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INSIDE



OJMCHE exhibit DIE
PLAGE – page 2
Film, talkback on
racist history – page 2
Music Fest, Israeli
dancing – page 3
Oct. 12, 2022 / Tishri 17, 5783 Volume 57, Issue 20 Spotlight on Cedar

Sinai Park – page 4
Safety classes – page 4
Events: Speakers, art
& classes – pages 6-7
New fellows at PDX
Hillel; Film fun à la
1930s – page 8
Bees & Brews,
Movie in the Park
successful – page 9
Chaplain's Corner:
L'Chaim: To Life Gala a huge success Sukkot – page 12

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Gala drew a sold-out crowd of 365 people to celebrate 100 Climate Corner:
years of the vibrancy, depth and breadth of programs and institutions that connect our community. The winterize; Volunteers
Gala raised more than $870,000 for the 2023 Campaign for Community Needs. See story and more sought – page 13
photos on pages 10-11. Photo by Andie Petkus Photography. Obits: Diamond,
Community study to begin Heimann, Hecht,

Levy, Kotkins,
Data will help local Jewish organizations meet needs and interests Rogoway, Bass,
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Beginning in late October, you may be contact- Wiese, Taycher,

in partnership with the Lane County Jewish ed by the Cohen Center or their research part- Landskroner – page 14

Federation, is sponsoring a population study of the ners at the University of New Hampshire (UNH)
cluding Southwest Washington, the Willamette If you were chosen at random to participate in Free Loan
Survey Center and invited to complete a survey.
Jewish community of Greater Portland, in-

Studies such as this are conducted by Jewish and/or emails from the Cohen Center or UNH. here to help
Valley and Lane County. the study, you may receive letters, phone calls
communities all over the United States to esti- If you receive a phone call from UNH at 603- To help people stay in their
mate the size and characteristics of the local 397-0660, a text from 603-397-0765 or an email homes, an anonymous donor
Jewish community and to assist Jewish com- from Brandeis at [email protected], it has provided funds for the local
munal organizations in making well-informed, is valid and about the study. Survey responses Jewish Free Loan to offer rent-
data-driven decisions for the benefit of the en- will be confidential, and findings will be reported al-assistance loans. Three loans
tire community. The study will be conducted by only in the aggregate. The more households that have already helped recipients
the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at participate, the richer the information. remain in their homes.
Brandeis University, one of the leading social You can read more about the study on the Jewish Free Loan of Greater
science research centers in the world that focuses Cohen Center’s website at brandeis.edu/cmjs/ Portland was started six years
on contemporary Jewish life. community-studies/portland.html ago under the auspices of the
The last community study in Portland was con- To learn more about participating in the study, Jewish Federation of Greater
ducted in 2008-2009, when the community was please see Cohen Center’s FAQ at brandeis.edu/ Portland. Since then, JFLGP
estimated to include more than 36,000 Jewish ssri/communitystudies/faqsurvey.html has provided more than
individuals. If you have questions about the study, contact $150,000 in interest-free loans
“We know the community has experienced Caron Blau Rothstein ([email protected]) to 50 people and $28,000 in
growth and change in the past 14 years, and we or Professor Matthew Boxer (mboxer@brandeis. emergency loans (Covid, fire
look forward to learning what the new study tells edu), who is leading the research team for the and housing crisis) to 23 people.
us,” says Caron Blau Rothstein, JFGP Chief Al- study. Results of the study will be available late
locations & Engagement Officer. spring 2023. See FREE LOAN, page 3

Film, talkback explore
painful, racist history

Screen the documentary film “Who We Are: A
Chronicle of Racism in America,” Oct. 20-24, and
then participate in a moderated discussion with the
film’s writer and co-producer Jeffery Robinson.
“This film is so powerful,” says JCRC Director Bob
Horenstein. “Jeffery is a Harvard-educated Black law-
yer who did a great deal of research and learned things
about painful parts of our history that he didn’t learn
about in school and didn’t know as an adult.”
The film is presented by the Jewish Community
Relations Council in partnership with the Vancouver
Avenue First Baptist Church, who organized a civil
rights mission to Georgia and Alabama last April and
a Black/Jewish dialogue starting in November.
“I believe every high school student should be re-
quired to watch this film in American history class,”
says Horenstein, Director of Community Relations
Harley Gaber, April 1998, with a section of DIE PLAGE. Photo by Christina Ankofska. and Public Affairs for the Jewish Federation of
Exhibit: Homage & warning Greater Portland. “We still have a degree of systemic
racism in this country, and we need to acknowledge
and address the implications of that.”
Harley Gaber’s large-scale photo- rangements and juxtapositions; the Horenstein notes that over that past few years, a
montage, which focuses on Germany resulting 4,200 canvases became DIE backlash in some parts of the country has prevent-
from the Weimar Republic through PLAGE. OJMCHE is exhibiting about ed schools from teaching students about America’s
World War II, is on display at the Or- 400 of those pieces. white supremacist history.
egon Jewish Museum and Center for While DIE PLAGE offers a different In the film, Robinson has real conversations with
Holocaust Education. perspective on the events surrounding people on the street, including a man he sees waving a
As in his art, Gaber’s life was shaped the Holocaust, Gaber did not create Confederate flag at passing cars. In the conversation,
by opposing forces – love and loss, it to be solely about the Holocaust. the man shares his mistaken belief that slavery had lit-
accolades and discouragement, vis- Gaber wrote, “my goal is to show that tle to do with the Civil War. Robinson also talks with
ibility and invisibility, connections while the historic trappings of our a survivor of the 1921 Black Wall Street Massacre in
and separations, accomplishments and existence are transitory, the impulses Tulsa, which few Americans had heard about.
disappointments. When Harley Gaber that give rise to them remain constant. “George Orwell warned us that ‘Who controls the
ended his life in 2011, his DIE PLAGE The collaged images themselves, with past controls the future,’” says Robinson, the founder
photomontage work went into storage their altered plausibilities, represent and executive director of The Who We Are Project.
in Portland. This installation of DIE the notion that the boundaries we like “A false narrative about the role of white supremacy
PLAGE at OJMCHE is the first public to believe are immutable are nothing and anti-Black racism in the United States has led to
showing of the work since then. of the sort. It is my hope that the view- our failure to make significant, lasting progress on the
“It provides a fascinating glimpse into ers of my work will see the dual na- issue of racial justice. Knowledge can change peo-
the artist, the piece and the questions ture of what is being depicted. On the ple’s views, people’s opinions and their behavior.”
that underlie it – from nationhood to one hand, DIE PLAGE is an homage See the film’s trailer at thewhoweareproject.org/
loyalty, propaganda, perpetrators, dis- to that period, summoning up the loss the-film. Register for the screening and talkback
placement, and the role of individuals of ideas, energy and ultimately human with Jeffrey Robinson at tinyurl.com/5aespwyn.
in the course of history and the plagues life. DIE PLAGE is also a warning
of our times,” says guest curator Me- that if and when a culture allows itself
lissa Martens Yaverbaum. She is the to be built on a foundation of silenc-
executive director of the Council of ing individuals and their personally
American Jewish Museums. unique thoughts in favor of an expe-
Born in 1943, Gaber was an Amer- dient collective goal, everyone will be
ican-Jewish minimalist composer and made to suffer. The poet Heine stated it
visual artist, known for rearranging the very clearly: ‘Where they burn books,
language of art and music. they will soon burn people.’ ”
Starting in 1993 through 2002, Gaber The exhibition is funded by Dan Ep- During the filming of “Who We Are,” Jeffery Robinson
worked on DIE PLAGE. Throughout stein and the Dan J. Epstein Family talks with Stacey Toussaint, who shared her “Slavery
that period, he traveled in Europe and Foundation with additional support and the Underground Railroad Walking Tour,” reveal-
Germany, visited the concentration from the museum’s Arnold and Augus- ing unknown truths about slavery in New York City and
camps at Buchenwald and Dachau, ta Newman Photography Fund. its imprint on centuries of American history. Slavery in
and photocopied hundreds of images in DIE PLAGE will be at OJMCHE, New York began in 1626, and by 1793 more than 42%
German archives – depicting the Wei- 724 NW Davis St., through Jan. 29, of NYC households enslaved people. Just two streets
mar Republic through the Holocaust. 2023. The museum is open 11 am to away from the current New York Stock Exchange,
Gaber spent these nine prolific years 4 pm, Wednesday-Sunday. For more men, women and children were bought and sold in
collaging images into unexpected ar- information, visit ojmche.org. one of the largest “slave markets” in the country.
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In-person Israeli folk dancing is back

The Portland area has weekly Israeli folk dance sessions Sun-
days, Mondays and Thursdays.
Whether you haven’t danced in a while (think summer camp or
your college days) or want to try something new in the new year,
Portland Israeli Folk Dancing has it all covered. Each week, doz-
ens of dancers come together for camaraderie, exercise and the joy
of dance.
There is beginner and intermediate instruction along with circle,
The 8 Day band headlined the Jewish Music Festival in St. line and partner dances.
th
Charles, Mo., this summer and now heads to Portland for Jewish Current sessions include:
Music Fest PDX. • Sunday afternoons, 12-2:30 pm, outdoors at the Multnomah Arts
Oct. 13: Jewish Music Fest PDX Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy. in Portland) with Rhona Feldman.
• Monday evenings, 7-10 pm, indoors at Leedy Grange (835 NW
Join Jewish Music Fest PDX for a celebration of Jewish culture in Saltzman Road in Cedar Mill) with Sue Wendel and Donna Cole.
the center of Portland at the Pioneer Courthouse Square 5-8 pm, • Thursday evenings, 7-10 pm, indoors in Burlingame (8936 SW
Oct.13. This promises to be a memorable evening of joy with 17th Ave. in Portland) with Allison Victor.
songs by the 8th Day band and great food for body and soul. The Israeli folk dance community in Portland has been active for
“As we emerge from the pandemic and again embrace live events, more than 50 years.
we welcome the Jewish Music Fest to the city of Portland and are “I hear over and over again, from dancers these past few years
looking forward to the community gathering to celebrate,” says especially, that coming together to dance (on Zoom and in per-
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. son, even masked) is a highlight of their week,” says Sue Wendel,
Organizers are working with a number of different entities, in- session leader on Mondays. “And now we are looking to bring in
cluding the Portland Police Bureau to ensure the event is safe and past and new dancers to continue and grow this wonderful and fun
fun. Security planning has been ongoing in the weeks leading up to tradition.”
the event and a number of different security layers will be in place. All sessions comply with Oregon Health Authority and CDC
“This year, known as Hakhel (gathering), empowers us to nurture guidelines. Requirements regarding vaccination and masking vary
a heightened sense of divinity, unity and goodness for ourselves from session to session and depend on the status of Covid. Dancers
and for all around us,” says Simi Mishulovin, co-director of Oasis, are asked to stay home if they don’t feel well. Ventilation, safety
a Portland Chabad House opening in Portland’s Pearl District this and health of dancers are top priorities.
fall. “In this spirit, we come together as ONE community on Suk- Visit Facebook “Israeli Folk Dancing in Portland, OR” for news
kot, the festival of unity, for a Jewish Music Festival.” and information. Visit sites.google.com/site/pifdnews for details.
Co-founded by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus, 8th Day has For questions, contact Sue Wendel at [email protected].
released nine studio albums including their latest hit album “Lucky.”
Their albums have been top sellers on the Alternative Rock, World
Music, Reggae and Jewish Music charts for the last decade.
“This event is a fun and different way to celebrate as a com-
munity,” says Shaarie Torah Executive Director Jemi Kostiner
Mansfield. “The shared love of music is something that brings all
sorts of people together who might not otherwise meet each other.
Every opportunity to gather Jewishly strengthens us collectively.”
Neveh Shalom past president Jason Kaufman agrees. “I always
dreamed of a Chol Hamoed (intermediate days Sukkot) concert,”
says Kaufman, who moved to Portland in 1996. “Now that is hap-
pening. Larger communities do this all the time, now we will, too.”
Tickets are $25 and include preferred seating for the show, which
starts at 6:30 pm; food and drinks from Allen Levine of Century
Catering; and fun activities for kids and families.
For tickets and details, visit JewishMusicFestPDX.com. Dancers at a March 2022 indoor session.
JEWISH FREE LOAN (continued from page 1)


Recipients have three years to repay their interest-free loans. all these different loans – for car repairs, home repairs, in vitro
“We make no-interest loans for all different reasons,” says JFLGP fertilization, business, rental assistance, medical bills, paying off
Committee Chair Les Gutfreund, who adds eight loans were made high-interest credit cards, school tuition and camp fees.”
in September. “For Free Loans across the country – except for Now the fund has $180,000 available for new loans. The fund
in the areas like Detroit and New York and San Francisco where makes loans up to $5,000 with two guarantors, up to $2,500 with
they’ve been around for 100 years – the biggest struggle that the one guarantor, $1,500 emergency housing loans with no cosigner
free loan society has is getting the word out that we make inter- and $1,000 emergency loans with no guarantor. Payments for all
est-free loans.” loans are stretched out over three years with no interest.
In addition to housing-crisis loans, recent loans helped a young “Twenty three loans have been paid in full, and we have collected
person start a business, helped another pay off high-interest debt and on 99% of loans made from our traditional loan fund,” says JFGP
helped a woman on disability pay off payday loans charging 36%. Chief Financial Officer Ben Winkleblack.
“We want to make people aware of all the different causes for To apply or to donate, visit jewishportland.org/freeloan. For ques-
somebody to look at an interest-free loan,” says Les. “We’ve given tions, contact Les at 503-932-7783 or [email protected].
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Agency Spotlight Learn how to respond



In the coming months, The Jewish Review will feature one of the in crisis – big or small
18 local beneficiary agencies that received allocations from Jewish
Federation of Greater Portland’s 2022 Annual Campaign. Secure Community Network’s Regional Security Advisor Jessica
Anderson will offer free in-person and online safety training pro-
grams this fall.
Stop the Bleed will be offered in person at the Eastside Jewish
Commons and Mittleman Jewish Community Center. The other
two programs, BeAware: Introduction to Situational Awareness
and Countering Active Threat Training, will be available online.
Anderson compares safety training to using seatbelts and sun-
screen.
“We have habits and patterns we adopt every day just in CASE
something happens,” she says. “For me, it’s all about making a
little file folder in the brain for crisis response, and if it happens,
your brain has that folder to go to for reference – it speeds up your
reaction time.”
In Stop the Bleed, participants gain the ability to recognize
life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. Stop the Bleed
is a national program, like Red Cross First Aid and CPR, designed
to train non-first responders how to stop potentially fatal bleeding.
Residents in Cedar Sinai Park’s Harold Schnitzer Center for Living, The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleed-
like Marion, enjoy enriching activities that boost mental and physical ing. This means that the person next to a bleeding victim is the one
health and give life purpose. who is most likely to save them until advanced care arrives.
“The training is relevant to all aspects of our lives,” says Ander-
CEDAR SINAI PARK son. “I think about it in relation to engaging in outdoor recreation,
household accidents, hunting or arriving upon the scene of a car
Service Area: Jewish Elder Care accident.”
cedarsinaipark.org | 503-535-4300 Attendees will learn three easy concepts and be able to practice
2022 Allocation: $191,000 them and learn how to use a tourniquet on themselves and others.
Anderson says participants in past classes have told her they appre-
Mission: Cedar Sinai Park’s mission is to provide ciated the information and enjoyed the hands-on portion. At in-per-
residential and community-based care to our son classes, participants are able to identify their personal capacity
elders and adults with special needs, allowing to assist another person and learn modifications if they need them.
them to live with comfort, independence and The class will be offered 7-8 pm, Oct. 26, at the EJC and 7-8 pm,
dignity in a manner and in an environment based Dec. 6, at the MJCC.
Anderson says that past offerings of the two online courses have
on Jewish values. had good attendance.
Cedar Sinai Park’s nimble response to another year of Covid BeAware: Introduction to Situational Awareness will be on Zoom
gives leadership an optimistic outlook for the future. Nov. 8 and Dec. 13.
“The Jewish community, of which the Jewish Federation is a key “Situational awareness is very self-reflective in that each person
part, was more supportive than ever, which is not only humbling has to learn how to evaluate themselves for the degree of situation-
but offers a quiet force that is a huge differentiator for our organi- al awareness they innately have – everyone is different,” she says.
zation,” says Kimberly Fuson, CEO, Cedar Sinai Park. “But it’s possible to learn how to be more observant and tuned
As it continues to evolve and improve, the elder care campus in, all without feeling like you’re living life with your head on a
is poised for a sustainable future. The agency is developing a fo- swivel.”
cused and engaging workforce recruitment and retention strategy. Countering Active Threat Training will be on Zoom Nov. 29 and
Leadership continues to focus on a culture of community where Dec. 13.
individuals seek to work and live. “CATT is a great course for learning how to react when some-
“Cedar Sinai Park is a community where those who live and work thing immediate and alarming happens, and you want to get out of
can continue to grow and learn – a place that encourages being wherever you are,” she says. “It doesn’t have to be a worst-case
your best self,” says Fuson. “We are a community where oppor- scenario, but it will help participants understand how their body
tunities to create new goals and try new experiences abound. We will react, teaches them options for moving out of a situation, and
are blessed with a deeply dedicated board of trustees, volunteers teaches them how to do that faster and quicker than if they have to
and supporters. Our staff are our lifeblood, and it is through their try to come up with solutions to a situation at the moment.”
devotion we bring life, joy and love. The real work comes not just Secure Community Network is the official safety and security
from your head, but from your heart and soul.” organization of the Jewish community in North America. The
The senior living campus has volunteer opportunities seven days local position is funded via a four-way partnership of SCN, the
a week, year around. Volunteers can share their talents and pas- Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Oregon Jewish Community
sions to offer activities such as art, music, gardening and cooking Foundation Endowment Fund and contributions from 17 different
or can visit residents or bring their pets for visits. The campus is Jewish organizations across the region.
developing a Saturday volunteer program to bring in extra joy for For more information and to register for any of the courses, visit
Shabbat. To volunteer, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kim Hughes jewishportland.org/events/security-training. For questions, email
at 503-535-4005. Anderson at [email protected].
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Events logical Society and is on the San Francisco Bay Area JGS board.
More events at jewishportland.org/
community-calendar
The program is free. All JGSO Zoom meetings feature closed
captioning. Register at tinyurl.com/mr83y23n.
Through Oct. 18: High Holidays continue Oct. 26: AG Rosenblum speaks at OJCF lunch
The High Holy Days conclude this month as Sukkot flows into Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum will join the OJCF
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Find services, events and re- Professional Advisors Group for a lunch program Oct. 26.
sources at jewishportland.org/highholidayhappenings.
The Oregon Jewish Community
Oct. 13: Living Indefinitely in a Sukkah Foundation PAG lunch will begin with
Congregation Beth Israel invites the community to join special networking at 11:30 am at the Hilton
guests from Street Roots in the sukkah (1972 NW Flanders St.) for Downtown Portland. Complimentary
a discussion about homelessness in our community. “Unsheltered: lunch and the program will be from
Living Indefinitely in a Sukkah” begins at 1 pm, Oct. 13. Hear noon to 1:30 pm. Rosenblum will dis-
from Street Roots Deputy Director Andrew Hogan, who will dis- cuss areas of priority for the Oregon
cuss the causes, effects and solutions around homelessness. Street Department of Justice.
Roots vendors of Jewish heritage will share their personal expe- A former federal prosecutor and state
riences of been unsheltered. Ask questions about this challenging Ellen F. Rosenblum trial and appellate judge, Rosenblum
issue and engage in dialogue about what we can do to help. Lunch/ was first elected to a four-year term
refreshments/snack will be served. as Oregon's 17th Attorney General in November 2012. She was
Please RSVP to [email protected]. re-elected to a second term in 2016 and to a third term in 2020. She
is the first woman to serve as Oregon’s Attorney General.
Oct. 14: Young Adult Sukkah Shabbat Her priorities include consumer protection and civil rights –
Moishe House invites young adults to celebrate Sukkot and advocating for and protecting Oregon's children, seniors, immi-
Shabbat in their sukkah, 6-9 pm, Friday, Oct. 14. grants, crime victims and those saddled with education-related
Come eat a nice meal under the sukkah. Enjoy pizza and popcorn debt. Chaired by Walker Clark and Lindsay Krivosha, OJCF’s
and settle down around the sukkah to watch a Jewish horror movie. Professional Advisors Group comprises professional advisors in
Feel free to bring pillows, blankets, snacks to share (or not share). various legal and financial fields who support the mission to build
Text 503-908-3394 to RSVP and for location. and promote a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Wash-
ington that supports a thriving Jewish community.
Oct. 23: "Year that Broke the Supreme Court" There is no fee for this in-person event. OJCF will apply for CLE
Pulitzer Prize winner and Supreme Court expert Linda Green- and CPE credits. Email Noah Rosenberg at [email protected] to
house will speak about “The Year that Broke the Supreme Court” RSVP by Oct. 19.
at this year’s Oseran Lecture at Con-
gregation Beth Israel. Oct. 26: Israel’s first Druze shlicha on Zoom
Greenhouse is the featured speaker “My unique story as a Druze emissary in the rich mosaic of Is-
at the 2022 Oseran Family Lecture raeli society” will be the topic of a noon, Oct. 26, Lunch and Learn
on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 4 pm at CBI’s program on Zoom.
main sanctuary (1972 NW Flanders Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh is a shlicha of
St., Portland). No RSVP is necessary The Jewish Agency for Israel at the
for this free lecture. Jewish Federation of Greater Wash-
For almost 30 years, Linda Green- ington. In April 2019, Kamal-Mreeh
house reported on the Supreme Court was elected to the Knesset as a mem-
for the New York Times and won the ber of the Blue and White party, mak-
Pulitzer Prize in 1998 for that report- ing history as the first Druze woman
ing. Greenhouse eaches at Yale Law Linda Greenhouse to become a member of the Knesset.
School and has written numerous acclaimed books on the court. Previously, she worked for the Israeli
They include The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction; Broadcasting Corporation, where she
Becoming Justice Blackmun; Justice on the Brink: The Death of hosted a program in Arabic focusing Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Ruth Bader Ginsburg; The Rise of Amy Coney Barrett, and Twelve on the social and cultural issues con-
Months That Transformed the Supreme Court; and The Burger cerning Arab youth in Israel.
Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right (with Michael J. Graetz). The free program is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater
Greenhouse’s commentary on the court frequently appears on the Portland.
opinion pages of The New York Times as well as in The Atlantic “Gadeer is an incredible representative of Israel to the Jewish
and The New York Review of Books. people,” says JFGP President and CEO Marc Blattner, who heard
This series brings nationally renowned speakers to address the her speak at the JPRO conference earlier this year. “She epitomiz-
Portland community at Congregation Beth Israel. Previous lecturers es the openness in Israel to all her citizens.”
have included Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Robert Reich, E.J. Di- To receive the Zoom link, register at tinyurl.com/vvttf4wr.
onne and Bryan Stevenson. For details, call CBI at 503-222-1069.
Oct. 27: Israel360: One Immigrant’s Experience
Oct. 23: NYC Jewish genealogy research Congregation Neveh Shalom Executive Director Fred Rothstein
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon presents a New York will share his family’s experience in moving to Israel as new im-
City Insider’s Guide to Research featuring Steve Harris at 10:30 migrants in 1995.
am, Oct. 23, on Zoom. Harris is a consulting genealogist with This program is presented by Israel360, a series that considers

extensive experience assisting clients with their family histories. many aspects of Israel from diverse viewpoints. It will be at 7 pm,
Born in Brooklyn, he has deep roots in New York City but now Oct. 27, in Neveh Shalom’s Stampfer Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful
lives in California. He is a past president of the California Genea- Lane. Register at nevehshalom.org/israel360/.
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Learn to disagree constructively JFCS urges


In the current versations. The ‘Planning Ahead’
political climate, contradictory
most people nuances of our
concur that civil texts, along with Jewish Family & Child Service believes
discourse has diverse opinions in the importance of anticipating the future
deteriorated to from the group, and invites you to do the same.
an extent that demonstrate On Friday, Oct. 28, JFCS presents “Plan-
endangers dem- how we can ning Ahead: A Jewish Imperative to Plan
ocratic govern- engage more for the Unmentionables” by Jerry Cohen,
ment. We are un- constructively in JD, MPA.
able to listen to all kinds of de- Cohen is a retired attorney and immedi-
one another, let bates, especially ate-past state director for AARP Oregon.
alone understand Mahloket Matters instructors: Emily Simon, left, and including those The free morning session – from 10 to 11:30
each other. We Sharon Pollin, right. that are polar- am at the Mittleman Jewish Community
have progressively tuned in to the exclu- ized politically and ideologically.” Center – focuses on end-of-life planning,
sive echoes of our own silos. Pollin and Simon are excited to share specifically on Advanced Directives. These
Is it possible to find the courage to pro- the Mahloket Matters curriculum with the crucial documents provide information to
ductively engage those with whom we Portland and Ashland Jewish communities. care providers and loved ones about spe-
disagree? Can text study of Biblical stories They will be team teaching a five-week class cific, personal desires. There will be time
and their diverse interpretations empower Sundays, 3:30-5 pm, Oct. 23 until Nov. 20. for Q&A, and refreshments will be served.
us to engage more constructively in dis- The Portland group will meet in person with Cohen says his workshop breaks down
agreements today? Dr. Pollin in Portland at the Eastside Jewish and uses language that the “nonexperts”
Emily Simon and Dr. Sharon Pollin are Commons, and the Ashland group will meet among us can understand to demystify the
both graduates of the Pardes Institute’s in person with Ms. Simon at Temple Emek process of “developing plans for loss of
Mahloket Matters program. They recently Shalom. With the magic of technology, they mental capacity or end of life.”
spent eight weeks learning from classic and will present shared simultaneous robust “From a Jewish ethical perspective, it’s
contemporary Jewish texts to engage pro- class offerings even though the two groups imperative to plan ahead for one’s family
ductively in conflict conversations “for the will be approximately 300 miles apart. and to express in advance one’s personal
sake of Heaven.” An introduction to the Rabbinic Concepts wishes,” he says. “I expect attendees to
“Our Jewish tradition has long recog- of the Beit Midrash Way starts the program. leave with a better understanding of ad-
nized that there are both constructive and The curriculum will continue with: vanced planning and with the motivation to
destructive ways to express differences, • Meet or Refuse to Meet? From Korah begin or revisit the next steps to develop or
mahloket,” says Pollin. “The Pardes pro- and Moses to Political Adversaries Today implement such plans. I hope people will
gram taught us that there is a way to engage • Fear War or Trust Peace? From Jacob take action because of this workshop – for
constructively across differences by exam- and Esau through Chamberlain and Men- themselves and their loved ones.”
ining our traditional and contemporary achem Begin to Today Missy Fry, LCSW, CAGCS, who is JFCS’
texts in the format of the traditional beit • Xenophobia or National Security? behavioral health social worker, invited
midrash (study hall). And, by learning how From Pharaoh and the Israelites through Cohen to present the program.
to disagree respectfully over Jewish texts, Japanese Internment to Today “By offering this workshop, we hope to
we can use this model to shine a light on • “Fake News” or Uncovering the promote empowerment and choice, partic-
problems that we face in our society today Truth? From Joseph and his brothers ularly during a time when one has the po-
and to facilitate civil discourse.” through Jefferson and Hamilton to Today. tential to feel powerless,” says Fry.
According to Emily Simon, “the power Cost for five-session class is $36. Regis- This opportunity is thanks to generous
of ‘the beit midrash way,’ sitting respect- ter for the Portland group at tinyurl.com/ funding provided by Jewish Federations of
fully with one another and really being ms8v8c9m. North America.
open to intent listening and understanding, To register for the Ashland group, email Reservations are not required. For ques-
yields amazingly rich and productive con- Emily Simon at [email protected]. tions, email [email protected].
After 2-year hiatus, Celebration of Art returns

ORA Northwest Jewish Artists will once again sponsor the Cel-
ebration of Art after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The Celebration
of Art will take place at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center,
6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219.
Twenty-two ORA artists will show and sell their work 7-8 pm,
Saturday, Oct. 29, and 10 am-4 pm, Sunday, Oct. 30. Artwork will
include paintings, drawings, jewelry, glass, fiber arts – wearable
and decorative, pottery, sculpture, woodturning and photography.
ORA is a group of Jewish artists in Portland who create opportu-
nities to exhibit members’ works of art, conduct educational work-
shops and strengthen our community through shared experiences.
For more information, visit northwestjewishartists.org.
Left: Painting of a girl by Edith Crever, a senior in high school.
Right: Necklace by Victoria Epstein is called Counterweight.
Jewish Review Oct. 12, 2022 7

Ex-Portlander creates

fun film during Covid


Premiere in Charlie Chaplain Theatre

very fitting for “Ain’t We Got Fun”

When he was growing up in
Portland, David Alan Ruben
loved watching Marx Broth-
ers comedies and other classic
films.
“I have always enjoyed com-
PDX Hillel’s newest staff members, Maddie Herrup (left) and Linoy edies with an extra dose of
Yechieli (right), staff a booth at Lewis & Clark College to welcome controlled madness,” he says.
Jewish students to campus. “When you watch a 1930s’
PDX Hillel gains Israel comedy, the timing feels like a
well-oiled vaudeville act. The
and social justice fellows dialogue, sight gags, pratfalls,
tap routines ... are all timed to
precision.”
Greater Portland Hillel has two new staff members for the 2022- The son of Danny Ruben
23 school year – a social justice intern and an Israel fellow/shlicha and Kellie Kaplon, he gradu- David Ruben
(emissary). ated from Tigard High School and crew all tested negative and
Maddie Herrup is the Springboard Social Justice Fellow for PDX before earning a bachelor’s then sequestered themselves at
Hillel. Linoy Yechieli arrived in Portland in August to serve as the degree in music theater from the cabin where the film was
Jewish Agency for Israel Fellow. Illinois Wesleyan University. shot. Food delivery was the
“Even though Maddie and Linoy have only been in Portland He worked at Portland’s Tin only thing that came onto the
for a short time, they have already made such a huge impact on Pan Alley Theatre Company sequestered set during shoot-
our campus communities,” says PDX Hillel Executive Director and then moved to Los Angeles ing. Crowd scenes were shot in

Hannah Sherman. in 2010 to pursue his passion to L.A. at the end of production.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Maddie recently graduated from work in film. The film is shot in black and
Brandeis University in Boston, where she studied anthropology He returns to Portland several white and features nine Tin Pan
and public health. times a year to see family and Alley songs that were in the
Prior to coming to PDX Hillel, she worked as a student intern at to attend Kol Nidre services at public domain.
Diller Teen Fellows in Boston. A focus of her social justice work Congregation Beth Israel. “We tried to use songs that
is mental health advocacy and incorporating mindfulness and con- In 2020, he was in southern weren’t famous, so it would
templative practices (such as meditation and prayer) into her work. Oregon directing a big budget feel like they were written for
Her intention is to bring this to every interaction she has in her feature film when Covid shut the movie,” says Ruben. He
work and to uplift others in their identities and in their Judaism. down the production. believes only the title song,
“Maddie’s passion for and expertise in wellness will allow us Back in L.A., with lots of ac- “Ain’t We Got Fun,” will be
to support students in their mental health journeys, something so tors and production crew with recognized by most people.
crucial in the face of the mental health crisis today,” says Hannah. nothing to do, Ruben, Kathy The madcap film features a
Linoy Yechieli grew up in Kiryat Shmona, a small city in the Rich-McFarland and Jon Toset- film producer who discovers he
north of Israel. ti decided to “play” and create produced the wrong film. When
Since she bought her first guitar, she has been writing songs and something. the unions want it shut down
performing her original music. In 2016, she graduated from the “It exploded in a good way,” and investors want it released,
Open University with a B.A. in psychology and music. She attend- says Ruben. he flees with the final reel to a
ed Levinsky College of Education, graduating with an M.A. in Repartee Pictures produced cabin.
music therapy in 2018. the 1930s-style musical come- “Chaos ensues,” says Ruben,
For the past five years, she has been working in the music and dy “Ain’t We Got Fun,” which noting gangsters, prostitutes
music therapy fields with diverse populations of different ages, had earned 24 film festival lau- and other oddball characters
developing projects to encourage inclusion and social equality in rels by Oct. 4. Adler & Asso- pursue him to the woods. “It’s
Israel. At PDX Hillel, she wants to inspire students’ lifelong con- ciated Entertainment acquired as silly and fun as it sounds.
nections to the people and the land of Israel. worldwide rights to the film and … We just made it to entertain
“Linoy brings her passion for relationship-based engagement to presented the industry premiere people. I feel we need that to-
everything she does, and this work will allow us to build bridges Sept. 8 at the Charlie Chaplain day. It’s good, clean fun with a
to other faith and cultural groups, creating new partnerships for a Theatre at Raleigh Studios. It bunch of Yiddish words thrown
thriving pro-Israel community on our campuses,” says Hannah. should be released in spring in.”
Since 2008, PDX Hillel has been serving Jewish students on 2023, likely in indie theaters or Ruben hopes to arrange a
Greater Portland’s college campuses. This fall, PDX Hillel has streaming. screening in Portland next
already engaged more Portland-area Jewish college students than The film was shot over 16 days year. Until then, you can see a
ever before, an increase of 10% over the record-breaking numbers in what Ruben calls “Film Boot trailer for the film at youtu.be/
from the same time last year. Camp.” The 10 principal actors yyu_5RBkIZU.
8 Jewish Review Oct. 12, 2022

Attendees gather to watch a DSS video and engage in raffle of art by Cheryl Livneh. Photo New JFCS friends enjoy kosher Liekam
by Jenn Director Knudsen. brews and a nosh.
Bees & Brews raise funds for JFCS Disability Support Services

Just prior to Rosh Hashanah, Jewish Fam- Menashe, who is retiring after seven years DSS exceeded its fundraising goal, thanks
ily & Child Service held Bees & Brews, a of dedication to JFCS and its DSS family. to Bees & Brews attendees and generous
fundraising event benefiting JFCS’ Disabil- Shayna Sigman, DSS manager, ex- event sponsors: Gloria Bacharach Family
ity Support Services. Nearly 100 people of pressed gratitude for every person who Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community
all ages – including DSS clients – came joined JFCS to support disability work in Foundation, Rabbi Michael and Cantor Ida
to Leikam Brewing for a great evening of our community. Rae Cahana, Rabbi Daniel and Carol Isaak,
nosh, kosher beer, spirits, honey tasting, “We all had a terrific time, connect- Esther and Albert Menashe, and Corinne
live music, an art auction and community. ing with new people and also gather- and Larry Spiegel.
Special features included a video about ing in person with longtime clients and For more information about DSS, visit
DSS and the opportunity to thank Janet supporters,” she said. jfcs-portland.org/disability-support-services.

Jewish Movie in the Park celebrates Jewish culture

When Chabad Young Professionals/
Chabad Northwest partnered with the city’s
Summer Free for All program to produce
Jewish Movie in the Park, some 350 people
of all ages turned out.
“The goal of the event was to bring people
together for a fun, relaxing Jewish-themed
evening in an outdoor public setting – to
celebrate Jewish life and culture openly
and proudly,” says Sheina Posner, who
leads CYP/Chabad NW with her husband
Rabbi Meir Posner.
Before moving to Portland in March 2020
at the start of the pandemic, Sheina worked
at the New York headquarters of Chabad
Young Professionals International.
“On the East Coast, you’ll know some-
body is Jewish in 10 to 20 minutes of con-
versation,” says Sheina. “(Here) it doesn’t Some 350 people spread out blankets and enjoyed a picnic as they watched “The Frisco
come up unless you ask … it’s not that Kid” at the Jewish Movie in the Park at Fields Park at the end of summer.
strong identity that comes up right away.”
After talking to people in the crowd, ty. For me, it’s really important to bring up “Portland is a very nonreligious city in
Sheina says she estimated about half of that awareness.” general,” says Sheina. “The people that
them were Jewish. Of the half who weren’t The Posners continue to seek ways to come to us aren’t religious. … We want
Jewish, she says about half told her they reach out to young Jewish professionals them to have the knowledge that there
didn’t know anyone who is Jewish. and those who live in Northwest Portland. are Jewish things happening, and you can
“Maybe they just don’t know that they Sheina wants to connect with individuals come be a part of it proudly.”
(their friends) are (Jewish) because it and organizations to collaborate on making For information on upcoming events or to
doesn’t come up,” says Sheina. “We need Portland a place people can feel safe and get involved with CYP/Chabad NW, visit
to be diverse. We need to show our diversi- proud to be a Jew. pdxcyp.org or call 503-583-2025.
Jewish Review Oct. 12, 2022 9

Gala celebrates past, present and future



“All of you here ensure the
vibrancy of Jewish Portland,”
said Jewish Federation of
Greater Portland President
and CEO Marc Blattner as he
welcomed nearly 400 people
who were “finally able to come
together to celebrate Federa-
tion’s 100th birthday … as we
begin our next century.”
L’Chaim Gala Chair Ed
Tonkin said when planning
began in 2019, they knew the
second century would look dif-
ferent from the first.
“Our community thrived un-
der duress,” said Tonkin, not-
ing a strong Jewish Federation
ensures a vibrant Jewish com-
munity. “It’s not the first time WELCOME – After waiting for two years for the pandemic to subside, close to 400 people registered
we have overcome challenges for the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Centennial L' Chaim Gala held at Portland Art Museum.
… Together, we will continue
overcoming challenges.” PHOTOS BY ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY
JFGP Chief Development
Officer Wendy Kahn intro-
duced a video reminiscing
on Federation's 100 years of
vibrancy, depth and breadth.
“There are so many programs,
institutions, places and oppor-
tunities for individuals and
families to connect Jewishly
… and the Jewish Federation
proudly continues to convene
and connect the community
through our capacity to raise
and allocate funds and provide SEPARATION – Community PLANNERS – Gala Chair Ed
leadership for the community.” Chaplain Rabbi Barry Cohen led Tonkin, above, and JFGP Chief
Trevor Bryant, a young adult a short Havdallah ceremony that Development Officer Wendy
who moved to Portland three not only separated the "Shab- Kahn, right, started planning
years ago, said that is exactly bat that was with what will be" the Centennial Celebration a
why he supports the Jewish but also marked a return to an year before Federation's 100th
Federation. “I’ve always been in-person communal gathering. birthday in 2020.
very involved in the Jewish CALL & RESPONSE – At left, JFGP Campaign
community … but when I Chair Jess Hilbert, President and CEO Marc
think of who works for every- Blattner, and Board Chair Mindy Zeitzer took
one, I think of the Federation.” turns at the podium to call on the communi-
Add your support for the com- ty to celebrate the past and support the future.
munity at jewishportland.org/ Below, attendees responded by making their
campaign-for-community-needs. commitment to the 2023 Annual Campaign for
Community Needs raising more than $870,000.















TOASTING L'CHAIM
10 Jewish Review Oct. 12, 2022

Time to Party!


























The dance floor was a hopping place for two
hours as Patrick Lamb & The Hit Factory
played popular hits that got all ages moving.
















SPECIAL MOMENTS – It was a wonderful evening for couples,
familes and friends to celebrate together as part of a community.

















KEEPSAKES – Gala attendees could visit the photo booth for a souvenir portrait
to remember the elegant evening.















JEWISH FEDERATION TEAM – The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland staff
worked hard to create a successful gala and then enjoyed the elegant evening to
celebrate Federation's first century and move forward to the next hundred years.
Jewish Review Oct. 12, 2022 11

Chaplain's Corner



Sukkot’s call to be grateful


BY RABBI BARRY COHEN life rather than over-emphasiz-
We can all be grateful for ing what I believed was going
something in our lives, despite wrong.
Published biweekly by the daily challenges we face, This lesson is captured in
Jewish Federation of despite our ongoing stresses, one of Judaism’s many stories
strains and worries. Judaism that have been handed down
Greater Portland devotes an entire holiday to the through the generations. The
9900 SW Greenburg Road, value of gratitude with Sukkot, story takes place in a school
Suite 220 which immediately follows the when the students were com-
Tigard, OR 97223 High Holidays. plaining to the teacher about all
With Rosh Hashanah and Yom of their problems. The teacher
503-245-6219 Kippur, I hope we took advan- decided to give them a home-
JewishPortland.org tage of this annual opportunity work assignment. She instruct- Rabbi Barry Cohen is the
facebook.com/JewishPDX for self-reflection and renewal. ed them to go home and put all Jewish community chaplain of
instagram.com/ I hope that we are looking for- of their troubles into a bag and the Greater Portland area.
ward with optimism to the year then bring that bag to school
jewishfederationpdx/ that will be and have clear goals tomorrow morning. [email protected]
of what we plan to experience The next day, the teacher es and problems. Our goal is to
Editor and accomplish, how we want asked the students to walk keep them in perspective and
Deborah Moon to grow, how we plan to heal. around the room and look in- not allow them to overwhelm
Celebrating Sukkot is a won-
side their classmates’ bags to
us. Knowing that everyone is
[email protected] derful opportunity to take our see their troubles. After a few struggling with their own bag
first healthy steps in the New minutes, she had them to return of troubles can make our bag
Circulation Year. It began the evening of to their seats. Then she asked a easier to carry.
Oct. 9 and ends the evening simple question: “Who wants
But more importantly, know-
To receive the Jewish of Oct. 16. Sukkot emphasizes to trade their bag of troubles ing that we all have a bag of
Review in your email inbox, the value of gratitude, a value with any of their classmates’ troubles reminds us that we
email your name and email that often gets lost in our busy, bag of troubles?” also have a treasure trove of
address to rushed, high-pressure lives. None of the students wanted gratitude. These sources of
[email protected] We can feel gratitude by view- to trade. gratitude can balance out our
ing our reality in proper per- We may think our bag of bag of troubles. I bet if we try
spective. troubles is too heavy, too cum- hard enough, we can find we
OPINIONS printed in the Here’s an example of how I bersome or even at times over-
Jewish Review do not have inadvertently experienced whelming. But most of us have have more items in our treasure
necessarily reflect those gratitude: Every so often, I have no idea what other people are trove of gratitude than in our
bag of troubles.
of the Jewish Review, to take my high-school-aged truly going through with their I close with words from Mish-
the Jewish Federation son and daughter to doctors’ ap- own bag of troubles. kan Hanefesh, the Reform
of Greater Portland, its pointments, often followed by When we place our experience Movement’s High Holiday
governing board or the staffs trips to the pharmacy. I learned in the context of other people’s prayer book: Have I grown
of either the newspaper or that if we ever want to see pain, experience, our bag of troubles during the past year in my abil-
the Federation. suffering, frustration, anger, gets a little lighter and a little ity to experience and express
disappointment or discourage- easier to carry. When we talk gratitude? Am I consistent in
ment, go to the waiting room of about our bag of troubles with a expressing gratitude to loved
Next issues doctors’ offices or stand in line family member, a trusted friend ones and friends? Do I look for
at a pharmacy. Pay attention or a counselor, we obtain the
things to feel grateful for – or
to everyone around us. Listen skills we need to know when to things to complain about? Do
Issue date Deadline to their words and the tone of carry our bag of troubles, when I feel appreciated by others?
their voices. Notice the nuances to put it down and when occa- What have I done during the
OCT. 26 OCT. 20 of their body language. Then sionally to air it out and empty past year that has earned some-
compare what they are feeling part of it. one else’s gratitude?
NOV. 9 NOV. 3 to whatever we are feeling. Please know that I am not say- Let us all use the holiday of
These experiences have ing that our problems are ille- Sukkot to answer these person-
NOV. 23 NOV. 17 placed my concerns in perspec- gitimate or inauthentic. I share al questions and to improve our
tive, and as a result, I felt grat- this story because it teaches that quality of life in the coming
DEC. 7 DEC. 1 itude for what was good in my all of us have stresses, challeng- year. Hag Sukkot Sameach!
Rabbi's Corner
Submit photos, news and In addition to the Chaplain’s Corner, The Jewish Review offers space for a Rabbi’s Corner each
obituaries to issue. Our community’s rabbis are invited to share their thoughts on the week’s parsha or current
[email protected] events. To request a date to submit a column, email [email protected].
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Climate Corner: Genealogy society

seeks treasurer
Fall gardening for winter prep ciety of Oregon is seeking a
The Jewish Genealogical So-
new treasurer for appointment
BY SARA SAFDIE to the Board of Directors effec-

Autumn is a difficult time for me in my gar- tive January 2023.
den. I look at the squash plants, now desperately JGSO is a small nonprofit
putting out their last remnants, the still-green with assets of about $6,000
tomatoes, the last of the strawberries and all the and fewer than 100 financial
browning flower seedheads. I’m thankful for the transactions per year. Treasurer
abundance yet sorry to see it go. time requirements are minimal
This is also the end of the shmita year, the using basic financial software
once-every-seven years of rest for the land, so and preparing occasional re-
it’s appropriate to think of things to do to help ports to the JGSO Board. The
our gardens rest productively for the long winter ideal candidate is a person fa-
ahead. Here are some suggestions for “winteriz- miliar with the genealogical
ing” gardens and yards. mission of the organization and
• Let the fallen leaves lie. Autumn leaves pro- a firm commitment to accurate
vide food for soil and cover for beneficial hiber- financial records. The treasurer
nating insects. Sweep walkways clear, but do not must be a current paid member
put leaves into yard waste bins. If you want a of JGSO.
tidier look, you can shred them and strew them The treasurer oversees all fi-
around your yard. In any case, do not use leaf nancial transactions of JGSO.
blowers, because they produce both noise and The current treasurer will
climate-changing pollutants. be available to orient the new
• Resist the urge to deadhead flowers. I know treasurer, transfer records and
they look ugly, but they are immensely import- software (Quicken), and pro-
ant for the winter. Because of my constant battle vide any needed training for
with squirrels, I had to give up using a birdfeed- the position. Prior experience
er, but spent flower heads provide sustenance for is welcome but is not required.
Members of the board receive
birds – not squirrels or rats – when food is less These spent bee balm and veronica flowerheads no compensation.
abundant. I have seen a variety of birds come and turning to seed may look ugly, but they provide
peck at these seed heads over the winter months. sustenance for birds over the winter. If interested, please contact
They clean up the seed heads and perhaps help JGSO President Janice Sell-
increase the flowers’ spread in the spring. Feel and pesticides that employ neonicotinoids. Not ers or current Treasurer Barry
free, however, to cut back the hips from rose only have they been shown to cause cancer, they Kast by sending a message to
bushes, as they will put their energy into the hip kill off valuable pollinators like honeybees and [email protected] with
rather than maintaining the overall health of the bumblebees. When the runoff enters our wa- “Treasurer” as the subject.
bush. terways, it kills fish and other aquatic animals.
• Plant winter crops. Now is still a great time, There are more environmentally friendly ways Moishe House has
especially since it’s been warm so much longer to deal with weeds and pests. Two examples are opening for resident
than usual, to plant cover crops like fava beans. lady bugs, available at garden centers, which will
Favas won’t grow much over the winter, but devour aphids, especially from aphid-prone bras- Moishe House PDX is seeking
you’ll have a head start on this delicious spring sica plants. A cheap stirrup hoe helps eliminate a new resident to move in this
crop. Not only are they tasty, they add vital nitro- weeds, especially in garden paths. fall.
gen to the soil. You can also put in hardy crops Happy sustainable gardening! This is an opportunity to help
such as kale and chard and lettuce varieties such sustain the young Jewish com-
as radicchio, arugula and frisée. If you let these Sara Safdie has been a member of the Climate munity with a special program
go to seed, you’ll never have to plant them again! Action Committee since its inception in 2020. budget, enjoy subsidized hous-
• Most important: Never use chemicals! Yes, She taught college writing classes that focused ing in a central location and
dandelions will probably survive a nuclear war, on sustainability. She serves on the board of the foster lasting relationships with
but that doesn’t mean we have to fight a chem- Hillsdale Farmers’ Market and, under the aus- the folks you live with.
ical war against them. Stay away from herbi- pices of HIAS, is coordinator of the Neveh Sha- The Moishe House model
cides, like RoundUp, that include glyphosate lom Ukrainian Welcome Circle. supports young adult leaders in
their 20s and early 30s, allow-
ing them to create vibrant Jew-
We are looking to expand the Jewish Federation of Greater ish communities for themselves
and their peers. Moishe House
Portland’s Climate Action Committee. If you are interested Portland has been supporting
the young adult community in
in becoming a member, please contact Rachel Nelson at the the greater Portland area for
Jewish Federation ([email protected]). over a decade!
Email
moishehousepdx@
gmail.com to inquire.
Jewish Review Oct. 12, 2022 13

Obituaries
Submit obituaries to [email protected]


ESTELLE DIAMOND VICKI WIESE
Estelle Diamond, z"l, passed away on Oct. 4 in Fort Meyers, Fla., Vicki Wiese, z”l, the sister of Congregation Kol Ami member
at the age of 93. She is loved and remembered by her niece, Con- Stacey Segal, passed away in early September 2022.
gregation Neveh Shalom member Nancy Diamond. Vicki had been struggling with cancer, but her death was unex-
pected. Kol Ami sends condolences to Stacey and Kevin, their
MANFRED LEO “DICK” HEIMANN children Isaac and Olivia, and their extended family.
Manfred Leo “Dick” Heimann, z”l, passed away on Sept. 27. He
is loved and remembered by his dear wife, Mary Heimann; daugh- GALINA TAYCHER
ters, Nicole Heimann (Robert) Sacks and Illisa Heimann (Eric) Po- Galina Taycher, z”l, passed away on Aug. 23, 2022. She is sur-
lis; and grandchildren, Jacob Aaron Sacks, Adina Polis and Kylie vived by her son, Anatoliy “Nathan” Taycher, and her grandson,
Polis. The funeral was held in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 2. Roman Taycher, both of the Portland area.
Congregation Neveh Shalom extends our deepest condolences to Galina Taycher was born on May 13, 1930, in the daughter of elec-
the extended Heimann/Sacks/Polis family. trical engineer Shaul Clayman and his wife, Emma Kurlat, in the
sunny and joyous city of Odessa, Ukraine, the Jewish capital of hu-
LEA MAE HECHT mor on the Black Sea shore. She had a very energetic, outgoing per-
Lea Mae Hecht, z”l, passed away on Sept. 21, 2022, at the age sonality and was the height of good company. She liked to sing and
of 93. Lea is survived by her brother, Robert Mesher; daughter, dance, played the piano and loved to tell anecdotes. When World
Beverly (Rob) Hecht-Levy; son, Bruce (Anne) Hecht; grandchil- War II started, Galina was 11 and was evacuated with her family to
dren, David (Caity) Abouaf, Michael Abouaf, Aaron Levy (Hailey Kazakhstan. They spent more than three years there until her city
Poyser), Hailey Hecht and Karley Hecht; and great-grandchildren was free of Nazi occupation and they were able to return home.
Aiden Abouaf and Lyla Abouaf. Lea was preceded in death by her In 1946, she met her husband, Semyon, and they spent the next
husband, Jack Hecht. 71 years together until his death. After the war, there were feelings
Lea was born May 29, 1929. of peace, happiness and a better life despite all of the obstacles
She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel. they had to face. Galina became a pediatrician and specialized in
The funeral was held Sept. 23 at Shaarie Torah Cemetery. children’s neurology, treating birth traumas and kids with cerebral
Donations in Lea’s memory can be made to the Michael J. Fox palsy. She worked over 30 years at the same clinic and had the
Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. highest qualifications in her area of expertise. She lived in SW
Portland for the past 28 years. The family attended Congregation
DEBORAH LEVY Neveh Shalom. She would always make sure you had enough or
Deborah Levy, z"l, passed away on Sept. 15, 2022, in Massachu- more then enough to eat when you visited.
setts. Deborah is loved and remembered by brothers, Jonathan She is buried at the Ahavai Shalom cemetery next to her husband
(Nancy Stone) Levy, members of Portland’s Congregation Neveh (who died almost exactly five years before she did).
Shalom, and David (Keily) Levy of Washington, D.C.; sister,
Judith (Kenneth Rodgers) Yaldatel of Cape Cod, Mass.; a niece; SANDRA LANDSKRONER
nephews; and cousins. Sandra Landskroner, z”l, passed away on June 21, 2022, at the
Vancouver Hospice; she was surrounded by her loving sons, Kevin
WALTER KOTKINS and Kyle; grandson, Max; and sister and brother-in-law, Gerri and
Walter Kotkins, z”l, passed away on Sept. 11, 2022, just shy Mark London.
of his 97th birthday. He was the beloved father of Congregation Sandy was born to Bessie and Maurice Krass in Vancouver, Brit-
Shaarie Torah’s former president Steph Kotkins. ish Columbia. She attended the University of British Columbia
Walter is survived by his children, Steph (Edith), Frederick and graduated with a B.Ed. She later received her M.Ed. from the
(Karyn) and Ronald (Eve); grandchildren, Sarah, Naomi, Jim- University of Oregon. Sandy spent decades teaching in the Port-
my, Jasper, Kaylee, Jaclyn, Bryanna, Andrea and David; and four land School District. She specialized in teaching children with
great-grandchildren. dyslexia. An entrepreneur, Sandy built a cookie business called
He was preceded in death by wife, Adaline “Sissy” (z”l), brother, Campus Cookies. Her business was featured in The Oregonian.
Buddy (z”l) and granddaughter, Melinda (z”l). Sandy was married to Charles Landskroner (deceased). She
The funeral was held Sept. 13 at Shaarie Torah Cemetery. moved to Vancouver, where she married Ed Oser.
The family requests that remembrances be made to the Shaarie Sandra is survived by her husband, Ed Oser; sons, Kevin (Staci)
Torah Cemetery Fund. and Kyle (Anne) Landskroner; grandson, Max Landskroner; sister
Gerri (Mark) London; and nieces and nephews, Dana, David (Ra-
WILLIAM ROGOWAY chel), Noah, Gabriel and Aliya London; and many cousins.
William Rogoway, z”l, passed away in early September 2022. He The funeral was at Temple Shalom with Rabbi Carey Brown of-
was the father of Congregation Kesser Israel member Ben (Abby) ficiating. Burial was at Temple Shalom Cemetery in Vancouver,
Rogoway. British Columbia.
The funeral was held Sept. 8 at Harbor Lawn Mt. Olive Mortuary The family wishes to thank to the staff at the Weinberg retirement
and Memorial Park in Costa Mesa, Calif. community and the very caring nurses and doctors at the Vancou-
ver Hospice.
HAL MICHAEL BASS
Dr. Hal Michael Bass, z”l, passed away on Sept. 4, 2022. He was SUBMISSIONS
the father of Kol Ami’s previous rabbi, Rabbi Aviva Bass. Submit obituaries to
Congregation Kol Ami offers condolences to Rabbi Bass, her [email protected].
children and her extended family. Cards may be sent to Rabbi Bass
at 10667 Lake Shore Dr., Wellington, FL 33414. Obituaries are posted at jewishportland.org/obituaries.org.
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