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CHRONICLE
T H E
A PUBLICATION OF CONGREGATION NEVEH SHALOM
"We're Investing in
Education"
I S S U E N O . 4 M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 2 1
The Four Teachings Rabbi's Corner
By Rabbi David Kosak
I
n the beginning, there was dark- ability to make a sharp dis-
ness, and the void. But the spirit tinction between otherwise
of God hovered over the face of similar cases. Diyyuk is the
the waters, and thus there was basis of critical thinking.
light. Rigorous thinking demands
diyyuk. In a certain sense, the
So our Torah begins. And so each of diyyuk is the source of the
us begins, a small bundle of impulses Jewish love for questions. It
and desires, swaddled in an unknown asks why of a given assump-
future. What shapes each life comes tion. Sustained, deep think-
largely down to the love and education ing depends on this. Diyyuk
we receive. A loving education gives us also is a source for creativity.
freedom and order, creativity and struc- By looking closely enough at
ture. Education is our light, and it always a problem, we can see the
has been. This edition of The Chronicle system in which it is embed-
has a focus on education, and so I’d like ded, and often step outside of
to reflect on some different goals of ed- those limitations.
ucation.
Much of the focus of Western
V’Shinantam Levanekha education has been limited to these two and why something is the proper ethical
categories. But it was not always the behavior. It must teach us how to apply
Within the central Jewish prayer of the case. Indeed, for a long time, values- those teachings in the real world for our
Shema, we come across the phrase “and based education was considered one of ethics to be effective. It must prepare
you shall teach them [the command- the chief goals of schooling. In certain us to make good choices, often when
ments] to your children.” The Shema ways, American education is again ex- there isn’t much time to reflect on our
seems to discuss a basic, yet necessary ploring how to incorporate values into decision-making process. In some ways,
part of education, in which a body of education in a multi-cultural society. musar depends on both critical thinking
belief or practice is transmitted to the That, of course, has always been one of skills as well as a body of knowledge.
student. This sort of learning has to the chief aims of Jewish moral educa- What distinguishes it is the purpose to
be accepted as is. For example, much tion. which those tools are used. Musar is the
of our b’nai mitzvah training falls into relational aspect of education.
this. We want our youth to know how Musar
to chant the Torah and Haftarah. We Yirah
want them to have familiarity with our The root of the word musar means to
ancient prayers. We even want them to transmit or pass down. In this sense, Awe and wonder do not hold center
know what the rules are. Other parts of one might expect it to refer to rote stage in most contemporary educational
education will deal with the how or why. learning of a body of knowledge. Yet settings. Look at the gutting of budgets
The root of v’shinantam implies repeti- musar refers to the ethical dimensions in most school's art and music programs
tion, such as in rote learning. While rote of education, and in particular, how to for proof of this. Check how little time
learning has taken a bad rap in recent apply ethics in the messiness of our is dedicated to inculcating a sense of
decades, it is an essential part of all lived experience. The Vilna Gaon (18th awe, wonder, and aesthetic apprecia-
learning. A jeweler must know gems, a century, Lithuania) once commented in tion, especially as we age up. Yes, these
chiropractor must know the muscular- one of his letters that “Reading musar are hard to test and measure. They also
skeletal systems. There is no expertise alone does not necessarily move one don’t seem goal-oriented in the same
without a body of knowledge. to act differently. Going out into the way as the previous forms of education,
world without a good understanding of nor are they geared to maximizing profit
Diyyuk it defeats the whole purpose.” The Vilna or extracting value. For Jews, Shabbat
Gaon is highlighting that moral educa-
In Talmud study, a diyyuk refers to the tion must do more than teach us what Continued on next page
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Learning, Teaching, Rabbi's Corner
Guarding, Doing
By Rabbi Eve Posen
W
e love displaying art The second half of the quotation
in our home, but I teaches that we are “to keep and
only buy pieces that to do.” It is our sacred obligation to
really speak to me. A guard, preserve, and protect what
lot of the works of art is important to us, and at the same
up on our walls are meaningful because time to take an active role in living
they were passed down from relatives, our lives according to these customs
and when I’m selecting new additions, and laws. In keeping or guarding, we
I’m pretty picky. There is one piece that spread our beautiful tradition from
I own which represents my own phi- one generation to the next so that
losophy of education. It’s a print by art- it will never die. And the “doing”
ist Mordechai Rosenstein that’s taken part allows this to happen, which
from the prayer Ahavah Rabbah, which through practice, cements in us
comes before the Shema. It states: memories that carry us forward.
Judaism is a living religion. Yes, it
is text based, but it is maintained,
which means “to learn and to teach, to taught, and glorified through dai-
keep and to do.” I picked this piece of ly practice. Here at Congregation
art – and more importantly this phrase Neveh Shalom, we not only teach
– because I think it naturally and accu- Judaism, we promote living the in-
rately teaches the fundamentals of Jew- spired practice of our heritage. The
ish education. education we provide goes well beyond brought us to this moment today. Rabbi
formal classroom moments in Founda- Abraham Joshua Heschel said it best
In Hebrew, the word for “teach” and the tion School, ALIYAH, and adult educa- when he called on Jews to take a “leap of
word for “learn” come from the same tion. Our goal is for every shul moment action,” to do more than we understand
root. That is to say at our core, we are to fan the flames of a passion for learn- so that we come to understand more
all learners and teachers. We teach by ing that can then be practiced in every than we do. I invite you to join our com-
modeling, and we learn by listening and aspect of life. Learning and teaching, munity of practice, a community that
watching. While it’s the job of teachers, keeping and doing are meant to kindle does more than we might understand
rabbis, and administrators to formally the spark within your soul. in order to further our understanding of
teach students, every day we have the Judaism. The Jewish value of learning is
opportunity to be both teachers and The Torah moves us, both emotion- a lifelong journey. Walk with Congrega-
students when we share our ideas with ally and even physically. It tells of gen- tion Neveh Shalom on your journey, and
one another. erations and how their actions have let me know how I can help you.
Rabbi Kosak continued from previous page
is the master class for wonder, a day dote to greed and consumption. It is the we each continue to shape our lives and
set aside from shaping. A life without source of curiosity. destinies, I hope we will all do so by em-
wonder is a colorless thing; it is heavy bracing these four sides of education.
and crass. Wonder is what adds poetry, We are designed to learn. It is our mis- Together, they make us more complete
joy, and color to existence. It is an anti- sion. It keeps us alive and growing. As human beings.
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Jewish History As Cantor's Corner
Told by My DNA
By Cantor Eyal Bitton
N
ot long ago, I took a DNA ry. My father’s ancestors migrated to
test to find out a little more Spain. While there was a Jewish pres-
about my story, about where ence in Spain for centuries, the Muslim
I came from. Here’s what I conquest of the Iberian Peninsula saw a
found out: I found out that growth in the Jewish population. By the
my story is, essentially, Jewish history. 11th century, the region had become
home to a thriving Jewish culture.
Thousands of years ago, my ancestors
lived in Ancient Israel. Following a trans- Centuries later, under Catholic rule, the
formation of tribal territories into a Jews faced another calamity: the Span-
kingdom that stood for over 1000 years, ish Inquisition. Jews were forced to con-
the Romans conquered the Kingdom of vert, flee, or be killed. My DNA story
Israel in six C.E. and renamed the land shows that my ancestors fled to Moroc-
the Province of Judea. The Jewish resist- co. Following the founding of the State
ance against the Roman colonization of of Israel in 1948, Muslim countries be-
the land resulted in a catastrophic re- came increasingly hostile to their Jew- ish state? This is Jewish history and it’s
sponse. The Romans sacked Jerusalem ish populations. My grandfather and his my DNA story. It’s a story of survival and
and burned the Temple. Thousands of family fled in the 1950s with nothing. of perseverance in the face of persecu-
Jews were crucified and sent into slav- Both of my mother’s parents escaped tion, subjugation, and genocide. Jewish
ery. My DNA story reflects this forced the Holocaust in the 1940s. Moving to history is the story of a colonized peo-
migration from the Levant into the heart North America marked the end of a two- ple dispersed throughout the world for
of the Roman Empire, into what we now thousand-year diaspora in Central and 2000 years and the story of the rebirth
call Italy. Eastern Europe. of its homeland. The story continues.
Some Jews moved from the Roman Em- Who am I? What are my roots? Where Watch a video recording of this story at:
pire into central Europe, the Ashkenaz. did I come from? How did I end up https://youtu.be/oIDZlKRrGjE
This is my mother’s genealogical sto- here? What’s the significance of a Jew-
The Chronicle Membership inquiries: CONTRIBUTORS
No. 4 ~ March/April 2021 mcaplan@nevehshalom.org Rabbi David Kosak, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Eve Posen, Associate Rabbi
Supported by the Sala Kryszek For a full staff list go to: Cantor Eyal Bitton
Memorial Publication Fund nevehshalom.org/staff Riley Atkins
Mel Berwin, Director of
To contact us with ideas, comments, or Congregation Neveh Shalom Congregational Learning
to become a contributor: 2900 SW Peaceful Lane Glen Coblens, President
programs@nevehshalom.org Portland, OR 97239 Leah Conley, Director of Early
(503) 246-8831 Childhood Education
Subscriptions and member news: www.nevehshalom.org Jenn Director Knudsen
news@nevehshalom.org
Lead Editor and Graphic Designer:
Brian Rohr
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Upcoming B'nai Mitzvah
Yahmeet Freundlich | March 6
Yahmeet Zoe Freundlich is the daughter of Erika and Ran Freundlich, granddaughter of Jean and Chris
Shirkoff, Eva and Uri Freundlich (Hadera, Israel), and great-granddaughter of Michael Halperin (Qiryat
Motzkin, Israel). She's a passionate animal lover who loves her dogs, riding horses, baking, reading,
snow and water skiing, camping, nature, music (especially Hamilton), her friends, and visiting her
cousins in Israel. She's helped her Tata make challah weekly since she was three-days-old. When she
was eight, she concocted a plan to visit Israel by herself to see her grandparents and relatives and has
continued that tradition yearly since. Yahmeet is in 7th grade at Willamette Connections Academy.
Simone Heller-Stading | March 12
Simone is the daughter of proud parents Eileen and Kimberly Heller-Stading and the granddaugh-
ter of Dr. Sidney and Alys Heller (both of beloved memory) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Ralph
and Karen Stading of Woodland, Washington. Simone is the twin sister of Zachary and the little
sister of Kaia. Simone is a 7th grader at Twality Middle School. She enjoys soccer, Taekwondo,
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, reading, and cello.
Zachary Heller-Stading | March 12
Zachary is the son of proud parents Eileen and Kimberly Heller-Stading and the grandson of Dr.
Sidney and Alys Heller (both of beloved memory) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Ralph and
Karen Stading of Woodland, Washington. Zachary is the twin brother of Simone and the little
brother of Kaia. Zachary is a 7th grader at Twality Middle School. He enjoys lacrosse, Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu, and holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo.
Ari Fink | April 17
Ari Jacob is the son of Naomi and Lawrence Fink, older brother of Lilah and Talia Fink, grandson of
Diana and Elliot Lubarsky, Annikki Fink and the late Harvey Fink. Ari enjoys reading, playing video
games, spending time with his family and cats, and watching old movies from the 90s with his dad.
Ari is also interested in learning about engineering and wants to learn how to snowboard. He is a
7th grader at the Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE). In addition to the love
and support from his family, Ari is grateful to the Neveh Shalom community for all the wisdom and
guidance they have provided while embracing him on his path to being a Bar Mitzvah.
We are also excited to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Nathan Sax on April 10
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Investing in Education—Our Education
Advisory Committee
By Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Learning
W
hen I think about in- riences. I’d like to introduce you to these
vesting in education, members so you can get to know them
I think about the as well.
dedicated volunteers
of our Education Ad- Rich Lufrano is the Chair of our com-
visory Committee, and my deep grati- mittee, and author of the blogsite
tude to them. thebadgambler.com. He and his wife,
Gina, who is not Jewish, have one daugh-
Our Education Advisory Committee mem- ter in ALIYAH. “ALIYAH was a lifeblood
bers have gone above and beyond to pro- before the pandemic struck and has only
vide an essential perspective during this become more important since. For Erez,
uniquely challenging year, gathering with stuck in the house with a limited number
me on Zoom to advocate, fundraise, help of friends for 12 months, the connection
guide our priorities, and provide much- to a larger Jewish community means she
needed feedback about the important de- feels a part of something bigger than
cisions to be made at this time. herself. We’re hoping that relationship
will only grow stronger as the years prog-
This group of parents, though small, rep- ress and that her connection to CNS and
resents the diversity of our ALIYAH com- Judaism will provide her a lifetime of joy Stephanie Portman, Bridget Fahrland, and
munity in many ways. Our committee and a sense of fulfillment.” their daughter, Orly
includes parents of the full age-range of
ALIYAH, parents who are steeped in CNS Merav Rosenfeld and her husband have relevant and meaningful for the students
community and those who are newer three children. Merav says “I want our and their parents. I have been consis-
and less familiar with its “norms.” The children to learn their Jewishness in a tently impressed by how Mel and the
committee includes members with pro- seriously joyful way. At Rosh Hashanah teachers meet students where they are
fessional education backgrounds, as about eight years ago, I went to the kids’ and by addressing issues as they arise.
well as those with a deep love of Jewish program in the morning at Neveh. In The ability to pivot so beautifully during
learning, and each person brings their that crowded room and contrary to my Covid to a robust program is a testament
own personal hopes and dedication to usual modus, I left my six-year-old son to the creative thinking and dedication
their child/ren’s Jewish communal expe- with my 1.5-year-old son in their chairs that the ALIYAH team shows.”
to take my four-year-old daugh-
ter to the bathroom. When I Andy Garland-Forshee is Professor of
returned, a man wrapped in Early Education and Family Studies at
a long tallit was standing and Portland Community College. When
holding my crying toddler and asked about investing in Jewish educa-
smiling. I knew this was the syn- tion, he says: “I think about [my daugh-
agogue we should join.” ter’s] need for compassionate, respon-
sive, and Jewishly literate educators. I
Stephanie Portman is a teacher also think about the importance of her
and History Department Chair in relationships with others and comfort in
the upper school of Oregon Epis- Jewish spaces. I want Ariella (7) to know
copal School. She says: “I am ap- and understand her Jewish community
preciative of the opportunity to as a place of refuge, life-long learning,
work with a team who is tasked deep connections, and exploration. The
with thinking critically about
Gina, Erez, and Rich Lufrano how to make Jewish education Continued on next page
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From our President President's Corner
By Glen Coblens, CNS President
S
pring is in the air; can you Education is of course at the heart of
feel it? Not just thanks to the the Jewish identity. My five siblings
warmer and longer days and and I all went to college and graduate
heavenly scent of daphne school, in business, nursing, law, chi-
and jasmine but thanks to ropractic, and in my case Exercise Sci-
our emergence from the Covid pan- ence and Sports Psychology, while the
demic. Pesach, Lag BaOmer, and Yom next generation is focused on comput-
Ha’atzmaut will be even more joyous er science, dentistry, medicine, biolo-
celebrations as more of us get vacci- gy, sports business, journalism, fitness
nated and we move toward reopening. management, and sociology. Tracing
back the generations, we find a rare
If there was one thing that was rein- exception in my maternal grandfather
forced this past year, it’s that learn- (Joseph ‘Monty’ Montrose), a cham-
ing never stops, neither at home nor pion boxer and billiard player (playing
at Neveh Shalom. While our excellent against Minnesota Fats). Growing up
Foundation School, ALIYAH/Tichon in New York, some of his siblings went
continue for our youth, our adult edu- into medicine and law and his pool-
cation options have expanded to in- shark reputation caused such familial tinued his journey to San Francisco,
clude more offerings in prayer, history, shame that they pleaded with him for which my mother offers gratitude
and culture. Check out a class and see to give it up. He did, but only when to this day. Living life to the fullest, in
yourself at: nevehshalom.org/adult- he met my grandmother Lillian. They other words, is another form of educa-
education. moved to Portland in 1948 and as they tion. What is your family’s educational
say, the rest is history. Oh, what we will journey? How has it impacted you?
Like most parents these days, my do for love!
home has become a literal school; my This past year has certainly been full of
son Levi’s “classroom door” is clearly Similarly, my other grandfather (Hy lessons: both painful and joyful, inter-
marked with a “Room 214” sign. My Jackson’s father Harry) was less about esting and frightening, and most of all,
wife, Mia, has found delight working diplomas and more about survival, shared with each other and people all
with him, enjoying books read by float- having recently immigrated from Rus- over the world. May we emerge stron-
ing astronauts, cultural variations on sia to Eastern Oregon, where he made ger and more connected, generous,
classic fables, and wild sock ball con- a living as a horse trader. Cool story: and kind as we move forward in 2021,
tests (a.k.a. PE). Myself, I’ve used this when heading to the 1915 World’s Fair, the Year of Positivity!
time not only for CNS, but to expand his horses escaped near Klamath Falls.
my horizons in coaching, training, busi- In a great example of tikkun olam, a I look forward to hearing your stories;
ness, and investing. Native American tribe corralled the I invite you to email them to
horses and returned them, so he con- cnspresident@gmail.com.
Mel Berwin continued from previous page
investment isn't simply practical, but im- them to be comfortable walking into any the years. She wants them to take pride
mersive and experiential.” synagogue and feel like they belong.” in being Jewish, and to learn how reward-
ing it is to be part of a Jewish community.
Eva Novick has two children in our K-6 pro- Beth Buck has one child in our Tichon
gram of ALIYAH. She says: “It is important program and one in 6th grade in ALIYAH. Many thanks also to Sally Segel, our
for me for my children to know about and Most important to Beth are the friend- Board of Directors Liaison to our Educa-
be proud of their Jewish heritage. I want ships her children have made here over tion Committee.
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Bazooka Gum Was So Much More
Than a Sweet Treat in Gloria
Bacharach’s Gift Shop
By Jenn Director Knudsen
T
he gum. That gum and those League for Conserva-
kids.” tive Judaism, an inter-
national organization
Sue Axel was referring to the whose local groups
individually wrapped pieces support Jewish women
of Bazooka chewing gum sold in their religious, fam-
for decades in the Gloria Bacharach Ju- ily, and synagogue life.
daica Shop and their intended clients. Many local Sisterhoods
have followed WLCJ
Axel recently reflected on her long-time guidelines to operate
friend Gloria Bacharach, z"l, and on her Judaica shops that sell
own 30-plus years as a volunteer along- items at just over cost
side the dedicated and creative woman that are integral to a
for whom Neveh Shalom’s Sisterhood Jewish home, for ex-
gift shop was named in 2008, the year ample, Shabbat and
Max Birnbach, z"l, surprised Gloria with yahrzeit candles and
his naming gift. mezuzot scrolls.
Axel said, “No one – no one – was more Other Judaica items
deserving; she really worked so hard for sold at retail prices
the congregation, and the gift shop was help Sisterhood run the Gloria Bacharach, z"l, with Amayah and Amari
an integral part of the shul.” Gloria died business in the black
at 96, on Dec. 9, 2020. so it can support itself
and donate every year at least $2000 to Gloria instigated Neveh Shalom’s Bazoo-
From roughly the mid-1980s to 2012, Glo- the Women’s League Religious School ka kosher gum revolution. She knew the
ria helmed Sisterhood’s gift shop, a por- Scholarship Fund to benefit ALIYAH, kids attending religious school on Sun-
tion of whose annual profits directly ben- explained Dana Sirkin, Sisterhood past- days, and, later, on Wednesday nights,
efits youth education at the synagogue. president and shop manager and Jenni- would want a sweet treat…to entice
Her 30-year run marked an era that pre- fer Kalenscher, co-president. them into the shop. “Those kids were
dated online shopping and our current her future customers,” Axel recalled.
global pandemic. Coupled with Gloria’s Mel Berwin, director of congregation-
know-how, the Judaica store was a stal- al learning, said, “I deeply appreciate In the store, kids might find just the noisy
wart retail success and community hub. that Sisterhood has always prioritized, grogger they’d need (in addition to the
among its funding, an annual gift to our pink gum with the indecipherable comic
Times and shopping habits have changed. education programs for all ages, includ- featuring Bazooka Joe inside the wrap-
Still, the Gloria Bacharach Judaica Shop ing a contribution to our budget as well per), and their parents often opened
remains a keystone project of Sisterhood as gifts to our ALIYAH students [like can- their wallets to purchase it for them and
and source of scholarship funds for the dles and dreidels] each Chanukah.” possibly something a little more spendy
ALIYAH Education Program. for the family.
Children had a special place in Gloria’s
Sisterhood is a member of Women’s heart. Gloria had four children, and her second
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eldest, Corinne Spiegel, recalled that so Gloria had chalked up decades of re- daica Shop, it was located at the main
powerful was the gum, parents often tail experience, first as a young girl in entrance.
used it as a reward for attending class. “I the department store her folks owned
think it was a ritual that the kids expect- and ran in rural Michigan, and then by “It was a great way to interface with ev-
ed,” said Spiegel, also a mother of four. singlehandedly taking over her and her erybody. People often stopped by to say
husband’s business, Al Bacharach Inc., hi,” Axel said.
A greater ritual was Gloria’s dedication after Albrecht’s death.
to the shop. Spiegel added, “She was like the unof-
ficial greeter, often the first face
“We thought she worked there,” people saw. It was more than be-
said Aimee Coughlin Johnson, Glo-
ria’s eldest granddaughter, one
"She was like the unofficial ing a retail presence, she helped
connect people.”
of 11 living grandchildren and 13 greeter, often the first face
great-grandchildren. (Gloria was Due to Covid, the physical shop is
predeceased by her husband, Al- people saw. It was more currently closed to volunteers and
brecht, z"l, who died in 1984 in a than being a retail presence, customers, so Kalenscher and Sir-
tragic car accident, and by grand- kin take emails and calls from con-
daughter Jasmine RR Spiegel, z"l, she helped connect people." gregants and community mem-
youngest child of Corinne and hus- -Corinne Spiegel bers and fill their orders via the
band, Larry Spiegel.) Internet. They also recently set-up
an online shop. Sisterhood’s more
“Turns out, she only volunteered than 70 members also run the
there,” Johnson said of the woman she Axel said that Gloria’s honed skills trans- popular annual Mah Jongg tournament,
called Oma, Dutch for grandmother, and lated perfectly to the shop, where her convenes book talks, and much more,
also her best friend. meticulous record-keeping with pen all to ensure it fulfills its mission and
and paper – congregants always rec- earns enough profit to support ALIYAH
Jackie Lesch, the third of Gloria’s children, ognized Gloria’s handwritten receipts and provide gifts to every b’nai mitzvah.
said, “You’d have thought the Judaica gift – was overshadowed only by her great
shop was her own personal business.” patience with all customers and her pur- Ultimately, Kalenscher said, “Sisterhood
chasing expertise. runs programs and does activities to
She certainly ran it that way, said Axel, who bring people together.”
became a gift shop volunteer after Gloria Axel said of Gloria, “She was really very
not-so-subtly asked her to at the end of a good at obtaining merchandise [from With or without the Bazooka kosher
Hadassah meeting in the mid-90s. catalogues] at the best price,” a tech- gum, creating community is entirely in
nique that served the shop very well in keeping with the namesake of the Gloria
Gloria’s friends and family recount that its heyday, when Judaica shops were few Bacharach Gift Shop.
in the Portland area.
Lesch, also an active To support your Sisterhood gift
Sisterhood volunteer, shop, visit nevehshalom.org/the-
said the shop used to gloria-bacharach-judaica-shop
routinely yield up to to view and purchase merchan-
$10,000 in annual prof- dise. The Sisterhood also recently
its. moved its store online, there is a
link to that on the webpage. For
“It was a different more information about the shop,
world, totally,” she con- please contact manager Dana Sir-
tinued. “We had a huge kin at otrbanana@frontier.com
clientele.” or (503) 680-5877. Annual Sis-
terhood dues are $36. Questions
Prior to the shul’s 2008 about Sisterhood? Please contact
remodel that coincided Jennifer Kalenscher at jenkal@
with the naming of the comcast.net or (503) 893-0822.
Rabbi Isaak, Max Birnbach, z"l, and Gloria Bacharach, z"l Gloria Bacharach Ju-
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Shoshana Bean and the Moskowitz
Family: From CNS to Broadway and Back!
By Riley Atkins
S
hoshana Bean at age nine was tionship that contin-
precocious, determined and ues to this day.
passionate. No one in her fam-
ily could have imagined this The path that ulti-
little girl born in Olympia, WA, mately led Shosha-
but transplanted to her mother’s home- na to lead roles on
town in Portland in the late 1980s, would Broadway in Wicked
one day grace the stages of Broadway. and Waitress, began
But there were hints. Shoshana would with her Olympia, WA
occasionally disappear into the bath- paternal grandmoth-
room, carrying a large hairbrush that er, Marcheta Bean,
served as her “microphone,” and per- z"l, an amateur jazz
form in front of the mirror, singing at the singer and inspiration
top of her nascent lungs. As her uncle to Sho. Sho’s first pro-
and aunt, Marci and I wondered if she fessional role came Sylvia and Ed Moskowitz (with Rachel Shemarya - Sylvia's
mother) at Felice's Bat Mitzvah, 1962, Ahavai Shalom
shouldn’t play outside more! as a nine-year-old in
Sunday in the Park With
As parents of three children then un- George, performed at the Winningstad Sylvia brought their then two daughters,
der age four, we were busy. But when Theater in Portland. Felice shuttled Sho Felice and Marci, to Portland in 1955,
Marci’s sister Felice decided to return to to rehearsals and performances while and joined Congregation Ahavai Shalom
Portland with Sho, we invited them to getting a second teaching credential in on Portland’s Southwest 13th Street.
join us in a Garden Home rental house dance at PSU. Geri (Luxenberg) would be born in Port-
while we built a new home. Our three land the following year. Felice had her
little ones were in awe of their “big” It was a treat to see Sho on stage as a lit- bat mitzvah there, but Marci and Geri
cousin Sho, and the bonds formed that tle girl, but nothing prepared us for the would have their ceremonies after the
year created a devoted, sibling-like rela- cavernous Gershwin Theater on Broad- merger with Congregation Neveh Zedek
way in 2005 when Sho at our current CNS Dosch Road/Peaceful
took the stage to a thun- Lane home.
derous ovation in Wicked,
before she had even sung Ed and Sylvia’s union was a “mixed mar-
a note. The couple next to riage”, as they claimed only partially in
us from Alabama looked jest. Ed was an Ashkenazi Jew from The
concerned when they Bronx, recently home from service in
saw tears in our eyes, the Aleutian Islands during World War
but understood when we II, and Sylvia was a first generation Sep-
shared, “we are her aunt hardic girl from Seattle whose parents
and uncle.” were both from the Island of Rhodes,
Greece, and primarily spoke Ladino.
Shoshana’s maternal
grandparents, Ed and The young Moskowitz family immersed
Sylvia Moskowitz, z"l, themselves in shul activities, including
both left our family far Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Ed served
too soon and never saw as President of the Men’s Club for many
Shoshana perform, but years and later chaired the Cemetery
they doted on her as their Committee. He also served as CNS Vice
Shoshana Bean's Bat Mitzvah at Neveh Shalom first grandchild. Ed and President. Middle daughter Marci would
Page 10 | The Chronicle www.nevehshalom.orgmember, but was often fact Sho continues to take pride in her
required to perform the CNS roots, and tirelessly supports local
lead roll of Tracy and music education programs, would un-
others at a moment’s doubtedly have made them proud.
notice. Sho performed
with the cast for two Shoshana will perform and join Cantor
years before earning Bitton and CNS youth at our largest an-
the lead role of Elphaba nual fundraiser supporting ongoing CNS
in Wicked which she programs on April 11. See you there!
played from 2004-06.
After her initial years
on Broadway, Sho cre-
ated three independent CNS Spring Fundraiser 2021:
solo albums that have An Evening of Broadway with
all topped the iTunes Shoshana Bean and Friends
R&B and Blues charts in
Sunday, April 11, 5:00pm
the US and the UK, with
Shoshana Bean the most recent, SPEC- We are so ex-
TRUM, debuting at #1 cited to an-
eventually work at CNS for 19 years in a on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Sho returned nounce our
myriad of capacities. Upon Ed’s death in to Broadway in 2019 as Jenna, the lead 2021 CNS Fun-
1985, the family room at Neveh Zedek role in Waitress. draiser. This
year, we invite
Cemetery was dedicated to the couple’s
you to a won-
memory. The Moskowitz Fund was es- In recent years, Sho has produced and derful evening
tablished by the family in their honor to performed at three fundraisers for the of Broadway melodies and songs
support worthy CNS religious projects Beaverton High School performing arts with CNS Alumna Shoshana Bean.
without designated funding. The fund department. A key feature of these
has procured the white High Holy Day events has been Sho’s efforts to show- Registration and more info at:
Torah covers used in the main sanctuary case talented youth at Beaverton and nevehshalom.org/fundraiser2021
and additional Megillah prayerbooks for the other district high schools. Between Funds from this year's event will
Purim, among other worthy causes. 75-90 kids have been given the oppor- benefit Neveh Shalom's education
tunity to share the stage with Sho and programs: Foundation School,
As a Beaverton High School student, perform for a large audience, a once- ALIYAH/Tichon, and Adult Educa-
Shoshana blossomed on stage in their in-a-lifetime experience. In addition, tion, which have supported our
outstanding performing arts program. Sho continues to teach classes to young children, families, and congre-
The former little girl with the hair-brush people interested in the performing arts gants through such an unprec-
edented year.
microphone developed new skills in in underserved areas of Los Angeles and
musical theater. She became a familiar wherever she trav-
figure at sporting events as well, singing els. Sho has per-
the national anthem at BHS and Port- formed for live au-
land Trail Blazer games. Sho also per- diences around the
formed with the Bobby Torres Ensemble world and currently
as a teen, but had to step outside be- makes her home in
tween sets because she was still a mi- Los Angeles, with
nor! But the professional performer she frequent visits to
would become was on display even ear- family in Portland
lier at CNS, as some may recall Shoshana and Seattle.
leading the Confessional (Viddui) at Yom
Kippur for several years. What would grand-
parents Ed and Syl-
Sho received her degree from the Uni- via have thought
versity of Cincinnati, College Conserva- today of Shoshana,
tory of Music, and made her Broadway their famous first
debut in Hairspray in 2002, as a chorus grandchild? The Felice Moskowitz, Shoshana Bean, Geri Luxenberg, and Marci Atkins
Page 11 | The Chronicle www.nevehshalom.orgPassover in a Pandemic
(The Sequel)
age group you want to engage and ble like their seder plate or their can-
call it good. You do NOT have to en- dlesticks and the meaning or memory
gage every age and stage at every behind it. Maybe you ask a question
moment of the seder. that each person can answer at some
point during the seder. We like to have
3. Invite your guests to prepare ahead each family act out part of the Mag-
of time. Since Zoom can sometimes gid—the actual story of Pesach….
feel a little isolating because we can-
not really sing together or interact 3. Haggadah and maggid both mean
fluidly, have your seder participants “telling,” referring to the obligation
prepare a part or decoration or to TELL THE STORY of the Exodus.
something ahead of time. That sim- But ironically, most Haggadot don’t
F
ple act of knowing you’ve got an im- actually lay out the story! They tell
portant part to play can change the stories about the story and about
rom Rabbi Eve Posen: I have a entire atmosphere of a Zoom seder. the observance of Passover. You
hard time wrapping my head might want to act out the story,
around the idea that we are Looking forward to joining together in watch a video version of the story,
about to celebrate our second celebration and growth! ask each family to tell one part of
Passover in a pandemic. Last the story… but if you want the story
year we were just a month into the stay From Mel Berwin: Last year Passover told, it takes a little forethought.
home, stay safe orders and creativity was REALLY different from all other
and energy abounded. While it was a bit nights. This year, we’re all thinking, “Re- 4. Which brings me to the last idea. Pre-
tenuous to get supplies and clean the ally, again with the seder during Covid?!” pare ahead, and prepare your guests.
house with people home ALL THE TIME, If you want your friends or fam-
it also felt fun to join seders with family But the questions for creating a mean- ily to “bring” something to the seder,
across the world. And Zoom was a new ingful seder this year are the same, Co- whether they’re answering a ques-
toy, it felt somewhat freeing to connect vid or not. Here are four big questions/ tion or showing-and-telling or leading
in this new way. A year later…my feel- ideas to help you prepare: a blessing or a skit—make sure to give
ings are mixed. them plenty of time to prepare!
1. What is most important to you, THIS
As I look back on what I learned from year, about the seder? What do Helpful resources for the Seder:
last Passover that I want to benefit from YOU need for this year’s seder to be
this year I think of the following. meaningful? Build your seder from PJ Library, includes video of Passover
there, starting with the guests and Story in 10 scenes: pjlibrary.org (search
1. You do not have to do it all. Give the platform. Do you need a small, passover)
yourself permission not to become immediate family seder and a break
a slave to the holiday. Whether that from Zoom? Or to gather with your Conservative Movement Passover
means editing your menu to the extended family and to hear your Resources: jtsa.edu (search passover)
“must haves,” or paring down your uncle/niece/cousins sing the four
seder creativity to one or two cre- questions, even if that means the Make a personalized Haggadah:
ative pieces. Passover is the festival awkwardness of setting a table with Haggadot.com
of freedom; do not let it enslave you. a laptop and screen, again?
The actual text of the Passover story:
2. Have a purpose to your gatherings. 2. Then make it personal. Find a way for sefaria.org (search Pesach Haggadah)
Yes, the seder itself is the purpose, each person to contribute. Maybe
but also think about who you want each guest has a seder part or each Bim Bam videos:
to engage. Pick one activity for each show and tell a ritual item on their ta- bimbam.com/judaism-101/passover
Page 12 | The Chronicle www.nevehshalom.orgThe Value of Our Values
By Leah Conley, Director of Early Childhood Education
Let me break it down. Recently, the LRP committee intro-
duced the synagogue’s new Mission,
Itai is not only the caretaker of this build- Vision, and Values, which included the
ing but also my son’s Hebrew tutor through thoughts, feedback, and tapestries of
the ALIYAH program. Every Thursday night so many in our community. We landed
they Zoom together and through this rela- upon five core values that express who
tionship, my 10-year-old son Elliot is learn- we are and who we strive to be:
ing the ancient language of our people.
• community (kehillah),
Brian Rohr is our communications special- • innovation (chidush),
ist at CNS and I work with him to create a • Jewish life (l’dor v’dor),
wide variety of materials that support my • inclusivity (k’lal),
I
work both in Foundation School and for • transformative learning (talmud
the Long Range Plan. Brian’s son, Gabriel Torah).
t’s 5am on Wednesday morning. I who is now six, is also one of my favorite
wake up and the first thing I do is look friends who I got to know quite well over For me, my story and my life at Neveh
out my window to check for snow. the course of his four years at Foundation Shalom includes a deep and profound
Yesterday it snowed during Foun- School. AND Brian’s wife Sarah was the sense of each of these. This kehillah is
dation School pick up and I want to ALIYAH teacher at CNS for kindergarten my home. The unique opportunities of
make sure the roads (and our parking lot!) for both of my children, Elliot and Amelia. my professional and personal life here
look safe enough to open school early this have allowed me to collaborate and in-
morning. I go downstairs and run on my Mel Berwin, Rabbi Eve, and I have been novate with amazing staff and lay lead-
treadmill because it’s too early to text Itai collaborating for years at CNS which has ers. My interfaith family feels welcomed
Dewar, wonderful caretaker of our CNS been one of the most intellectually sat- into this inclusive community in a way
building, to check on how the conditions isfying parts of my professional life at I have not found in other Conservative
look at Neveh. At 6:30am I text him and he Neveh. AND I know both of Rabbi Eve’s Jewish synagogues. From my relation-
gives me the all-clear. kiddos very well through Foundation ship with Rabbi Stampfer, z"l, whose
School and both she and Mel know my office was next to mine for years to
When I get to work I check my email and children very well through ALIYAH. the children I work with in Foundation
respond to messages in my inbox from School, I see l’dor v’dor in action in our
Mel Berwin, Director of Congregational Stephanie, Nathan, and I began work- building every day. With my children
Learning and Brian Rohr, Communica- ing together last year as part of the LRP in ALIYAH and my work in Foundation
tions Director as well as the dedicated and I love both of them so much they School, I see talmud Torah live.
chairs of this year’s long range plan, have rapidly become two of my favorite
Stephanie Arnheim and Nathan von people in this community and hopefully Neveh Shalom is not just the people of
Colditz. I read an email from Rabbi Eve my lifelong friends. Nathan’s son Zev is our congregation right now in this mo-
about planning for Purim for Shoreshim also my best friend through Foundation ment, it is the values that breathe life
and Foundation School. School (I have a ton of best friends who into our choices and guide us. This is the
are three and four!). real value of our values.
Why does all this detail matter?
I hope by now you can see where I am How have you experienced these shared
I have the privilege of having a multitude going. values? How do you hope to see these
of different and complex relationships shared values in action within the kehil-
with all these people that are both per- This is my tapestry, and my guess is that la of Neveh Shalom? Please feel free to
sonal and professional and the lines be- each of you reading this has your own send me moments you have seen these
tween them often blur together like an that lives inside of what we call our values come to life at Neveh by emailing
exquisite watercolor painting in the best Neveh Shalom kehillah, and all of our me at lconley@nevehshalom.org. I hope
way. And this is the lens through which I tapestries weave together to become to share more of our communities' sto-
see our CNS community, our kehillah. this amazing community. ries over the course of this year.
Page 13 | The Chronicle www.nevehshalom.orgNeveh Shalom Happenings
Please enjoy this sampling of what is being offered at Neveh Shalom. The best way to get the latest information is through our
weekly eblasts. You can sign up at: news@nevehshalom.org. Please visit the website for links at: nevehshalom.org/virtual-events.
Women's Torah Study experiences as a young American Stay tuned for Passover information!
Sat, March 6, 20 & April 3, 17, 12:00pm volunteer in the Israel Defense Forces.
Join Mel Berwin for an hour of uplifting Morning Minyan and Shabbat Services
study and conversation. All levels of CNS Sisterhood Book Group Please visit the website for links at:
experience welcome. Mondays, 7:00pm nevehshalom.org/virtual-services
3/22: The Color of Love, by Marra B. Gad
The Torah of Today: Two Sundays w/ Rav D 4/26: Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson Morning Minyan
3/7, 4pm: What Judaism Can Teach RSVP: coprez22@gmail.com. Mon-Fri, 7:15am | Sun, 9:00am
America—Wealth, Equality, Community,
and the Individual. Neveh Shalom Blood Drive Kabbalat Shabbat Service
3/23, 4pm: What Judaism Can Teach Wed, March 24, 10:00am-4:00pm Fridays, 6:15pm
America: Law and the Human Soul.
Men's Club Yom Hashoah Candle Drive Saturday Morning Shabbat Service
Neveh Shalom Sisterhood Happy Hour Up Distribution Saturdays, 9:30am
Sunday, March 14, April 11, 4:00pm Sunday, April 4, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Sisterhood in a casual discussion Join Men's Club in remembering Yom Downstairs Minyan Shabbat Service
about the day's or week's events. All Hashoah on April 8 by picking up a Yellow 2nd, 4th, 5th Saturdays, 9:30am
welcome. RSVP to coprez22@gmail.com. Candle in the synagogue turnaround.
One per family at no charge. Reserve a Unity Shabbat
Musical Midrash Project Join Mark candle at: lesch.harold@gmail.com. Sat, Feb 20 & Mar 20, 9:30am
Sherman as he shares his original songs Join us for these special once-a-month
based on the weekly Torah reading. More Israel360: Tour of Jerusalem: Divided Shabbat programs featuring guest faith
info at: musicalmidrash.com/events. and Reunited leaders from around the city.
* Concert from the Exodus Cycle - Thursday, April 29, 8:30-9:30pm
Mon, March 15, 7:00-8:00pm Mark Jerusalem was a divided city for 19 Young Families
will present the songs inspired by the years. While it is now reunited, security Please visit the website for links at:
Book of Exodus remains very complex. In this tour, we nevehshalom.org/virtual-services. For
* Weekly Workshop - Songs of Leviticus review the history of Jerusalem divided more information, please contact Rabbi
- Sun, 8:00am & Mon, 6:00pm Each and reunited, examine the expansion Eve at: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
week, a new song is shared to make of the city’s borders following the Six
a strong, musical connection to the Day War, peer over the security barrier Kiddush Club
weekly parsha. into Bethlehem, and delve into the 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9:30am
context, challenges, and successes of Morah Sarah Rohr and Moreh Gershon
Men's Club talk w/ Judy Margles of OJMCHE the barrier’s construction. $10. Liberman alternate leading Kiddush
Sunday, March 21, 10:00am Club.
Judy Margles will discuss the work and Exercise with Coach Glen Coblens
mission of OJMCHE, Yom HaShoah, and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am Tot Shabbat
OJMCHE's ongoing efforts to provide A dynamic and fun online workout for 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:30am
Holocaust education in Oregon public all. Guaranteed to be a stress reducer Join Morah Levia as she leads our Tot
schools per the recent state law. and energy builder. No previous athletic Shabbat service.
ability required. Focus will be on build-
Israel360: Lone Soldier Interview with ing core strength. 4th Fridays Sing-a-Long with Rabbi Eve
Naomi Shapiro (Rabbi Isaak’s Niece) 4th Fridays, 5:15pm
Sunday, March 21, 11:00am Through a Lens of Fire: Hasidic Insights on Join Rabbi Eve as she leads our Shabbat
IDF servicemen and women without Torah with Rav D–Weds, 12:30-1:30pm service for families on Zoom. We’ll do a
immediate family in Israel are honored The Hasidic approach to Torah utilizes bit of singing, a story, and blessings.
in Israel as Lone Soldiers. Naomi Shapiro a sophisticated psychological approach
recently completed her service as a that was ahead of its time. CNS Family Camp at Home
Lone Soldier. Hear about her unique April 23-25 - More info to come!
Page 14 | The Chronicle www.nevehshalom.orgMember News
We are sorry to inform you of the passing on December 9th
Kvell With Us of Gloria Jane Bacharach, z"l at the age of 96. Gloria was pre-
ceded in death by her husband, Albrecht Bacharach, z"l and
Mazel tov to Stephanie Arnheim and John Sheldon on granddaughter Jasmine RR Spiegel, z"l. She is loved and
their marriage this past November 29th. They have been remembered by daughters Elaine (Jonathon Lietz) Cough-
in a loving relationship for the past 25 years and may it lin, Corinne (Larry) Spiegel, Jackie (Harold) Lesch, son Alan
continue for many years to come. Bacharach, grandchildren Craig (Emiko) Coughlin, Aimee
Mazel tov to Charlotte and Ofir Fatal (and big brother (Aaron) Johnson, Jody (Matt) Greene, Sam Spiegel, Joel Spie-
Ezra) on the birth of a baby boy, Isaac Theodore Fatal, born gel, Nathan Spiegel, Jacob (Reba) Lesch, Aaron Lesch, Zach
at 5:52pm on 12/06/2020, weighing 7 lbs 14oz. The family (Nina Simons) Lesch, Ari Bacharach, Dana Bacharach, Lind-
is healthy and doing well. say Culver (Noah), Jeremy Lietz and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mazel tov to Gershon (Gary) and Esther Liberman on the We regret to inform you of the passing of Meyer M. Ruimy,
birth of their grandchild. New baby Stephanie Liberman z”l (Michel to family and Michael elsewhere since living and
was born Dec. 13th to proud parents Micah and Samara working in the U.S.) in New Jersey on December 23, 2020. He
Liberman in Portland, OR. was 73 years of age. Michel is loved and remembered by his
brother, longtime CNS member Daniel (Roberta) Ruimy, as
Mazel tov to Steve Sirkin on becoming the Regional Chair- well as three additional brothers, two sisters, and many niec-
person for the USCJ’s Northern Pacific Region, a position es and nephews.
that also has him serving on the USCJ (The United Syna-
gogue of Conservative Judaism) Board. The region encom- We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Will Wilkes, z”l,
passes Conservative synagogues from Northern California, husband of Linda Wilkes, father of Neveh Shalom’s Finance
Oregon, Washington, and the two western provinces of Director Allyson Wilkes (Scott) Quirico, and Lindsey (Ed)
Canada. LoPresti, and grandfather to Cassandra, Sophia, Clara, and
Amelia.
Mazel Tov to our ALIYAH Inclusion Specialist Matthew
Cuda, his wife Dede, and new big brother Micah on wel- We regret to inform you of the passing in South Africa of Mi-
coming new baby Emerson Rose to their family! chael Rosenfield, z”l, loved and remembered by his son Barry
(Wendy) Rosenfield and their daughters, Allison and Samantha.
We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Samuel Miller,
Yihi Zichram Baruch – Our condolences to CNS z"l on January 4, 2021 at the age of 92. In addition to being
members who have recently lost loved ones. a long time CNS member and daily minyan regular, Sam is
loved and remembered by his dear wife Jo Ellen, and daugh-
We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Frieda Tobin, ters Robin (Steve) Rayel, Cheryl (Bud) Peizner and Jody (Rob)
z”l on December 9th at the age of 98. Frieda was preceded in Twain as well as seven grandchildren (Stephen Rayel, Lauren
death by Louis Tobin, her husband of 58 years. She is loved and Rayel, Elise Alexander, Aaron Peizner, Gabriel Peizner, Mad-
remembered by daughters Dale (Earl, z”l) Oller and Wendy elyn Twain and Eli Twain).
(Steven) Shain, son Phil (Patricia) Tobin, grandchildren Sarah
(Oller) Scott, Joshua Oller, Rachel (Tobin) Anderson, Marc We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Michael Hasson,
Tobin, z”l; Nathan Shain, Leah (Shain) Burns and seven great- z"l. Michael is loved and remembered by his daughters Mi-
grandchildren. chelle, Lauren, and Jenna Hasson, his brother Barry Hasson,
and his dear mother Marilyn Hasson.
We regret to inform you of the passing of long-time Cantors
Assembly member, Chaim Feifel, z”l on Shabbat Hanukkah, We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Helen Black, z”l
December 12, 2020. As long time CNS members will remem- on January 12, 2021 at the age of 93. Helen was predeceased
ber, Cantor Feifel, served as Hazzan here at Congregation by her husband Morris Black, z”l, and is lovingly remembered
Neveh Shalom. His funeral took place at Zichron Yaakov. by her daughter, Ella Hess, four grandchildren, and two great-
grandchildren.
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing
of longtime Morning Minyan regular David Singer, z”l on De- We are sorry to inform you of the passing on January 19th in
cember 19, 2020 at the age of 99. Beloved father of Michael Northridge, CA of Marilyn Shenker Alkin, z"l. Marilyn was the
(Susan Cohen) Singer and Ellen (Richard) Cohen, grandfather dear sister of Arden (Lois) Shenker, and is also loved and re-
of Tali Singer, Shoshi (Gabi Weinberg) Singer and Anissa Co- membered by her husband, two children and six grandchildren.
hen. He was preceded in death by his wife Reva, z”l. David
buried at the Shaarie Torah Cemetery.
Page 15 | The Chronicle www.nevehshalom.orgThe congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:
Adult Education Fund Cemetery Fund Robert & Jeannie Rosenthal: General Synagogue Steve Caplan:
Rena Ziegler: Larry Chusid: In memory of Nellie & Morris In memory of Robert Caplan
Levenson Fund In memory of Sandra Caplan
In memory of Dorothy Spiro In memory of Bea & Monte Allan & Susan Abravanel:
Chusid In memory of Julius Levenson Roy Carmen:
& Ruth Leveton In memory of Frieda Tobin In memory of Rita Carmen
Norman & Kathy Chusid: Shari Adams
ALIYAH Donation In memory of Hannah Kalen- In memory of Ruth Gordin Susan Chess:
Jerry & Lisa Eckstein: Stan Adams: In memory of Martin Chess
scher Feldstein Library Fund In memory of Robert Adams
In honor of Mel Berwin Delphine Davis: Elliot & Suzanne Axel: In memory of Gay Chess
Vivian & Henry Fliman: Ilene Aginsky: In memory of Gloria Chess
In memory of Leah Nepom In memory of Beatrice Gold- In memory of Miriam Kornberg
In honor of Mia Schoenkerman In memory of Phil Gladstein berg Richman In memory of Samuel Chess
Nelly Altotsky: Norman & Kathy Chusid:
In memory of Frieda Tobin Martha & Glenn Decherd: In memory of Pesya Khaya Katz
Rosalie Goodman: In memory of Gloria Bacharach
Annual Giving In memory Sylvia Mae Becker Dianne Arensberg: Margarete Collier:
Candace & Danit Rothstein: In memory of Lorraine Lippoff Ron & Rebecca Eiseman: In memory of Ida Toff
In memory of Ray Goodman In memory of Eugene Eiseman In memory of Simon Bursztyn
In appreciation of Nora & Fred Stephanie Arnheim & John Jacqueline Constantine:
Rothstein Bari Isaacson: In memory of Frank H. Eiseman Sheldon:
In memory of Lorraine Lippoff Elizabeth Gold: In memory of Gloria Bacharach
Ted Scheinman: In memory of Gloria Bacharach In memory of Bob Rudolph
In appreciation of Congrega- Ron & Marcy Morris: In memory of Leo Schwartz Riley & Marci Atkins:
In memory of Frieda Tobin In memory of Judy Gold-Woods Mitch Cooper:
tion Neveh Shalom In memory of Gloria Bacharach In memory of Arthur Cooper
Allison Mudrick: Robert & Jeannie Rosenthal: In memory of Frieda Tobin
In memory of Rebecca Mudrick In memory of David & Lillian Delphine Davis:
Rochelle Atlas:
Banasky Chapel Fund Arne Rosencrantz: Weiner In memory of Regina Atlas
In memory of Michael Hasson
Joel Semler: In memory of Betty Rosen- Ruby Sachter: Marc & Deborah Dinkin:
Elliot & Suzanne Axel: In memory of Gloria Bacharach
In memory of Jerome Semler crantz In memory of Frances Eckstein In honor of the birth of Eli
Nancy Slifman: In memory of Sam Miller Renee Dubroff:
Asher In memory of Milton Konecke
In memory of Louis Slifman Bruce & Susan Winthrop: In memory of Sam Miller
Becky Menashe Book- Laura Vilderman: In memory of Frieda Tobin Beverly Eastern:
Jeff & Sandy Axel: In memory of Sol Sax
shelf Fund In memory of Eugene Vilderman In honor of the birth of Eli
Abby & Richard Menashe: Marvin & Barbara Wolf: Alan Ellis:
Asher
In memory of Jack Menashe In memory of Bella Hoffman Foundation School In honor of Stephanie Arnheim
In memory of Anne Ellis
Stephen Fass:
Vicki Zidell: In memory of Brauna Horn- Fund & John Sheldon In memory of Martin Fass
In memory of Frieda Tobin stein & Charisse Stein Laity Peter & Maddie Andrews In memory of Don Stephens
In memory of Svetlana Astra- Laurie Fendel:
Bonnie Berry: In memory of Hannah Kalenscher In memory of Nathan Zitch
khan CNS:150 Funding Our In memory of Elanor Wilber In memory of Riesha Levy Joan Fraser:
In memory of Jack B. Menashe Judy Blauer: In memory of Dianne Hoffman
In memory of Arnold Frisch Future In memory of Sol Sax
In memory of Harry Mandrow
Jerry & Lisa Eckstein: In memory of Frieda Tobin Howard Freedman:
Barbie, Mike & Gary Enkelis: In memory of Gloria Bacharach
To go toward CNS mortgage In memory of Sam Miller
Camp Solomon Carolyn & Gary Weinstein:
In memory of Gloria Bacharach In memory of Sam Miller Ami Frydman:
In memory of Frieda Tobin Emilia Baram:
Schechter Fund Get well wishes for Rabbi
The Fortgang Family: In memory of Natan Ratner
In memory of Harry Friedman
Samuel Gottlieb & Carolyn David Kosak Carole Furie:
In memory of Frieda Tobin Jerome Barde:
Gorin: In memory of Marilyn Shenker In memory of Alfred Furie
Rosalie Goodman: In memory of Sam Miller
In honor of Samuel Hartoch Alkin Stanley Geffen:
In memory of Michael Hasson Stuart & Jacqueline Barthold:
Wendi & Sanford Menashe: In memory of Anne Geffen
In memory of Marilyn Shenker In memory of Matthew
In memory of Gloria Bacharach Community Enrich- Tina Genesina:
Alkin Barthold
Mark Rosenberg & Ilene In memory of Boris Telengator
Safyan: ment Award Dinner Lisa Katon & Noah Kressel: In memory of Anne Barthold Bernice Gevurtz:
Jeffrey Menashe & Wendy In memory of Michael Rosenfield In memory of Grayce Greenwald
In memory of Rabbi Joshua & In memory of Harry Rosenfield
Gutmann: Irving Leopold: In memory of Rose & Martin
Goldie Stampfer In memory of Jack Ehrlich
In memory of Rabbi Joshua In memory of Pearl Leopold Glick
David & Carol Twain: Harry & Mary Goldhammer:
Stampfer Vic & Toinette Menashe: Cantor Eyal Bitton:
In memory of Sam Miller In memory of Frieda Tobin
In memory of Jerry Newmark In memory of Hannah Kalenscher
Peter Wigmore & Randy Katz: Isaak & Sima Govshiyevich:
Ron & Marcy Morris: Alan Blank & Ellyn Sternfield:
In memory of Gloria Bacharach Community Enrich- In memory of Roman
In memory of Henry Rothstein In memory of Frieda Tobin Govshiyevich
ment Fund Linda Ostomel: In memory of Gloria Bacharach Peter Grant:
Cantor’s Discretionary Karen & Manuel Berman: In memory of Frieda Tobin Jo-Ann Bleich: In memory of Charlotte Grant
In memory of Frieda Tobin Ruth Oxman: In memory of Robert Rudolph
Fund In memory of Lena Lieberthal Mark Braverman:
Kay Gumbert:
Peter & Rita Bedrick: In memory of Esther Feldstein
Jeanette Philan: In memory of Yetta Buckman
In honor of Cantor Eyal Bitton Donna Jackson Mem- In memory of Don Stephens In memory of Frances Braverman
In memory of Morrie Gumbert
Cantor Eyal Bitton: Kenneth Gurian:
bership Enrichment In memory of Hannah Kalenscher Marlene Brenner: In memory of Gloria Gurian
In honor of The Abrahamic Sandy Platt:
Thanksgiving Fund In memory of Robert Rudolph Wendy & Steven Kahn:
Donna Jackson: In memory of Eugene Strull In memory of Frieda Tobin
Andrew & Rosy Levy: In memory of Hannah Kalenscher
In memory of Betty Silver In memory of Dorothy Strull In memory of Florence Bookman
In appreciation of Cantor Eyal Lisa Kama:
Gail Semler: In memory of Robert Greene
Bitton In memory of Gloria Bacharach
In memory of Esther Zusman In memory of Michael Hasson
Barbara Atlas: Julian Kaufman:
Elaine & Gloria Schil- Elisa Weger: In memory of Sam Miller In memory of Sharon Kagna
In memory of Sidney Atlas In memory of Alexander Raskin
In memory of Regina Atlas ler Fund In memory of Shirley Trademan Hannah Lauer:
Thelma Geffen: Joni Cady & Jane Rosevelt: In memory of Ellen Perlman
Sharyl & Rick Vagy:
In honor of Jo-Ann Bleich In memory of George Stubbs Simon
In memory of Frieda Tobin
In memory of Anne Geffen Pam Calvo: Burton Leventhal:
In appreciation of Cantor Bitton
In memory of Edward Kay In memory of Kenneth Leventhal
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