1November 2012

BulletinNovember 2012

Cheshvan-Kislev 5773Vol. 62, No. 2

Ida Rae & Friends in Concert

November 4th

Honoring our VeteransNovember 9th

Chanukah Dinner & Celebration

December 14th

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration & Day of

Community Service January 18th & 21st

Taste of Temple February 10th

Purim Schpiel February 23rd

Preschool Fundraiser: ‘80s Dance Party

April 13th

Next Year in Jerusalem April 14th – 28th

Mitzvah DayMay 5th

www.bethisrael-pdx.org

Healing HavdalahCantor Ida Rae Cahana will lead an hour of music and quiet reflection followed by the simple and beautiful ceremony ending the Sabbath. Saturday, November 17, 4:30 - 6 PM Coffee, tea and cookies following

The Reform movement excised the traditional prayer for healing as being too old fashioned or superstitious - take your pick. It wasn’t until the early 1980s and the reintroduction of the “Mi Shebeirach” through a lyrical musical setting by Debbie Friedman that many of us heard of this prayer. Suffering herself from physical ailments throughout her performing career, Debbie helped a new generation rediscover the power of focusing inward and asking for strength and healing of the body and the spirit.

There are few examples of actual prayers recorded in the Torah. “Oh God, please heal her!” is one of the first spontaneous prayers we know of; the exclamation came from Moses when he discovered his sister, Miriam, had a life-threatening disease. Praying may not bring about a cure for you or your loved one, but taking the time to gather one’s thoughts in a supportive, spiritual environment may help to lift a tired soul.

Please join Cantor Cahana on November 17th for the return of this lovely service.

Future dates include February 16th and May 18th.

New for Our CBI Community: A Meditation Group“May the words of my mouth and the Meditations of my heart...”Thursday, November 1, 7:00 PMPollin Chapel

Group meditation is a tradition in Judaism and other religions that offers many benefits to regular practitioners including improvements in spirituality,

health, and reduced stress. Whether you are new to meditation, a seasoned practitioner, or simply curious, all members of the Beth Israel community are invited to join Cantor Ida Rae Cahana and fellow congregants to experience and learn more about Jewish Meditation.

Can’t join them at Carnegie Hall in December?

Then come see IdA RAe

& PINk MARTINI IN CONCeRT!

Sunday, November 4th

7:00 PM

Under the DomeCongregation Beth Israel

Purchase tickets online atwww.bethisrael-pdx.org/donate/buy-tickets

B’nei Mitzvah L’Dor V’Dor From Generation to Generation

Mallory Lauren SpringMallory will become Bat Mitzvah on November 3, 2012. She is the daughter of Harley and Robyn Spring, younger sister of Danielle and twin of Arianna. CBI member Evelyn Maizels is her grandmother. Mallory attends Lake Oswego Junior High School. Beginning in November 2011, Mallory has worked on a Mitzvah-a-Month, devoting her own time and resources to support a variety of area agencies, including Sunshine Pantry, BB

Camp, Community Warehouse and more. Through her work, Mallory has had a glimpse into the needs of the community and has learned how she can personally make a difference.

Arianna Michelle SpringArianna will become Bat Mitzvah on November 3, 2012, alongside her twin, Mallory. Arianna is the daughter of Robyn and Harley Spring, granddaughter of Beth Israel member Evelyn Maizels and the younger sister of Danielle. She is a student at Lake Oswego Junior High School. For the past year, Arianna has coordinated monthly Mitzvah projects to benefit a wide array of organizations in the community, including collecting toys for

the KGW Great Toy Drive; donating stuffed animals for NW Children’s Outreach; and holding a bake sale to raise money for the SMART program (Start Making a Reader Today). While some activities were fun, others were harder and more eye-opening, giving some insight into her own ability to help others.

Jacob Morris BrinJacob will become Bar Mitzvah on November 17, 2012. He is the son of Sagi and Jackie Brin, older brother of Ethan and grandson of Beth Israel member Phyllis Klein. Jacob attends Athey Creek Middle School in West Linn. For over 10 years, Jacob and his family have been involved with Wilsonville Community Sharing, a non-profit social service agency that operates a local food bank in Wilsonville and connects families in need with a variety of resources. Over the past summer, Jacob worked on a weekly basis at the Food Bank, sorting through hundreds of pounds of donated food, checking expiration dates and categorizing the donated items on a weekly basis throughout the summer. He assisted clients of Wilsonville Community Sharing and would often carry their groceries out to their cars for them.  Jacob has a strong desire to give back to his community, help those in need and bring an awareness to the problem of hunger that exists in his community.  Wilsonville Community Sharing is a satellite branch of the Oregon Food Bank: http://wilsonvillecommu-nitysharing.org.

Jordyn Ashley ZimmermanJordyn will become Bat Mitzvah during the 5:00 p.m. Havdalah service on November 24, 2012. She is the daughter of Craig and Debby Zimmerman and the older sister of Kari and Mason. Jordyn is a 7th grade student at Cedar Park Middle School in Beaverton. Jordyn has chosen to work with the Sunshine Pantry, a non-profit pantry offering food, clothing, household items, toys, toiletries and more to families in need. Over the past few

months, Jordyn has been soliciting local businesses to raise money and/or donations of food in order to allow the Sunshine Pantry to have a Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in several years: http://www.sunshinepantry.org.

Mazel tov to...

daniel Isaac Whalen, 16 years old, who has earned the highest Boy Scout of America advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award. On September 23, 2012, Troop 728 of Beaverton, OR honored Daniel as he was awarded the Eagle Scout badge. Daniel is one of about 3-4% of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank. Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and complete a service project. Daniel’s Eagle Scout project was to re-route a section of

trail in the Collins Sanctuary, which is part of the Audubon Society of Portland. Rabbi Cahana provided the traveler’s prayer, which was read at the ceremony by Sarah Epstein, and Rabbi was able to join in the celebration of Daniel’s achievement. Daniel has attended Congregation Beth Israel since kindergarten and is a madrich for Leslie Berman. Daniel is the son of Stephanie Siegel and Jeff Whalen and attends Catlin Gabel School.

Crista and Jason Comella on the birth of their daughter, Anna Frances Comella, on September 30.

Steve and Stephanie Roitstein on the birth of their son, Ayden Morris Roitstein, on October 2. Ayden was named at his Brit Milah on October 9th.

May they grow in health and wisdom and be a source of strength totheir families and all humankind.

Scott Robinowitz and Alyssa eguchi on their October 7th marriage, held in the Pollin Chapel and officiated by Cantor Cahana. Scott is the son of CBI members Chuck and Selene Robinowitz.

Jews Next dor is tremendously grateful to the many congregants who donated stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. In the end, JND collected over 300 stuffed animals that will now go on and be friends to children undergoing continuous medical treatment.

Mazel Tov and thank you. Over three tons of food was donated during the High Holy Day Food Drive and delivered to Lift Urban Portland for their food programs. Special thanks goes out to our religious school students and parents who delivered the food, with a special thank you to Jon, Amie, Sophia and Talia Wexler for weighing, tabulating and moving the 420 bags of food so generously donated by you.

Mazel tov to Rabbi Cahana. Just in time for Jewish Book Month, his Rosh Hashanah sermon, “Rabbi Sputnik and the Dreams of a Generation,” will be included in American Dreamers, a new book that willl be available from Weiden+Kennedy on November 16th. It is a collection of stories, essays, art, games, and interviews featuring the optimists, mavericks, and mad inventors who believe we can create a better world. Info at: www.makesharpstuff.com.

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Upcoming Events3rd Annual Sisterhood-Sponsored Tot ShabbatSaturday, November 3, 9:30 AMPollin ChapelPlease join us for a service aimed at our youngest members. Following the service, Sisterhood will have an age-appropriate craft project for little ones and parents as well as snacks for everyone.

Beth Israel Celebrates Portland Jewish Book Month Sunday, November 4 9:00 AMShirley and Herbert Semler Board RoomThe CBI Book Club invites all temple members to read and enjoy the book chosen for Portland’s Jewish Book Month,

My Father’s Paradise, by Ariel Sabar. The book tells the story of the author’s father, the last bar mitzvah in Zakho, Kurdistan in 1950 and his odyssey to find acceptance first in Israel, and then in the United States. Sabar brings to life the ancient town of Zakho, discovering his family’s place in the sweeping saga of Middle-Eastern history. This powerful book is an improbable story of tolerance and hope set in what today is the very center of the world’s attention. On November 4, at 9 am, Mr. Sabar will speak to the book club via Skype, and will answer questions about the book as well as speak of the process he used to write such a wide ranging story. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. We strongly encourage you to also go to oregonjcc.org/jbm to see the 10 other events during the month of November which pertain to this book.

Honoring Those Who ServedEach year on Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day, we pay tribute to those buried at our cemetery who served our country in the wars by adorning their final resting spots with American flags. This simple indication of military service honors the sacrifices of our war veterans and enhances the natural beauty of our historic cemetery. For many years, cemetery workers have placed the nearly 200 flags on the ground plots and mausoleum spaces throughout the property. In recent years, Mitzvah Day volunteers have assisted with the task. This year, we introduced a new procedure aimed to ensure all graves are properly marked.

Over the long Veterans’ Day Weekend, a container of flags will be centrally located adjacent to Landau Chapel. Family members coming to visit may take a flag so they can personally place it on the grave in tribute to their loved ones. Should you have any questions about burial locations at the cemetery, please contact Jemi Kostiner Mansfield: 503-222-1069 or jemi@bethisrael-pdx.org.

Israel and the American election: Jews, evangelicals, the Israel Lobby, and Money – A Post-election AnalysisSunday, November 18, 10:00 AMPollin ChapelSpeaker: Prof. Steven WindmuellerThe historic relationship between Israel and the United States remains strong, but the role that Israel plays in the American political process may be shifting. Have different parties found ways to split the Jewish community and Israel’s supporters? How does that play itself out in election results and in political discourse? Looking back on the 2012 election, we will analyze some of the moving pieces and discuss the future of Israel in American politics.

Dr. Windmueller is a specialist on political issues and American Jew-ish affairs and holds a doctorate in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. He served as the Dean of the Los Angeles Campus of the Hebrew Union College until 2010 and has appeared on various nationally syndicated media.

Join Cantor Cahana and our Cantor’s Chanters choir for a special community event:Rick Recht in Concert!Sunday, November 18, 4:30 PM MJCC (6651 SW Capitol Hwy)No stranger to most everyone, Rick is a top-touring musician in Jewish music. He is widely recognized for his appeal to youth and family audiences.

Tickets for this community concert are just $7 per adult (ages 6 and up); under 5 are free. You can also purchase a family ticket for $18 or pre-order a special Family Pack for $36, which includes a Rick Recht CD!

Go online to order at www.jewishportland.org/rickrecht or call 503-245-6219.

The dreyfus TrialTheodor Herzl and the Birth of ZionismSunday, december 2, 10:00 AMPollin ChapelSpeaker: Ron SilverWhen the French Command Staff learned that one of their officers was spying for the Germans in 1894, suspicion immediately focused on Captain Alfred Dreyfus.  There were two incriminating factors: his handwriting was nothing like the spy’s, and he was Jewish.  The Dreyfus court-martial was major news, and Theodor Herzl was one of the journalists covering this “Trial of the Century.”  As Herzl watched Dreyfus, an innocent man, stripped of his epaulets,  paraded in disgrace through the gates of the Ecole Militaire, and sent to Devil’s Island past a crowd shouting “Down with the Jews,” modern Zionism was born.  Join Ron Silver as he describes the twists and turns of Dreyfus’ struggle for redemption and the effect on Herzl.

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developing CBI by Jenat Levison FeldmanDevelopment Director If you are reading this bulletin before November 4th, I hope you have made plans to join us for Ida Rae and Friends, CBI’s major fundraiser for this year. In addition to enjoying some of the most amazing talent Portland has to offer, this event will focus on raising money to Open Our Doors in order to both engage current members, welcome new

members and connect with the unaffiliated while also enabling us to expand our music program. We truly believe music is a strong medium in that it can be both inspirational and meaningful; for many it is often the doorway into Judaism. We are fortunate to have members who embrace and pass along this narrative, and we are equally blessed that more than 150 years ago, those before us saw the importance of establishing a Reform congregation that could enrich Jewish lives and create Jewish memories. Our commitment is to continue on this path and ensure we remain strong in the future.

At the time this article is being submitted, we can proudly report that we have had impressive success recruiting sponsors - both those that are loyal, longtime supporters of Congregation Beth Israel as well as new and emerging leaders. We have received wonderful feedback regarding CBI’s new spirit and focus and your engagement motivates us even more. In addition, it is exciting to see the enthusiasm embraced by the gracious members who have helped share this

message and secure our sponsors. Thank you to Stuart Chestler, Linda Georges, Michelle Gradow, Joanne Menashe, Harold Pollin, Loree Sakai, and Jeff Wolfstone. We hope you will (or did) join us for this fundraiser. Either way we certainly want you to know your contribution means a great deal and helps make the difference. It is always the right time to make a donation and show your support. Contact the CBI office by phone at 503-222-1069 or online at www.bethisrael-pdx.org. You can also contact me directly via email at jen@bethisrael-pdx.org to help us Open Our Doors and/or get engaged with CBI. We are having a really good time developing CBI, and we would love for you to join us!

Developing CBI Tributes

Please join me in welcoming our newest CBI Legacy Society donors:

debbie and Lance CaldwellLinda and Tom Georges

Ted Nelson and Curt ShafstallJill Newman Slansky

As you reflect on your past, consider ensuring you are a part of CBI’s future. By naming CBI in your will or estate plan, you become a true Jewish legacy. If you have already named us in your plans, please be sure you are listed on our website as a Legacy Society Donor. If you are not listed and should be, or want to discuss creating a Jewish legacy, please contact Jen Feldman at 503-222-1069 or jen@bethisrael-pdx.org. It is CBI’s honor to recognize your intention.

Allison B. Cohen Religious sChoolIn Memory of

Allison CohenRhonda, Kenny, and Andrew Cohen

In Honor ofAyden Morris Roitstein (Birth)Poppy, Bubbe, and Aunt Carrie

AltAR FloweRs And oneg shABBAtIn Memory of

I. Harry CaplanArdis and Sandy Kowitt

In Honor ofRoberta Wolff (Recovery)Evelyn and Jerry Leshgold

CemeteRy BeAutiFiCAtionIn Memory of

Marian BlackFloyd Blackenrico LeviJoy AlkalayRuth McBrideRuben J. and Elizabeth Menashe

edward “ed” TonkinRon TonkinHelen ShimshakJack Shimshak

Tributes continued on page 5

Without nourishment, there is no learningNovember 8th, 7:00 PM, Herbert & Shirley Semler Board RoomOur food drive was just the beginning. We had a terrific turn out for our first meeting to address how we can advocate for food justice and help to alleviate hunger locally, nationally and internationally. It is our hope that through a variety of hands-on and advocacy activities we can make a difference, while at thesame time building community among ourselves.

We hope you can join us in our quest. We will be meeting monthly on the second Thursday of each month. If you can’t join us at the meetings, we welcome you to share your ideas and participate in our activities. Just contact us at SAC@BETHISRAEL-PDX.ORG or call the CBI office at 503 222-1069 to be added to our distribution group.

When we help others, we are all made better.

Jeff, Sharon, Elliot and Owen FeinblattJason, Kelley and Jillian Fellman

Ron, Shelly, David and Suzanne LevyDavid, Amy and Naomi Lewin

Jeffrey, Jennifer, Sophia, Ella and Logan Weprin

Welcome New CBI Members

Please join us in welcoming them to our congregational family.

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RABBi CAhAnA disCRetionARyIn Memory of

Bev LindemannLindemann & Eder FamilyMartin NeuweltJim and Ilene Davidson

In Honor ofRabbi Michael CahanaStan and Joyce Loebdaniel Whalen (eagle Scout)Jeffrey Whalen and Stephanie Siegel

In AppreciationThe Senders FamilyIrv and Gail Handelman

CAntoR CAhAnA disCRetionARyIn Memory of

Herman RichmanJim and Michael Richmandavid ellmanArthur & Benny SteinhornAlbert MandelbaumAlan and Lynn Lertzman

In AppreciationThe Senders FamilyIrv and Gail Handelman

RABBi Joseph disCRetionARyIn Honor of

Rabbi Rachel Joseph (Installation)

Michael and Dayle JosephJudith B. Joseph

CAntoR sChiFF disCRetionARyIn Memory of

Sue MortonIlaine CohenSharon TarlowBetty donoghueRebecca Hill and John ParksRose Rosenbaum BaronRoger Baron and Michele Frisella

geneRAl AdministRAtiveIn Memory of

Claire PuzissBev and Curt GreenbergHarold BlankJerry and Helen SternMaria GelbshteynJack ShapiroIda delmanEmma Ferreraestelle ellnerHarold and Helene EllnerLillian S. SteinbergGilbert and Thelma SchnitzerJane GreenBernice and Burton GevurtzSheldon Sidney VidgoffTracy and Bob Moir & FamilyPage and Lynn Mesher & Familyestelle kobinDarrell Overbeck

In Honor ofCantor Ida Rae Cahana

(Installation)Jerry and Helen Stern

holidAy CeleBRAtionsIn Honor of

Jemi MansfieldDebra, Wally, and Rachel

MacDougall

Jill newmAn slAnsky eARly Childhood leAdeR FundIn Memory of

Fred kirkRachel de LeeuwRaoul de LeeuwJake and Chella KryszekLillian NewmanJill Ann Slansky

oseRAn FAmily leCtuReIn Memory of

Sadie FinkelsteinHenry and Nancy Oseran

pResChoolIn Memory of

Robert LaytonPatricia Layton Nemer

RosenFeld FAmily AssistAnt/AssoCiAte RABBi FundIn Memory of

Bertha BlauerRuth BlauerGerel BlauerBetty RosenfeldJennifer Pittsley

Ruth semleR youth ACtivitiesIn Memory of

Abe PollinHarold PollinJaqueline Ray SpivakClarice LillyJames Spivak & Familydr. Harry SemlerJames Spivak & FamilyHelen Spivak & Familydavid H. ByerHoward ByerAbraham SpivakMinnie SpivakHelen Spivak & Family

soCiAl ACtion (geneRAl)In Memory of

Howard LaneStephen PressHarold BlankBernie CaplanSarah kaplanJanice and Ben IsenbergSue MortonElaine and Sandy Weinstein

In Honor ofBarbara Cohn (Recovery)Ray and Dorothy PackouzHerb Black (Recovery)Elaine and Sandy Weinstein

General ContributionGiven ByRenée and Irwin Holzman &

The Holzman Foundation

FoodIn Memory of

Adele FeingoldLee and Frank BerneRonnie WoodLee and Frank BerneLynda BakerJennie CrystalSharon TarlowNancy CaplanBernie Caplan

Alvin CitronDavia and Ted Rubinstein & FamilyLillian SteinbergNathan GoldbergIlene GoldbergIda RosenblattRose FreidenrichJane FlaxmanHarry Lewis BaronRoger Baron and Michele Frisellaedward TonkinSue MillerClaire PuzissBarbara and Stuart LangJerry M. ColtonMarcia ColtonMorton MayerWilma-Jane Balick and Sandra

Kailes BillerBenjamin GoldbergJan GoldbergFrances Utay WolfEvelyn LasterSylvia MillerEve and Alan RosenfeldJames SendersMark Dohrmann and Julie

DurkheimerGladys NetboyJane NetboyHarold BlankDavia and Ted Rubensteinestelle ellnerJanet E. La Rossa

In Honor ofRabbi Rachel Joseph

(Installation)Lynn BonnerStan and Joyce LoebCantor Judith Schiff (Retirement)Jan Sigell (Recovery)Barbara and Barry Caplan

(Anniversary)Jerry SadisBarbara and Stuart LangBarbara Cohn (Recovery)Ilene GoldbergCantor Ida Rae Cahana

(Installation)Herb Newmark (Recovery)Davia and Ted Rubenstein

General ContributionGiven ByHarriet SchatzSusan Gerson

i hAve A dReAmIn Memory of

Leon FeuersteinHoward and Tamra FeuersteinRichard SeeEleanore RubinsteinSidney W. SchlesingerOwen and Lynn BlankHenry BlauerBarbara and Barry CaplanBenjamin HellerRandy Zasloff & Fred Cohen

speAR ReseARCh liBRARyIn Memory of

Morris WeitmanRuth and David Bath & Family

temple RestoRAtionIn Memory of

Nancy RosenbergJeffrey Lachman

In Honor ofCraig Paton

(Work over High Holidays)Andrew Coles

(Work over High Holidays)Lynn Bonner

lloyd B. RosenFeld youth leAdeRship FundIn Memory of

karl S. FreyRosemarie F. Rosenfeld

mAy geoRges study in isRAel sCholARshipIn Memory of

Colin StoloffFrederick CezerLouis TanneMannie and Amy Tanne & FamilyAnne and Maurice OstomelRose and Harry Ostomeldavid OstomelLinda Ostomel

In Honor ofCantor Ida Rae CahanaStan and Joyce LoebCantor Judith Schiff (Retirement)Pierce ethier (Retirement)Mannie and Amy Tanne & Family

nettie diReCtoR liBRARy Book endowment In Memory of

Nettie MargolisNikki & Stuart Director

WRJ/Beth IsRael sIsteRhood Funds

BikkuR holim - hope in liFeIn Memory of

Nancy RosenbergAlan and Lana Miller

pRAyeR BookIn Memory of

Herman G. koreyNikki and Stuart Director

sisteRhood pRogRAmming, leAdeRship & enRiChmentIn Honor of

ellen Bick (Incoming WRJ Pacific Region President)

Bunny Sadis & Diane Rosencrantz

Tributes, continued

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November 2 & 3Bertha BlauerWilliam R. BooneE. D.CohenThelma Ruth CrabbRaoul De LeeuwJack DouglasRonald EdelmanDorothy ElconinEileen FentonSam FreedmanRobert FriedmanMarilyn GoldmanJane GreenJulius L. GreeneJohn GrossmanJoseph JacksonBelva KaffesiederBudick KahanaReva KailesIna KreifelsHoward LaneMartin LehmannSilvan LidovitchIrving L. LondonEstelle MayerRuth McBrideDevora MittlemanSadee MuzikantAnna Renee NagelCarolyn PienerMorris PlattNancy RosenbergSidney SchlesingerDr. Harry SemlerJeanette ShemanskiRose ShevachValerie SimonEdward TonkinDavid D. WaxEdward E. WeinsteinHenrietta WolfsteinRonnie Wood

November 9 & 10Leona BerlowMack BermanA. Victor BizerKate BlumenthalEthel Levitt BlumenthalIlo BonyhadiIsidor C. BrillRuth L. BrillJennie CrystalIda DelmanEstelle EllnerSadie FinkelsteinLawrence Ellis FriedmanBenjamin HellerVirginia KendallNettie KleinbergIrving KornMarian G. KrantzAlan LazarusNina LutrinAlbert MandelbaumLouis MargulisAlfred N. MarshallMorton MayerMae PikeCharles PitkinJerome RaimSeymour RobinowitzBen RybkeAnna SemlerAbraham SpivakLillian S. SteinbergSheldon Sidney VidgoffRose Zugman

November 16 & 17Joseph AaronsJacob AsherRose Rosenbaum BaronRuth BlauerDavid J. BloomBetty DonoghueDoris EtlingerLeon FeuersteinVicki FriedlanderMaria GelbshteynSidney GinsbergBenjamin GoldbergNathan GoldbergArthur GoldsmithRuth GoodmanMyron HaimoM. David HeimsJan HorovitzSarah KaplanSara KaufmannAdelle KohnElayne KutnerReuben LenskeEnrico LeviLeo LevisonEdgar R. LokayAnne OstomelDavid OstomelHarry OstomelMaurice (Maurie) OstomelRose OstomelMilly (Manya) PlatmanBetty PolskyIda RavitzSolomon RavitzIda H. RosenblattIra RosenfeldIrving RotenbergSara SadisMinnie ScherBarbara Hervin SchwabRichard SeeRuth ShleiferElise Simon HahnNorah SolomonRebecca SwerdlikMiriam Anna VidgoffAnnie WeinerWilliam WolfstoneM. David Zugman

November 23 & 24Jane Beber AbramsonRenee BergmanMarian BlackLeonard I. BlankEdward BrounsteinBenjamin BrownDavid H. ByerI. Harry CaplanAllison Bari CohenAdele FeingoldRegina FeldmanBess Steinman FeldsteinAmy Lichtgarn FreedmanIsaac B. HolzmanRachel IngberG. Isadore KaufmanEstelle KobinRobert LaytonDora LinkVirginia MacDougallSylvia MillerGladys NetboyLillian NewmanAbe PollinJanet PopickRose PuzissHerman RichmanGary RomainHenrietta RosenblattBen RosenfeldRae W. SamuelisDavid SchultzSimon C. ShifmanHelen ShimshakFrances F. SimonMarvin S. SwireJanice TewsThelma TobinNathan S. White

November 30 & december 1Lois AdlerCelia Silver AdlerMiriam AronsonRachael Gross BaerSol BakerHarry Lewis BaronIda BergmanSylvia Wurmser BlancBessie BlankJames D. BrombergBelle T. BrounsteinNancy CaplanSherry CaplanRegina CohenTheodore H. DavidsonE. Frieda DobrowAlan Robert DuhnkrackDavid EllmanJennie EnkelisPearl FriedmanHerbert B. GaltonGregg GoldsteinAnn GrangerEstelle KobinBev LindemannNettie MargolisSadie MillerAbe Eugene RosenbergJeane RosenbergBillie RosenblumAnna SaltzmanNathan ShapiroRachel ShawMinnie SpivakMaude F. WeilYvette WeilIra WeinerMorris WeitmanFrances Utay WolfRose Rita WurmserArthur Zacks

Yahrzeits

Condolences to...

Lori and Ken Sakai on the death of his mother, May “Mazie” Sakai, who passed away on September 22.

David and Amy McFeeters-Krone & family on the death of his grandmother, Rosalie krone, who passed away on October 6 in Wilton, CT.

Rabbi Kim and Barry Rosen on the death of his niece, Megan Morris, who passed away on October 14 in Houston, TX.

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November 2012 Cheshvan-Kislev 5773

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 Cheshvan 16 Quarterly Investment Meeting 12:00 PM Offsite

Beginning Hebrew4:00 PM Rm. 16

Nominating Committee4:30 PM SBR

IHP4:30 PM SEC

WRJ/BIS Board of Trustees 6:00 PM SBR

Meditation Group Kick Off7:00 PM PC

2 Cheshvan 17 Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR

Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

JND Shabbat Service7:30 PM PC

3 Cheshvan 18 Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Tot Shabbat9:30 AM PC

Shabbat ServiceB’not Mitzvah of Mallory & Arianna Spring 10:30 AM Temple

4 Cheshvan 19 Book GroupMy Father’s Paradiseby Ariel Sabar9:00 AM SBR

Religious School/ B’nei Mitzvah 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

3rd Grade Family Program10:00 AM BA

Kol Echad Choir11:00 AM PC

New Madrich Training12:30 PM SBR

Ida Rae & Friends Reception - 5:30 PM GHConcert -7:00 PM Temple

5 Cheshvan 20

6 Cheshvan 21 Knit-A-Mitzvah10:00 AM SBR

7 Cheshvan 22 Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Adult B’nei Mitzvah6:00 PM Library

Adult Confirmation7:00 PM Library

8 Cheshvan 23 No IHP Classes

Membership Committee12:00 PM SBR

Executive Committee5:00 PM SBR

Social Action Committee7:00 PM SBR

9 Cheshvan 24

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service: Honoring Our VeteransWedding Blessing of Alex Perbix & Tyler Hasman 6:00 PM PC

10 Cheshvan 25

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service10:30 AM PC

11 Cheshvan 26

No Classes

12 Cheshvan 27 No Preschool

13 Cheshvan 28

14 Cheshvan 29

Education & Youth Committee11:45 AM SBR

Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Adult B’nei Mitzvah6:00 PM Library

Adult Confirmation7:00 PM Library

15 Kislev 1 Adult Education Committee8:30 AM SBR

Beginning Hebrew4:00 PM Rm. 16

IHP4:30 PM SEC

Board of Trustees 6:00 PM SBR

16 Kislev 2 Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR Shir Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

17 Kislev 3 Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR Shabbat ServiceBar Mitzvah of Jacob Brin10:30 AM Temple

Healing Havdalah 4:30 PM PC

18 Kislev 4

Religious School/ B’nei Mitzvah 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Adult Education: Israel & the American Election10:00 AM PC

Kol Echad Choir11:00 AM Behind the Bima

WRJ/BIS Bikkur Cholim Cooking12:30 PM BA Kitchen

Rick Recht Concert4:30 PM MJCC

19 Kislev 5

20 Kislev 6 21 Kislev 7

No Lunch BunchNo MidrashaNo Evening Programming

Preschool Giving Thanks Celebration 11:30 AM BA

22 Kislev 8 Temple Offices closed

Thanksgiving Day

23 Kislev 9 Temple Offices closed

No Mah Jongg Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

24 Kislev 10 Torah Study 9:00 am SBR Shabbat Service10:30 AM PC Havdalah Bat Mitzvah of Jordyn Zimmerman5:00 PM Temple

25 Kislev 11

No Classes

26 Kislev 12 27 Kislev 13 28 Kislev 14

Midrasha 5:30 PM SEC

Adult B’nei Mitzvah6:00 PM Library

Adult Confirmation7:00 PM Library

29 Kislev 15

Beginning Hebrew4:00 PM Rm. 16

IHP4:30 PM SEC

Taste of Temple Meeting 6:00 PM SBR

30 Kislev 16

Mah Jongg 10:00 AM SBR Shabbat Service 6:00 PM PC

dec 1 Kislev 17

Torah Study 9:00 AM SBR

Tot Shabbat9:30 AM PC

Shabbat Service10:30 AM PC

Location key

HH = Harris Hall BA = Blumauer Auditorium GH = Goodman Hall LB = Library LF = Lipman Foyer MR = Miller Room PC = Pollin Chapel

SBR = Shirley & Herbert Semler Board Room SC = Shemanski Chapel SEC = Sherman Education Center SFC = Schnitzer Family Center

AdministrationOffices & Clergy 503-222-1069Education Department & Preschool 503-222-2037Fax Machine 503-274-1400WRJ/BI Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop 503-222-1069Beth Israel Cemetery 503-222-1069426 SW Taylors Ferry Road www.bethisrael-pdx.org

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“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?Practice, practice, practice.” But in the case of Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, you get there this Decem-ber to sing with Pink Martini. Mazel tov to Cantor Cahana on her actual Carnegie Hall debut. We are very proud of our Cantor! While most of us can’t go to New York to catch the show, we do have our own “Carnegie Hall West” right here in Portland! Please plan to join us on Sunday, November 4th, for a fabulous musi-cal fundraising event, “Ida Rae & Friends,” featuring the talents of Pink Martini: Thomas Lauderdale, China Forbes, Storm Large and members of the Pink Martini band. Special guest performers include Wendy Westerwelle, Cantor Mark Saltzman, members of the NW Community Gospel Choir, and the Pacific Youth Choir, under the direction of Mia Hall Savage. This is the only opportunity you will have to see Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, China Forbes, and Storm Large perform together! 7:00 PM concert in the Temple$125 general admission$250 reserved seating Paid reservations by October 26th include a pre-function cocktail party - call the Temple for details: (503) 222-1069. We may not be going to Carnegie Hall - but Carnegie Hall is coming to us!

Space is limited; purchase your tickets today! www.bethisrael-pdx.org/donate/buy-tickets

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AuxiliariesLinda Fintzy - WRJ/BI Sisterhood PresidentScott Schaffer - Brotherhood PresidentClergySenior Rabbi: Michael Z. CahanaSenior Cantor: Ida Rae CahanaAssistant Rabbi: Rachel L. JosephRabbi Emeritus: Emanuel Rose, D.H.L., D.D.Cantor Emerita: Judith Blanc Schiff

In keeping with federal rules governing judicial ethics, Judge Graber does not engage in any fund-raising activities and does not participate in any discussion of, or decision on, any political issue, including a decision of the Board whether to take a position for or against any ballot measure.

Trustees

Deborah Caldwell Warren RosenfeldEric Friedenwald-Fishman Jill RubinsteinAli Garfinkle Ron SilverHon. Susan Graber Richard SolomonTed Nelson Arthur SteinhornMiles Newmark Jeffrey Wolfstone

Officers

Stuart Chestler PresidentIlene DavidsonVice PresidentLinda Georges Vice PresidentBrad Tonkin Vice PresidentJohn Epstein TreasurerNed Duhnkrack Secretary

Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism since 1879