” stead of plastic; turn your heat Mittleman Jewish Com- sional; Rabbi Tzvi Fischer of You don’t have to be an en- down 2 degrees. munity Center. This free the Portland Kollel; and Rabbi vironmentalist or even fully The committee’s website event is co-sponsored by David Kosak of Congregation believe the science to realize it jewishportland.org/climate of- several Jewish congrega- Neveh Shalom. is prudent to try to limit green- fers resources including: What tions and the JCRC. After Willey presented an house gases, according to Lake. can one person do, today? How Environmental organiza- overview of the threats of cli- He compared working to count- can I get more involved? What tions and service provid- mate change, Rabbi Fischer er climate change to putting on is the Jewish perspective? ers will share information discussed the Jewish responsi- a seatbelt when you get in the Willey spearheaded the new about the climate crisis and bility to counter those threats. car: “You don’t expect to crash, committee after participating how to take meaningful ac- The Torah’s narrative of cre- but you want to mitigate the in a cohort of PDX Pathways, tions. Ideas to make a dif- ation tells us “God created a possibility.” which gives young profession- ference will be offered for world that is sufficient and -effi Noting he doesn’t consider als a networking, mentorship individuals, families and cient … We are the custodians.” himself an environmentalist, and Jewish community in- congregations, as well as Rabbi Kosak echoed that Rabbi Fischer said he still takes volvement experience. When regional efforts. Children’s view, noting, “In Torah there is small, personal actions for the she moved to California for a ctivities will be ioffered. a deep understanding that we planet’s health such as choos- new job, Hanna Wolff, a -res Info: Michael Heumann, belong to the earth; the earth ing to walk rather than drive ident of Moishe House, took [email protected]. does not belong to us.” when possible. over as committee chair. March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 7 FOCUS: Overnight Camps Three camps have deep roots in Portland from Judaism. To help turn the tide and start a new pattern of Jewish Three overnight Jewish summer growth and connection, NCSY decided to create a summer camp that was focused on making Judaism fun and relevant. camps have deep roots in Portland. Following is an overview of what each camp offers. B’nai B’rith Camp was founded in Portland in 1921. Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, z”l, created Camp Solomon Schechter in 1954. Camp Kesher, created by Oregon NCSY, is starting its second summer. In 1921 the B’nai B’rith Building Association started a Jewish residential camp for the kids in old South Portland. The camp program moved to its current property on the east side of rustic Devils Lake in 1925. When the B’nai B’rith Building Association changed its name to the Jewish Community Center (and later to B’NAI BRITH CAMP the Mittleman JCC), B’nai B’rith Camp kept its traditional name. bbcamp.org In 1931 a group gathered at BB Camp for a Men’s Camp, which Office: 9400 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., evolved into the B’nai Brith Men’s Camp Association’s annual Beaverton, OR 97005 encampment. BBMCA has evolved to become one of the primary 503-452-3443 sources of financial support for BB Camp and in 2009 purchased [email protected] the camp property and operation from the MJCC, establishing BB Camp as an independent, community-based Jewish camp. Led by Executive Director Michelle Koplan since 1999, BB Campground: tubing paddleboating, canoe- Camp has converted to a kosher kitchen, added new programming, Devil’s Lake, near ing, team sports and Shabbat implemented an inclusion program for campers with special needs programs. Field trips include and launched a teen philanthropy program. BB Camp became an Lincoln City, OR beach trips, white-water rafting Located on the beautiful Ore- early participant in the activities of the Foundation for Jewish and the Ashland Shakespeare gon Coast, BB Camp features Camp and the Harold Grinspoon’s Foundation Grinspoon Institute Festival. new heated cabins that sleep for Jewish Philanthropy, now JCamp180. Specialty Programs are: approximately 18 campers. Camp Solomon Schechter was founded in 1954 by a group of BB Surfs for rising 7th- and Recreational facilities include rabbis, including Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, who sought to establish a 8th-graders; Outdoor Jew- lake and lakefront, heated kosher overnight camp in the Northwest. Incorporated in Oregon, ish Adventure and Lead- swimming pool, a challenge Schechter’s first office was in Congregation Neveh Shalom, and er-In-Training for rising course and zip line, game room, the connection between CNS and CSS still runs deep today. CNS 11th-graders; and Staff-In- basketball court, tennis/pickle- and Shaarie Torah send more than 50 kids to camp each summer. Training for rising 12th-grad- ball court, gaga pit, amphithe- CSS has also had several Portland administrators and directors lead ers. ater and ballfield/soccer field. the camp over the years. Judith Kahn, Jackie Lesch and Rob Kahn Dates/ages/cost were all key leaders at CSS. Rabbi David Kosak of CNS serves as Program BB Camp serves rising 2nd- Schechter’s Mara De’atrah (head of the house on religious issues). BB Camp is open to everyone. to 12th-graders. Nine of CSS’ board presidents have been Portland residents. It is a catalyst to build long-term Dates: 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-week In 1968 Rabbi Stampfer moved the camp to Tumwater, Wash., relationships and friendships, sessions begin June 30 and end where it has been ever since. Schechter is home to more than 500 and a place where children Aug. 18. campers a summer, from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond. encounter Jewish ideas, princi- Fees range from $1,461 to Camp Kesher was founded last year. Oregon NCSY staff had no- ples, practices and values. Ac- $3,934, depending on session ticed a growing need over the past few years. At a time when many tivities include arts and crafts, length or specialty program. singing, drama, dancing, hik- local sleepaway camps were filling up and running out of space, Continued on next page more and more post b’nei mitzvah teens are distancing themselves ing, water skiing, sailing, hydro NEXT UP: Information on Jewish Day Camps will be in the March 18 issue of The Jewish Review

8 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 CAMP KESHER CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER campkesher.ncsy.org campschechter.org 503-757-3037 206-447-1967 Office: 6688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 Office: 117 E Louisa St. #110, Seattle, WA 98102 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] Campground: outdoors and a strong sense Campground: be independent in a safe and of Jewish pride that they will nurturing environment. Camp- Camas, Wash. take into the school year. Most Tumwater, Wash. ers are encouraged to try some- Camp Kesher is located at Camp Solomon Schechter is importantly, they make lasting thing new, make new friends, Camp Lacamas near Lake La- located an hour south of Se- connections to local Jewish make good choices, and grow camas. The camp is fitted with attle, and two hours north of teens. as leaders and as individuals. bunkhouses, an auditorium, a Portland, nestled in the shadow Camp attendees are primarily CSS is a fully immersive, wel- game room, dining room and of Mt. Rainier. The spectacu- coming from Oregon, Wash- coming and spiritual Jewish other regular camp amenities. lar 175-acre wooded facility ington and Northern California. environment. At CSS, Judaism features breathtaking views of Program Camp Kesher is directed by and Joy are truly one. Camp Kesher is an out- Lake Stampfer, where campers Meira Spivak, Oregon NCSY CSS is an independent Jewish door-focused and Jewish-in- can swim, play on a giant aqua director. Camp Kesher offers a summer camp welcoming Jews spired sleepaway camp that park and paddleboard, as well as Staff in Training program for of Conservative, Reconstruc- provides a positive and fun ex- access to the Deschutes River. 10th-12th graders, who receive tionist, Renewal, Reform, tra- perience for Jewish kids. Camp Hiking in the untouched beauty a monetary stipend upon the ditional and unaffiliated back- highlights include woodwork- of the forests and protected wet- completion of camp. grounds. ing, creative arts, Jewish cook- lands augment the camp’s ex- ing and a white-water rafting Dates/ages/cost Dates/ages/cost Aug. 9-20 for current 4th- citing teva (outdoor) programs. excursion. Participants build Camp Solomon Schechter of- through 9th-graders. Camp fees The temperate climate of the confidence as they embark on fers a variety of options for ris- are $1,150 for the entire 12-day Pacific Northwest creates the exciting trips designed to en- ing 1st- through 11th-graders: session. perfect environment for camp- gage and challenge them. They four-day, weeklong, two- Aug. 17-19, 2020, 3-day ers to enjoy the outdoors. gain an appreciation for their week and three-week sessions. ‘Taste of Kesher’ program for Program Campers are free to mix and local environment in the Pacific CSS has a 65-year tradition 3rd graders, for $250. match sessions and stay for as Northwest, a connection to the of fun, friendship and Jewish Financial aid is available. few as four days or as long as education in the Pacific North- six weeks. Session prices vary west. CSS values each child OTHER CAMPS by length. Weeklong sessions as an individual and strive to In addition to the camps with Portland ties, several other Jewish run $1,320, while the stan- support their social and spiri- overnight camps are located in the region including the following: dard three-week session costs tual growth. Our campers can Eden Village West is an organic farm-to-table Jewish summer $3,360. camp in Northern California for rising 3rd-11th graders that inte- grates culinary arts, organic farming, wilderness skills and home- stead crafts. Located on 350 acres on the Russian River, campers have fun while becoming empowered to promote a more environ- Grants for camp mentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually connected world. ONE HAPPY CAMPER edenvillagewest.org One Happy Camper campership scholarships available for Camp Miriam on Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada, ANY Jewish overnight camp: is affiliated with the Habonim Dror, based on the pillars of Pro- Thanks to the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Great- gressive Labor Zionism, Judaism, Socialism, Social Justice and er Portland, FIRST-TIME CAMPERS from the Greater Hagshama (actualization of values). Portland area who are attending ANY Jewish overnight www.campmiriam.org camp are eligible for a One Happy Camper campership of URJ Camp Kalsman is the Pacific Northwest residence camp up to $1,000, and there are even some available for Jewish affiliated with the Reform movement. Day School families! Campkalsman.org Apply at jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/ Sephardic Adventure Camp in Vernonia, OR, teaches campers about the beauty, values and ethics of Sephardic Jewish living. See more camperships on page 13 sephardicadventurecamp.org March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 9 (GUEST) COLUMN: Jewish Review (NOTE: In future issues, this from 1992 until the final issue. to let us know how we can space will be available for The rebooted Jewish Review make the Review best serve community leaders and others will address important issues the community. Do you like the to share views on issues affect- and report on the activities of printable option? Is clicking on ing our community. 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SEND DATE (Wednesdays) Submission Deadline March 18, 2020 Noon, Wed., March 11 April 2, 2020 (Thursday) Noon, Wed., March 11 April 14, 2020 (Tuesday) Noon, Mon., April 6 April 29, 2020 Noon, Thurs., April 23 How did Jewish May 13, 2020 Noon, Thurs., May 7 camp impact May 27, 2020 Noon, Thurs., May 21 your life? June 10, 2020 Noon, Thurs., June 4 Email your memory to: [email protected] June 24, 2020 Noon, Thurs., June 18 Replies (edited to 150 words or fewer) will be included in July 8, 2020 9 AM, Thurs., July 2 the March 18 issue of the Jew- ish Review. All replies may not July 22, 2020 Noon, Thurs., July 16 be published. 10 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 RABBIS’ CORNER Parshat Tetzaveh: Here, There, Everywhere BY RABBI EVE POSEN the priests as they complete els by which we may connect to their work. Since these vest- God and each other. It might be At our twice-monthly Tot ments and garments are to be on an earthy, deep, dark crim- Shabbat celebrations, we sing used for such a unique purpose, son level, or flying high like the about how “God is everywhere, God gives a special instruction bright blue of the sky. We might and God is one.” We then ask regarding who is to make them feel plant-based and pure, but the children to tell us where and what they are to look like. relatively still; or we could be they might find God, and the There are precise garments purple and red and animalistic range of answers is beautifully and colors that the priest is in our tendencies. diverse. We find God in the sky, mandated to wear. They are The High Priest wears each the trees, the sun and the moon. made up of linen and wool and color and material as a repre- And, apparently, we find God in defined by certain colors as sentation of how diverse our places like ice cream, unicorns well. According to Rabbi Sam- community is, and the priest and fire trucks. We find God in son Raphael Hirsch, a modern serves them all at any time and our mommies and daddies, and Rabbi Eve Posen, Oregon commentator on the Torah, the any stage. What a wonderful we find God in our hearts. Board of Rabbis President linen represents the vegetable/ example for leaders today. Every time we sing this prayer, plant world and is white, the Though they may not represent I am awestruck by the different In Parshat Tetzaveh, the Torah color of purity. The wool, a it by their clothing, they must be ways in which our children are portion we read this week God symbol of the animal world, is equipped to work with a variety able to “see God.” They un- gives the commandments for red, purple and crimson. Other of people and how they connect derstand and acknowledge that what clothing the priests will garments are blue, like the sky. to the community. This is the different circumstances call for wear, how they should be fash- Each color and material rep- type of community in which different visions of God, and ioned, and the materials that resents a different part of our God is most surely present. the way their week has gone is should be used in their fash- world, a different level of con- often the determining factor in ioning. The priests wear special nection with our natural sur- Rabbi Eve Posen is president how they see God working in clothing that distinguishes them roundings, and thus a different of the Oregon Board of Rabbis our world. Most importantly, from others in the service of type of connection with God. and assistant rabbi at Congre- however, they ALWAYS see God. These clothes are meant Just like these various articles gation Neveh Shalom. God. to add an aura of holiness to of clothing, there are many lev-

MONTHLY MITZVAH: Tzedakah Chabad celebrates 36 years in Oregon with Mitzvah Campaign

On Jan. 15, 1984 (Rosh Chodesh Shevat), Rabbi Moshe Wilhelm and family arrived in Portland and founded Chabad of Oregon. Chabad of Oregon now has 10 Chabad centers offering learning and outreach in communities around Oregon. To celebrate 36 (double chai) years in Oregon, Chabad is promot- ing a different mitzvah for each month of this year. The celebration is based on the Mitzvah Campaign created by Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, z”l, in 1967. In February, Chabad promoted Jewish education (Chinuch). Ev- ery Jewish boy and girl should receive a Jewish education, which ensures Jewish integrity, identity and a Jewish future. Chabad of Oregon has a day school, two preschools and five afternoon He- brew schools to help educate children. In March the mitzvah focus is Tzedakah: Give charity daily. When you give to the needy, you are serving as G-d’s emissary to provide for his creations. Keeping a charity box in your home and Tzedakah boxes come in all shapes and sizes. contributing a coin to it every day will teach you and your children the noble value of regular giving. You may also purchase a tzedakah box from Chabad of Oregon “We’ll be glad to help,” says Rabbi Moshe Wilhelm. “For assis- for just $2. Call 503-957-7842. tance or more information, call me at 503-957-7842.”

March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 11 TEEN CORNER: BBYO BY ABBIE JOHNSON I found myself in BBYO and in BBYO International Siganit my Jewish identity. The same sense of belonging I had felt at As my 13-year-old self camp, finally translated into my stepped off the hot bus into the everyday life. arms of my excited parents, I About a year after Herzl’s knew the next time I went to founding, Rose took a huge leap BB Camp, it would be for sev- and ran and was elected BBYO en weeks. Throughout the year, second international treasurer. I was nervous for the upcom- Rose’s action inspired me and ing summer. Little did I know, showed me that it was worth I was about to embark on the it to pursue what you’re truly best seven weeks of my life. passionate about. After seeing Taking the leap to attend camp Rose’s incredible experience on for both sessions changed my International board, although I life. I gained precious leader- knew there was a good chance I ship skills, made amazing new could lose, I decided to run for Teens from the BBYO Evergreen Region, including 26 teens from friends and had many incredi- BBYO’s 76th international vice Portland, gather before the big dance at the Feb. 13-17, 2020, BBYO International Convention in Dallas, Texas, that attracted ble experiences. president. The application and more than 3,000 Jewish teens from around the world. At the con- One new friend would change interview process was rigorous, vention Portland’s Abbie Johnson was elected international siganit my life – Rose Leveen asked me and I often doubted myself. (vice president). to help her start a new BBYO I persevered. Last weekend I chapter on Portland’s eastside. stood in front of 300 of my fel- When Rose told me that she low B’nai B’rith girls and gave I stepped off that camp bus. As BBYO International Conven- wanted me to help her restart them my all. I left them with my I heard my name announced as tion. If I can have the encour- Herzl, I honestly did not think I years of hard work and my true BBYO’s 76th international vice aging impact on just one person was right for the job. I was not passion for the position, know- president, my heart filled with that leaders such as Rose and in high school yet and had only ing that although the outcome joy; I knew I had the platform my support line of BB camp been to a few BBYO events. was uncertain, the process has to change the lives of others, friends and staff have had on Despite this, I committed to be- been worth it. just as my role models had done me, I know that no matter what ing on the chapter’s board and As the international president for me. happens, I will always be ful- embarked on this journey. walked into the room with I do not know what the long filled. Herzl grew quickly, and I the election decision, I was term holds for me, but I am fell in love with the tight-knit, prepared for whatever would more than ready and excited to This column is adapted from empowering community as it come because I had worked embark on my life’s next big Abbie’s speech at the BB Camp gained a presence in the region. for this moment since the day journey – planning the largest Bash Feb. 29 (see next page). gathering of Jewish youth ever,

Maccabi team has openings to community service. Winners will receive play, short story or letter – must address the Team Oregon still has space for a few teen a $500 scholarship for college. prompt and make a clear connection to Ho- athletes who want to participate in the 2020 Harry Glickman - The “father” of pro- locaust history. Art entries must include an JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego in August. fessional sports in Oregon, Harry was the artist statement of one to two sentences de- The 2020 JCC Maccabi Games, ArtsFest founder of the Portland Trail Blazers, their scribing the connection between Holocaust and Access will draw more than 2,000 par- President from ‘87-’94 and the founder of history and the artwork. Artwork must be ticipants, ranging from 12 to 16 years old the Portland Buckaroos. He is also a mem- two-dimensional – such as paints, charcoal, to participate in 13 sports and range of art ber of the Naismith Memorial Basketball pencil, oil, chalk pastels or photography. specialties. For more information, contact Hall of Fame. oregonjcc.org/hsathlete This year’s prompt notes: Language can Ashley Scacco, [email protected] be used as a tool of hate. Reflecting on Ho- Writing art contest set locaust history, create a piece of writing or Nominate scholar athletes The annual Sala Kryszek Art & Writing work of visual art that examines how hate Nominations for the Harry Glickman Competition for middle and high school speech was expressed, why it was effective Scholar Athlete Award are due by March students encourages youth to evaluate his- at oppressing Jews and other minorities, 15. Any Jewish scholar athlete who has tory, foster an awareness of the Holocaust, and its consequences for modern society. lived in Oregon for the past three years and broaden their minds in the areas of art, Grand Prize winners will receive a trip for and is a junior or senior in high school history, civics, sociology, and literature. the winner, teacher and parent to visit to the is eligible. Two winners will be selected For the competition, students are present- United States Holocaust Memorial Muse- and recognized at the Mittleman Jewish ed with a prompt that becomes their cue um in Washington, D.C. They also will be Community Center’s first Community to create a piece of writing or a work of asked to speak briefly about their work at Celebration on May 14, 2020. Applicants art. The deadline for this year’s competi- the award ceremony on May 3, 2020. will be judged on academic and athletic tion is March 20. ojmche.org/educate/education/ achievements as well as their commitment Written entries – such as essay, poetry, sala-kryszek-art-writing 12 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 BB Bash a circus of fundraising The 310 people at the Feb. 29 BB Camp Bash riased more than $137,000 for B’nai B’rith Camp as it prepares for its second century (see history, page 8). At left, BB Camp Bash Co- Chairs Dionne Zacks and Jamie Hogland, visited Zoltar (Alex Mansfield) for a glimpse of the future. At right, during the Mitz- vah Moment, many people held up their bid numbers to pledge $20/month to take advantage of the “Zidell match.”

Schechter Spark is May 3 Camp Solomon Schechter’s inaugural Schechter Spark event, featuring the presentation of the Migdal Or Award, will be held 10:30 am-12:30 pm, May 3, at Congregation Neveh Shalom. Schechter Spark is a fundraiser, brunch and celebration, honoring the legacy of Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer, z”l. Event chairs Marci Atkins and Sheri Cordova expect 300 people to attend. All money raised goes towards camp programming, security enhance- ments, camper scholarships and staff development. Every gift raised is matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000 thanks to: Joann and Carl Bianco; Audrey Covner and Dianne Dougherty; Becky and Lee Holzman; and Samis Foundation. The Migdal Or Award honors Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stamp- fers’ (z”l) legacy and commitment to Jewish continuity and camp- ing. A Migdal Or is a beacon of light. The award is given out to remarkable individuals that keep the spark of the Stampfers’ legacy alive and light the way for others to follow. Rabbi Joshua and Camp Solomon Schechter Executive Director Zach Duitch with camp founder Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, z”l. Goldie Stampfer (z”l) are both the inspiration for the award as well as the first recipients. RSVP:campschechter.org/spark/

Camperships (cont. from page 9) Jewish Free Loan of Albert J. Kailes for the CNS Judith and Garry to $1,000 in incentive grants Greater Portland Memorial Scholarship Kahn Camp Fund. Neveh Sha- for first time campers, and we Families sending their kids The deadline for this schol- lom offers need-based scholar- try to accommodate all those to camp can now get an in- arship for Jewish overnight ships to members who attend in need with our financial as- terest-free loan for up to three camp administered is March Camp Solomon Schechter. sistance. For information on years rathern than putting 1 each year. For information All returning and first-time grants and financial assistance, camp fees on their high-inter- on next year’s Kailes Scholar- campers are eligible to apply. visit: bbcamp.org/grants/. est credit cards. The Jewish ships, contact the Oregon Jew- Kahn scholarship recipients Free Loan of Greater Portland ish Community Foundation: may combine funds with the Camp Kesher has increased its maximum [email protected]. CNS scholarship. Deadline NCSY will try to accom- loan amount from $2,000 to for applying for assistance modate all those in need of from CNS is March 16, 2020. $4,000 for eligible applicants! CSS scholarships financial assistance. Please This free loan program is Download the application complete the online camp reg- from Neveh Shalom from nevehshalom.org. istration form along with the available to help with the cost The deadline for these grants application fee. After registra- of camp, Israel trips, college, i sMarch 16, 2020. tion, a Financial Aid Applica- etc. There are eligibility and Thanks to the geerosity of the BB Camp scholarships BB Camp is committed to tion can be emailed upon re- guidelines the committee fol- Kahn family, first-time camp- provide an affordable Jew- quest. Contact Camp Director lows similar to a financial aid ers from Neveh Shalom are el- ish camp experience to our Meira Spivak, 503-757-3037, application. igible for $180. Email info@ camp families. We offer up with questions. jewishportland.org/freeloan campschechter.org to apply

March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 13 May 16 is Cedar Sinai Park’s 100th anniversary celebration On Saturday, May 16, 2020, an opportunity to bid on art past will meet the future as created by CSP residents. Valet Cedar Sinai Park celebrates its parking will be provided. For 100th year in style at a unique tickets: CedarSinaiPark.org/ urban venue in the Pearl Dis- Benefit2020. trict. Pure Space at 1315 NW Cedar Sinai Park was founded Overton was selected to bring a in 1920 as Jewish Old People’s fresh atmosphere to the party of Home. Today CSP offers the a Portland institution. state’s largest assisted living With the backdrop of one of community, Rose Schnitzer the city’s most contemporary Manor; a state-of-the art post- venues, the evening will serve acute rehab center, Robison Photographer Gillian Laub (right foreground) talks about the peo- to walk through significant Health & Rehabilitation; Sinai ple she photographed and inteviewed while exploring the history of times in Portland’s history, told In-Home Care; adult day ser- segregated high school proms that continued in a small community through the stories of some of vices; and Harold Schnitzer in America’s South until 2011. the people and families who Center for Living, featuring have been impacted by Cedar unique small-group households Sinai Park over the century. for long-term care.CSP also The event will begin at 6 pm provides affordable housing United in Spirit debuts on Saturday, May 16, 2020, with services for people with with Southern Rites with a hosted social hour and low-incomes or special needs. A year of programming exploring the historic connection between the Jewish and African American communities began with a Super new exhibit about segregated high school proms. It will culminate with an October Civil Rights mission co-lead by African American Sunday Volunteers planted and Jewish leaders. “seeds of change in Southern Rites opened Feb. 5 and continues through May 24, our community” on 2020, at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Super Sunday as they Education, 724 NW Davis St., Portland. In Southern Rites, Jewish phoned supporters of photographer Gillian Laub engages her skills as a photographer, the Jewish Federation storyteller and visual activist to examine the realities of racism of Greater Portland and raise painful questions about the American consciousness. annual campaign Through her lens and the voices of her subjects we encounter to raise $29,250 to young people in the 21st century from a small community in the help meet community American South high school students attended a white prom and needs. This year 23 a black prom until 2011. The exhibit poses a universal question volunteers (including about human experience: can a new generation liberate itself from from left Gail LeVine, a harrowing and traumatic past to create a different future? Trevor Bryant, Ted The exhibition is organized by the International Center of Pho- Nelosn and Devin tography and curator Maya Benton. Getreu) called sup- United in Spirit continued at OJMCHE with From Swastika to porters or wrote thank Jim Crow, a film that tells the story of two very different cultures, you cards to the 76 sharing a common burden of oppression. Jewish scholars who fled people who made Hitler’s Europe find continuing discrimination. The refugees find their pledge during the jobs teaching at historically black colleges, the only universities Feb. 23 event at Rose willing to hire them. Schnitzer Manor. The series continues at 7 pm, March 18, when OJMCHE screens Rosenwald, a documentary about how philanthropist Julius Rosen- wald, son of an immigrant peddler who founded Sears, partnered Play explores history of Jewish theater with Booker T. Washington to build schools in African-American Indecent, a co-production between Artist Repertory Theatre and communities in the early 1900s. Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University, con- On June 19, 2020, a Day of Remembrance will be held 11 tinues through March 8 at PSU’s Lincoln Hall. am-3pm at Dawson Park in North Portland. The gathering will Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on memorialize the victims of the unspeakable horror of 250 years of Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of run- lynching in America. ning, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. For information on the culminating Civil Rights Mission, con- Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of tact [email protected] or [email protected]. Partic- Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking ipants will join local African American and Jewish leaders for an company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting eye-opening trip to Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham. backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theater, unitedinspirit.me and stage magic. Tickets: artistrep.org. 14 Jewish Review March 4, 2020 Talk on Israel tech boom “Israel’s Boom in Tech, Ven- business in and with Israel. ture Capital and Innovation Registration is free. Light re- and the Power of the American freshments will be served. The People” will be the topic when program is sponsored by the Leib Bolel comes to Portland Jewish Federation of Greater on March 16. Portland. Leib Bolel, serves The talk will be as the President at 5 pm, March 16, and CEO of the Ar- 2020, at WeWork, izona Israel Tech- 700 SW 5th Ave., nology Alliance Suite 4000, Port- and Venture Part- land, OR 97204. ner with Grayhawk Leib will return to Capital, an Arizo- Portland as a judge na-based Venture in Pitchfest at Tech- Capital fund. As festNW which this Find community events president and CEO year takes place of the Arizona Israel Technolo- April 2-3 at Portland State Uni- for all ages on the gy Alliance, Leib oversees the versity’s Viking Pavilion. This facilitation of growth in bilater- will be the third year Federation community calendar: al trade, technology, innovation has helped bring Israeli tech to and governmental initiatives the fest. techfestnw.com jewishportland.org/community-calendar between the Arizona and Israel. TechfestNW is the opportu- As a Venture Partner with nity to: Learn more about the Be sure to check out these events: Grayhawk Capital, Leib’ s innovative, impactful tech that focus is on Israeli startups for helps define our region; Hear ALL AGES: Purim, March 8-10 venture capital investment. from thought leaders across Over the last decade, Leib has industries. Experience work- TOTS: Mini-Mensches Tot Shabbat, March 7 been immersed in U.S.-Israel shops and live tech demos; relations, having guided gov- Join the startup pitch festival; TEENS: Purim Themed Top Chef, March 8 ernment from the state level, up And network with entrepre- to candidates for president of neurs, investors and industry YOUNG ADULT: Sip & Tzedakah, March 10 the United States on areas re- executives. lating to the United States and For questions, contact ADULT: First Thursday at OJMCHE, March 5 Israel. On the commercial side, Michelle Bombet Minch at C-level executives of Fortune [email protected] BUSINESS BREAKFAST: Homelessness, March 17 companies have relied on Leib Register for the free event, at: for best guidance when doing Portlandisrael.Eventbrite.com BOOMERS & BEYOND: Wise Aging, March 5 Interfaith breakfast offers inclusion strategies The Interfaith Disabilities Network of ability feel more involved and welcomed inclusive practices to assure every person Oregon, an all-volunteer nonprofit that in their preferred religious institution. The feels connected. provides information and support to reli- group discussed how to collaborate on how Breakfast attendees included: Rabbi Eve gious organizations to “Welcome, Cele- to provide a more inclusive environment. Posen, Oregon Board of Rabbis president; brate & Include” people with disabilities, The forum was led by IDNO board mem- Jemi Kostiner Mansfield, Congregation held a Breakfast Forum for local religious bers the Rev. Bruce Strade, IDNO trea- Shaarie Torah executive director; Laila and disabilities leaders on Feb. 13. IDNO surer, and Rhonda Eppelsheimer, director Hajoo, Islamic Social Service of Oregon was co-founded in 2002 by Corinne Spie- of University Center for Excellence in State president; Mel Berwin, Congregation gel, who was then the inclusion specialist Developmental Disabilities and associate Neveh Shalom education director; Trudi at Jewish Family & Child Service. Corinne professor of School of Medicine, Dept. of Sang, leader of New Wineskins; Andre currently serves as secretary for IDNO; Pediatrics, OHSU. Noethe, L’Arche executive director; Jes- JFCS Inclusion Specialist Janet Menashe Insightful small-group discussions fol- sica Bridges of L’Arche; April Davis, The serves on IDNO’s board of directors. lowed, with key points shared among the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints The purpose of the Breakfast Forum was group. Recommendations were offered Hillsboro Stake public affairs rep; the Rev. to highlight what religious organizations to help create a more welcome physical Brian Heron of the Prebytery of the Cas- can do to help people with any type of dis- environment, involved congregation, and cades; the Rev. Lynn Lopez of Answorth United Church of Christ; Kelsey Bell, Dis- abilities Office of the Archdiocese of Port- For information, email: [email protected] land; Whitnie Grost of FACT Oregon; and or visit: www.InterfaithDisabilities.org Becky Richter and Mollie Meyer, both of Quiet Waters Outreach. March 4, 2020 Jewish Review 15 and grandchildren Julia Radditz, Evan Ur- Rabbi Hanan Sills man, Erin Odegaard and Andrea Odegaard. Rabbi Hanan Sills, 84, of Eugene died Obituaries The funeral was at the Congregation Beth Feb. 3, 2020. Israel Cemetery. Donations may be made Rabbi Hanan Clyde Sills (z”l). Rabbi Robert Alan Peltz to the Urman Family College Outreach at Robert Alan Peltz (z”l), passed away on Sills was the founding rabbi of Oregon Hil- Beth Israel or to Oregon Health and Sci- lel. He, along with an amazing group of ded- Sunday, March 1. He was 75 years old. ences University foundation. Robert was the husband of Leslie Klein- icated and passionate community members, rock Peltz, father of Tova Peltz (Patrick came together in the late 1980s to create the Van Duser) and Asher Peltz (Mirka Fein- Timothy Peterson foundation of Oregon Hillel, initially only stein), and grandfather of Sadie Peltz, Rose Timothy Peterson who moved to Vancou- serving the University of Oregon (which has Peltz, and Freida Van Duser. ver, Wash., with his wife just six months now extended north to Oregon State Univer- Burial was in Riverview Cemtery. Dona- ago passed away from a heart attack in ear- sity). He also founded Ad-Olam Synagogue tions in Robert’s memory may be made to ly February 2020. Burial is in Congregation Without Walls as an out-reach and In-reach the Beth Israel High Holiday Food Fund. Kol Ami’s cemetery at Northwood Park. program to Jews and non-Jews alike who He is survived by his wife Vivian Smith, want to connect with and learn about Jewish who is member of Congregation Kol Ami. spirit and traditions. Leila Epstein Leila Epstein (Leah Bas Dovid), z”l, Dr. Eugene Strull Rabbi Joshua Stampfer mother of Portlanders Adele Epstein and Dr. Eugene Strull z”l, passed away Feb. Rabbi Joshua Stampfer was born in Jeru- Sheldon Aronson, passed away Feb. 19 in 12 in Los Angeles. He was the father salem in 1921. He died Dec. 26, 2019. Jerusalem. The news was shared by Rabbi of Congregation Neveh Shalom mem- Stampfer was the rabbi at Congregation Kenneth Brodkin of Congregation Kesser ber Sandy (Harvey) Platt, grandfather of Neveh Shalom from 1954 to 1993 and Israel. The funeral was in Israel. Jennifer (Averill) and Melissa Platt, and served as rabbi emeritus until his death. great-grandfather of Avi Berner-Platt. Major institutions he helped create in- Irwin Burton Holzman The funeral was in Los Angeles. Rabbi clude Camp Solomon Schechter, the Irwin Burton Holzman, z”l, passed away David Kosak officiated. Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Feb. 17, 2020. He was born Jan. 4, 1930. Holocaust Education, the Oregon Board He was son of Dr. Jerome (z”l) and Sally Levin of Rabbis, Foundation School and Neveh Lena Holzman (z”l), husband of Renee Sally Levin z”l, passed away Feb. 11, Shalom’s Library. He also cofounded two R. Holzman; father of Jay Holzman, Lar- 2020, at the age of 95. She was born May international organizations – the Society ry Holzman, and Lee (Becky) Holzman; 6, 1924, in Lithuania. Her family moved to for Crypto-Judaic Studies and the Sino Ju- grandfather of Emily, Danielle, Ian, Rachel South Africa when she was a young child. daic Institute. Programs he created include and Max Holzman; and brother of Mickey The funeral was held Feb. 12 in the Shaa- Weekend in Quest; the Portland Jewish Holzman. rie Torah Cemetery Chapel, followed by Film Festival; and a Writers and Scholars Irwin served as president of the Oregon burial in the Kesser Israel Cemetery. Lecture series. He was also instrumental in Jewish Community Foundation, the Amer- Mrs. Levin is survived by sons Allen the formation of Judaic studies programs ican Financial Services Association, the (Louise) Levin of Portland and Rabbi Shlo- at three Portland universities – Portland Oregon Financial Services Association, the mo (Lynndsy) of London; daughters Lyd- State University, Reed College and Lewis Washington State Financial Services Asso- ia (Derek) Lipman of Portland and Ruth & Clark College. ciation, and served on the boards of Con- (Neville) Sischy of Toronto; and many Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer, z”l, gregation Neveh Shalom, Congregation grandchildren and great-grandchildren. had five children, 20 grandchildren, and 16 Beth Israel, and Cedar Sinai Park. great-grandchildren. Services were at Congregation Neveh Burial was in the Congregation Beth Isra- Rabbi Emanuel Rose el Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Shalom. Contributions may be made to: Rabbi Emanuel Rose z”l, died Feb. 7, Camp Solomon Schechter, Oregon Jewish Oregon Jewish Community Foundation or 2020. He was the husband of Lorraine the charitable organization of your choice. Museum and Center for Holocaust Educa- Rose, father of Melanie Rose, Tania Rose, tion; or Congregation Neveh Shalom. Laura (Scott) Rose Lewis, Rabbi Joshua Marvin Urman (Channah) Rose, and grandfather of Zach- Marvin Urman z”l, passed away Feb. 13, ary, Elliot, Chloe, Eliav, Akiva and Rafael. 2020. He was born in Portland Jan. 26, He served as Congregation Beth Israel’s Life cycle 1927, to Anna and Sam Urman. Senior Rabbi from 1960, until his retire- Send to [email protected] He served two years as a medic on a troop ment in 2006. Rabbi Rose was born in Births transport ship in World War II. When he Jamaica, New York, in a family with 15 Name, date of birth or adoption, parents’ returned to Portland, he enrolled in the generations of rabbis. names, city, congregation, grandparents’ University of Oregon Medical School (now For over four decades as the leading voice names and siblings’ names. OHSU) and earned his MD degree in 1951. of Reform Judaism in Oregon, Rabbi Rose He served as president of the Multnomah addressed the major ethical, cultural, social B’nai Mitzvah County Medical Society and practiced Name, date, congregation (or loction) and and political issues, such as civil rights, parents’ names. medicine for 30 years, retiring from gener- church-state relations, nuclear war, capital al practice in 1981. He served as medical punishment, anti-gay legislation, poverty, Engagements & Weddings director of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ore- the environment censorship, and reproduc- Names, city, congregation (or loction), gon until his retirement in 1991. tive rights. date and parents’ names. He is survived by wife, Lois Urman; chil- A private burial service was held at the Anniversaries dren Steven (Vicki Romm) Urman, Susan Beth Israel Cemetery. A memorial service- Submit: names, city, congregation and Urman and Carol Urman (Ron Entwisle); was held at Congregation Beth Israel. number of years celebrating. 16 Jewish Review March 4, 2020