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INSIDE

Spotlight on
PDX Hillel – page 2

Answer call for
community; teen
athlete opportunity;
Nov. 9, 2022 / Cheshvan 15, 5783 Volume 57, Issue 22 sisterhoods pack

My 30-year journey in Jewish journalism dignity totes – page 2

BY DEBORAH MOON Looking back, it has been rewarding in so many People: Cedar Sinai;
Thirty years ago today, ways – the friendships, the colleagues, the con- Kesser Israel; Zurow;
Nov. 9, 1992, I joined the nections. I’ve worked with so many wonderful Jobs board – pages 4-5
Jewish Review as staff Federation colleagues – initially led by Charlie
writer. Schiffman, z”l, and now Marc Blattner – both Events: Dance;
Editor Paul Haist hired mensches. I interviewed many other mensches classes; fun for tots
me based on my eight- in the community, including a trio of rabbis who
year experience at a daily shaped Portland early in the second half of the and young adults;
th
newspaper rather than for 20 century – Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, Rabbi Yo- art; aging mindfully;
my Jewish knowledge. nah Geller and Rabbi Emmanuel Rose, now all law vs. antisemitism
I accepted because it Deborah Moon of blessed memory.
seemed like a good fit for I discovered the Jewish programs and resources – pages 8-10
the mother of two young Jewish boys. that helped my sons thrive. Both graduated from
For 30 years, I’ve had a firsthand view of the Portland Jewish Academy, enjoyed Mittleman Holiday help from
local Jewish community and have reaped the Jewish Community Center camps and classes, JFCS – page 11
rewards of knowing all this community has to and participated in youth groups including
offer. Next summer, I intend to retire and embark NCSY. Free library promotes
on a new journey. See JOURNEY, page 5 diversity – page 11

MIKVAH OPEN HOUSES Chaplain's Corner:
Rachel’s Well Community Ancient cure – page 12
Mikvah is celebrating its 5th
anniversary as a ritual immer-
sion pool serving the Greater Rabbis' Corner:
Portland Jewish Community. Gather & inspire
It is open to ALL Jews of ALL – page 13
genders and ALL backgrounds
for ANY transition you want Did you Know? First
to mark with this restorative,
nurturing, accessible ritual. free loan – page 13
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm, Nov. 13
2:30-4 pm, Nov. 17 Druze shlicha and
Rachel’s Well Community Mikvah was designed through commu- WHY: Visit us to learn more Black attorney share
nity collaboration with the architect. “The shape of the mikvah, and about this special, spiritual, power of education
its outer appearance, are graceful and blend in beautifully with its welcoming communal space
secluded wooded location,” says Rabbi Ariel Stone, who chaired and help us celebrate. – page 14
the mikvah subcommittee of the Oregon Board of Rabbis during RSVP and for location: email
the process. Photo by Josh Partee. caron@jewishportland.org. Obituaries: Werner,
Eckstein, Lokey
5-year-old Rachel’s Well a jewel – page 14

BY DEBORAH MOON pervision provided by the Oregon Board of Rab-
During five years of providing meaningful bis. The Portland Kollel has been designated by

ritual immersions for diverse individuals mark- the OBR to be the mikvah’s halachic supervisor. Free online
ing traditional and contemporary transitions “There is tremendous beauty having a commu- subscription:
(see story, page 6), Rachel’s Well Community nity mikvah that is supported by all sections of
Mikvah has become recognized as a jewel – both the Jewish community and backed by the Jewish jewishportland.org/
locally and nationally. Federation,” says Rabbi Chanan Spivak, who
Rachel’s Well is owned and operated by the Jew- provides the oversight as head of the Portland subscribe
ish Federation of Greater Portland with ritual su- See RACHEL'S WELL, page 6