October/November 2015 • CONGREGATION SHAARIE TORAH • page 1 • www.ShaarieTorah.org Tishrei/Cheshvan - Kislev 5776 I write this as we head from the beautiful intensity of Yom Kippur to the fragile beauty of Sukkot. at fragility is given voice by Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), which is read during the chag. e Byrds put Kohelet's beautiful words to music: To everything (turn, turn, turn) ere is a season And a time to every purpose under Heaven… A time to build up, a time to break down… e Byrds (actually Pete Seeger) changed the lyrics around but either way Kohelet speaks to us. If Yom Kippur is about stripping down the rickety constructions of the last year – the deceptions, the vanities, the failures, the misguided acts – and being totally vulnerable, then Sukkot is about starting to build back up with righteous simplicity. We are to make our Sukkah comfortable enough to eat in it, sleep in it and invite guests over to celebrate. Yet to be kosher it must be impermanent – a brick sukkah won’t do. A sukkah’s fragility reminds us that we are part of the awesome cycle of birth and decay in the physical world. www.ShaarieTorah.org 503.226.6131 A Time to Build We are in need of a few good names for our publications. We'd like your help! Please see page 3 for more details October - November 2015 Kohelet's opening words declaim the impermanence of all that is: Utter futility! All is futility! What value is there in any gain a person makes beneath the sun? In Kohelet's vision we can emphasize the coming decay or the possibility of rebirth. As the trees and flowers explode in one final starburst of glorious color before a seemingly lifeless winter, Sukkot asks, “what comes next?” Our morning prayers describe God as the one who “renews the work of creation each day, forever.” At each moment there is new life, new growth. We are through the High Holy Days; the self of the last year has retired, and the New Year brings rebirth. Do we have the courage to build in the face of this impermanence? Sukkot pushes us beyond boundaries in our personal lives. It is a mitzvah to invite guests for a meal in a sukkah. Are there people you know who would be touched to be invited to your sukkah, or your home? Or maybe reaching out like that is something you need for you? As we rebuild in the New Year, aware of the fragility of our own lives, we respond with solidarity, love and welcoming. But Sukkot also pushes us in our communal life. Our ancestors lived in sukkot as they fled Egyptian slavery. We are never to forget that suffering requires redemption and Sukkot must lead us to think of those who are Continue on page 7
I write this as we head from the beautiful intensity of Yom Kippur to the fragile beauty of Sukkot. That fragility is given voice by Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), which is read during the chag.
The Byrds put Kohelet's beautiful words to music:
To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season And a time to every purpose under Heaven… A time to build up, a time to break down…
The Byrds (actually Pete Seeger) changed the lyrics around but either way Kohelet speaks to us.
If Yom Kippur is about stripping down the rickety constructions of the last year – the deceptions, the vanities, the failures, the misguided acts – and being totally vulnerable, then Sukkot is about starting to build back up with righteous simplicity.
We are to make our Sukkah comfortable enough to eat in it, sleep in it and invite guests over to celebrate. Yet to be kosher it must be impermanent – a brick sukkah won’t do. A sukkah’s fragility reminds us that we are part of the awesome cycle of birth and decay in the physical world.
www.ShaarieTorah.org 503.226.6131
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We are in need of a few good names for our publications. We'd like your help!
Please see page 3 for more details
October - November 2015
Kohelet's opening words declaim the impermanence of all that is: Utter futility! All is futility! What value is there in any gain a person makes beneath the sun?
In Kohelet's vision we can emphasize the coming decay or the possibility of rebirth. As the trees and flowers explode in one final starburst of glorious color before a seemingly lifeless winter, Sukkot asks, “what comes next?”
Our morning prayers describe God as the one who “renews the work of creation each day, forever.” At each moment there is new life, new growth. We are through the High Holy Days; the self of the last year has retired, and the New Year brings rebirth. Do we have the courage to build in the face of this impermanence?
Sukkot pushes us beyond boundaries in our personal lives. It is a mitzvah to invite guests for a meal in a sukkah. Are there people you know who would be touched to be invited to your sukkah, or your home? Or maybe reaching out like that is something you need for you? As we rebuild in the New Year, aware of the fragility of our own lives, we respond with solidarity, love and welcoming.
But Sukkot also pushes us in our communal life. Our ancestors lived in sukkot as they fled Egyptian slavery. We are never to forget that suffering requires redemption and Sukkot must lead us to think of those who are
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Mission StatementShaarie Torah is an inclusive, multi-generational Conservative synagogue, nestled in the heart of Northwest Portland. This warm and welcoming Jewish community has been around since 1905, and looks to the future by balancing contemporary and traditional Judaism. We strive to ensure that every voice is heard and that every member is counted. At Shaarie Torah, we offer extensive programming and activities that work to foster Jewish values of social justice through: Torah/Learning, Avodah/Service and Chesed/Loving Kindness.
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Phil CohenPresident
Issac Tevet Vice President
Phil NewmanVice President
Mylen ShenkerTreasurer
Sarah Sue OsbornSecretary
Richard CohenPast President
Jordan SchnitzerPast President
Steph KotkinsMen's Club President
Marsha StronginSisterhood President
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Barry BensonMelissa Cohen
Richard HurwitzMichael Millender
Marshal SpectorKim Rosenberg
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This month’s issue is: Volume 90 Issue 10Issue Date: October 1, 2015
Hello Shaarie Torah community. We are in search of new names for our publications and communications to you. If you are feeling inspired and creative, please submit your ideas in each category below. The staff will then pick their favorites for each category. If your idea is picked, you will win a pass for you to attend our
Chanukkah Shabbat Dinner Celebration. Thanks for your help!
What we call it now: NewsletterWhat it is: The weekly general email that goes out each ThursdayYour new name:
What we call it now: Education NewsletterWhat it is: The weekly education email that goes out each TuesdayYour new name:
What we call it now: Shabbat Bulletin (or the Shabbat Shalom Sheet)What it is: The booklet that goes out each week for Shabbat morning servicesYour new name:
What we call it now: Bulletin What it is: The bi-monthly print magazine which you are holding in your handsYour new name:
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Please send your responses by email to: [email protected], with the subject: Publication Contest. You can also call us at: 503.226.6131 or mail in your response to: 920 NW 25th Ave. Portland, OR 97210
refu'ah sh'laymaThe renewal of body, the renewal of spirit
Harav Ronnie David Zishe ben Aliza, Lauren Selden, Ted Zidell, Diane Gibson, Diana Bockman, Jake Carwile, Anthony
Wright, Bob Leveton, Barbara Bilmeyer, Robert Bloom, Rose Nye, Lydia Hubbard, Nancy
Fruchtengarten, Barbara Leveton, Sue Carl, Rav Pinchos Yehoshua ben Chaya Shtaima Baila, Shmuel ben Naomi, Gitel Yanta bat
Sasha, Brinah Dina bat Shachma Moishe, Gitel bat Peninah, Channah Elka bat Baila, Laurie Roseman, Sid Steinbock, Joel William Cohen, Arlene Schinitzer, Michael Weinberg, Bracha
bat Gittel (Barbara Hammer), Tsipporah Rachl bat Esther, Tirzah MoRab2rell, Milt Carl
If you know someone in need of healing please call the office so we can put them on the Refuah Sh’leimah list.
Welcome to our newest members!
Adam & Seanne HartfordGolan & Danya Minyan
Christopher Ashley & Kara OrvietoIan & Heather Penner
Jed & Elisabeth PetersonSusan Reingold
Stephen & Sharon SternMel Hoffman & Trudi Stone
Avi Tevet & Kelli TevetRalph & Alice Markewitz
Mazel Tov To:
Avi and Kelli Tevet on the birth of their daughter Lillian Rose Tevet who was born on September 3. Sister is Sofia Tevet. Grandparents are Mitch and Lynne Cohen; Isaac and Charlotte Tevet. Great-grandmothers are Alegre Tevet and Lillian Burka.
Nitzan and Ohad Hanuka on the birth of their son Ofek who was born on August 17. Grandparents are Koby and Pnina (Perri Floom) Eytan from Hod Hasharon and Yehuda and Tzipi Hanuka from Holon, Israel. Great grandmother is Lily Floom from Portland (her 4th great grandchild, all in Israel), and Nejat and Rosa Halil from Ganei Tikva Israel.
Your legacy commitment helps to provide for the long term health and security of
our congregation.Anonymous, Ron and Judy Appelbaum, Barry and Karla Benson, Lynn Bonner, Stephen Butler, Milt Carl, Frieda Gass Cohen, Phil and Bobbie Cohen, Richard and Ellen Cohen, Carol Danish, Janet Pollens Feldman, Diana Ginsburg, Sheldon Gloger, Joel and Maura Greenblum, Richard Hurwitz, Marje Jacobson, Sheldon Klapper and Sue Hickey, Steph Kotkins, Lowell Lebenzon, Jerry and Dora Newman, Sue and Andrew Osborne, The Zanley Perkel Family, Laurie and Bert Rogoway, Erik Richmond and Annette Demsey, Steve Rosenberg and Ellen Lippman, Stan Rosenfeld and Madelle Rosenfeld, Faye Gordon Samuels, Michael Sheehan, Mylen and
Roz Shenker, Denny and Barbara Shleifer, Linda and Gary Singer, Marshal Spector and Shari Levinson, Charlotte and Isaac Tevet, Aaron Vitells, Ron Subotnick and Barbara Weiland, Bruce and Susan Winthrop, Larry and Estelle Winthrop, Fran and Ira Warren
If you would like to be a Legacy Society donor, please contact Melissa Bloom at:
Please call the synagogue office when a death occurs at 503.226.6131 so that we may inform Rabbi Rose and be of assistance. After business hours, on weekends or holidays, call 503.567.8306.
Clergy Visits
To assure that Rabbi Rose makes visits to congregants in the hospital, extended care facilities and hospices, please contact the synagogue office at, 503.226.6131. In an effort to comply with the patient privacy laws, healthcare facilities may not release the names of their patients; it is imperative that you provide the name of the member, the facility name, patient’s room number, length of anticipated stay, your relationship to the patient and a number where you can be reached, if further information is needed.
If you are not on our Caring Community e-mailing list, please contact the office to make
sure you receive announcements about minyans, shivas, funerals & more.
Shaarie Torah can use your help and support with various projects.
If interested, please call the office or contact Melissa at:
Shaarie Torah you are greeted by a group of people that love what they do and are happy to be doing it. Our staff are a group of dedicated members that have worked tremendously
hard to assure all the needs of the congregation are being met. Many levels of appreciation go to Kara, Brian, Sarah, Elizabeth, Dorice, Aleksey, Irina and Rabbi, as well as our cemetery staff Bill and Leo who have done remarkable work to make significate improvements at the cemetery.
I wish I could say that all our staff are full-time and maybe as we grow their hours will as well. Even if they do there is still never enough hours to get everything done. That is why we are so appreciative to the many fabulous volunteers that help us do the work we do.
Fellow Congregants,First, L'Shanah Tova. Happy, healthy, and a sweet New
Year to all of you and your families. Let’s all hope that this year is a revival year for the Shaarie Torah community.
How we do that is up to you, my fellow congregants. We want you to be a part of the activities of our synagogue.
There is a story about a synagogue in a certain city, that had daily minyans. Their services never lacked for at least ten congregants in attendance. The Rabbi decided to ask four of the attendees why they always came to services and most synagogue activities.
The first, Mylen remarked, "I come to services, because I’m a religious person, so I pray at my shul."
The second person, Ron said, "I come to services because I am retired, so it helps me start the day." The third person, David said, "I come to say Kaddish for my late father."
The fourth, Judy said, "I come to services because for a
Phil's CornerPhil Cohen, President
"My point is that whatever your reason, all of
you create our community and we love that you come."
short time, I’m with my own Jewish people, and that makes me feel good."
My point is that whatever your reason, all of you create our community and we love
that you come.
We have three weekly services plus, of course, Shabbat services with a wonderful kiddush. Once a month, a Musical Shabbat
service, once a month a Friday Night Dinner and service and once
a month, a Little Shabbat. Early in 2016 the Sisterhood will start their annual
Hamentaschen baking and sales. The Men’s Club is having a poker tournament and other activities. Our education and programing departments will have many exciting venues during the coming year. Also there are many committees you can be a part of.
Please my fellow congregants, become involved and become a part of Shaarie Torah’s future.Again, Happy New Year!Phil
Upcoming Adult EducationA Living Covenant: Innovation in Jewish LifeFirst Thursdays thru January, 7:00 p.m.
Chevra Kadisha Class: Jewish Teachings and Practices About Death and BurialSunday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.
Adult Koach Program (Adult B'nai Mitzvah) Starts Monday, October 12, 5:30 p.m.
Friday Night 101: Shabbat Just Do It!Sundays, October 25, November 8 & 22, 10:00 a.m.
Ahava Sundays (for Women)Sunday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.
Avaha Reads (for Women)Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m.
seeking comfort and fleeing danger, and those within our community – in Portland and environs – who are literally without homes. How can we be healers? Builders? This is a Jewish response to impermanence: Ma’asim tovim, acts of goodness, which live beyond us.
This year, I would like to do some of this "building" in care of others in our community who are in need. I'm not yet sure how. If you'd like to help, please reach out at [email protected].
I love having good solid discussions with our teens - I recall one we had just last year about Hillel’s words
in Pirkai Avot 2:5 that stated “Do not separate yourself from the community.” The teens expressed their opinions regarding the need for a community to be Jewish. Why can’t we simply BE Jewish… what does that really mean? What do you think?
This past month as I saw all of our members and guests coming to the High Holy Days celebrations, enjoying one or more of our many activities, I once again confirmed my strong feelings of the need to belong to a community and not simply BE. People saw others who they had not seen for a long time, and they greeted one another like family. It was so good to see and hug one family who lost their uncle, and congratulate another who just had a baby. I saw an older couple who comes here every Shabbat approach a women who was pregnant and ask her when the baby is due. I saw teens that surrounded me at Ruach Minyan and sang as loud as I did. I looked at parents spending precious time with their kids, talking about values and ethics. And so, I was reminded of the quote from The Talmud, “When the community is in trouble, a person should not say, “I will go home and I will eat and drink and be at peace with myself.” Our members and friends care to share their news with one another, and to me this is the meaning of kehilah- a community!
So in this awesome spirit of community, I hope you will experience many avenues for learning that are palatable to your family’s needs and styles.
We have something for everyone here. There is Shabbat and Sunday preschool events, religious school learning on Sundays, the adventurous Portland Jewish Explorers, Wednesday Night School, Ruach Minyans on the first Shabbat of the month for adults and families, as well as our our USY/Kadima/Pre-Kadima events with our new advisor Sarah Rohr. Make sure you read what she has in store for our kids on page 12 & 13!
Until next time,Don’t be a stranger- we are a community after all!
Kol Tuv,Dorice Horenstein
Education DepartmentDorice Horenstein, Education Director
Join Us For Our Monthly Shabbat Programs
Shabbat Morning ServicesEvery Saturday, 9:15 a.m.
Regular Shabbat services and kiddush
Ruach Minyan1st Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
Alternative serivce or prayer, discussion, Torah and community.
Shirat Yeladim (3-5 years old)1st Saturday of the month, 10:45 a.m.
Morning service geared towards 3-5 year olds with story, music and mitzvot.
Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner2nd Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Gather as a community for a delicious dinner and service.
Torah Yoga for Preschoolers2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.Yoga instructor Rachel Stern engages
preschoolers and their caregivers.
A Little Shabbat (2 years old and up)3rd Friday of the month, 5:00 p.m.
Greet shabbat with our young community - story, songs, food and friends.
Youth Minyanaires3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.
Teens join teens in a service for themselves, by themselves.
A Musical Shabbat4th Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Shabbat with music and joy with Rabbi Rose and other special musical guests.
The Carl PreschoolElizabeth Fleishman, The Carl Preschool Director
The preschool is off to a great start with over 25 children enrolled. We
have a wonderful group of families volunteering their time and energy. Last month, we talked about Jonah and the Big Fish, Noah’s Ark and the children worked very hard and were very attentive to learning
about the seven days of creation.
In addition, we experienced a working farm, where we went to learn about the fall harvest for Sukkot. We have been talking about seeds, autumn, and how hard a farmer has to work to provide us with a beautiful bounty! The weather even held up while we did this, and we had no soggy kids or parents. The children are now talking about mitzvahs. The holidays provided great timing for these discussions. They are learning a lot about themselves and how to be better people in the future. We will continue talking about mitzvah’s through out the year and find a special project for our school. In November we will think about being thankful and grateful for all the blessings we have been provided. We are having a wonderful experience with Rabbi Rose during our Shabbat every Friday at 12:45pm. He sings, reads stories, and talks with the children and parents. We even went adventuring in the Sukkah with Rabbi Rose. He showed the children the lulav and etrog. We all took turns shaking them and talked about all the wonderful stories in the Torah. Preschool Shabbat is open to all, and we hope you will bring your neighbors, family, friends, grandchildren or anyone you think that would enjoy. We meet upstairs in the foyer, and if you can’t find us, listen for a group of kids singing or laughing! One child told his parent that the Rabbi is funny and silly. Can it get any better than that? Thank you Rabbi!
Shana Tova! We hope that you and your family had a joyous New Year celebration and an easy Yom Kippur fast.
Sisterhood has been the backbone of the synagogue’s kitchen, educational programs, and family activities for nearly a century. Sisterhood continues to donate to the Yom Kippur Appeal, sponsor kiddishes, Wednesday Night School kosher dinners, numerous educational activities, as well as fund building maintenance repairs and upgrades. We are gearing up for a new year with fresh, innovative ideas.
This year, the Sisterhood dues were included in the yearly synagogue mailer. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to return your annual dues and consider making an additional Donor Pledge to help the Sisterhood succeed. Dues are still only $25 a year.
We encourage women of all ages to participate in this important organization. Membership forms can
be downloaded from the Shaarie Torah website at: shaarietorah.org/sisterhood. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone and now is the perfect time to join!
One of the many amazing parts of the Sisterhood is the Gift Shop! Please visit by going to the second floor, near the Main Sanctuary. We continue to stock a variety of Judaica (and some non-Judaica) merchandise for every occasion – we have many new items including jewelry, holiday cards & other items, as well as host gifts & tchochkes. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we are happy to order whatever it is that you want from our specialty catalogs. As always, all proceeds go directly back to the shul’s educational programs. Contact Dori at 503-646-5866 or Sheila at 503-887-1169 for more information or to make an appointment.
For more information about events, membership or committees, the Gift Shop, Sisterhood in general, or to be added to our email list, contact Marsha at: 512-422-1649, [email protected].
Sisterhood Meeting - Sun, 10/11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the social hall.
Hanukkah Latke Fry - dates/times TBD, please contact us if you’re interested in volunteering.
Vashti’s Banquet – 3/20 – time TBD. Help us to recreate the Queen Vashti’s fabled harem banquet with a clearly modern twist. Join us for a Middle Eastern dinner and entertainment at a restaurant TBD.
Donor Brunch – Sun, 4/10, Open to all women who have donated their time to Sisterhood or the Synagogue, or have helped Sisterhood financially by doing one of the following:
- helped with at least 3 Sisterhood and/or Synagogue programs- attended at least 9 Sisterhood and/or Synagogue programs, or- donated at least $50 to the Sisterhood.
We are planning an exciting program for this event – watch for further details.
Friday Night Service - We are also considering leading a Friday night service and sponsoring an oneg at the Robison Home. Contact Marsha at the number or email address below if you would be interested in participating in this event.
The Shaarie Torah Men’s Club is proud to announce that the next recipient of the Harry R. Nemer Service Award is Shelodon (Shelly) Klapper. For
years, Shelly has continued to be involved in numerous fundraising projects benefiting all of us at Shaarie Torah,
along with countless hours of “behind the scenes” volunteer work. The Men’s Club will present Shelly with the Harry R. Nemer Service award this coming June 2015 at the annual service award dinner. The date of the dinner will be determined
soon.
As for what’s happening with the Men’s Club this month, the October Men’s Club Meeting is October 18, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Josh Rose will speak to the group about his recent trip to Israel, offering his insight along with a slide show presentation. Please mark your calendars for this special presentation, there will even be a nosh!
In July, the congregation received an informational packet from the office. Included in the packet was this year’s $18.00 dues donation request for the Men’s Club. Your $18.00 contribution makes it possible for the Men’s Club to put on events and sponsor events like the dinner for the synagogue annual meeting. Thank you to those who sent in their donation.
The Men’s Club recognized as the religious, social and service auxiliary organization of our congregation fills a vital role in synagogue life. The health and vitality of every synagogue depends on an active Men’s Club and Sisterhood to attract new members. Synagogues without these active organizations tend to stagnate and lack energy.
Synagogue membership is not required to join the Men’s Club. For more information regarding the Men’s Club please contact the synagogue office, and I will personally contact you on the club’s behalf.
Committee has been hard at work! We last met in early August to complete a Strength, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis exercise as outlined by United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). From there, the committee identified a few program opportunities the shul could easily implement immediately to enhance activities – no final decisions or details have been implemented as of yet but look for some fun programming changes in the coming months.
Additionally, the committee would like to thank you for your cooperation in the USCJ Congregational Survey. The survey closed in mid-August, and we had a response rate greater than 35% from our members – far exceeding the USCJ’s average response rate from other congregations. This indicates you have interest in the work we are doing! We’ll be dialing into the data at our meetings and look forward to sharing it with you in the future.
In the meantime, we have also completed committee interviews where we went out into the shul and interviewed chairpersons from each committee. These findings have not yet been processed but these insights are in integral part of our research process.
Moving forward, in late October the Shaarie Torah Board and SULAM Committee will be joining forces to start creating a vision/mission statement – a workshop led by Jay Weiner, Transition Specialist with the USCJ. The second/final USCJ SULAM workshop is slated for mid-November where we'll be introduced to Stage II and the final steps of this project.
Following all of our data collection, as outlined above, and the November workshop, we’ll be looking for many volunteers to participate in task forces and focus groups. If you’re interested in participating, please call the office after the holidays to be directed appropriately.
Shana Tova from the SULAM for Strategic Planning Committee
USY/Kadima Youth GroupsSarah Rohr, Youth Group Advisor
Dear Youth, Teens and Family, great news, Shaarie Torah has aligned with United
Synagogue Youth (USY) which means we now have youth groups.
USY was founded in 1951. The mission statement of the organization is:
"United Synagogue Youth and Kadima [and Pre-Kadima], of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, inspires Jewish youth to explote, celebrate and practice ethical values, Jewish living, Zionism and community responsibility based on the ideology of the Conservative Movement."
The USY (High School), Kadima (Middle School) and Pre-Kadima (3rd-5th Grade) groups will engage in age appropriate activities, outings, conversations and connections, including: movie nights, havdallah with elders, ice skating, Sukkah decorating, films and discussions, huckleberry tubing, and much more. These groups are excellent ways to relieve stress and hangout with some really cool people, and they also provide excellent opportunities to explore your leadership skills.
USY is currently building a teen board. This is important as the groups are participant led, where the teens advise and select the content of the program, with the advisor overseeing that their choices abide by health and safety rules and standards, stimulate their intellects and expand their capacities to connect joyfully with one another. USY is an on-the-ground leadership training. In addition, this year we are collaborating with Neveh Shalom as a city-wide USY group. A unique component of Shaarie Torah's USY will be a special, self-selected group called the MitzvoTeam who will mentor Kadima and Pre-Kadima youth. You may see these USYers at the younger groups events lending a hand, leading an activity or dutifully playing with the next generation of leaders. For those interested in being on the Teen Board or being a part of the MitzvoTeam, please contact Sarah.
The Kadima youth will also have some input in shaping and guiding the trajectory of the fun and fascinating activities they will be engaging in. Kadimaniks are leaders in training who may be invited to help lead and attend to the Pre-Kadimaniks so that each generation of these segmented youth groups feel the inextricable web of connection that binds us all to one another.
Pre-Kadima most of our events will take place on or near the Shaarie Torah campus. Games, food and lighthearted fun will color our year together. The Pre-Kadimaniks, will get the benefit of USYer's presence and their valuable guidance which may, if we are lucky, bud into intergenerational friendships and kehilla building.
The beauty of Youth Groups is that at the heart of everything we do together, our main objective is to build kehilla (community) where Jewish kids of all ages can be seen, heard, welcomed, blessed, supported, inspired, celebrated, honored and loved for who they are and what they bring to us.
Great News: Shaarie Torah Now has Youth Groups!
Sarah Rohr is the Shaarie Torah advisor for USY, Kadima and Pre-Kadima. She is also the K-2 Religious School teacher. Sarah has much experience leading and teaching people of all ages, from preschool through elder hood, in education, yoga, exercise, meditation and more. In addition, she has coached soccer and basketball teams for youth and inter-generational teams for the Special Olympics. Sarah is a freelance writer and artist – her mediums are drawing, painting, sculpting, and writing poetry and songs. She is very excited to join the Shaarie Torah community and support the youth of our community.
We have also made it easier to donate online at:shaarietorah.mydagsite.com
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News and Support
JFCS Thanksgiving Food Drive & Adopt-a-Family Food Drive: November 1-18, 2015 Adopt-a-Family: November 18-December 4, 2015
For the Food Drive, Jewish Family & Child Service and the rest of the Portland community provide all the items needed for 150 families to celebrate Thanksgiving with dignatiy and respect. We at Shaarie Torah will be collecting Mrs. Cubbison's Herb Stuffing for the Thanksgiving food boxes. For Adopt-a-Family, more information will come in weekly emails.
In memory of Rebbetzin Lisl Geller, z"l, the following plaques
Chanukkah Shabbat Dinner CelebrationFriday, December 11, 6:30 p.m.Members: $18 adults, $15 child, $55 familyNon-members: $20 Adult, $18 child, $65 familyReserve your place by December 4 by calling the office at: 503.226.6131
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A Commemoration, Celebration & Reflection on Nostra Aetate 50 Years Later
Sponsors to date Jewish Community Relations Council - Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, The Archdiocese of Portland, University of Portland,
Oregon Board of Rabbis, Garaventa Center, Congregation Beth Israel, Oregon Catholic Press, Congregation Shaarie Torah
Please join us for
Psalms Frontispiece, Donald Jackson, Copyright 2004, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Film Screening and Discussion:Confronting Extremism: The State of Hate Today - November 8, 1pm
Featuring special guest Nadav Eyal, acclaimed Israeli journalist and director of HATE, a documentary depicting the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe. A screening of HATE will be followed by a discussion. Hoffman Hall on PSU Campus. Tickets: General: $20. Educators and Students with ID: $8. Tickets and information at ojmche.org or by calling 503.226.3600. Presented by OJMCHE.
Mazal Tov to Tal Cohen who will become Bar Mitzvah on October 24, 2015. Tal is the son of Shirli and Ted Cohen, Brother to Noa and Etai and a grandson to Helen Toporek, Herbert Cohen and of Moshe and Miriam Kepten of Israel. Tal is in 7th grade at Odyssey and enjoys playing tennis and baseball, acting, writing and "hanging out" with friends.
Bar Mitzvah News
Mazel Tov to Tal Cohen on Becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Tal CohenOctober 24, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.The Big Legrowlski at 812 NW Couch Street
$35 per person
More information and registration at: shaarietorah.org/yala-zentangles
generouS ContributionS to our CongregationThe next time you are looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a joyous occasion, remember a loved one,or comfort a mourner, please consider a donation to Congregation Shaarie Torah. When you make a gift, a card is sent to the honoree of the family and your donation is proudly acknowledged in the Bulletin. Congregation Shaarie Torah truly appreciates your support.
Rabbi Rose Discretionary Fund
In memory:My brother Isadore Gass By David GassMy son David Morley Litt By Sandra LittMy aunt Esther Harris By Gregory and Kim HarrisMy grandmother Rose Brown By Gregory and Kim HarrisMy aunt Claire K. Harris By Gregory and Kim HarrisMy sister Ann Gilbert By Miriam KornbergMy beloved uncle David B. Sharff By Kim HarrisMy father David Singer By Sara & Fred HarwinMy father Paul Harwin By Fred & Sara HarwinMy grandfather George Harris By Gregory and Kim HarrisMarvin Rosumny By Melvin HoffmanMy husband Jerome Kornberg By The Kornberg FamilyMy mother Pearl Feves Burton By Dr. and Mrs. Wayne N. BurtonMy beloved husband Stanley Samuels By Faye Gordon SamuelsIn honor:Rabbi Rose’s hospital visit By Claire WestermanIn appreciation:Marcy Kent’s Bat Mitzvah By Suzanne and Troy Kent
General Fund
In memory:My grandfather Raymond Jackson By Sarah and Mark DishnerMy grandfather Russell Ellwood By Sarah and Mark DishnerMy brother Guy Cogan By Jaimee BloomMy father David Bloom By Michael BloomMy mother Pauline Wieder By the Wieder familyMy mother Ruth Melzer By Marilyn FreeburnMy father Aaron D. Matza By Richard MatzaMy mother Janet Ileen Goldman By Matthew GoldmanMy grandmother Esther Rose Schick By Matthew GoldmanMy grandfather Mall Croter By Matthew GoldmanMy great grandfather Simon Gevurtz By Matthew GoldmanMy great grandmother Ida Gevurtz By Matthew GoldmanMy great grandmother Bertha “Birdie” Gevurtz By Matthew GoldmanMy grandmother Neoma Harris By Don RotenbergMy mother Besse Harris By Gregory and Kim HarrisMy aunt Anne Gilbert By Alexander & Ilene AginskyMy grandfather Rachmeal Horenstein By Howard & Evelyn FreedmanMy father-in-law Samuel Zidell By Min ZidellMy father Jerome Kornberg By Alexander and Ilene Aginsky
My father Carl Bloom By Phillip BloomMy mother Sonia Westerman By Arne WestermanMy aunt Rachel Cordova By Mr. and Mrs. Richard MatzaCantor David Rosenberg By Sharon TollinMy beloved father Irving I. Popick By Rose Anna PopickMy brother Robert E. “Buck” Freedman By Howard FreedmanMy father Barney Bricker By Mark and Nadine (Bricker) DunkerIn honor:Karla Benson’s special birthday Love Carol DanishMy children Max, Jennie and Joseph Spector By Sharon Tollin
Rabbi Geller Lecture Series Fund
In memory:My father Irving Puziss By Brian PuzissMy father Allen D. Keller By Fred KellerMy mother and father Rose and Jules Jacobson By Alvin and Teresa Jacobson
Cemetery Fund
In memory:My grandfather Frank Kaufman By Rhoda Cady and Carol HarrisMy mother Flora B. Marcus By Bud and Robin MarcusMy beloved former wife Rae B. Kaplon By Norm KaplonMy mother Martha Olshen By Betty Wentworth
My father Samuel Greenblatt By Shirley FreidmanMy father Samuel Greenblatt By Florence SaksMy grandmother Eva Bloomberg By Linda G. Begen-PeltzMy father Albert Rogoway By Robert RogowayMy father Harry Mesher By Jack and Lea HechtMy father Harry Mesher By Robert MesherMy husband Harold Myman Angel By Belle Angel & FamilyMy father Harold Hyman Angel By Leon & Jacqueline AngelMy mother Vivian L. Rotenberg By Madelle RosenfeldMy mother Lillian Subotnick By Ron Subotnick and Barbara WeilandMy mother-in-law Berta Schindler By Jane SchindlerMy beloved mother Jennie Newman By Jerome and Dora NewmanMy beloved father Alex Newman By Jerome and Dora NewmanMy uncle Ben Medofsky By Annette LevinMy mother Analie Cohen By Mark, Megan and Rachel CohenMy mother Fannie Gottesman By Ellen TeicherMy mother Darlene Popick By Eadi PopickMy father Samuel David Alhadeff By Dan and Janice PitmanMy father Samuel David Alhadeff By Richard AlhadeffMy mother Betty Hesch By Millard and Wendy Hesch
My husband Mike Gotesman By Margaret GotesmanMy beloved parents Ruth and Robert Erlich By Barbara Erlich
Kitchen Fund
In memory:My father-in-law Dave Greenberg By Sondra GreenbergMy father Murray Schnitzer By Len and Sally BurdaMy father Hymen Rosenbloom By Norm and Judy RosenbloomMy mother-in-law Mirian Hoffman By Judy HoffmanMy mother Rose Jacobson By Judy HoffmanMy mother-in-law Fannie Samuels By Faye Gordon SamuelsMy mother Clara Greenblatt By Florence SaksMy father Manuel Levenson By Sandra StapletonMy sister Harriette Shain By Norman and Judy RosenbloomIn honor:Frieda Cohen’s 95th Birthday By Lowell LebenzonGet well:Wishing a speedy recovery for to Syd Steinbock By Judy Hoffman
Education Fund
In memory: My grandmother Rebecca Gothelph Gilbert By Jay GilbertIn honor:Lynne and Mitch Cohen’s and Charlotte and Isaac Tevet’s new grandchild By Sheldon Klapper and Sue Hickey
Adult Education Fund
In memory:My father Henry Gordon By Faye Gordon SamuelsJordan Lippman By Faye Gordon Samuels
Youth Education Fund
In memory:My father Sanford Cohen By Barbara Weiland and Ron SubotnickMy husband Irving Puziss By Kelly PuzissMy mother Millicent Shapiro By Sylvia Shapiro GoldeenMy grandmother Shifka Weinstein By Sylvia Shapiro GoldeenMy father Sanford Milton Cohen By Lynne and Mitch Cohen My mother Sophie Burda By Leonard and Sally BurdaMy grandmother Yetta Cohen By Barbara Weiland and Ron SubotnickMy father Arthur Subotnick By Ron Subotnick and Barbara WeilandMy grandfather Julius H. Cohen By Ron Subotnick and Barbara Weiland
Youth Travel Scholarship Fund
In memory:Svetlana Chudnovskaya By Mark Chernobelsky
My aunt Mary Goldstein By Milt CarlMy father Dave Krichevsky By Leonard KrichevskyMy grandfather Frank Goldstein By Milt CarlMy husband Melvin Harris By Shirley HarrisMy grandmother Rose Shnitka By Michael EnkelisMy grandmother Bessie Enkelis By Michael EnkelisMy aunt Mary Goldstein By Barbie EnkelisMy beloved mother Cissi Carl By Barbie EnkelisMy beloved mother Shirley Enkelis By Michael Enkelis
Nate and Millie Director Fund
In memory:Trudy Lesch By Margaret Gotesman
Cantor and Esther Hersh Rosenberg Memorial Fund
In memory:My husband Peter A. Nathan By Helle Nathan and Family
Harry Nemer Kiddush Fund
In memory:My husband Clarence Beam By Nancy FruchtengartenSvetlana Chudnovskaya By Zeylik ChudnovskyIn honor:Gordon and Susan Oviatt’s 4th Anniversary By Gordon Oviatt
All the people who donated to the Challah Bags By Claire WestermanIn appreciation:Nancy Fruchengarten By the Sheib Family
Building Fund
In memory:My mother-in-law Sophie Burda By Myriam BurdaMy husband Alfred Burda By Myriam BurdaMy brother Alfred Burda By Charlotte TevetMy mother Sophie Burda By Charlotte Tevet
Matthew Rutzick Library Fund
In memory:My mother Elizabeth Shenker By Dr. and Mrs. Marvin AlkinMy father William Shenker By Dr. and Mrs. Marvin AlkinMatthew Rutzick By Faye Gordon Samuels
Sol and Frances Myerson Memorial Fund
In memory:My grandfather Moses Myerson By Leonard and Dolly GoldbergMy beloved husband John R. Bonnin By Vivienne BonninMy beloved daughter Lyn Bonnin Smith By Vivienne Bonnin
In memory:My brother Marshall Shamblott By Susan and Bruce WinthropMy father Harry Shamblott By Susan and Bruce Winthrop
Rabbi’s Tzedakah Fund
In memory:My mother Miriam Siegelbaum By Mel and Carol SegerMy father Eugene Stern By Leah Stern Korkin and Norman Dorkin
2015 Cemetery Campaign Letter
By Rita GersonBy Marilyn FeistBy Leonard and Sally BurdaBy Ira and Fran WarrenBy Barbara Weiland and Ron SubotnickBy Victoria RussellBy Bernard and Naomi WarmflashBy Shirley HarrisBy Ruth BlumBy Ruth Levin and Jeff JanssensBy Steven Berliner
Erev Kabbalat Shabbat - A Musical ShabbatFourth Friday of the month,
October 23 & November 27, 7:00 p.m. Try Something New and Different
Join us on the fourth Friday for a musical shabbat with Rabbi Joshua Rose
and other special musical guests.
Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner2nd Fridays of the Month:
October 9 & November 13 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members: $18 adults, $15 child, $55 family
Non-members: $20 Adult, $18 child, $65 family
Call the office to reserve yourplace at the table!
(503) 226-6131
Philip ShapiroHilda Siegel*Sarah UreckiBetty Veltman Goldman*Jacob WeinsoftMargie WinklerEva Zohn* Indicates that a memorial plaque has been dedicated and placed in the Shaarie Torah sanctuary.
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