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Ashland's Havurah Join fun at BB Camp
Shir Hadash turns 36 golf tourney July 12

On July 16, the Havurah Synagogue, a Jew- Last week, B’nai B’rith Camp
ish Renewal community in Ashland, will cele- opened its gates for its 100th sum-
brate its 36-year anniversary as well as Rabbi mer. The joy of campers and parents
David Zaslow’s 25th year as the spiritual lead- alike was palpable. For 90 of those
er of the community. 100 years, Men’s Camp and the B’nai
Rabbi Zaslow was ordained in 1995 by Rab- Brith Men’s Camp Association have
bi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, zt”l, under the been instrumental in bringing this joy
supervision and mentorship of Rabbi Aryeh From left, Rabbi David Zaslow; Rabbi Aryeh to fruition, fueled by the fond camp
Hirschfield, z”l. In the summer of 1996, he be- Hirschfield, z”l, founder of the Havurah Syna- memories of its members.
came spiritual leader of Havurah Shir Hadash, gogue; and Rabbi Yitz Husbands-Hankin were While counting down the days from
also known as Havurah Synagogue. all ordained by (not pictured) Reb Zalman the end of one Men’s Camp retreat to
The double chai celebration kicks off at 7 Shachter-Shalomi, zt”l. Photo by Jim Young. the beginning of the next, some grew
pm in the Havurah garden (in case of extreme antsy to get a head start on the fun and
weather, it will be moved inside). The cele- and song, followed by a potluck dessert, wine fundraising, hence, the birth of the
bration will open with tributes by Havurah and refreshments. Grizzly Peak wines will be Send a Kid to Camp Golf Tournament.
Council President Daniel Greenblatt, Rab- enjoyed by all thanks to the generosity of Al BB Camp strives to keep costs as
bi Sue Morningstar, Rabbi Julie Benioff of and Virginia Silbowitz of Grizzly Peak Winery. low as possible, yet it still remains be-
Temple Emek Shalom, Mayor Julie Aikens, RSVP to office@ashlandhavurah.org. The yond the means of many. The Send a
Rabbi Jackie Brodsky and storyteller Devorah event will be livestreamed on Havurah’s Face- Kid to Camp Golf Tournament raises
Zaslow. Longtime Havurah member Jonnie book page: facebook.com/HavurahSynagogue. vital funds for scholarships to ensure
Zheutlin will also be honored as she moves to Havurah Shir Hadash is located at 185 N. that every child can participate in the
Portland to be near family. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 life-changing experiences BB Camp
Shabbat will be welcomed with candlelighting for more information. provides.
BB Camp thanks Lou Rosen, Lowell
Tours, rooftop receptions await newcomers Lebenzon and Jerry Lewis for estab-

Newcomers to Portland and creative design practice. Hal- lishing the tournament 36 years ago.
After a brief hiatus, Mort Simon and
those interested in gaining a prin’s work helped to spark a Hal Mink, z”l, reinvigorated it. Steve
deeper understanding of the renaissance in landscape ar- “Sudsy” Friedman and Denny Shleif-
city’s Jewish history are invit- chitecture in the United States er contributed additional tournament
ed to explore two exhibits at and evolved into a model for leadership over the years.
the Oregon Jewish Museum creative and innovative work Because of these men and dozens
and Center for Holocaust Ed- that addresses the urban con- of other dedicated volunteers, the
ucation and then mingle at a dition. tournament has grown from a small
rooftop reception. Helphand is the Philip H. gathering to a widely anticipated
“This is the ‘successor’ to Mezuzahs from OJMCHE's Knight Professor of Land- event, drawing attendees from well
the walking tours of Jewish Upon Thy Gates exhibit rede- scape Architecture emeritus at beyond the Men’s Camp community.
Portland for newcomers that signed as a traveling exhibit. the University of Oregon. The Despite the many pandemic-related
went on hiatus last summer be- author of Lawerence Halprin, obstacles, last year’s Send a Kid to
cause of COVID,” says Caron Blau Rothstein, part of the Masters of Modern Landscape Se- Camp Golf Tournament raised more
Director of Community Planning and Allo- ries, Helphand is considered one of the fore- than $100,000!
cations for the Jewish Federation of Greater most authorities on Halprin’s work. As BB Camp begins its second cen-
Portland. “We’re trying something new to take Upon Thy Gates, also curated by Kenneth tury, a new generation of leadership
advantage of the reopened OJMCHE and their Helphand, was first exhibited at OJMCHE in brings their energy and commitment
access to rooftop space for gathering.” 2018 and has been redesigned for travel to to the event. This year’s cochairs, Lo-
The program will be presented twice for two other museums. Elaine and Norman Winik ren Koplan and Jon Cohen, are excit-
age groups – 45 and younger and 45+. The collected mezuzahs throughout their numerous ed to continue raising significant dol-
events are presented by OJMCHE, JFGP and visits to Israel and other Jewish communities lars and finding new and innovative
the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. and bequeathed the collection of 169 mezuzahs ways to make the event even more
Guest Curator Kenneth Helphand will lead to OJMCHE in 2017. The traveling exhibit in- fun for participants.
a tour of Lawrence Halprin, Fountains and cludes 72 mezuzahs and is generously support- The community thanks Menashe
Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman ed by the Andy Fund, established in memory Properties – Barry, Jordan and Lauren
Winik Mezuzah Collection followed by a re- of Andrea M. Bronfman by her children. Menashe – for decades of support as
ception on the museum’s stunning rooftop. Tickets for the programs are $10. The exhibit the Tournament Sponsor.
Lawrence Halprin stands as one of the great tour/rooftop reception for those 45+ will be The golf portion of this year’s event
landscape architects of the twentieth century, 11 am, Aug. 3. Register at ojmche.org/events/ is almost sold out, but there is no cap
and the exhibition features his iconic Portland ojmche-exhibition-tour-and-rooftop-recep- on the fun and camaraderie. Join the
fountain sequence. In a distinguished career tion-community-members-ages-45over/. fun at Red Shed at Langdon Farms
spanning 60 years, he created numerous trail- The program repeats for ages 45 and young- at 6:45 pm on Monday, July 12, for
blazing projects. His signature design meth- er at 5:30 pm, Aug. 10. Register at ojmche. the evening festivities: dinner, auc-
odology and the series of workshops that he org/events/ojmche-exhibition-tour-and-roof- tion and of course, raising money
developed with his wife, choreographer and top-reception-community-members- for camp scholarships. Register at:
dancer Anna Halprin, grew to be landmarks in ages-45below/. bbcamp.org/golf.
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