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1 2022
8:00PM - 10:00PM
The Old Church Concert Hall
1422 SW 11th Ave,
Portland, OR 97201
Join the MJCC to see Nefesh Mountain at the OId Church Concert Hall. December 1 at 8 PM. Discount Tickets…
2 2022
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join for a Community Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for everyone!
Join…
3 2022
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…
3 2022
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
The first Saturday of each month at Congregation Neveh Shalom is our Meditation Shabbat. An evolving—and…
4 2022
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Latkes, Latkes and more Latkes!
Sisterhood Latke Fry - all are welcome
Sunday, Dec 4, 9 am in the kitchen
…
4 2022
11:00AM - 3:00PM
The Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
A one stop Pop Up shop for art, unique gifts and Hanukkah supplies. Featuring artists from ORA: NW Jewish Artists and…
4 2022
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom,
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The Bible speaks of Israel being the Land of Milk and Honey and celebrates the seven species native to Israel. In thi…
4 2022
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
4 2022
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
CBI is thrilled to announce that NEFESH MOUNTAIN, hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of today’s formative boundary…
5 2022
9 2022
9:00AM - 3:00PM
MJCC
6651 Capital Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
NW Jewish Artists, ORA once again host a Hannukah art sale at the MJCC on Capital Hwy. . Please come on by as there i…
5 2022
7:00PM - 8:00PM
MJCC
Please join your Community Security Director, Jessica Anderson in this free class at MJCC. In this class, you’ll…
6 2022
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …
7 2022
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Let a good glass of wine unlock your creativity as you paint and connect with other Jewish young professionals! RSVP …
7 2022
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…
8 2022
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting.
8 2022
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Art at the EJC! Art Opening and Happy Hour: come meet Artist Madison Weiss! Thurs, Dec 8, 5-7pm, free
10 2022
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Experience an Ottoman-themed night with live Turkish music that recalls our Turkish diaspora.
10 2022
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Back from college and looking to reconnect with old friends from Hebrew school, camp, or youth group? Or are you new …
10 2022
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Join us for a Havdalah singing ceremony followed by pizza and board games.
Saturday, December 10 @ 7:00PM at the new…
11 2022
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Portland, OR 97219
Jim Van Buskirk found out at the age of 54 that his grandmother was Jewish. She gave him a suitcase full of…
11 2022
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Tigard Home Depot
14800 SW Sequoia Pkwy
Tigard, OR 97224
Children (and adults) get the chance to make their own Menorah with the help of the skilled team at the Tigard Home D…
11 2022
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
11 2022
4:30PM - 9:45PM
MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
The PJA auction is the largest fundraising event for the school.
It includes a silent and live event with dinner.
13 2022
13 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Moishe House
In this season of commercialism, we think it may be nice to learn how to reuse scraps and previously discarded treasu…
14 2022
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
In our Hands – The Battle for Jerusalem 1h 49m, 2017
Discussion Leader: To be Announ…
14 2022
7:30PM - 9:30PM
*Design your own granite Menorah
*Discover the connection between women & Chanukah!
*Enjoy Martinis & Chanukah treats
15 2022
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Milt Carl Way Awards Dinner
Join us for a dinner to honor the legacy of an icon in our community
Milt Carl (z"l) was …
15 2022
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Chanukah is right around the corner, so come get in the holiday spirit with a cozy night of watching the Adam Sandler…
16 2022
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Noontime Concert with Michelle Alany at the EJC
16 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Cong
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Start your family’s Chanukah celebration early with a joyful, musical Shabbat service featuring CBI’s Oneg Singer…
17 2022
17 2022
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Books With Pictures
1401 SE Division St
Come join us in supporting local artists for our second annual Jewish Makers Market. There will be live music, cerami…
17 2022
6:00PM - 9:00PM
17 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Jews Next Dor (JND) Chanukah Kickoff Saturday, December 17, 6:00 PM In-Person ONLY Goodman Hall Jews Next Dor,…
17 2022
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Shaarie Torah's Pre-Chanukah Chanukah Party
Saturday, December 17, 6 pm
Family friendly night of light and fun…
18 2022
18 2022
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, 97232
The Eastside Jewish Commons hosts a Hanukkah Food Pop Up. Vendors include: Jacob and Sons Stoen Griffin…
18 2022
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
18 2022
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Tot’s First Chanukah Sunday, December 18, 4:00 PM In-Person ONLY Goodman Hall Our Mini Mensches enjoy…
18 2022
4:15PM - 6:00PM
Public lighting
Music
Fire Show
Chanukah foods
Police - free of charge
18 2022
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Join us for the first night of Chanukah in Portland's Pioneer Square.
This year's event is dedicated to refugees …
18 2022
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Ester Short Park
415 W 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98660
Join Chabad of Clark County as it marks the beginning of Chanukah with the Grand Menorah Lighting and Community Celeb…
18 2022
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Gresham Arts Plaza
401 NE 2nd St.
Gresham, OR 97030
Second annual Giant Menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration
Lighting of giant Menorah
Chanukah music
Donuts and choc…
18 2022
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Tanner Springs Park
NW 10th Ave & Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97209
Join us for the annual
Grand Menorah Lighting Celebration
Enjoy live music with beautiful Jewish melodies
Warm Beverage …
18 2022
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Millennium Plaza Park
200 1st St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
A celebration to remember!
Join us as we light a Menorah made of ice!
A fun filled evening for the whole family inc…
19 2022
23 2022
12:00AM
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP
19 2022
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Celebrate the festival of lights at Neveh Shalom! People of all ages are welcome to join our CNS kehillah for this …
19 2022
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Wood Village City Hall and Civic Center
24200 NE Halsey St.
Wood Village, OR 97060
First ever Giant Menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration in front of Wood Village City Hall.
With the participation …
19 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukah!
20 2022
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Centennial Plaza
39295 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy, OR 97055
First ever giant Menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration in Sandy!
Music
Donuts and chocolate coins
Giant inflatab…
20 2022
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
21 2022
11:00AM - 12:00PM
CANCELLED, SO SORRY!
Hanukkah Story Hour with Eric Kimmel
December 21 @ 11:00 AM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sa…
21 2022
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Join us for a community Hanukkah candle lighting. Music, fun and celebration. Latkes available for purchase.
23 2022
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Chinese food on Christmas: is there a better Jewish tradition!? We’ll order too much, eat more than we need, and di…
24 2022
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Queer-bent Chanukah Party at the Eastside Jewish Commons!
25 2022
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Movie Morning at the MJCC. Come watch a movie at the MJCC. Morning candle lighting to celebrate Hanukkah. …