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Song of Miriam Awards
For 27 years, the Jewish Women’s Round Table with a description of their work and why they are
has recognized women volunteers in the commu- valuable to their organizations.
nity at its Song of Miriam Awards Brunch, which JWRT held the first Song of Miriam Awards
has attracted as many as 325 people annually. Brunch in June 1993 to honor 13 recipients.
In the face of the pandemic, last year’s brunch In subsequent years, between 15 and 23 wom-
was cancelled. This year, JWRT leaders still be- en received the annual award. Honorees have
lieved it would not be safe to hold such a large been selected by more than 25 congregations
indoor event. However, local organizations had and organizations from Oregon and southwest
nominated 14 outstanding volunteers for the Washington.
2019 event, and other nominees were submitted “We are so grateful to the Jewish Review for
this year. JWRT wants to be sure the community making it possible to carry on the tradition of
knows about their good work. the Song of Miriam Awards in these challeng-
At the Jewish Review, we share those senti- ing times,” says JWRT President Marki Maizels.
ments and will do our part to see that Song of “Next year, we plan to hold our Awards brunch
Miriam Award recipients get the recognition in June, and we look forward to seeing every-
they deserve. Throughout the next few issues, the one in person and celebrating the amazing work
Review will feature pictures of honorees along done by volunteers in our community.”
Women volunteers honored for outstanding service (part 1 of series)
Following are three women whose organizations selected them al at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Eliana brings a deep
to receive the Song of Miriam. More honorees will be profiled in understanding of our community – its agencies and its professionals
issues throughout the summer. – to her volunteerism.
She takes time to be thoughtful and supportive of her fellow
MARNI GLICK committee members and is a pleasure to work with as a staff per-
Honored by Mittleman son. Those who work with her are better off for the experience, no
Jewish Community Center question. She is a true partner in all that she does, and her love for
Marni Glick currently serves our community is apparent.
as treasurer of the Mittleman Eliana’s activism extends beyond the Jewish Federation into her
Jewish Community Center synagogue, Havurah Shalom, the newer Eastside Jewish Com-
and Portland Jewish Academy mons initiative and so much more.
boards. Under her leadership, JFGP Director of Community Planning and Allocations Caron
the boards have successfully Blau Rothstein says of Eliana that, “We are so fortunate that Eliana
navigated the financial un- dedicates her volunteer time and talents to the Jewish Federation in
certainties brought on by the particular and the Jewish community of greater Portland at large.”
COVID pandemic.
Marni is a great listener who always sees multiple sides of an is- SAM PERRIN
sue and helps make decisions that address a range of concerns and Honored by Congregation
perspectives. That trait was particularly helpful as MJCC faced the Kesser Israel
multiple closures mandated during the past year and a half. Sam Perrin is a shining light
Her 33-year career with the city of Portland Budget Office and in the Kesser Israel community.
Bureau of Transportation gave her invaluable experience that Whether writing a grant appli-
helped MJCC continue its operations while minimizing deficits cation, preparing and cleaning
and debts. up after the weekly Kiddush (in
She has a wide range of interests and expertise and has been ac- pre-COVID times) or packing
tively involved with MJCC for years, not only as treasurer, but as boxes for the annual Passover
chair of the Finance Committee and member of the Campus Plan food drive, she brings her tal-
Working Group and the Governance and Executive Committees. ent, creativity and strong work
MJCC says Marni’s expertise always ensures outstanding oversight, ethic to everything she does.
but never more so than during the difficult times of the pandemic. Sam is a skilled artist and
writer who has been glad to
ELIANA TEMKIN help whenever there is a fund-raising flyer to design or art needed
Honored by Jewish Federa- for a brochure. Together with her family, she took the lead in the
tion of Greater Portland Mishloach Manot fund-raiser this year, packing more than 100 gift
Eliana Temkin is a member baskets when COVID prevented the usual large group of volun-
of Jewish Federation’s Board teers from gathering.
of Directors, chair of the Fed- Sam is also a role model in her commitment and dedication to her
eration’s Rogoway Outstanding faith. She has led thoughtful discussions in monthly study groups.
Jewish Professional Leadership She is also a talented actor who always makes Kesser Israel’s an-
Award Selection Committee nual Purim spiel one of the best in town.
and former member of the (lo- The community of Kesser Israel joins together in thanking Sam
cal) Allocations Committee. for her many years of service and says they are fortunate to have
As a former Jewish profession- her unique talent and energy that lifts and inspires them all.
2 Jewish Review June 9, 2021