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Clergy

Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana

Senior Rabbi
Contact through Laura Robinson

He/Him/His
(503) 222-1069, Ext. 108
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Cantor Ida Rae Cahana

Senior Rabbi
Contact through Laura Robinson

She/Her/Hers
(503) 222-1069, Ext. 108
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Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph

Associate Rabbi
Contact through Laura Robinson

She/Her/Hers
(503) 222-1069, Ext. 108
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Cantor Rayna Green

B’nei Mitzvah & Family Educator
Contact through Laura Robinson

She/Her/Hers
(503) 222-1069, Ext. 108
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Rabbi Emanuel Rose (z”l), D.H.L., D.D.

Rabbi Emeritus
He/Him/His

Cantor Judith Blanc Schiff

Cantor Emerita
She/Her/Hers

Education Department

Ben Sandler, RJE

Education Director
He/Him/His
(971) 339-2076, Ext 109
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Elisabeth Pierson

Education Coordinator
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(503) 222-1069, Ext 114
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Administrative Department

Josh Kashinsky

Executive Director
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(503) 222-1069
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Tracy Manaster Alifanz

Communications Director
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(503) 222-1069, Ext 111
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Chelsea Ferguson

Program Director
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(503) 222-1069, Ext 102
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Orsi Nagy

Office Administrator
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(503) 222-1069
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Laura Robinson

Clergy Assistant & Cemetery Coordinator
She/Her/Hers
(503) 222-1069, Ext 108
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Shaina Zins

Office Administrator 
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(503) 222-1069, 
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Finance Department

Melissa Bordine

Finance Director
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(503) 222-1069, Ext. 110
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Linda Bridges

Accounts Payable Specialist
She/Her/Hers
(503) 222-1069, Ext 103
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Facilities Managers

Dallas Van Winkle

Facilities Manager
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Susie Young

Facilities Manager
(503) 222-1069
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Catering Panel

  • Alfresco Catering by Sheraton -Julia Deuchler, 503-335-2853
  • Art of Catering – Eric Sandstrom, 503-231-8185
  • Aviv Israeli Vegan Cuisine – Biz Lyons, 906-236-2834
  • Century Catering – Allen Levin, 503-849-2605
  • Devil’s Food Catering – Dan Sullivan, 503-233-9288
  • Kenny and Zuke’s – Ken Gordon, 503-222-3354
  • Vibrant Table Group/Food in Bloom – Auriana Albree, 503-297-9635, 503-944-6820

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