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OREGON | S.W. WASHINGTON 503.227.1515 360.823.0410 GevurtzMenashe.com A smAll Table of Contents investment with A big JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS ...... 13 COLLEGE/ADULT EDUCATION ...... 40 ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES ...... 16 COLLEGES ...... 41 return. GENERAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ...... 18 ADULT EDUCATION ...... 42 CAMPUS GROUPS ...... 42 For all they have given, CONGREGATIONS ...... 19 YOUNG ADULT ...... 42 ...... 20 SOCIAL/NETWORKING GROUPS ...... 42 help us build our elders CONSERVATIVE ...... 20 a brighter future. HUMANIST ...... 21 SENIORS ...... 44 INDEPENDENT ...... 21 ELDER CARE ...... 45 ORTHODOX ...... 21 SENIOR LIVING ...... 46 RECONSTRUCTIONIST ...... 22 REFORM ...... 22 FOOD ...... 49 RENEWAL ...... 23 FOOD/KOSHER ...... 50 SEPHARDIC ...... 23 KOSHER GROCERIES ...... 50 RESTAURANTS ...... 50 LIFECYCLE ...... 24 SIMCHA VENUES ...... 29 ARTS & CULTURE ...... 52 SIMCHA VENDORS ...... 29 MOHELS ...... 30 ISRAEL ...... 56 the old ways of care have become A brand new, 21st century building. MIKVAHS ...... 30 obsolete. we now know that nursing Cedar sinai Park has been quietly working on a plan that / BUSINESS/SERVICES ...... 58 will place us on the leading edge of today’s thinking about care isn’t an inevitable part of aging JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETIES ...... 30 aging and give our community the new choices they deserve. the brand new building will include beautiful, FUNERAL SERVICES ...... 30 HOLIDAY GUIDE ...... 61 — and that a vibrant life is absolutely state-of-the-art households with all the privacy and the CEMETERIES ...... 30 possible for most of our elders. but CALENDAR ...... 65 feeling of home. in addition, the modernization of the robison we also know it’s up to us to make it Jewish health Center will provide privacy and a beautiful, new KIDS & TEENS ...... 31 residential environment. SCHOOL/EDUCATION PROFILES ...... 73 happen. so we’ve thrown out all the FAMILIES ...... 32 we are two-thirds of the way there. PRESCHOOLS ...... 32 INDEX ...... 79-82 old ideas and are fully embracing while we’ve accomplished a lot, there is much to do as we DAY SCHOOLS ...... 33 this new way of thinking that insures head into the home stretch. in the coming months, we will be HEBREW/RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS...... 33 calling on all our friends to help raise the remaining one-third COVER PHOTOS dignity and supports independence. CAMPS ...... 34 of funds needed to reach our goal. with your help, the future Top left: Seth “The Dreidel” Hill starting with our obsolete building. looks bright for our elders. DAY CAMPS ...... 34 Top right: PJA 8th grade students RESIDENT CAMPS ...... 35 Bottom left: PJA kids YOUTH GROUPS ...... 36 Bottom right: Bettie (courtesy of Michael Shapiro of Beauty for the Beast). DIGNITY by SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES ...... 38 We’re almost there. See how you can help by calling DESIGN (503) 535-4303 or visiting www.CedarSinaiPark.org.

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10 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE Thank you for making 40 years of dreams possible.

Thanks, Oregon! For four decades, your generous support of The Oregon Community Foundation has benefited thousands of people in your own communities. Thank you also to the 1,622 volunteers whose hard work and dedication made it happen. We look forward to the next 40 years of helping you create charitable funds that directly support your region. For more information, call us at 503.227.6846 or visit www.oregoncf.org. WE WITH STAND ISRAEL

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OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 13 Experience Community

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland President and CEO Marc Blattner invites the community to experience the myriad of programs, services and organizations that make Oregon’s Jewish community an engaging place.

On behalf of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Portland/SW Washington Jewish community, welcome to this wonderful communal resource guide about Oregon’s Jewish community. We are grateful to Oregon Jewish Life for bringing this important information together in one place. Portland is home to more than 45,000 , and continues to grow. We are a vibrant Jewish community with programs and services for everyone. Our community has a myriad of wonderful and welcoming syn- agogues, a beautiful Jewish community center, diverse Jewish day schools, an incredible array of senior and social services, Jewish summer camps, adult education programs, and special cultural and social institutions. We have something for you and your entire family – at every stage of life! Our community continues to evolve to meet the needs for today and tomorrow’s generations. We are a pluralistic and diverse Jewish community. One where you can feel comfortable creating your own Jewish journey. This resource guide showcases the best we have to offer and we encourage you to take an active part in Greater Portland’s Jewish community. Make the most out of all your Jewish experiences. Warmest regards,

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Serving customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas. ewish life in Oregon and Southwest Washington Portland, OR 97205 JEWISH WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE 503-226-7079 JWRT.org is constantly growing and evolving. Fax: 503-226-1130 [email protected] MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO WhileJ a recent PEW study showed lower levels www.jfcs-portland.org HUNGER Jewish Family & Child Service delivers 1990 S Bundy Dr., Ste. 260 of engagement in America’s organized Jewish essential human services to alleviate Los Angeles, CA 90025 community, the good news is the study also suffering, sustain healthy relationships 310-442-0020 and support people in times of need. discovered 92% of the respondents said they Founded in 1947, JFCS served 1,200 people in 2014 in our community. are proud to be Jewish. Focusing on that bright MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY spot, many national and local organizations have JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF LANE CENTER COUNTY Jordana Levenick, MJCC Operations adopted a Big Tent approach to connect individuals PO Box 5924 Manager to whatever interests them Jewishly. Eugene, OR 97405 Matt Sasser, Manager of Membership 541-484-2541 & Guest Services Beth Germain, CFO 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. [email protected] ® THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Portland, OR 97219 Organizations/ www.grape-vine.com 503-244-0111 Agencies GrapeVine is a new way to help you get JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Fax: 503-245-4233 more out of your Jewish community. It PORTLAND [email protected] ensures you learn about the programs Marc Blattner, President and CEO www.oregonjcc.org JEWISH most likely to interest you. Based on a 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. The MJCC has been a vital part of the user profile you personalize, GrapeVine ORGANIZATIONS Portland, OR 97219 greater Portland community for 100 provides you with recommendations 503-245-6219 years. We provide a gathering place CONSCIOUS to your inbox, browser and mobile Fax: 503-245-6603 for the Jewish community while warmly 2531 Chula Vista Blvd. device! You also receive a weekly [email protected] embracing people of all faiths. We offer Eugene, OR 97403 email about events based on your www.jewishportland.org a variety of recreational programming 541-514-2571 personal interests. Go to our website for all ages, wonderful fitness facilities, and download the app to receive For almost a century, the Jewish a 25-yard lap pool, a warm water personalized recommendations for your Federation of Greater Portland has therapy pool, a flexible space for your Jewish life. been your means of connecting with your community, discovering new next meeting or event, and of course, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE HADASSAH, PORTLAND CHAPTER ways to do good and giving back to much loved community celebrations Bob Horenstein, Director 3570 SW Troy St. those who came before you. By raising and social and cultural events. 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 funds that support a broad network of NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN Portland, OR 97219 503-244-6389 organizations and through innovative 503-245-6496 programming and initiatives, we are 3030 SW Second Ave. Fax: 503-245-6603 HADASSAH, SHALOM CHAPTER able to meet the ongoing needs of Mail: PO Box 69333 [email protected] (Vancouver & SW Washington) people at home, in Israel and around Portland, OR 97239 www.jewishportland.org/crc [email protected] the world for today and for future 503-222-5006 360-833-1338 generations. With representation from a cross- OREGON AREA JEWISH COMMITTEE section of the local Jewish community, JEWISH BUSINESS NETWORK JEWISH FEDERATION OF LANE 7410 SW Oleson Road #190 the CRC develops consensus positions 9604 NE 126th Ave. Suite 2340 COUNTY Portland, OR 97223 concerning matters of importance Vancouver, WA 98682 PO Box 5924 503-295-6761 to the Jewish residents of Greater 360-597-3942 Eugene, OR 97405 Portland and Southwest Washington, 541-484-2541 OREGON BOARD OF including social justice, civil rights, and THE JEWISH ENCOUNTER PO Box 399 church-state issues and the US-Israel (OUTREACH) JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF Brush Prairie, WA 98606 relationship. Partnering with other Portland, OR OREGON 360-896-8088 faith-based organizations, the CRC: 503-829-9285 PO Box 19736 fosters mutual understanding among Portland, OR 97280 all groups in the greater community; JEWISH EVENTS WILLAMETTE-VALLEY 503-249-1976 combats poverty, anti-Semitism and 2531 Chula Vista Blvd. other forms of discrimination; and Eugene, OR 97403 OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY promotes a positive image of Israel. 541-514-2571 FOUNDATION Julie Diamond, Executive Director Gail Mandel, Legacy Development & JEWISH THEATRE COLLABORATIVE Marketing Manager GRAPEVINE Performances: Milagro Theatre Tara Siegman, Donor Relations & Rachel Rothstein, Director of 525 SE Stark Grants Manager Educational Initiatives & GrapeVine JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE Mail: PO Box 42022 Portland, OR 97205 6680 SW Capitol Hwy Carrie Hoops, Interim Executive Portland, OR 97242 503-248-9328 Portland, OR 97219 Director 503-512-0582 Fax: 503-248-9323 503-892-7415 Les Soltesz, President www.jewishtheatrecollaborative.org [email protected] Fax 503-245-6603 1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 301 (See full listing: Arts & Culture section) www.ojcf.org

16 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE JFCS & YOU Saving Lives, Restoring Hope

Disabilities Services Counseling Senior & Holocaust Survivor Services Homemaker Assistance Emergency Aid Mensches in the Trenches Volunteer Corps

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OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 17 GENERAL COMMUNITY “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” ORGANIZATIONS

— Joshua Heschel OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Max Williams, President and CEO Jeff Anderson, Executive Vice President OJCF is dedicated to creating, ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON and COO promoting and facilitating a culture Lizzie Rubado, Solar Programs Johanna Thoeresz, Chief Development of giving while serving as guardian Susan Jowaiszas, Commercial and Officer of permanent funds, safeguarding Industrial Programs 1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 100 regional Jewish communal life. In Tom Beverly, Residential Programs Portland, OR 97205 PORTLAND NETWORK partnership with the Harold Grinspoon 421 SW Oak, Ste. 300 503-227-6846 Caron Blau Rothstein, Coordinator Foundation, OJCF is spearheading Portland, OR 97204 Fax: 503-274-7771 the LIFE & LEGACY/Create a Jewish 6680 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-493-8888 [email protected] Legacy Oregon initiative. The program Portland, OR 97219 Fax: 503-546-6862 www.oregoncf.org promotes after-lifetime giving to build 503-245-6219 [email protected] The mission of The Oregon Community endowments for Jewish organizations Fax: 503-245-6603 www.energytrust.org Foundation is to improve life in Oregon and help assure Jewish Tomorrows. [email protected] Energy Trust of Oregon is an and promote effective philanthropy. Additionally, OJCF offers Donor Advised www.portlandmitzvah.org independent nonprofit organization OCF works with individuals, families, Funds, Charitable Gift Annuities, trusts Promoting volunteerism in the Jewish dedicated to helping utility customers businesses and organizations to create and other philanthropic services. community, for the Jewish community benefit from saving energy and charitable funds to support the causes and by Jewish community members. generating renewable power. Our they care about. Through these funds, Hosts volunteer events (Good Deeds services, cash incentives and energy last year OCF awarded nearly $70 Day, J-Serve), promotes ongoing solutions have helped participating million in grants and scholarships. OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND volunteer opportunities and more. CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION customers of Portland General Access to volunteerism resources Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural OREGON COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE 1953 NW Kearney St. locally and beyond. Portland, OR 97209-3925 and Cascade Natural Gas save over 3969 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., $1.7 billion on energy bills since 2002, Portland, OR 97212 503-226-3600 CLUB www.ojmche.org through investments in efficiency and 503-235-8786 PO Box 3151 (See full listing: Arts & Culture section) renewable power at more than half a Portland, OR 97208 million homes and business throughout 503-452-3882 Oregon.

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18 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE Temple Beth Israel-Portland

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Temple Beth Israel-Eugene Chabad Hillsboro CONGREGATIONS

Havurah Shalom Ark of Bend’s Temple Beth Tikvah

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OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 19 he first Jews to arrive in Oregon in the 1850s soon began gathering for holiday services, weddingsT and funerals. In the more than 150 years since, have multiplied, grown and evolved to meet the ever-changing spiritual, 360-896-8088 • www.jewishvancouverusa.org 7800 NE 119th Street • Vancouver WA 98662 life-cycle and community needs of an increasingly dispersed and diverse population. A Community for Everyone Today some 40 congregations are scattered around Oregon and Southwest Washington. Some are affiliated with the major movements; others are independent groups created to meet particular geographic or demographic needs.

Weekly and Holiday Observances Social Action, Adult Ed, WRJ, Men’s Club CONGREGATIONS CONSERVATIVE Innovative K-12 Religious School ANSHE SHALOM PO Box 7953 Personalized Hebrew School CHABAD Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Youth Group Activities for Every Age BAIS MENACHEM Tot Shabbat and Play Groups (CHABAD OF OREGON) 2317 SW Vermont Educator Lauren Trexler Portland, OR 97219 CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker 503-977-9947 Fred Rothstein, Executive Director Wendy Kahn, Membership and CHABAD OF EUGENE Development Director 503-977-9947 Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Learning CHABAD OF HILLSBORO 2900 SW Peaceful Lane 111 NE Porto Way Portland, OR 97239 Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-246- 8831 503-747-5363 Fax: 503-246-7553 [email protected] CHABAD OF NE PORTLAND www.nevehshalom.org 2125 NE 45th Ave. Congregation Neveh Shalom is Portland, 97213 Portland’s welcoming and egalitarian 503-309-4490 Conservative congregation. We offer a dynamic array of religious services, CHABAD OF SE PORTLAND opportunities to engage in social 3355 SE Steele St. justice, and many cultural and social Portland, OR 97202 activities. CNS thrives in creating and 503-236-6642 deepening relationships to and our community. We invite you to find CHABAD OF SW WASHINGTON your place with us! Our Clergy: Rabbi th 9604 NE 126 Ave., Ste. 2320 Daniel Isaak, Senior Rabbi; Rabbi Vancouver, WA 98682 Eve Posen, Rabbinic Educator; Rabbi 360-993-5222 Joshua Stampfer, Rabbi Emeritus; and Cantor Deborah Bletstein. CHABAD OF SALEM 1370 Crowley Ave. SE Salem, OR 97304 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd. 503-383-9569 Portland, OR 97219 CHABAD OF SOUTHERN OREGON www.pnaiorpdx.org CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH 804 Hillview Dr. Rabbi Joshua Rose (503) 248-4500 Ashland, OR 97520 Dorice Horenstein, Education Director 541-482-2778 Michael Imlah, Office Manager 920 NW 25th Ave. Portland, OR 97210 20 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE 503-226-6131 thru b’nai mitzvah, weekly study fax: 503-226-0241 and festive celebrations. Our open, [email protected] thought-provoking approach invites you www.shaarietorah.org to live Judaism with us through study, prayer, music, and acts of social justice. Shaarie Torah is Portland’s Conservative Jewish Home: an GESHER – A BRIDGE HOME inclusive, multigenerational , nestled in the heart of 10701 SW 25th Ave. Northwest Portland. Shaarie Torah Portland, OR 97219 offers extensive Jewish programming, 503-246-5070 services, and activities for every age JEWISH COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL and interest. OREGON/SHALOM BAYIT 21555 Modec Lane HUMANIST Mail: PO Box 1773 KOL SHALOM Bend, OR 97709 1509 SW Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1E 541-385-6421 Find Your Place 503-459-4210 KESHET (LGBT) Portland, OR 97239 l l l Mike Winer Spiritual Caring Inclusive 503-331-1111 INDEPENDENT l Energizing l Inspiring AD OLAM MAYIM SHALOM Eugene synagogue without walls PO Box 307 PO Box 10651 Coquille, OR 97423 Eugene, OR 97440 541-266-0470 We welcome you! 541-344-7945 NORTH COAST SHABBAT GROUP BEIT AM Meets at: 1225 Ave. A 625 NW 36th St. Seaside, OR Mail: PO Box 1143 503-244-7060 Corvallis, OR 97339 OR HAGAN 541-753-0067 www.nevehshalom.org Services: Unity of the Valley Church, CENTRAL COAST JEWISH Hilyard & 39th COMMUNITY Mail: PO Box 5582 (First Presbyterian Church) Eugene, OR 97405 227 NE 12th St. 541-434-6551 Newport, OR 97365 PORTLAND WOMEN’S TEFILLAH 541-520-3434 503-246-3185 COLUMBIA GORGE HAVURAH TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM Hood River Valley and Mid-Gorge Region 541-806-0069 (Evenings only!) 1800 E. Main St. [email protected] Mail: PO Box 1107 Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-2909

UMPQUA VALLEY HAVURAH PO Box 1821 CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH Roseburg, OR 97470 Rabbi Ariel Stone 541-677-0575 Amelia Schroth, Office Manager Katie Schneider, Education Director ORTHODOX 7550 NE Irving Ave. CONGREGATION KESSER ISRAEL Portland, OR 97213 6698 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-473-8227 Portland, OR 97219 [email protected] 503-222-1239 shirtikvahpdx.org Congregation Shir Tikvah is an AHAVAS TORAH SYNAGOGUE independent congregation on 2935 Onyx St. Portland’s Eastside. We are committed Eugene, OR 97403 to the principle that learning is intrinsic 541-844-1340 to being Jewish. In addition to services every Friday and Saturday, we have lively Shabbat , engaging children’s education programs for Pre-K

OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 21 RECONSTRUCTIONIST TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL individuals experience the sense of 1175 E 29th Ave. Jewish belonging that comes from Eugene, OR 97403 shared worship, religious instruction, 541-485-7218 tikkun olam and social events at a CONGREGATION KOL AMI location not too far from home. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker

Lauren Trexler, Director of Education HAVURAH SHALOM 1274 Cunningham Lane S Robin Hayden, President Teri Ruch, Community Organizer Salem, OR 97302 7800 NE 119th St. Rabbi Joseph Wolf 503-362-5004 Vancouver, WA 98662 Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 360-896-8088 Education Director REFORM Michael Z. Cahana, Senior Rabbi Sydney Baer, Executive Director [email protected] 825 NW 18th Ave. Jemi Kostiner Mansfield, www.jewishvancouverusa.org Portland, OR 97209 Congregational Affairs Director 503-248-4662 Congregation Kol Ami brings together a Fax: 503-248-4668 BEIT HAVERIM 1972 NW Flanders St. Jewish community for worship, learning, [email protected] Sue Greenspan, President Portland, OR 97209 social events and tikkun olam. Our www.havurahshalom.org Rabbi Alan Berg 503-222-1069 worship services are inclusive and Michelle Bombet Minch, Board Fax: 503-274-1400 energetic, blending traditional with We are a spirited, friendly, inclusive Member [email protected] contemporary in prayer and song. community located in Northwest Services: 1111 Country Club Road www.bethisrael-pdx.org Services on all major holidays, Friday Portland. The Havurah Shalom mission Mail: PO Box 311 Shabbat service, Saturday Torah study is to provide a vibrant, diverse, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Congregation Beth Israel, affiliated and service, and monthly Tot Shabbat participatory Jewish community 503-568-1241 with Reform Judaism since 1879, is a service. We have a monthly potluck steeped in Jewish values, promoting [email protected] vital center of Oregon Jewish life. Our Shabbat meal. Everyone of all ages is spirituality, learning and acts of www.beithav.org historic landmark sanctuary serves as welcome to attend and participate in social responsibility. We encourage a house of prayer, a house of study and Beit Haverim is an open, inviting and our services and Shabbat meals. (see identification with social change a house of assembly, hosting religious Education listing). movements and welcome a rich and spiritually alive Jewish community, services, celebrations and ceremonies; located just outside of Portland in open conversation about Jewish life. youth, family and young adult musical TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH Lake Oswego. Beit Haverim welcomes We have numerous opportunities for services; preschool, religious school; PO Box 7472 everyone to our Reform congregation worship and study, including our High plus numerous adult and social action Bend, OR 97708 of Jews by birth, Jews by choice and Holiday services, which are open to the programs. Beth Israel’s beautifully 541-388-8826 public at no cost. Jews at heart. We invite you to visit maintained cemetery is located in our congregation, where families and southwest Portland. Havurah Shalom Reconstructionist Community 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 At Beit Haverim, families and individuals experience the (503) 248-4662 | www.havurahshalom.org sense of Jewish belonging that comes from shared worship, Havurah Shalom is an inclusive religious instruction, Tikkun Olam, and social events at a Jewish community, striving to location not too far from home. bring the full meaning of our Jewish heritage into our modern lives through: Spirituality and learning Music-fi lled services Warm support for life-cycle events Acts of social responsibility locally and globally High Holiday Services open to the public and free of

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22 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM Jewish sources. A diversity of Jewish prides itself on making everyone feel at 1800 E Main St. experience and expression is reflected home. We look forward to welcoming Mail: PO Box 1107 in our membership; all are welcome. you! Ashland, OR 97520 P’nai Or is a place where a Jewish 541-488-2909 spiritual perspective can flourish. Our intent is to make Jewish spirituality 6686 SW Capitol Hwy. accessible. Portland, OR 97219 RENEWAL 503-295-1170 HAVURAH SHIR HADASH 185 N Mountain Ave. SEPHARDIC Mail: PO Box 1262 Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-7716 CONGREGATION AHVATH ACHIM Rabbi Michael Kaplan Charles Levy, President P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND Richard Matza, Treasurer “More than Jews have kept Debra Kolodny, Rabbi 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. Deanna Cohen, Education Portland, OR 97239 Gayle Lovejoy, Administrator (503) 227-0010 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd. [email protected] Shabbat, Shabbat has kept Portland, OR 97219 www.ahavathachim.com 503-248-4500 Congregation Ahavath Achim is [email protected] Portland’s Sephardic synagogue. www.pnaiorpdx.org Founded in 1916, we have served the P’nai Or is a vibrant, egalitarian Portland Jewish community by offering the Jews.” congregation. Our weekly prayer services, lifecycle events, —Ahad Ha’am, pen name of Asher Zvi Hirsch Ginsberg joyous worship is infused with singing, and cultural experiences. Our prayers chanting, and dance. We “pray with are conducted in the traditional (1856-1927) our feet” through tikkun olam. We Sephardic style and we are proud to study Torah, , teachings of include many Ashkenazim among our Chassidic masters, and other classic members. We are a synagogue which

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covenant just as Abraham did 4,000 years ago. G-d partners with humans to complete creation. The Chassidic masters teach that at the cry of a baby at a brit, the heavens are compassion- ately open for our prayers. It is considered a very sacred moment, not merely a health-based procedure of circumcision. Simchat Bat – At a simchat bat, the baby girl is celebrated and named. This ritual is an anomaly – unlike most other rituals, the simchat bat has no strict ancient tradition, and thus there is tremendous room for creativity at this ceremony. Thus, the parents have room to create their own tradition in welcoming their baby girl into the world. Adoption – The Talmud teaches that an adopted child is con- sidered the same as a birth child. He or she, according to Jewish tradition, is considered to be a child of the adopted parents in all ways. It is one of the greatest mitzvot in the Torah to care for and adopt a child and to provide a home and family for one who would become lost to the darkness of an orphanage. By Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz Jewish life is centered around the cycle of life. While daily There is a ritual for a boy who is 30 days old to be “redeemed” spiritual living is cherished, it’s the unique moments that bring with silver coins by his father through a Kohen (one of Jewish us together, bring tears to our eyes and remind us of what ritual priestly ancestry). This ritual is only performed for first- matters. These moments truly center us. In this review, I will born boys who were born naturally (no C-section) and whose not go into depth about “how to perform” Jewish lifecycles. father is not a Kohen himself. The diversity of traditions and the richness of details are far too comprehensive. Rather, I will touch upon the “why,” addressing UPSHERIN the purpose of these lifecycle moments. Some wait to give their boy his first haircut until three years of age. This ceremony is called an upsherin. A primary BIRTH kabbalistic ( Jewish mystical) explanation is that a boy is trying There are few moments more spiritually transformative and to confuse the spiritual temptress of his gender. It is a joyous emotionally precious than the birth of a child. The first major occasion marking a boy’s transition from only being able to ritual for a Jewish child is the naming. A name is considered by receive to now being able to give. our revered sages to be much more than just a name. Rather a name is an aspiration, a calling. This generally happens, for a boy at the and for a girl at a (prayer group) or at It is only in a limited sense that a 13-year-old Jewish boy the simchat bat. and a 12-year-old Jewish girl become “adults.” Developmental Brit Milah (bris) – Through this ceremony on the eighth psychologists actually now suggest that “emerging adulthood” day of life (conditions permitting), a baby boy enters the Jewish occurs even later than previously anticipated, at 18-26 years old. OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 25 Rather, a bar and bat mitzvah (son/daughter of responsibility) are considered “adults” in the eyes of tradition. The core years of FromFrom intimateintimate gatheringsgatherings Jewish obligation and influence that their parents desperately embraced are now over. The adolescent is now expected to evolve toto spectacularspectacular events,events, from extrinsic motivation (a life of incentives and rewards) toward intrinsic motivation (driven toward the true, good, we’vewe’ve gotgot youryour specialspecial holy, and just) and must now choose her or his own Jewish occasions covered engagement with the continued guidance, support, and love of occasions covered parents and the greater community. While one has not embraced in Portland. any true milestones of adulthood, such as having a full-time job, in Portland. marriage, raising children, and meeting financial responsibilities, he or she is now responsible for having an impact upon the Jewish people and broader society. WEDDINGS A has the potential to be one of the most powerful Jewish rituals. Having led many, there are few that I myself don’t tear up at. It is a reminder of the power of love and union. Families gather together for a happy occasion, which occurs all too rarely; the couple being married, their parents, grandparents, relatives and friends all contemplate their own married lives and look with anticipation to the creation of a new family. There are a few stages to a traditional Jewish wedding: (betrothal on the wedding day), (statement of obligations), chuppah (the wedding canopy), nesuin (marrying with a ring and witnesses), yichud (marital seclusion and intimacy), and (the seven blessings and cele- brations). A Jewish wedding is a celebration of a contractual agreement of shared obligation, responsibility, and respect. Love is made concrete into committed actions. Though there are different opinions on the tradition, we break a glass at the end of the ceremony to remind us at the pinnacle of joy that there is brokenness in us and all over the world. 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Tragically, today, some “religious” men deny their wives a get, – 7 most intense days of mourning making them agunot (chained women unable to remarry). For Shloshim – first 30 days of mourning this reason, in Orthodox circles, many embrace using a halakhic Aveilut – year of mourning. While one is an avel (mourner) pre-nuptial agreement to prevent women from being chained for a full year for immediate relatives, one only says for to a broken marriage. In Conservative circles, many include the the first 11 months of the year. Lieberman clause into the ketubah that gives women an out Unveiling – removing a veil to reveal the tombstone. from the marriage without a get. In most Reform circles, a get is Yahrtzeit – observing the day of memory each year by saying not used at all and is not required to remarry. kaddish and potentially also with (charity) and visiting DEATH AND MOURNING the grave. One is buried with great haste and great modesty (humble CONVERSION burial shrouds, modest wooden casket, buried directly in the The Jewish community is very open to accepting converts. dirt). There is a mitzvah to join a burial society (chevra kaddis- These individuals who bravely embrace Judaism without having hah) to assist in the cleaning of the body and to guard a body been raised Jewish are to be considered heroes and role models (as a shomer). While always tragic, the Jewish rituals around in the community. Jewish law demands that they are cherished, death, funerals and mourning can be quite profound. The Jewish embraced and never shunned. tradition understands that the mourning and recovery process After completing Jewish learning courses, committing to from the death of a loved one is a long and gradual process. 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B’nai B’rith Camp Fun Fest at MJCC Kids & Teens Maayan Torah INSIDE families Education Preschools Day Schools Hebrew/Religious Schools Teen/Youth Programs Special Needs Resources Day Camps Overnight Camps nown as the People of the Book, Jews have long valued education – both formal Kand informal, religious and secular. Our Kids & Teens section covers all of these traditional elements. Schools for all ages address formal education, while camps and youth groups offer the equally-important opportunities for socializing and community involvement.

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32 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE environment and grow with the support of loving and nurturing staff. We believe that children learn best through teacher-supported play and creative open-ended activities. PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY Children are encouraged to explore Merrill Hendin, Principal their world in a thoughtfully planned Inge Hoogerhuis, Admission Director setting and in natural, eco-friendly and Beth Germain, CFO aesthetically pleasing surroundings. 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. We strive to inspire curiosity, creativity Portland, OR 97219 and compassion in a joyfully Jewish 503-244-0126 environment! Fax: 503-452-7001 [email protected] GAN NEVE SHALOM www.pjaproud.org Havurah Shir Hadash PJA is a Jewish community day school 185 N. Mountain Ave. accredited by Northwest Association Mail: PO Box 1262 of Independent Schools and a member Ashland, OR 97520 of RAVSAK, the Jewish Community 541-488-8887 Day School consortium. Our mission MILT & CISSI CARL PARENT-CHILD is to ensure an academically excellent PRESCHOOL environment in which children thrive. PJA inspires positive Jewish Congregation Shaarie Torah engagement, respect for differences 920 NW 25th Ave. and responsibility for our world. PJA’s Portland, OR 97210 commitment to teaching students to 503-226-6131 think for themselves and work for the POMEGRANATE PRESCHOOL FOR world is evident in our classrooms and THE ARTS our commitment to service. Temple Emek Shalom 1800 E. Main St. HEBREW/RELIGIOUS Mail: PO Box 1107 Ashland, OR 97520 SCHOOLS 541-488-2909

DAY SCHOOLS BEIT HAVERIM RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL Sue Greenspan, President 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Rabbi Alan Berg Portland, OR 97239 Michelle Bombet Minch, Board 503-245-5568 Member Classes: 1111 Country Club Dr. Mail: PO Box 311 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-568-1241 [email protected] MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL www.beithav.org Devora Wilhelm, Director We offer quality Jewish education Simi Mishulovin, Admissions Director for preschoolers through teenagers, 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. including Hebrew, tutoring and Portland, OR 97239 preparation for B’nai Mitzvot, and 503-977-7850 Confirmation class. We provide spiritual [email protected] and moral foundations for lifelong www.maimonidesjds.org Jewish learning and practice through The mission of Maimonides Jewish instruction in Bible stories, weekly Day School (MJDS) is to provide and parsha, , dance, art and promote the highest quality Judaic and Israeli programming. General Studies education to a diverse community of Jewish children. The MJDS program synthesizes traditional Jewish learning with progressive CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL education theory to create an EDUCATION DEPARTMENT academically engaging environment, designed to foster a lifetime love of Michael Z. Cahana, Senior Rabbi learning. Children in kindergarten Sydney Baer, Executive Director through eighth grade thrive in an Jemi Kostiner Mansfield, atmosphere infused with curiosity and Congregational Affairs Director respect for all. 1972 NW Flanders St.

OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 33 Portland, OR 97209 360-896-8088 920 NW 25th Ave. CAMPS 503-222-1069 [email protected] Portland, OR 97210 Fax: 503-274-1400 www.jewishvancouverusa.org 503-226-6131 Fax: 503-226-0241 [email protected] Congregation Kol Ami education DAY CAMPS [email protected] www.bethisrael-pdx.org programs include a K-12 weekly CAMP SEED www.shaarietorah.org Our education department serves Jews religious school, a weekly Hebrew 6688 SW Capitol Hwy. of all ages. Our nationally accredited School, and Adult education all Passing on our traditions is important Portland, OR 97219 Religious School and state certified supervised by an Education Director and Shaarie Torah features a broad 503-245-5420 Preschool guide students to apply plus congregational support. Enhancing range of learning opportunities Judaism’s teachings to their personal the programs are age-appropriate for adults, teens and children. GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMP lives and our world, while adults find social groups to heighten the learning Our education framework enables 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. educational programming for those and to facilitate in Tikkun Olam. individuals and families to discover Portland, OR 97239 new to Judaism and the more advanced what it means to be Jewish in a safe and 503-246-KIDS (5437) student. NEVEH SHALOM RELIGIOUS supportive environment. SCHOOLS MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOLS 2900 SW Peaceful Lane CENTER DAY CAMP Southwest: 503-246- 5437 Portland, OR 97239 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Southeast: 503-236-6642 503-293-7312 Portland, OR 97219 Northeast: 503-477-6696 SHIR TIKVAH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 503-244-0111 Hillsboro: 503-747-5363 P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND SIMCHA Rabbi Ariel Stone Vancouver, WA: 360-993-5222 SCHOOL Katie Schneider, Education Director PJA SUMMER DISCOVERY 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd. 7550 NE Irving St. 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 Portland, OR 97213 Portland, OR 97219 503-248-4500 503-473-8227 503-244-0126 [email protected] CONGREGATION KOL AMI shirtikvahpdx.org EDUCATION Shir Tikvah’s innovative program Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker encourages students to connect to Lauren Trexler, Director of Education SHAARIE TORAH EDUCATION PROGRAM Judaism in a lasting way. We offer 18 Robin Hayden, President Sunday sessions per year, along with th Rabbi Joshua Rose 7800 NE 119 St. congregation-wide celebrations for the Dorice Horenstein, Education Director Vancouver, WA 98665 whole family. It’s fun, meaningful and Michael Imlah, Office Manager on Portland’s eastside.

34 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE RESIDENT CAMPS Premier Jewish Camp in the Pacific Northwest! B’NAI B’RITH CAMP “The important Michelle Koplan, Executive Director David Zimmerman, Camp Director Barb Gordon, Registrar thing is not to Mail: 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. #147 Beaverton, OR 97005 503-452-3443 stop questioning. Fax: 503-452-0750 [email protected] www.bbcamp.org Curiosity has its B’nai B’rith Camp, located on Devils Lake near the Oregon coast, offers a range of activities including arts and own reason for crafts, dance, Jewish enrichment, Israeli culture, Shabbat celebrations, high ropes course & climbing tower, existing.” out-of-camp trips, wakeboarding, kayaking and hydro-tubing. Specialty – Albert Einstein programs include Outdoor Jewish Adventure for 11th graders and Kehila, an inclusive program for children www.CampSchechter.org with special needs. BB Camp is REGISTER NOW! JCC affiliated and accredited by the 206-447-1967 [email protected] American Camp Association. WHERE JUDAISM AND JOY ARE ONE!

OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 35 “Those that have been connected with youth groups have been involved in Judaism for a longer time. They have more interest and tend to do more in college, FIND YOUR PLACE and really have more of a It is never too early—or too late— Jewish connection in life.” to love learning! Neveh Shalom offers: – Rachel Rothstein, an advisor for OJCYF and USY • Full day preschool with partial day options Oregon Jewish Life, May 2014 • Innovative Jewish learning for K-12 • Outstanding programs • Exciting array of adult learning options URJ CAMP NEWMAN For more details contact: Winter Office: 703 Market St, Ste. 1300 Mel Berwin, [email protected] San Francisco, CA 94103 707-571-7657 Congregation Neveh Shalom www.nevehshalom.org 503. 246.8831 CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER Sam Perlin, Executive Director YOUTH GROUPS David Furman, Assistant Director BBYO Carolyn D’Albora, Registrar Portland: 503- 345-9451 Mail: 117 E. Louisa St. #110 Eugene: 503-349-6605 Seattle, WA 98102-3203 206-447-1967 JR. NCSY Fax: 206-447-2629 Aviva Jacoby, Portland Jr. NCSY Director [email protected] 503-504-6430 www.campschechter.org [email protected] Camp Solomon Schechter has a Shira Melul, Eugene Jr. NCSY Director 60-year tradition of fun, friendship 503-221-1934 and Jewish education in the [email protected] Pacific Northwest. We create a unique, welcoming and spiritual NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF Jewish environment, offering an TEMPLE YOUTH innovative experience for youth of all Congregation Beth Israel, Portland denominations entering 2nd-12th grades. At Schechter, Judaism and joy 503-758-7811 are truly one! Our spectacular 170-acre wooded facility located near Olympia WA, features breathtaking views of our private lake and hiking in the OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY YOUTH untouched beauty of our own forests FOUNDATION and protected wetlands. 503-248-9328 Oregon Jewish Community Youth JWEST CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM Foundation is a program to secure the 720-242-7482 future of Jewish philanthropy and to www.onehappycamper.org develop a strong generation of future Jewish leaders. High school students, URJ CAMP KALSMAN grades 9-12, experience what it is 425-284-4484 (winter) like to serve on a nonprofit board and 360-435-9302(summer) experience the challenges and rewards of philanthropy. Application required.

36 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE Check out our new NATURAL PLAYSCAPE SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES NCSY KEHILA Meira Spivak, Oregon NCSY Director Doovie Jacoby, Portland NCSY Director For campers with special needs at Shira Melul, Eugene NCSY Director BB Camp 503-452-3443 6688 SW Capitol Hwy. [email protected] Portland, OR 97219 503-757-3037 | [email protected] KEHILLAH HOUSING AT CSP 503-504-1301 | [email protected] 503-221-1934 | [email protected] (Special needs housing) www.portland.ncsy.org 6125 SW Boundary Street Portland, OR 97221 NCSY is the premier organization 503-535-4300 dedicated to connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens. NCSY offers a TASK, YOUR JEWISH Jr. NCSY program for middle schoolers CONNECTION TO DISABILITY (see listing above), a full service NCSY AWARENESS for high school students and an Akiva JFCS college program at the University of 503-226-7079, ext. 155 Oregon (see campus groups). NCSY [email protected] Kids runs local programming at Starbucks and the MJCC, local and long-distance TIKVAH, SOCIAL/RECREATION Shabbaton retreats and a full array of FOR AGES 18+ & Teens too summer programs to satisfy the needs JFCS A child friendly resource for parents of any Jewish teen. 503-226-7079, ext. 155 [email protected] UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH Pacific NW Regional Office: 503-246- 8077 Neveh Shalom: 503-246-8831 Shaarie Torah: 503-226-6131

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40 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE ecognizing that learning is a lifelong Why MALS? process, adults start or return to “As a primary care universities at any age to further their career physician my continuing R education was spent in goals. medicine. I enjoyed read- ing but I needed some- Many adults also enjoy less rigorous thing more structured to counterbalance my pro- adult education programs to expand their fessional life. Now retired, my life is filled with travel, understanding and knowledge about the friends and volunteer work—interests my MALS religion, culture and language of the Jewish experience enriched significantly. Academic people. discussions turned into friendships that have be- Social and networking groups are another come an important part of my life. Courses in history, way to learn and grow throughout life. literature and even math- ematics added textures and crosscurrents that flow from the multi-dis- ciplinary approach. In particular, the religion interdisciplinary study of , department courses gave COLLEGE/ADULT culture, and civilization. The interaction me greater understanding of our four core faculty members, of the issues, conflicts COLLEGES working in the study of ancient Jewry, and projects in the Middle modern Jewish history, Israel Studies, East and SE Asia.” and , together with affi liated faculty in Hebrew language, Harold Nevis THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY medieval history, and Middle East Retired Kaiser physician PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT Studies creates an enriching and master of arts in liberal studies www.reed.edu/mals PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY stimulating atmosphere. Natan Meir, Academic Director Michael Weingrad, Associate THE HAROLD SCHNITZER FAMILY Professor PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES AT THE Nina Spiegel, Assistant Professor UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Loren Spielman, Assistant Prince Lucien Campbell Hall Room 837 Professor 5273 University of Oregon 465 UCB, 1881 SW 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403-5273 PO Box 751 541-346-5288, Fax: 541-346-4118 Hebrew Institute for Adults 503-725-8449 503-725-3953 Fax [email protected] Year-long Course www.judaic.pdx.edu REED COLLEGE MASTER OF ARTS IN The Harold Schnitzer Family Program LIBERAL STUDIES in Judaic Studies was established Professionally Taught Barbara Amen, Director to foster academic achievement, Kim Kadas, Assistant civic engagement, and leadership Beginning, Intermediate skills through rigorous and in-depth 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. Portland, OR 97202 & Conversational Levels weekly evening classes at “Most of the things worth Congregation Neveh Shalom Crash course in Hebrew reading begins in September. doing in the world were Machon Ivrit course begins in October. declared impossible For more information and to register, contact: before they were done.” Mel Berwin 503.293.7306 [email protected] Congregation Neveh Shalom – Judge Louis Brandeis 2900 SW Peaceful Ln Portland, OR 97239 503.246.8831 www.nevehshalom.com

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Note: Jewish holidays start at sundown the day before the first day of the holiday.

Rosh Hashanah /Simchat Torah (Sept. 25-26, 2014) (Oct. 16-17, 2014) Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated each The days immediately following the end of the festival of year on the first day of Tishrei, early in the fall. The day is Sukkot are the semi-independent holidays Shemini Atzeret a special time of rejoicing as we wish each other L’Shanah and Simchat Torah. Some liberal congregations celebrate both Tovah, a good year. It is also a solemn day because Rosh in one day as Atzeret-Simchat Torah. Shemini Atzeret and Hashanah is not only the day on which we celebrate the Simchat Torah formally end the season of the High Holy Days. creation of the world, it is also important as the Day of Simchat Torah is also the day on which we celebrate the renewal Remembrance, when the sound of the calls each of of the annual cycle of Torah readings. We read the final verses us to recount our deeds of the past year in preparation for of Deuteronomy, then immediately recommence the cycle by repentance on Yom Kippur. The Rosh Hashanah festival meal reading the opening verses of Genesis. We mark the occasion table is set specially, as for Shabbat. Throughout the High with hakafot, joyous circuits of marching around the synagogue Holy Days, the challah is to be a round spiral or “turban” loaf with Torah scrolls, flags and banners. rather than a long twisted one. The round challah symbolizes the cyclical nature of life, the seasons and the Jewish year. Hanukkah Yom Kippur (Dec. 16-24, 2014) The festival of Hanukkah lasts for eight days, beginning on (Oct. 4, 2014) the 25th of Kislev, which can fall anywhere from late November Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a solemn fast day. We to late December. The holiday celebrates the victory of the pray for forgiveness from G-d and repent sincerely for our sins Maccabees, Jewish military leaders who rebelled against the during the past year. Families gather for a plentiful if simple Greek-Syrian King Antiochus, who forbade the practice of meal before sundown on the eve of this holy day. At the end Judaism and desecrated the great Temple in Jerusalem. The word of the meal, festival candles are blessed and the fast begins for “Hanukkah” means “dedication,” and the holy day commemo- all adults in the household. The family then attends worship rates the rededication of the Temple after the Maccabees’ victory. services at which Kol Nidre is chanted. While children under The Talmud tells us that the festival lasts eight days because, the age of 13 do not fast on Yom Kippur, meals for children when the Maccabees rededicated the Temple, they found only should be Spartan to introduce the notion of fasting while still enough holy oil to light the eternal lamp for one day. A miracle providing proper nutrition. At the conclusion of Yom Kippur, was wrought, however, and the oil lasted eight days, long enough families and friends gather for a light break-the-fast meal. for new consecrated oil to be made. Another explanation is that when the Temple was rededicated, the Jews immediately celebrated the festivals of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret, lasting a Sukkot total of eight days. They did this because Antiochus had pre- (Oct. 9-16, 2014) vented them from observing Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret at the proper time. Foods fried in oil, reminiscent of the legend of the Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, this seven-day festival miracle of the oil in the Temple, are served during Hanukkah. (eight days in the Diaspora) is a celebration of the abundance with which G-d has blessed us. We are encouraged to eat our meals in the sukkah throughout the festival. The sukkah is a Tu B’Shevat temporary dwelling covered with leafy branches and decorated with fruits and vegetables, symbols of the harvest. The sukkah (Feb. 4, 2015) is a reminder of the temporary dwellings our ancestors in Tu B’Shevat takes its name from its date on the Hebrew ancient Israel used to live in the fields during the harvest. It also calendar, the 15th of Shevat. It is called the “Birthday of Trees,” reminds us of the booths in which G-d caused the Children of and it celebrates the first beginnings of spring. Tree-planting is Israel to dwell during their wanderings in the desert after the a common activity on Tu B’Shevat. A tradition of holding a Tu exodus from slavery in Egypt. Meals throughout Sukkot include B’Shevat seder, celebrating different kinds of fruits that grow in generous portions of fruit and vegetables, highlighting the Israel, has become popular in recent years. importance of an abundant harvest. Beit Haverim Purim princess Tu B’Shevat at Foundation School Hanukkah at Beit Haverim

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OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 63 Purim Yom Hazikaron Shavuot (March 5, 2015) (April 22, 2015) (May 24-25, 2015) Purim celebrates the salvation of the Yom Hazikaron is Israel’s day of Shavuot occurs on the sixth day of Jews in ancient Persia from the wicked remembrance for the men and women, the Hebrew month of Sivan. Shavuot Haman, through the leadership of Queen boys and girls who have lost their lives commemorates the anniversary of the Esther and her cousin Mordecai. Purim due to war or terrorism. It is celebrated day G-d gave the Torah to and takes place on the 14th day of Adar. on the fourth day of the Jewish month the Israelites at Mount Sinai. It is one of (In the case of a leap year, it takes place of Iyar. As the sun sets that evening, the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical during the extra month of Adar II.) Israel turns to the celebration of Yom pilgrimage festivals. It marks the Costumes are often worn on Purim Ha’atzmaut. conclusion of the . and gifts of food – mishloach manot – Traditions on Shavuot include all-night are delivered door to door. The story of study of the Torah on the first night Purim is found in the Book of Esther, Yom Ha’atzmaut and hearing the Ten Commandments often referred to as “The Megillah.” (April 23, 2015) in synagogue. It’s also traditional to eat dairy meals. The thought behind this When the name of Haman is read, Yom Ha’atzmaut is the national custom is that the Jewish people had people stomp their feet, hiss, boo or independence day of Israel, commem- just received the laws of and had shake noisemakers called groggers to orating the Jewish state’s declaration of not yet had time to apply them to their obliterate his name. independence in 1948. animal slaughter. Celebrated annually on 5th of Iyar, Passover it centers around the declaration of the state of Israel by David Ben-Gurion Tisha B’Av (April 4-11, 2015) in Tel Aviv on May 14, 1948 (5 Iyar, Passover, also known as Pesach, is the 5708) and the end of the British ( July 26, 2015) eight-day observance commemorating Mandate of Palestine. Tisha B’Av is a fast day that the freedom and exodus of the Israelites commemorates the destruction of the from slavery in Egypt. A time of family First and Second Temples. It has also gatherings and lavish ritual meals called Lag B’Omer became a day of general mourning for other major disasters that have befallen seders, the story of Passover is retold (May 7, 2015) through the reading of the Haggadah. the Jewish people, including the Edict Lag B’Omer is celebrated on the With its special foods, songs and of Expulsion from England in 1290, 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, customs, the seder is the focal point of the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in the 18th of Iyar. the Passover celebration. 1492, and the mass deportation of Jews According to the Torah, we are ob- from the Warsaw Ghetto during World ligated to count the days from Passover War II. Yom Hashoah to Shavuot. This period is known as the Counting of the Omer. An omer (April 15, 2015) is a unit of measure of a sheaf of grain. On April 12, 1951, the Knesset The counting is intended to remind us passed a resolution proclaiming the 27th of the link between Passover, which of Nissan “the Holocaust and Ghetto commemorates the Exodus, and Uprising Remembrance Day – a day of Shavuot, which commemorates the perpetual remembrance for the House giving of the Torah. It reminds us that of Israel.” The date was chosen to fall the redemption from slavery was not between the outbreak of the Warsaw complete until we received the Torah. Ghetto Uprising in 1943 and the observance of Israel Independence Day. In Israel the day is marked by various Yom Yerushalayim observances including two minutes of (May 17, 2015) silence signaled by the wailing of sirens Yom Yerushalayim ( Jerusalem Day) on the morning of the observance. is the fourth of the new holidays added to the Jewish calendar since the estab- lishment of the State of Israel. The day commemorates the re-unification of Jerusalem in 1967, when the Old City came under Israeli control.

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Shabbat candle-lighting times listed on the calendar are for the Portland area. Since Shabbat candles should be lit before sunset, it is customary to list candle-lighting times 18 minutes prior to sundown on Friday evenings. Check your local sunset or candle-lighting 5 times for areas outside of Portland. Blessing when lighting Shabbat candles: Baruch a-ta A-do-nay Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-o- lam a-sher ki-dee-sha-nu bi-mitz-vo-tav vi-tzi- va-noo li-had-leek ner shel Sha-bbat. 7 Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctifi ed us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the Holy Shabbat. 7 5 September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6

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29 30 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Congregation Beth Israel Portland Jewish Academy 1972 NW Flanders St. 6651 SW Capitol Highway www.bethisrael-pdx.org Portland, OR 97219 503-222-2037 www.pjaproud.org 503-244-0126

Portland Jewish Academy is a member of RAVSAK, the national consortium of community Jewish day schools. As a community school, PJA serves students from a diverse range of Jewish Congregation Beth Israel’s Religious School creates an practice and provides a environment where students in kindergarten through 12th grade strong foundation in both general and Jewish education. Our learn to be comfortable being Jewish. mission is to ensure an academically excellent environment in Younger students (K-5th grade) experience Judaism through which children thrive. th th their senses; music, art, cooking and stories expose them to the This year 10 PJA students in 4 through 8 grade were richness of . Intermediate students search for recognized in local, state and national arts and literary answers to life’s questions through an exploration of Jewish competitions. values and feelings. Older students develop awareness for PJA is fully accredited through the Northwest Association Judaism’s rich history and modern Jewish community. They of Independent Schools. are encouraged to apply Jewish concepts to social action and “By serving children from 6 weeks through 8th grade, we personal decision making. create a strong community of learners,” says PJA Principal This past year, one bar mitzvah student did that in a very Merrill Hendin. “Our early childhood department has visible way. increased its focus on Hebrew and Jewish studies, and our “In this historic year for marriage equality in Oregon, one preschoolers have classes with our school librarian and enjoy of our students gave a speech on the topic, which went viral on physical education and Israeli dance that supplement our YouTube receiving more than 200,000 views,” says Education already strong and enriching curriculum.” Director Ben Sandler. “The video discussed his belief that people Being housed at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center should be able to marry who they love. His speech and the other enables PJA to partner with a strong Jewish community social justice projects and speeches given by our students truly institution in a beautiful facility. impacted our community and society, as our students actively PJA nurtures and inspires positive Jewish engagement, engaged in tikkun olam (repairing the world).” respect for human and religious differences, and responsibility In addition to developing mitzvah projects, b’nei mitzvah for the world in which we live. PJA has an inquiry-based, students also develop proficiency in Hebrew through CBI’s project oriented curriculum, with a full arts and physical Integrated Hebrew Program. Meeting in addition to regular education program. Religious School Sundays, the Integrated Program teaches For the past two years, PJA has focused on STEAM – students to read Hebrew with accuracy and normal pace and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics – in phrasing; to understand and speak basic Hebrew vocabulary and all grades. We continue to invest in the latest technology and have some basic knowledge of prefixes, suffixes and sentence integrate technology into our already deep and thoughtful structure; and to become a fluent participant in the service. curriculum in ways that serve to enhance students’ experience The school also has a strong focus on the arts. Students in the classroom. regularly attend specialty sessions for music, dance, drama and One of PJA’s most important initiatives in recent years is crafts, including art mediums such as ceramics, print making, in the area of support services. We strive to serve a diverse drawing and collage. Students in grades 2-5 are welcome to join community of learners in all subject areas. PJA has added Cantor’s Chanters, our children’s choir. faculty and worked with consultants and a committee of lay “Congregation Beth Israel is not just the beautiful byzantine leadership to continue to meet the needs of our students. sanctuary where our minyan (family service) takes “At PJA our students think for themselves and work for place every Sunday; Beth Israel is the people,” says Ben. “Our the world,” says Merrill. “Students who graduate from PJA are dedicated and talented rabbis, cantors, teachers and madrichim successful in high school and beyond, and are known for their make joyful learning and community building top priorities and strong writing and critical thinking skills, science knowledge create a Jewish educational setting that is welcoming, interesting and continued engagement in Jewish life and values.” and fun.”

74 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE Beit Haverim 1111 Country Club Road MAIL: PO Box 311 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Congregation Shaarie Torah www.beithav.org 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-568-1241 www.shaarietorah.org 503-226-6131 Beit Haverim’s Religious School provides a quality, Jewish religious education/experience from preschool through confirmation thus providing a building block in the spiritual and moral foundation upon which students build fulfilling lives for Congregation Shaarie Torah offers education programs for themselves, practice lifelong Jewish learning, and sustain Jewish children, families, teens and adults. “ traditions in years to come. Shaarie Torah is a tight knit community; we know each and every family by name,” says Education and Program Director “At Beit Haverim we view Judaism as a way of life and “ encourage families to attend services at Beit Haverim and Dorice Horenstein. Our love of Israel and the Jewish people practice meaningful Jewish traditions at home as a way of energizes and drives many of our programs. We thrive on the joy of being Jewish, through learning the stories from our past holistically educating children in our tradition,” says Michelle ” Bombet Minch, who chairs the congregation’s Marketing/PR and interjecting them with the influences of current events. Committee. Weekday preschool, weekend religious school and “Our Religious School, with its small class sizes and dedicat- Wednesday night school for middle school and high school ed teachers, gives our students from both Jewish and interfaith teens aims to instill Jewish identity in every child and teen, by families an excellent Jewish education in a comfortable and teaching our rituals and values in accordance with Conservative enjoyable setting,” she adds. Judaism. “ Throughout the school year, Rabbi Alan Berg provides Engaging both parents and children, we seek to increase knowledge of our sacred texts, while teaching their relevance supplemental programs to enrich students’ experiences of Jewish ’ ” “ life. in today s world, says Horenstein. Above all, we strive to foster in each child the ability and desire to live a Jewish life, a The school’s mission is to ensure students gain basic commitment to tikkun olam (repair of the world), and a sense knowledge of the Bible stories, the weekly parsha, Jewish music, of joy in experiencing all that our heritage has to offer.” dance, art and Israel programming. Arts are integrated into the classroom through Israeli dancing, painting, music and more. Torah learning is incorporated into morning and Shabbat services giving members the opportunity to learn and get Beginning in kindergarten, students explore Jewish values involved. including the concepts of tzedakah and tikkun olam (healing the world). That learning culminates in sixth and seventh grade Shaarie Torah has received two awards from the with participation in tikkun olam projects in the community. Conservative movement this past year. We received the Last year the sixth/seventh grade class helped pack Thanksgiving Solomon Schechter Award for our creative High Holy Days food boxes for families in need. Family Service, says Horenstein. The other award was a Maalot grant for an Israel program in conjunction with Nefesh The sixth/seventh grade class also took a variety of field B’Nefesh and the Israel Strategic Partnerships. With this grant, trips to the Oregon Jewish Museum and a performance of the we established a virtual connection with a school in Israel, Fiddler on the Roof. bringing Israel right into our synagogue classrooms. Our religious school is augmented by our Tot Shabbats held This year Shaarie Torah welcomes Rabbi Joshua Rose as the one Saturday morning a month. Led by Rabbi Berg, the fun- congregation’s new rabbi. A Portland native, Rabbi Rose has filled, casual service of songs and stories is followed by snack returned to Portland after serving as the senior rabbi at Har and a craft. “We bring Shabbat to life for our preschool aged HaShem in Boulder, CO. Rabbi Rose is looking forward to children and their families,” says Michelle. “These events give engaging with our teens during the Wednesday night sessions, your child a sense of Shabbat in a pleasant environment, as well family education events on Sunday mornings, b’nai mitzvah as a chance for you to celebrate Shabbat with your child and meetings and holiday celebrations throughout the year. other young families at Beit Haverim.”

OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 75 Congregation Shir Tikvah Congregation Kol Ami Religious School, 7550 NE Irving St. Hebrew School & Senior Teens th Portland, OR 97213 7800 NE 119 St. shirtikvahpdx.org Vancouver, WA 98662 503-473-8227 www.jewishvancouverusa.org 360-896-8088

Congregation Shir Tikvah offers educational programming Congregation Kol Ami education programs include a K-12 for Jewish children of all ages. “Our goal as educators is to weekly religious school, Hebrew school and adult education all encourage lifelong learning and engagement with Judaism,” supervised by Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker and Education Director says Education Director Katie Schneider. “We believe that Lauren Trexler. Age-appropriate social groups heighten the parents are the first and best teachers. We’re here to support learning and facilitate tikkun olam. them in whatever way possible.” Congregation Kol Ami recently received an honorable Shir Tikvah’s program for school-aged children (ages mention certificate from the Union for Reform Judaism’s Epstein 4-13) is called the Nashira Education Project. Their schedule Communicate Awards recognizing the congregation’s successful combines 18 Sunday morning classes with congregation-wide and innovative educational programs. celebrations. Classes are held at the Tucker Maxon Oral The Kol Ami Religious School engages students in experien- School on Southeast 28th and Holgate. tial and creative learning in small classes where students are able At Shir Tikvah, educators are able to tailor the curriculum to build community with each other and find role models and to meet the needs of individual students. Some highlights mentors in their teachers. The kindergarten through th8 grade from last year were an archaeological “dig,” a Noah’s Ark curriculum centers around the study of Torah, Israel, life cycle construction project and instruction on Israel from a college events and mitzvot. The high school program, Kol Ami Senior student just back from the Middle East. Schoolwide artist Teens, has a four-year rotating curriculum that covers Israel visits, like last November’s presentation by Oregon Book History & Politics, Jewish Views of Sex, the Holocaust and Study Award winner Barry Deutsch, expose students to the breadth of Jewish Values through Photography. Kol Ami boasts an almost and depth of the Jewish community here in Portland. Parents 100% retention rate of students post-b’nei mitzvah. are encouraged to stick around while their children learn, “At Kol Ami we believe in a personalized approach to learning, to have a cup of coffee with friends or sit in on the parent creating personal relationships with students and their families,” discussion group with Rabbi Ariel Stone. says Lauren. “Our strong emphasis on family education will “We tackle Judaism’s big questions in age-appropriate expand in 5775 as we introduce Yom Mishpacha sessions – days ways,” Schneider says, “and do our best to welcome families of that allow students and parents to learn together. Studying all different backgrounds.” together as a family, among peers, and with other parents increas- Chevra, Shir Tikvah’s youth group, offers high school stu- es community and builds a strong Jewish identity.” dents an opportunity to continue their religious involvement Students in the Hebrew school not only master Shabbat post bar and bat mitzvah. Whether it’s attending “Fiddler on prayers, but also Torah and haftarah trope and continue partici- the Roof ” at Portland Center Stage or working on tzedakah pating in services past b’nei mitzvah as Torah chanters and song projects, Chevra students engage with Judaism in an active, leaders. They also volunteer as tutors in the Hebrew School after hands-on way. They also receive support to develop leadership becoming bar or bat mitzvah. and Torah reading skills. “We are very proud of our school and of our students,” adds For the very youngest congregants, Shir Tikvah also offers Lauren. “Our students have found employment opportunities an informal Jewish playgroup for infants and toddlers. The during college as teachers and Hebrew tutors at congregations group meets on the same days as programming for older near their schools. Many of them come back and volunteer in our kids at Tucker Maxon Oral School. Shir Tikvah also will school when they are home for vacation. We work hard to give be sponsoring a “Shabbat Storytime” starting in September. them Jewish knowledge and skills as well as instill in them the These will take place at the synagogue on Irving Street. value of community and their role in the continuity of the Jewish community wherever they find themselves.”

76 2014-2015 RESOURCE GUIDE | OREGON JEWISH LIFE Congregation Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland OR 97239 ALIYAH Jewish Learning Program www.nevehshalom.org | 503-246-8831 Foundation School Preschool Osher Lifelong Learning Institute www.foundationschoolpdx.org | 503-293-7307 of the University of Oregon UO Baker Downtown Center, Neveh Shalom is committed to meaningful education at all 975 High St., Eugene, OR 97401 stages of life. UO Bend Center and The Duck Store, “At Neveh Shalom, kids grow up loving being Jewish,” says 80 NE Bend River Mall Dr., Bend, OR 97701 Director of Congregational Learning Mel Berwin. Children ages 2 to 5 attend the Foundation School, which osher.uoregon.edu celebrates its 60th year this fall. We see our students as extraor- 800-824-2714 (UO Academic Extension) dinarily capable learners, says Early Childhood Director Leah 541-346-0697 (Eugene-Springfield) Conley. We respect them as individuals exploring the world 541-728-0685 (Central Oregon) around them. We provide opportunities and challenges that are within their grasp but not beneath their capacity. Through emergent curriculum, students partner with teachers. Children are encouraged to test their theories of the world and develop a love of learning, a strong sense of self-reliance and a solid The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of foundation for critical thinking. Foundation School is grounded Oregon is designed for adults “ages 50 and better.” Members in Jewish values. We are committed to nurturing good citizens shape the programming to expand their views of the world and providing exceptional early childhood education. and enrich their lives and communities. The learning continues for kindergartners through 12th “Members at our Central Oregon site organized an graders in the ALIYAH Jewish Learning Program. th eight-week course on Gettysburg to commemorate the 150 “In the warm community of ALIYAH, our students anniversary of the battle,” explains OLLI-UO Program experience Jewish holidays and traditions, gain strong Hebrew Director Ruth Heller. “Five OLLI members with varying language skills, and grow from the many opportunities for backgrounds gave overviews of the battle scene, military meaningful leadership within the congregational community” strategy, politics and personalities of the generals, weaponry says Berwin. and the role of women in battle.” “ALIYAH helps kids develop their own ‘what, how and why’ In Eugene-Springfield, a member of the UO faculty of Jewish life. Kids growing up in Portland are not saturated with partnered OLLI members with students of the UO Honors Jewish experience. ALIYAH provides the community and the ex- College for a seminar in Feminist Science Fiction. periences that allow youth of all ages to understand their culture, “Our members describe the program well,” says Heller. their holidays, their language, their history and their values.” Those comments include: “The topics, ideas and people Each K-6 grade has its own goals in the area of Hebrew, keep me thinking and exploring.” “It’s always a mind expand- Tefilah (Prayer) and Yahadut ( Jewish building blocks) plus a ing experience.” specific mitzvah or Jewish value to focus on for the year. Sunday OLLI-UO is an intellectual and social community of classes also include chugim (specialty activities) such as art, engaged adult learners committed to celebrating the joy music, dance, drama, Jewish super-heroes and other creative of learning. Membership is open to all interested adults; a topics. Students have many opportunities to “live” their Judaism previous affiliation with the University of Oregon is not a through leading services, celebrating holidays, putting on a requirement of membership. Jewish wedding celebration, cooking or participating in tzedakah The OLLI-UO curriculum is diverse, encompassing many projects that support others. th areas of focus from current events to the sciences, humanities, Seventh- to12 -graders choose projects such as: Interfaith and appreciation of the visual and performing arts. Project on Hunger; Social Issues from a Jewish perspective; Sacred Space: Designing a 21st Century Synagogue; or Voices & Visions: using art and words as commentary on sacred texts.

OREGON JEWISH LIFE |RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015 77 MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Chaya Rivkin, Judaic Studies Director Devora Wilhelm, Principal Simi Mishulovin, Admissions 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. The Gan-Portland Jewish Preschool Portland, OR 97239 6612 SW Capitol Hwy. maimonidesjds.org Portland OR, 97239 503-977-7850 www.PortlandJewishPreschool.com 503-977-7850 At Maimonides Jewish Day School, children in kindergar- ten through eighth grade thrive at the highest levels of Jewish At The Gan-Portland Jewish Preschool, children thrive and general studies. In an atmosphere infused with respect for in a creative, progressive Jewish environment under the care all, teachers instill knowledge and values to ensure meaningful of exceptionally loving and nurturing staff. In addition to its and intentional lifelong connections to Jewish living. preschool for children ages 18 months to 5 years, The Gan Everything we do at Maimonides is based on the essential offers a Mommy & Me program for children from birth to 2 question: How does what we do support each child’s cognitive, years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual development? The Gan is a Reggio-inspired preschool that is certified To consistently address this question, MJDS Admissions eco-friendly. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the Director Simi Mishulovim says, “We affirm that each child preschool has developed a diverse and community-centered is a unique, valuable individual created in the image of G-d; that is joyfully Jewish. therefore all children deserve to be known and respected. “We believe that children learn best when they are encour- We consider differences in learning styles, interests, ideas, aged to explore their environment and express themselves strengths and challenges and support them through our lesson through words, movement, drawing, painting, playing and plans. Further, we believe students should be active partici- other natural modes of expression,” says Preschool Director pants in their learning and genuinely invested in developing Mimi Wilhelm. “We promote an atmosphere in which and discovering knowledge.” children can develop collaboration and critical thinking skills Students engage in experiential learning that is authentic, that will serve them throughout their lives. At The Gan, holistic and challenging. Along with core lessons which we strive to inspire curiosity, creativity and compassion in a incorporate reading, writing, math, science, social studies and joyfully Jewish environment!” art standards, the small classroom sizes allow teachers to tailor The Gan-Portland Jewish Preschool nurtures development the curriculum to meet children where they are academically and education through open-ended, investigative opportu- and socially, and to help them meet their highest potential. nities for learning that bolster children’s natural curiosity Additionally, through projects such as our learning garden, and the joy of discovery. We focus on hands-on, meaningful designing models of watersheds, or observing the behaviors of science experiences such as tending the preschool garden, or a class pet, students learn new concepts, and real-life critical observing hatching chicks. thinking and problem-solving skills. Children bake challah every Friday, celebrate Jewish “We use cutting edge curriculum for Hebrew language and holidays, and explore Jewish traditions, music and symbols. Jewish studies,” says Judaic Studies Director Chaya Rivkin. Weekly, children enjoy special music and stories in Hebrew “The Torah is a book of lessons for a meaningful life; every with Hebrew language instructors. In addition, children day at school, students learn another lesson that prepares them enjoy a monthly Friday morning music program in honor of to be thoughtful and ethical individuals. We incorporate these Shabbat with Kim Palumbis. values throughout the day, in everything we do.” “This year we raised the funds for the first phase of our Maimonides recently-expanded campus includes an natural playground,” says Mimi. “Our natural playground outside amphitheater to be used in multiple ways, such as includes a hill with slides, boulders, tree stumps, garden boxes an outdoor lunch area and stage for school performances. and a sand box. A natural playground allows children to The expansion is adding more features including a natural stretch their muscles and their imagination.” playscape, a basketball court and a sports field. Due to increasing demand, the Gan has added two new preschool classrooms for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Photo by Polina Olsen Polina Photo by COURTYARD VILLAGE RALEIGH HILLS...... 47 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ISRAEL/ISRAEL BONDS ...... 12 e Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON ...... 15 was established to foster academic achievement, civic engage- FIRST REPUBLIC BANK ...... 8 ment, and leadership skills through rigorous and in-depth in- FOOD FRONT COOPERATIVE GROCERY ...... 50 GEVURTZ MENASHE ...... 5 terdisciplinary study of Jewish history, culture, and civilization. HAVURAH SHALOM ...... 22 e interaction of our four core faculty members, working in HOTEL DELUXE ...... 26 the study of ancient Jewry, modern Jewish history, Israel Stud- IMAGES BY FLOOM ...... 12 ies, and Jewish literature, together with a liated faculty in INSIGHTS TO HEALTH ...... 58 Hebrew language, medieval history, and Middle East Studies JEANNE PAUL TEAM/WINDERMERE STELLAR ...... 59 creates an enriching and stimulating atmosphere. anks to JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE ...... 17 the program’s intimate learning environment, students bene t JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND ...... 2 | 3 |80 |81 JEWISH THEATER COLLABORATIVE ...... 54 from the type of personal attention normally associated with JOE MENASHE/REALTY TRUST GROUP ...... 60 small liberal arts colleges while still having the advantages KEITH BERNE, RE/MAX EQUITY GROUP ...... 58 of a large urban university. Integral to the program’s mission MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL ...... 39 | 78 is a strong commitment to community engagement, which MAMA MIA TRATTORIA ...... 51 includes a broad array of programming such as lectures, semi- MEDLEY TEA HOUSE CAFE ...... 51 nars, and arts events. MERCEDES-BENZ OF WILSONVILLE ...... 84 e major in Judaic Studies trains students of all back- MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 18 MJ STEEN/WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE ...... 5 grounds in the skills and tools associated with the academic NYCS ...... 39 study of Judaism and Jewish culture, o ering knowledge and OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ...... 11 understanding of a major world civilization, with important OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ...... 9 and widely applicable lessons in close reading, canonicity, OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION ...... 55 historical analysis, the complexity of identity, and the dy- OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE namics of tradition and modernity. rough exploration of AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON...... 43 | 77 Jewish culture, Jewish contributions to other cultures, and the PACIFICA SENIOR LIVING CALAROGA TERRACE ...... 46 PACIFIC AUDIOLOGY CLINIC ...... 47 impact of modernity on national, ethnic, and religious identity, PACIFIC PERKS COFFEE, LLC ...... 29 students will have broadened and deepened their education, PACKOUZ JEWELERS ...... 4 better preparing them for our interconnected world of diverse P’NAI OR OF PORTLAND ...... 20 cultures and religions. PORTLAND JEWISH ACADEMY ...... 35 | 74 Our program o ers major and minor degrees in Judaic REED COLLEGE ...... 41 Studies. Students undertaking the B.A. in Judaic Studies can RIVER VIEW CEMETARY FUNERAL HOME ...... 28 choose from concentrations in Judaism; Jews in Antiquity; Is- ROSE SCHNITZER MANOR/CEDER SINAI PARK ...... 45 SINAI FAMILY HOME SERVICES ...... 46 rael Studies; Modern Jewish History; and Literature, Culture, THE BENSON HOTEL ...... 27 and the Arts. THE GAN PORTLAND JEWISH PRESCHOOL ...... 37 | 78 e University recently approved the major in Judaic Stud- THE HAROLD SCHNITZER PROGRAM IN JUDAIC STUDIES ies, opening the way for the launch of the  rst undergraduate AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 43 | 79 degree in Judaic Studies in the greater Portland area in fall THE NINES ...... 27 2014. Larry and Pam Levy, longtime supporters of the pro- TRIANGLE PRODUCTIONS! ...... 54 WORLD FORESTRY CENTER ...... 29 gram, established the Levy Program Fund to support innova- tive academic programming on an annual basis. Students undertaking the major in Judaic Studies at PSU may be eligible for a number of scholarships which cover a portion or full cost of tuition and fees.

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