Cruisin’ into the Next 120 Years!
a special evening to celebrate
our past and dream of our future!
Sunday | June 8th, 2025 | 5:00 pm
at Congregation Shaarie Torah
Celebrating Shaarie Torah’s legacy in
Portland’s Jewish Community over the last 120 years!
Climb Aboard!
We’re setting sail on Sunday, June 8th at 5:00 pm for a unforgettable adventure at Shaarie Torah,
and we’d love you to be a part of it.
Wear your favorite tropical shirt, sailor costume, elegant dinner attire, or get creative!
Secure your spot by selecting a Sponsorship Level (see options below) or purchase individual Passenger Tickets. Passenger Tickets are $72.00 per passenger and includes Dinner, Entertainment and $200 Casino Cash*
What's on the Itinerary
⚓︎ Casino Games: Test your luck at our blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker tables using Casino Cash*
⚓︎ Piano Lounge: Enjoy the smooth sounds of a live, interactive piano player as we sail through the night — request your favorite tunes and join in the singing
⚓︎ High Seas Raffles: Buy raffle tickets to enter drawings for fabulous treasures, all in support of Shaarie Torah:
🛟 “Grand Escape” Raffle – Your chance to win up to seven (7) nights luxury accommodations at the Garza Blanca Preserve and Spa** in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Tickets are $40 each, or 3 for $100. (Casino Cash MAY NOT be exchanged for the Grand Escape raffle tickets.)
🛟 “Cruise to Win” Raffles – Try your luck at one of many prizes! Tickets are $10 each, or 6 for $50. You can also exchange your Casino Cash* winnings for the Cruise To Win Raffle at a rate of $100 Casino Cash* per raffle ticket.
⚓︎ Dinner & Dessert: Dive into scrumptious buffets and indulge your sweet tooth with decadent desserts
*Casino Cash has no cash value. Casino Cash may be exchanged for Cruise To Win raffle tickets at a rate of $100 Casino Cash per Cruise To Win raffle ticket; Grand Escape raffle tickets are excluded from exchange.
** Set on 85 acres of tropical jungle along the southern coastline of Puerto Vallarta, this prize is for up to 7 nights in a Deluxe Room (king bed or 2 queens). Set into the Sierra Madre mountain range, this luxury resort is surrounded by lush tropical forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Holidays and premium dates are excluded; dates of travel and availability will determine how many nights. Amenities include Infinity pools, guided hikes, kayaking, whale watching, and more. All-Inclusive options for world-class cuisine are available at an extra cost. Airfare and airport transfers to/from the resort are not included. Check out the Garza Blanca PV Resort website, and inquire with donor about additional out-of-pocket cost for the All-Inclusive Meal Plans. Value estimated at $4,000.
Sponsorship Levels
“Admiral’s Circle” – $10,800 – You are the leader of the fleet, guiding us with unparalleled vision and generosity. Your support ensures we chart a course towards transformative change.
- Twelve (12) Passenger tickets ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- Two (2) parking spaces for the event in the CST lot
- Special recognition in event publicity
- Full page ad in the program book, front inside placement
- Name/logo on CST website, event page, email blasts and all postings
“Captain’s Crew” – $5,400 – As a Captain, you steer us toward success, providing the leadership and resources necessary to make a lasting impact. Your contribution keeps us sailing smoothly toward our goals.
- Ten (10) Passenger tickets ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- One (1) parking space for the event in the CST lot
- Special recognition in event publicity
- Full page ad in the program book, back inside placement
- Name/logo on CST website, event page, email blasts and all postings
“Deck Officer” – $3,600 – At this level as a Deck Officer, you keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Your support helps maintain the ship’s course, ensuring a memorable journey for all involved.
- Six (6) Passenger tickets ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- Special recognition in event publicity
- Full page ad in the program book
- Name/logo on CST website, event page, email blasts and all postings
“Navigator” $1,800 – You chart the course and guide us through calmer seas. Your contribution keeps us on track as we sail toward our goal.
- Four (4) Passenger tickets ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- BONUS: $400 Casino Cash*
- Half-page ad in the program, prominent placement
- Name/logo on CST website, event page, email blasts and all postings
- Special recognition in event publicity
“Cruise Director” $1,008 – The Cruise Director has the lead role in ensuring that events and activities run smoothly on the voyage, and creating a fun, unforgettable experience for all. Your contribution supports programming & events at CST!
- Four (4) Passenger tickets
- Half-page ad in the program
- Name/logo on CST website, event page, email blasts and all postings
- Special recognition in event publicity, including ads
“First Mate” – $540 – As a trusty first mate, you’re there to support us every step of the way, making sure we have what we need to succeed in our mission.
- Four (4) Passenger tickets ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- Quarter-page ad in the program
- Name/logo on CST website, event page, email blasts and all postings
“Portside Partner” – $360 – You’re a vital part of the crew, and every bit of your support helps us stay afloat as we embark on this exciting journey together!
- Two (2) Passenger tickets ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- Name on CST website and in program
- Your special custom message in program
“Sailor” – $120 – What’s a cruise without sailors?! You’ll add interest and spice to all the activities and are the foundation of any journey!
- One (1) Passenger ticket ($200 Casino Cash* per ticket)
- Your special custom message in program
Individual Passenger Ticket – $72 each – Reserve your cabin! This ticket includes dinner, drinks, entertainment and $200 Casino Cash*
Let's chart a course toward Shaarie Torah’s bright future!
Thank you to our generous Sponsors
Rosie and Keith Berne
Trevor Bryant
Irene and Charles Cancilla
Bobbie and Phil Cohen
Ellen and Richard Cohen
Lynne and Mitch Cohen
Melissa Cohen and Richard Burd
Alix and Tom Goodman
Judy Hoffman
Anna and Peter Lyman
Shira and Phil Newman and family
Anne LeVant Prahl and Scott Prahl
Madelle and Stan Rosenfeld
David Stern
Susan and Bruce Winthrop
Holman’s Funeral Service
Edith and Steph Kotkins
Shari Levinson and Marshal Spector & Gevurtz Menashe
Leslie and Daniel Petcher
Sharon Pollin
Laurie and Bert Rogoway
Kim Rosenberg and Ira Wagner
Becky and Kyle Rotenberg
Pami and Stan Rotenberg
Sara and Rob Sturtz
Dori Tenner
Sailors – $120
Rhona Feldman
David Hytowitz
Lowell Lebenzon
Irving Potter
Faye Gordon Samuels
Sue and Ed Viselman
Linda and Jeff Weiner