Menu

The Community Calendar is a resource for the Greater Portland Jewish community. The events on this calendar are not necessarily endorsed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Chanukah Happenings

Suggest an Event

Find your community...

Click here to view our Jewish Calendar Sensitivity Guide.

 

Calendar questions? Contact Caron Blau Rothstein, caron@jewishportland.org

Dec

4 2022

Shaarie Sisterhood Latke Fry

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



…

Dec

4 2022

Hanukkah Pop Up Fair

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…

Dec

5 2022

to
Dec

9 2022

NW Jewish Artists, ORA Hannukah Sale

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…

Dec

10 2022

Young Adult Latke Ball 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 …

Dec

11 2022

Menorah workshop at the Tigard Home Depot

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…

Dec

13 2022

Embroidery Workshop

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…

Dec

14 2022

Ladies Night Out - Menorahs & Martinis

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

*Design your own granite Menorah

*Discover the connection between women & Chanukah!

*Enjoy Martinis & Chanukah treats

Dec

16 2022

(pre) Chanukah Celebration and Shabbat Evening Service

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…

Dec

17 2022

BB Camp's Steel Dreidel Making Class and Chanukah Celebration

12:00AM  

 
A BB Camp Holiday Favorite is back again this year!
DIY Steel Dreidel Making Class and Chanukah Celebration
Saturd…
Dec

17 2022

Jewish Makers Market

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…

Dec

17 2022

Jews Next Dor Chanukah Kickoff

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,…

Dec

17 2022

Pre-Chanukah Party at Shaarie Torah

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…

Dec

18 2022

HANUKKAH FOOD POP UP!

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…

Dec

18 2022

Tot's First Chanukah

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…

Dec

18 2022

Light Up Hillsboro 22

4:15PM - 6:00PM  

 

Public lighting

Music

Fire Show

Chanukah foods

Police - free of charge

Dec

18 2022

First Night at Pioneer Square

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 …

Dec

18 2022

Grand Menorah Lighting

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…

Dec

18 2022

Gresham Chanukah Celebration

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…

Dec

18 2022

Pearl District - Grand Menorah Lighting

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 …

Dec

18 2022

Fire on Ice - Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in Lake Oswego

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…

Dec

19 2022

CNS Chanukah Party 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 …

Dec

19 2022

Wood Village Menorah Lighting

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 …

Dec

19 2022

Kesser Israel Chanukah Celebration

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

 

Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukah!

Dec

20 2022

Sandy community Menorah lighting

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…

Dec

20 2022

Ladies Latke Cook Off

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

 
Ladies Latke Cookoff
Join us for Ladies Chanukah Party

Working in small groups we will compete to make the best Lat…
Dec

21 2022

CANCELLED--Hanukkah Story Hour with Eric Kimmel

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

 

CANCELLED, SO SORRY!

Hanukkah Story Hour with Eric Kimmel
December 21 @ 11:00 AM

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sa…

Dec

21 2022

Latkes and Lighting

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.

Dec

24 2022

7th Night Spin at the Eastside Jewish Commons

7:00PM - 11:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

Queer-bent Chanukah Party at the Eastside Jewish Commons!

Dec

25 2022

Movie Morning at the MJCC

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. …