Song of Miriam Awards

The Jewish Women’s Round Table has announced its 24th annual Song of Miriam honorees. The Song of Miriam Awards honor women who volunteer their time and energy to ensure the continuity and vibrancy of the Jewish community of Oregon and SW Washington.

This annual event is sponsored by the Jewish Women’s Round Table, whose mission is to strengthen the Jewish community by honoring the excellent work of women volunteers and bringing the community together to celebrate Jewish life.

The 24th annual awards brunch will be held from 10 am to 12:15 pm, Sunday, June 5, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland. Member organizations have chosen outstanding women to be honored for their volunteer activities and dedication to promotion of Jewish life and values.

The 2016 honorees are Susan Aronson of Congregation Beit Am (Corvallis); Karin Stolz of Congregation Beit Haverim; Stephanie Siegel of Women of Reform Judaism/Beth Israel Sisterhood; Susan Lazareck of Havurah Shalom; Susan Marcus of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; Susanna Perrin of Congregation Kesser Israel; Davida Jordan of Congregation Kol Shalom; Dana Sirkin of Congregation Neveh Shalom; Joanie Levine of Congregation P’nai Or; Alison Rosenfeld of Portland Jewish Academy; Margarita Wolf of Congregation Shaarie Torah Sisterhood; Kalyn Culler Cohen of Congregation Shir Tikvah; Barbara Atlas of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education; Sherry Dunning of Temple Beth Sholom (Salem); and Sara Charney Cohen of Temple Beth Tikvah (Bend).

The D’var Torah and Hamotzi will be given by Aviel Brodkin, principal at Maayan Torah Day School and rebbetzin of Congregation Kesser Israel. Music will be performed by Barry Lavine. Envelopes will be available for donations to the Oregon Food Bank.

Marki Maizels and Carole Glauber, both past honorees, will be the brunch emcees. Door prizes have been donated by various synagogue gift shops and area businesses.

To find out more about the Jewish Women’s Round Table, visit jwrt.org to learn about the history of the SOM awards, see a listing of past honorees and the JWRT board, and much more.

Honorees’ family and friends are encouraged to attend this annual community event. Ticket prices are patron $36; regular $24 by May 25 ($32 thereafter); and $10 for children 12 and younger.

Call Jerrie Roth at 503-246-4367 for reservations and answers to your questions.