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Vaccinated members

can use J mask free Portland Jewish
Academy fourth-grader
Under new guidance from the Oregon Health Author- Noam Morris O’Glasser
ity, fully vaccinated members of the Mittleman Jewish displays a frame from
Community Center can now enjoy the center’s ameni- his award-winning
ties without a mask or physical distancing. animation video.
Temperature checks are still required for everyone en-
tering the building. A station in the entry vestibule allows
members and employees to take their own temperatures,
and the sensor on the unit emits two different tones, de-
pending on whether the person has a fever or not.
To confirm vaccination status, members (wearing a
mask) can stop by the J during open hours 7 am-noon PJA’s Noam O’Glasser places
and 3-7 pm Monday-Friday and 8 am-3 pm Sunday.
COVID-19 vaccination record card or a copy or dig- in national animation contest
Members need to bring proof of vaccination (original
ital photo of vaccination record card) to the Welcome Noam Morris O’Glasser, a fourth- teria looked at the visual appeal and
Desk. With proof of vaccination, members will be is- grade student at Portland Jewish how creative the clip was to watch.
sued a new blue, rather than standard white, member ID Academy, won second prize in ORT’s Finally, technical skill was evaluated
card. Members will need to show the new ID card each Jewish Animation Competition with based on the level of ability for each
time they enter the MJCC and also to enter any of the his submission entitled Noam Studios student.
facilities (including fitness center, pools, Sportsplex, – the Ten Commandments. “The Jewish Federation of Greater
gymnasium). Noam’s prize was revealed June Portland and our Jewish day school
Members who forget to bring their new ID card will 1 in an announcement from ORT community were excited to partner
be required to mask and maintain physical distance. America that also named Talia Ray, with ORT on this contest,” says
“We also want to note that many individuals choose a fourth-grade student at Yeshivat JFGP President and CEO Marc N.
to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status, Noam in New Jersey, as the first- Blattner. “Our school students em-
and it is important not to make assumptions about any prize winner for her submission, The braced the challenge, and many en-
individual’s vaccination status based on their choice to Pesach Story. tered. To have one of our students,
wear a mask,” says MJCC Executive Director Steve “I love bringing my ‘still’ Lego Noam, recognized for his work is
Albert. “We look forward to seeing you at the J!” figures to life and making videos to quite an achievement for him per-
The following definitions have been provided by the share with my friends and family,” sonally, his school and our entire
Oregon Health Authority: says Noam. “I like carefully captur- Jewish community. May we contin-
“Proof of Vaccination Status” means documenta- ing each frame and moving the fig- ue to see creativity and ingenuity in
tion provided by a tribal, federal, state or local gov- ures little bit by little bit to make the our students.”
ernment, or a health care provider, that includes an final video.” The competition is part of the ORT
individual’s name, date of birth, type of COVID-19 Noam is the son of Dr. Avital and Programming in the U.S. Initiative.
vaccination given, date or dates given, depending Ben O’Glasser. Earlier this spring, ORT provided
on whether it is a one-dose or two-dose vaccine, and “As parents, we were thrilled to two introductory STEM courses for
the name/location of the health care provider or site see the hard work that Noam put elementary and middle school stu-
where the vaccine was administered. into this project from start to finish,” dents on animation as well as cyber-
“Fully Vaccinated Individual” means an individual write Avital and Ben. “It was such an security to a number of U.S.-based
has received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vac- amazing opportunity to take his cre- Jewish day schools.
cine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and at least ative energy and passion for animat- The panel of judges was made up
14 days have passed since the individual’s final dose of ing his Legos, which he discovered of ORT America National Board and
COVID-19 vaccine. during the months at home during Pedagogical Committee members;
the pandemic, to the next level.” Moshe Leiba, deputy director gen-
Open to grades 4-8, the competi- eral and chief pedagogical officer of
tion enabled students to combine World ORT Kadima Mada in Israel;
creativity with technology to make and educators.
their own animated clips based on ORT America is a nonprofit con-
Jewish stories and themes. Using a sisting of thousands of people
computer and/or smartphone, plus throughout the United States who
a few common household items, share a common, binding interest in
the student animators were able to supporting ORT, Israel and the Jew-
showcase their videos and compete ish people. Based in New York City,
for cash prizes. ORT America has a presence in eight
Students from seven day schools regions across the country. ORT has
submitted 23 entries, which were been transforming lives through
judged based on Jewish content and training and education since 1880.
A Mittleman Jewish Community Center member picks the ability to demonstrate an under- ORT has evolved to provide 21st
up a new, blue membership card after showing proof standing of a Jewish story, tradition century skills that empower indi-
of vaccination. Members with the blue card can use the or practice, and how well the anima- viduals and strengthen communities
facilities without a mask. tion explains the topic. The other cri- and Jewish life worldwide.
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