Portland, January 31st, 2016. It was a sellout crowd at Congregation Beth Israel’s 5th annual “Taste of Temple” friendraiser and fundraiser. On hand for the event were Bianca Urdes, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph, and Tony Urdes. This annual event supports programs and services provided by the largest Reform congregation in Oregon, while encouraging attendees to support the gracious local chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers who are featured each year. The event netted over $45,000 for the 157 year old congregation. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
The 5th Annual Event was a sellout.
The Executive Chef for the event was Jason Waxman.
Taste of Temple 2016 was excited to feature:
Al Fresco Catering by Sheraton
BatchPDX Chocolates
The Benson Hotel
The Bent Brick
Boke Bowl
Century Catering
ChickPeaDX
The Fireside
Fish Sauce
Gigi’s Cafe/Gaufre Gourmet
Irving Street Kitchen
Kachka
Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen
Lardo
Meriwether’s Restaurant and Skyline Farm
Oregon Jewish Life’s Chef’s Corner feat Lisa Glickman
Mediterranean Exploration Company
Mi Mero Mole
Park Kitchen
Pearl Catering
Ringside Hospitality Group
Rua
Ruby Jewel
Simpatica
Tastebud
Verde Cocina
Ken’s Artisan Bread
Benessere Olive Oils
And to drink…
Archery Summit Winery
Apolloni Vineyards
Andrew Rich Wines
Balboa Winery
Clear Creek Distillery
Eastside Distilling
Lompoc Brewing Company
Rogue Ales & Spirits
Ambacht Brewing
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider
Happy Cup Coffee
Hot Lips Soda (by Hot Lips Pizza)
From Temple Beth Israel:
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to be a part of the Portland community since our founding in 1858. We are affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism. While our history provides us with a rich heritage, embracing new congregants ensures that we will be here to serve generations to come.
We are delighted that you are interested in becoming part of the Congregation Beth Israel family. Our members come from all walks of life. We welcome Jewish singles and single parents, Jewish students, non-Jewish spouses and partners, Jews of color, LGBTQ and Jewish families in all their diversity committed to having a Jewish home and to raising their children as Jews. Our programs are designed to meet the diverse spiritual, religious, education and social needs of our members.
Look around our website, stop by and visit our campus, and give us a call at 503-222-1069 to learn more about becoming a member of Congregation Beth Israel. Our doors are always open to you.
Portland, February 8th, 2015. A capacity crowd of over 500 people filled the space at Castaway to truly get a Taste of Temple. Event co-chair Tony Urdes embraced CBI’s engaging clergy Rabbi Rachel Joseph, Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, wife and co-chair Bianca Urdes and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana. Congregation Beth Israel’s 4th annual friendraiser and FUNdraiser brought together a dynamic and multifaceted committee that recruited 40 of the top restaurants, wineries, distillers and brewers to get up close and personal with those attending this ever-popular event. (Photo credit: David Kinder, Kinderpics Photography)
Congratulations to Jill and Ed Neuwelt, the winners of the Golden Ticket and the new owners of an electric bike from Western Bikeworks.
Baby Miette joins parents Jessie Burke and Jonathan Cohen in serving delicious treats from Posie’s Cafe.
Lorraine and Rabbi Emanuel Rose enjoy their time at Taste of Temple IV.
From Congregation Beth Israel:
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to be a part of the Portland community since our founding in 1858. We are affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth Israel is the leading voice of Reform Judaism in Oregon.
We are dedicated to:
Improving our World through Education, Leadership and Inspiration
Promoting Traditional Jewish Values of Respect, Justice and Compassion
Providing an Environment that Inspires Worship, Spirituality and Celebration across the Generations
Fostering a relationship to God and deepening our connection to Judaism
Portland, February 10th, 2013. A friendraiser as much as a fundraiser, Taste of Temple showcased some of the best culinary talents in Portland. A sold out room of over 350 attendees at the Congregation Beth Israel event to enjoy sampling specialties from more than 30 area restaurants, bakeries, breweries and distilleries. Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana are pictured with event co-chairs Tiffany and David Goldwyn and Ali and Judah Garfinkle.(Photo credit, Steve Bilow) A silent auction, prize giveaway and house party sign-ups – together with ticket sales and Recipe for Success donations – generated over $50,000 for ongoing programming at Beth Israel.
Lainie Block-Wilker, Steve Wilker, Mel Birge and Janet Morgan in front of the Party Sign Up board
Rabbi Emanuel and Lorraine Rose
Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph and Ted Nelson, Beth Israel Trustee
Next year’s Taste of Temple has already been scheduled for February 9, 2014.
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