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Obituaries Democratic National Commit- Sandy (Sanford) Weinstein, remembrances be made in his
SANDY WEINSTEIN
there not be a funeral and that
tee for eight years and attend-
ed three Democratic National z”l, passed away Sept. 6, 2021. memory to the Oregon Jewish
GERALD COGAN Conventions. He was a member He is survived by his wife of Museum & Center for Holo-
Gerald Cogan, z”l, a long-time of an organization called The 66 years, Elaine; sons, Jerry caust Education, Congregation
resident of Portland, passed Campaigners, with whom he (Bhing) and Marty; daughter, Beth Israel, the Oregon Food
away on Sept. 10, 2021, about wrote and performed in satirical Roberta; grandson, David; sis- Bank and National Alliance on
one month shy of his 92nd comedy songs and sketches put ter, Carol Albaum; and a large Mental Illness-Oregon chapter.
birthday. Gerry is survived by on to raise funds for Democrat- family of cousins, nieces and
his children, Laurie, Deborah, ic causes. He was also a strong nephews. EDWARD ANCHEL
Marjorie and Daniel Cogan; his supporter of the creation of Em- A native of Edward Anchel (Yisrael ben
siblings, Arnold Cogan, Carol ily’s List, which raises funds for the North- Yona), z”l, passed away the
Koranda and Judy Ross; and women in the Democratic Party west, Sandy evening of Aug. 30 in Naples,
two grandchildren, Cory Hoff- who are running for office. gra duat e d Fla. He is loved and remem-
man and Emma Cogan. He contributed to the commu- from the bered by his sons, Congregation
Gerald Lee Cogan was born on nity in numerous other ways. University Neveh Shalom member David
Oct. 7, 1929, the third of six chil- He was a leader in the suc- of Washing- (Debra) Anchel, and Michael
dren of Anne and David Cogan cessful campaign to fluoridate ton. He was Anchel; daughter, Jennifer
of Bath, Maine. The family be- the water in Portland to reduce a member of Lightner; and granddaughter,
longed to Beth Israel Congrega- tooth decay. He practiced pro Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. Keryn Anchel.
tion where Gerald became a bar bono dentistry in low-income Sandy enjoyed a 55-year ca- Congregation Neveh Shalom
mitzvah. Gerald graduated from communities. He was active reer in the insurance-and-es- extends our deepest condo-
Morse High School in 1946 and in the Portland City Club. He tate-planning profession, re- lences to the extended Anchel
then attended Bowdoin College served as president of his syn- tiring to pursue his lifelong family.
in Brunswick, Maine, for two agogue, Congregation Neveh passion for physical fitness and
years and continued his studies Shalom, for two years (1974- athletic endeavors. He excelled
at the University of Portland 76). He was an early opponent in golf, tennis, racquetball, and (LELAND) LEE HERSH
after the whole family moved of the Vietnam War and partici- running. The Cascade Runoff (Leland) Lee Hersh, z”l,
to Portland, Ore., in 1948. He pated in several protests. was a favorite. His main athlet- passed away on Aug. 29 in Los
went on to pursue a career in Gerald had a great apprecia- ic passion, however, was rac- Angeles, Calif., at the age of
dentistry, receiving his DMD tion of the English language. quetball, being a cofounder of 83. Lee is loved and remem-
from OHSU School of Dentistry He enjoyed writing and tried the Rose Festival Racquetball bered by his younger sister,
in 1953. He married Zadell Joy his hand at writing plays and Tournament. Congregation Neveh Shalom
Myerson in 1952. In 1953, he screenplays. He has been writ- Sandy was a modest and hum- member Hilarie (Joel) Wasser-
joined the army and served as at ing a book exploring the sig- ble man, not seeking recognition man; his treasured wife of 62
in Texas and Maryland. nificance of the Preamble to for the many ways he helped years, Betty; sons Marc, Ross
After his army service, Gerald the U.S. Constitution. In earlier people who needed a lift. He and Loren; six grandchildren;
returned to Portland and started years, he acted in several plays was greatly admired for his in- brother, Robert Hersh; and sev-
a dental practice with Dr. Duane in Portland theater venues. He tegrity and professionalism. eral nieces and nephews.
Paulson. Dr. Eugene Skourtes also competed in the State of His greatest joy and concern Congregation Neveh Shalom
later joined the practice. In Oregon Senior Spelling Bee was his beloved family. extends our deepest condolenc-
1970, the three dentists found- and won first place in 2000. Sandy’s wishes were that es to the extended Hersh family.
ed Willamette Dental Group. He loved Oregon’s outdoors
and often took his children on
Gerald was a pioneer in creating hikes in nearby Macleay Park Jobs board
dental plans that emphasized
preventive care, which was a and greater Portland area parks CAMP SOLOMON SCHECHTER
departure from the traditional such as Eagle Creek, as well as
fee-for-service model of care. cross-country skiing on Mount Associate Summer Camp Director
The first freestanding Willa- Hood. He spent vacations with Full time with benefits (vision, dental, health, sick and vacation).
mette Dental clinic was built on his family at Rockaway Beach Salary is competitive/commensurate with experience and other
Jefferson Street in Portland and and Crescent Lake and looked qualifications.
opened in 1976. The practice forward to the many fly-fishing Camp Solomon Schechter is seeking an energetic and self-moti-
expanded to the large clinic sys- trips he took over the years. vated camp professional for the Associate Summer Camp Director
tem it is today, with more than As a sports fan, Gerald en- position. The person should be interested in quickly moving into
50 clinics in multiple states. joyed taking his children to see the Summer Camp Director role within a year once they get to
Gerald was part of a large ex- the Portland Beavers, Bucka- know CSS and demonstrate a love of Jewish summer camp and
tended family on both east and roos and Trailblazers. He was a all it has to offer. Core responsibilities include year-round leader-
west coasts, and together with lover of opera, Broadway musi- ship, administration and oversight of the summer camp program
Zadell raised their four children cals and comedy. operations; camper retention and recruitment; summer camp staff
in northwest Portland. Gerald also loved blueberries recruitment, training and supervision; program development; sum-
Gerald was an active and en- and skilled at baking blueberry mer camp budget development and monitoring; and summer camp
thusiastic supporter of Demo- muffins, pies and more. marketing and public relations management.
cratic party politics, serving as In lieu of flowers, donations in CSS also still seeks a full-time Development Director.
campaign manager for several his honor may be made to the For details and instructions on how to apply for either position,
Democratic candidates. He ACLU Foundation of Oregon, visit campschechter.org/about/employment/.
also represented Oregon on the or Emily’s List. For questions, email Jef Nobbe, jnobbe@campschechter.org
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