An Evening in Tel Aviv: 2026 OJCYF Benefit Dinner
Join us for the 2026 OJCYF Benefit Dinner, An Evening in Tel Aviv
2026 OJCYF Benefit Dinner
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When and Where
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2024
Time: Cocktails 5:30 pm, Dinner and Program 6:00 pm
Location: Stern Family Ballroom, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Schnitzer Family Campus, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR
Accessibility accommodation is available; please contact us for specific needs.
The MJCC is fully wheelchair accessible with onsite accessible parking.
Program Highlights
Guest Speaker: Dorice Horenstein, international keynote speaker and Positive Intelligence® expert who helps individuals and leaders strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and move from oy to joy, speaking on From Identity to Impact: The Journey of Choice, Belonging, and Leadership
Youth Leadership Spotlight: Celebrating the voices and leadership of OJCYF teens
Collection Drive
We’re focusing on the three items Blanchet House needs most to support our neighbors in need. Kindly consider bringing donations with you to the benefit dinner.
Sweatpants (#1 request)
New adult underwear
Hygiene supplies (toothpaste, deodorant, soap, wipes, menstrual products)
Become a Sponsor
Your sponsorship fuels OJCYF’s teen‑led grantmaking and empowers young people to grow as compassionate, values‑driven Jewish leaders. Your support strengthens our community today while nurturing the Jewish values and leadership that will shape our future.
Contact Susan Berniker for complete details about sponsorship benefits at susanb@ojcf.org or 503-974-3805.
Ticket Information
We offer several ticket types to help make the event welcoming and accessible for all
- $90 Adult Ticket
- $72 Community Ticket* (limited availability)
- $36 Youth/Student/OJCYF Alumni
Kindly RSVP by April 1
*Community Tickets reflect our commitment to accessibility.
Full ticket descriptions and registration are available on our ticketing page.
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors
As of February 6, 2026
MITZVAH GUARDIAN
Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Family Fund* / Jordan Schnitzer
L’DORV’DOR LEGACY
Cameron & Dick Davis | Jonathan Glass & Sarah Kahn Glass*
CHESED CHAMPIONS
Mia Birk & Glen Coblens* | Lauren & Blake Donnelly-Morell | Dr. Lisa Gitelson | Peter Glade & Lisa Kaner | Alex Hess* |Harrison Hess* | Anna & Eric Kodesch* | Amara & Brian Norman* | Pacific NW Properties Foundation | Steve Rallison & Sharon Stern* | Ann & Robert Sacks* | Mara & Rob Shlachter* | Jonathan Singer* | Tonkon Torp LLP | Marcia & Stuart Weiss* | Charlene Zidell*
TORAH TRAILBLAZERS
Barbara Atlas & Brian Suher | Melanie & Jack Birnbach | Trudi & David Bloom* | Amy & Josh Frankel* | Les Gutfreund & Eve Stern* | Shannon & Daniel Janoff | Lora Meyer* | Susan & Barry Menashe | Madelle & Stan Rosenfeld | Tiffany & Eric Rosenfeld* | Jennifer & Jonathan Yoken
MAZEL TOV PATRONS
Ann Bardacke | Carol Danish* | David Forman & Julie Robinson* | Steven Kaufman* | Robin & Steve McCoy | Sharon & Dean Morell* | Rabbi Eve Posen | Arlene & Irv Potter* | Mrs. Moe M. Tonkon Fund*
AHAVAH ADVOCATES
Marah & David Bean | Arlene Cogen | Lisa Fasolo Frishman & Aaron Frishman | Beth & Richard Glassman* | Michelle & Steve Gradow* | Stefan Ostrach | Libby Schwartz | Judy & Neal Sher | Michael Simon*
IN‑KIND SUPPORT
Leikam Brewing | Brown Printing
*Sponsorship support provided through a philanthropic fund of OJCF
Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation is a program of:
OREGON JEWISH COMMUNTIY FOUNDATION
1618 SW First Avenue, Suite 350
Portland OR 97201-5721
