Meet Melissa

Meet Melissa

Melissa Bordine

Finance Director
She/ Her/ Hers
(971) 339-2080 Ext 110
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Three Fast Facts
1. I attended a 2-week yoga retreat in Greece.
2. I love to cook and entertain.  I have regular cooking face-time dates with my sisters so we can enjoy dinner “together”.
3. I’m known in my family as the ultimate game rule follower and enforcer… I’m slightly competitive.

More about Melissa
I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and spent most of my adult life in Cleveland, OH where I worked as an auditor for a regional accounting firm and later transitioned to the Finance Team at an Independent K-12 school.  I love being in nature and always wanted to live in the PNW. I finally took the leap in 2017 and haven’t looked back! I try to hike every weekend and be by water or mountains as often as I can.  Along with my cat, Simba, my 3 sisters and 5 nieces and nephews are my world and get all of my attention in my free time. 

What I do at CBI
I work with the Congregation’s finances and budget and oversee all accounting functions, including helping with member accounts and donations to CBI.

Talya Hernandez-Ritter

Accounting Coordinator
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(503) 222-1069
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Linda Bridges

Accounts Payable Specialist
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(503) 222-1069
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Michael Z. Cahana

Senior Rabbi
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(503) 222-1069
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Ida Rae Cahana

Senior Cantor
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(503) 222-1069
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Rachel L. Joseph

Associate Rabbi
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(503) 222-1069
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Rayna Green

Cantor
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(503) 222-1069
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Emanuel Rose (z”l), D.H.L., D.D.

Rabbi Emeritus
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Judith Blanc Schiff

Cantor Emerita
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Josh Kashinsky

Executive Director
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(503) 222-1069
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Tracy Manaster Alifanz

Communications and Program Coordinator
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(503) 222-1069
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Bitsie Appleton

Office and Cemetery Coordinator
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(503) 222-1069
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Beeta Neshati

B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator and Clergy Support
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(503) 222-1069
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Ben Sandler, M.Ed.

Education Director
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(971) 339-2076
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Chelsea Ferguson

Sr. Program Manager, Youth and Family
She/ Her/ Hers
(971) 339-2083
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McKenna Means

Education Coordinator
(503) 222-1069
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Dallas Van Winkle

Facilities Manager
(503) 222-1069
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Susie Young

Facilities Manager
(503) 222-1069
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