Chaviva Greenberg, MSW, CSWA (she/her), child and family therapist, is an experienced educator, who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, turned her professional attention to counseling. She possesses an innate ability to connect with children of all ages and their families and engages in this important work for JFCS clients. A graduate with honors from Wurtzweiler’s School of Social…
In an effort to elevate the N’nai Mitzvah program at Congregation Neveh Shalom, they recently welcomed, Leora Lubliner as the B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator.Leora Lubliner. Leora’s responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of communication and preparation for our students and families as they embark on this transformative journey, starting from the fifth grade. She will ensure that…
By Ellen Braunstein B’nai B’rith (BB) Camp of Oregon has completed a $14 million capital campaign, which has transformed the 100-year-old camp with new facilities built over the past decade. New cabins, a dining hall, an amphitheater, a lakefront lodge, a gym – all handicap accessible – are among the many structures dotting the…
B’nai B’rith Camp Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Koplan, was recently awarded the American Camp Association’s prestigious Frank M. “Scotty” Washburn award for her outstanding service. Michelle founded the Alliance of Oregon Camps and led the way to reopen Oregon’s overnight camps following the pandemic crisis.
Daylee is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Public Policy. Daylee became involved in camp programs during college and knew that working with children in camp settings and creating programming was something she wanted to continue in her career. Daylee has spent recent summers as…
By Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/OregonLive Jake Chisholm didn’t set out to publish an award-winning recipe booklet. He just wanted a big party. Chisholm is an 8th grader at the Portland Jewish Academy in Southwest Portland. He also isn’t Jewish. Last year, as many of his friends were hosting bar mitzvah celebrations, Chisholm…
The Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) has been awarded a $12 million general operating grant, over the next four years, from the Jim Joseph Foundation in support of its revised strategic plan. This grant, which is part of a $67 million overall campaign, will help secure FJC’s ability to support the field of Jewish…
Photo: Rendering of the masterplan for BB Camp Ten years ago, BB Camp’s board and staff leadership set an ambitious development plan to enhance its infrastructure and programs to serve the next 100 years of campers. Irv Potter, Second Century Campaign Chair, recalls the early concept of the campaign. “We anticipated ten years in…
Why do we blow a shofar? What should we do in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? When do we sit in the sukkah? The answers to these questions – and much, much more – can be found in “A Time to Grow: A PJ Library Family Guide to the Fall Holidays”, a beautiful,…
Photo: Left to right; Laizer Kornwasser, National Vice President of the OU and Co-Chairman of NCSY Youth Commission; Rabbi Dr. Joshua Joseph, Executive Vice President and COO of the OU; Tiffany Yankovich, National Development Director of NCSY; Becky and Avi Katz, Guests of Honor; Rabbi Micah Greenland, International Director of NCSY, Moishe Bane, President…
