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Ukrainian refugees on
way to PDX – page 2

Red Tent event to
benefit Dignity – page 2
How has JFCS helped
July 6, 2022 / Tamuz 7, 5782 Volume 57, Issue 14 over 75 years? – page 2

Song of Miriam
New JFGP chair “the full package” Awards Part 2 – page 4

BY DEBORAH MOON Celebrate century Shaarie Torah concert,
Mindy Zeitzer, the new board meeting – pages 4-5
chair of the Jewish Federation of doing good Oct. 8
of Greater Portland, brings Oct. 8 promises to be an ex- Neveh Shalom hosts
a wealth of experience and a traordinary night of community outdoor Shabbat
lifelong commitment to Jewish and celebration as the Jewish series – page 5
community to her new role. Federation of Greater Portland
Lay and professional leaders celebrates 100 years with its Rooftop receptions,
speak of her passion and deep L’Chaim (to life) Gala at the Port- exhibit tours – page 5
understanding of the communi- land Art Museum, 6:45-11:30 pm.
ty’s agencies, needs and donors. The festive night features Pat- Beaverton schools
“Mindy is the complete pack- rick Lamb jazz quartet featuring
age, a positive and happy per- Dan Balmer, cocktails, dinner, to accommodate
son who has strong contacts live music and dancing with diversity – page 6
with our donors, our agencies, Mindy Zeitzer Patrick Lamb & The Hit Facto-
our volunteers and the Federa- ry. Celebrate the good that goes "Overturning Roe"
tion team,” says Jack Birnbach, who has worked alongside on everywhere in the Jewish panel discussion
Mindy on the Federation Allocations Committee for two community and help ensure our – page 6
years. “She will be an inspirational board chair.” vibrant community continues for
“She understands our 18 partner agencies, their leaders and the next 100 years. People: OJCF office
those that they serve,” he says. RSVP for the celebration by manager; Freedberg
Mindy and Mark Zeitzer moved to Portland from Philadelphia Sept. 22: jewishportland.org/
See ZEITZER, page 8 galacelebration. departs; Louis works
for Common Good;
Rabbis speak out on Roe decision CSP's Annette Gerard
– pages 8-9
Last month, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v about both Jewish values and women’s rights.
Wade removing the federal right to abortion. The Rabbi David Kosak of Congregation Neveh Climate Corner:
decision has been criticized for disregarding both Shalom wrote about Jewish law and also asked e-recycling & robots
the rights of women and the values of Judaism. members of his Conservative congregation to – page 10
The ruling may impinge on Judaism’s obliga- speak out on Judaism’s stance on abortion, even
tion to protect life – the life of a pregnant woman. if they personally oppose the practice. Young Adults: July
Halacha (Jewish law) is clear that if a pregnancy “The Torah permits abortion. Period. That’s events; August camp
threatens a mother’s life, she has the right, per- not a political or partisan statement, it’s a fact.
haps the obligation, to protect herself. This normative reading of the Torah is inscribed – page 11
The leadership of the Union of Orthodox in our Jewish legal system. As the subject of this
Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox landmark ruling is brought up in your conversa- Kol Ami to honor VIPs
Union) issued a statement on June 24 that makes tions in the days, weeks and months ahead, speak – page 11
that second consequence clear. “Legislation and also as a Jew. Disagree with Judaism on this top-
court rulings, federally or in any state, that abso- ic if you must but include it in your discussions BB Camp dedicates
lutely ban abortion without regard for the health about abortion. Educate those with whom you fieldhouse – page 12
of the mother would literally limit our ability to speak that Christian beliefs about when life be-
live our lives in accordance with our responsibil- gins have been inserted into the national debate CBI hosts Sisters
ity to preserve life.” and have restricted Jews from the free exercise of Road founder's
The Jewish Review reached out to all Port- of our faith.” memorial – page 12
land-area congregational rabbis, as well as the The clergy of Congregation Beth Israel wrote
Portland Kollel and Chabad of Oregon, and to members of the Reform congregation that re- Obits: Campf,
asked them to share their views. Following are productive freedom is not a new issue for Judaism.
responses from those who shared their thoughts See RABBIS ON ROE, page 7 Lazutkina – page 12