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Kahns to be honored at Schechter Spark May 1

Judith and Garry Kahn will receive the was eligible to attend, the Kahns became a
2022 Rabbi Joshua and Goldie Stampfer Schechter family.
(z”l) Migdal Or Award during the 11 am, “Judith and Garry have prioritized the
May 1, Schechter Spark online benefit for Jewish community and Camp Solomon
Camp Solomon Schechter. A Migdal Or is Schechter for decades,” says CSS Execu-
a beacon of light. The award is given out to tive Director Zach Duitch. “They are true
remarkable individuals that keep the spark dugmaot (role models) who understand
of the Stampfers’ legacy alive and light the the importance of philanthropy. Judith and
way for others to follow. Garry’s investments in CSS have made an
Schechter Spark is a celebration of the immediate and long-term impact. Hun-
CSS camp community and a benefit to raise dreds of first-time campers in Oregon and
vital funds to support the camp’s future. Southwest Washington have benefited
Thanks to several generous matchmakers, from the Judith & Garry Kahn First-time
all donations of $180 and more or from Judith and Garry Kahn with Rabbi Joshua Campership Fund ($250 voucher), and they
first-time donors will be matched dollar for Stampfer, z"l. played an active role in naming the kitchen
dollar up to $200,000. in CSS’s most recent capital campaign. I
Garry and Judith Kahn were unable to land hazan, kept kosher, and there were no continue to be inspired by their generosi-
attend Jewish summer camp when they local kosher camps when she was young. ty, support and leadership. Hazak hazak
were children. Garry was raised in a Jewish That changed when Rabbi Joshua Stampfer v’nithazek! (From strength to strength.)”
family that we would now describe as “un- created Camp Solomon Schechter. As soon For more information and to register, visit
affiliated.” Judith, whose father was a Port- as Garry and Judith’s oldest son, David, campschechter.org/spark.
Happenings
See more local events at jewishportland.org/community-calendar

April 14: Moishe Pod-WestPDX Launch Party two organizations that are important not only to our Jewish com-
Moishe Pod-WestPDX will hold its Launch Party & Pre-Passover munity, but to the city of Portland,” says CSP Director of Commu-
Carbo Load in the Pearl District at 7 pm, April 14. nity Life Jennifer Felberg.
The new Moishe Pod – a two-person Moishe House – will pro- Walkers can choose from many walking paths that start at the
vide young adults opportunities to find Jewish connections and MJCC and CSP or walk back and forth in a socially distant bunch.
community on Portland’s west side. “I am very excited to participate in this year’s second annual
Moishe Pod-WestPDX residents Shelly Zeiser and Owen Brod- Walk for the J and build on last year’s successful walk,” says event
er invite young adults to connect with each other and enjoy piz- co-chair Jonathan Glass. “The Walk for the J brings together our
za, chocolate cake and Leikam Brewing Kosher beer. Register: community to show our support by raising needed funds for the
moishepodwestpdx.com or moishepodwestpdx@gmail.com. MJCC, while at the same time increasing our step counts. Help us
reach one million steps!”
April 21: Gubernatorial Candidate Conversation Details: oregonjcc.org/about-us/support-our-center/walk
Gubernatorial candidate and former Oregon State Senator Betsy Sign up or donate: justgiving.com/campaign/WalkForTheJ2022
Johnson is running for governor as an independent leader unaffil- Support Cedar Sinai Park’s team: justgiving.com/team/dorldor
iated with any political party. Learn where she stands on issues of April 24: Holocaust Memorial spring cleaning
importance to both the Jewish and general communities at noon, Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
April 21, on Zoom. will host a spring cleanup of the Oregon Holocaust Memorial
The Jewish Community Relations Council hosted two Demo- 9-11 am, April 24.
crats, State Treasurer Tobias Read and former House Speaker Tina Volunteers will gather as a community, enjoy a spring day and
Kotek, running for Oregon Governor on Zoom March 29. show your love for the memorial in Washington Park. Light
On May 17, 2022, Oregon’s registered voters will select the can- snacks, drinks and yard debris bags will be provided. Please bring
didate that they believe should be their political party’s candidate garden gloves, shears and hand shovels.
to run for governor in the general election. To volunteer, contact Heather Brunner at hbrunner@ojmche.org.
Register: tinyurl.com/24zvua66
April 24: OJCYF online benefit
April 24: Walk for the MJCC (and CSP) The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation will host
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, 10 am, join your friends and fami- a virtual fundraiser called “Live Green. Give Green” at 3-4 pm,
ly and Walk for the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. The J April 24. The teens are raising funds for grant-making to projects
wants 100 people to take 10,000 steps for a total of one million with an environmental focus.
steps and raise $30,000 for the MJCC. There is no charge to attend, but a suggested donation of $18 per
“After years of isolation, I couldn’t think of a better time to get individual or $54 per household is appreciated.
outside for healthy activity to show support for the MJCC as a crit- To register or to donate, visit givebutter.com/OJCYF2022.
ical pillar of the community,” says MJCC President-Elect Danelle
Romain. April 24: Taste of Temple
You can walk from either Cedar Sinai Park or the MJCC, as the Congregation Beth Israel’s delicious annual fundraiser returns at
two agencies are once again partnering for this healthy fundraiser. 5 pm, April 24, on the Beth Israel campus. Enjoy bites and sips
“Cedar Sinai Park and Mittleman Jewish Community Center are from leading Portland restaurants and wineries.
working together to create a fun and meaningful event to support For details and tickets, visit bethisrael-pdx.org/taste/.
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