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Chanukah Happenings

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Dec

7 2024

CNS PJ Havdallah in Chanukah Pajamas

5:15PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

CNS PJ Havdallah in Chanukah Pajamas
December 7, 5:15pm
Families 0-2nd Grade
$36 per family
Join us for some pre-Hann…

Dec

8 2024

Pop-Up Hanukkah Market at Shir Tikvah

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Gelt, candles, wrapping paper, Decor, dreidels, Local Gifts, Jewish Artisans
Bake Sale!

Dec

8 2024

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Dec

12 2024

Hanukkah Marketplace

11:00AM - 7:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Porltand, OR 97219

ORA Northwest Jewish Artists presents a gift fair of local art. There will be special daily events

Dec

8 2024

Story Hour for Children and Adults

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

As part of The Hanukkah Marketplace, families are invited to come listen to stories told by Brian Rohr and Gail Paste…

Dec

9 2024

Judaism and the Creative Path

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Join Rabbi Josh Rose and artist Zac Banik for a lively and instructive conversation about Judaism and art.
Free Admission!

Dec

10 2024

Navigating Hanukkah in Multifaith Families: A Grandparenting Conversation

4:00PM - 5:15PM  

For Jewish grandparents in multifaith families, the early winter holiday season can be magical when we celebrate Han…

Dec

10 2024

Trio Deloria: Klezmer music

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

A free concert featuring local talents, Yankee Falk, Andrew Ehrlich, & Ethan Chessin
All ages welcome....and it's free !

Dec

11 2024

Stories of Light and Strength

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Come hear original takes on some classic Jewish stories told by Cassandra Sagan and Gail Pasternack, master story tel…

Dec

12 2024

The Havurah Haverim: An acoustical concert!

5:30AM - 7:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

This popular local band will perform songs both new and familiar....come rock out to some great music .
FREE!

Dec

14 2024

Hanukkah Night Market

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

It's back and it's bigger and better than ever! EJC's Hanukkah Night Market, featuring food, beer, wine, crafts,…

Dec

15 2024

Chanukah Card Making for Israeli Children and Soldiers

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

As we've likely experienced in our own lives, kind words from the heart do more for the soul than physical gifts. Joi…

Dec

15 2024

Hadassah Evolve - Hanukkah Party

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

a member's home- address upon registration

Join us in celebrating the Hanukkah season!

Enjoy the opportunity of meeting new friends, eating latkes at our Hanuk…

Dec

19 2024

Latkes and Schmooze

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah at the J with dreidel games, songs and PJ Library activities.

Dec

20 2024

Chanukah Family Shabbat

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, 97209

Celebrate Chanukah (a little early) at Congregation Beth Israel with a music filled, family friendly Shabbat…

Dec

21 2024

Chanukah Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209

Kim Schneiderman will lead us in an extra fun Tot Shabbat with Chanukah songs! Stop by to see our lights display (or…

Dec

22 2024

Light It Up Family Fest at Maayan

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

A Family Chanukah Event for All Ages! Free and fun for the entire community!

Dec

22 2024

Omek Chanukah Cooking Class

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR

Join us for a Chanukah cooking extravaganza! We will gather at Congregation Beth Israel ahead of Chanukah to do some…

Dec

22 2024

CNS Sisterhood Latkes & Vodka

5:30PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

CNS Sisterhood Latkes & Vodka
Sunday, December 22, 5:30-9:00pm
RSVP Here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/event/LV202…

Dec

25 2024

Celebrate Hanuka's First Night with Chinese Dinner, Latkes and Light

4:00PM - 7:00PM  

Celebrate Hanuka's First Night with Chinese Dinner, Latkes and Light 

A Community Celebration at Gesher

4:00 PM

B…

Dec

25 2024

Chanukah 1800: First Night in Pioneer Square

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave,
Portland, OR 97204

Join us for Portland's premier Chanukah celebration, First Night in Pioneer Square. Enjoy an evening filled with…

Dec

25 2024

PJC's Chinese Dinner and a Movie: The Dumpling Strikes Back

6:00PM - 10:30PM  

Xin Ding Dumpling House 鑫鼎轩
71 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

PJC invites you to our second annual Chinese Dinner and a Movie event on 12/25/24 at Xing Ding Dumpling House in Down…

Dec

26 2024

Live Chanukah Concert

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
PORTLAND, OR 97221-1065

Doors open at 4 PM 
Menorah Lighting at 4:30 PM
Concert featuring Eli Levin begins at 5 PM 

Latkes and Doughnuts …

Dec

26 2024

Outdoor Silent Disco Menorah Lighting

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Tanner Springs Park
NW 10th Ave & Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97210

Join us for the first Silent Disco Outdoor Menorah Lighting with Jewish Music and Chanukah melodies!

As we light the…

Dec

26 2024

Hanukkah Party at The People’s Courts Benefitting EJC

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

The People’s Courts
2700 Northeast 82nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97220

🎉 Done with Chinese takeout and a movie? Try something new this Hanukkah! 🕎
Swap the couch for courts and soy s…

Dec

27 2024

A Shabbat and Hanukah Feast at Gesher

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

Friday, December 27th, 6 pm

A Shabbat and Hanukah Feast at Gesher

A Musical Shabbat and Hanuka Evening to Celebrat…

Dec

27 2024

Kabbalat Shabbat in Chanukah: a SHIR Joy! Event

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209

An evening of music and light featuring musical virtuosi organist Bruce Neswick and trumpeter Aaron Kahn. Celebrate…

Dec

29 2024

CNS Chanukah Party: Light the Night, Be a Blessing

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

CNS Chanukah Party: Light the Night, Be a Blessing
Sunday, December 29
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RSVP Here: https://members.n…

Dec

29 2024

OUTDOOR Hanukah Extravaganza for the Family

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Sunday, December 29th, 4 pm

OUTDOOR Hanukah Extravaganza for the Family

at Gesher, with Rabbi Laurie and Rabbi Gar…

Dec

29 2024

Young Adults Donuts and Dreidels

5:00PM - 7:30PM  

The CYP Young Professionals Chanukah Party details are here!

RSVP at www.pdxcyp.org/party Early bird discount for th…

Dec

30 2024

Sandy Menorah Lighting

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Centennial Plaza
39295 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy,

Join us for what has become a yearly Sandy tradition.

Watch the lighting of the Giant Menorah lighting, enjoy Chanuk…

Dec

30 2024

Klezmer and Chanukah Music at Mississippi Pizza

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Mississippi Pizza Pub
3552 North Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227

Jack (Yankl) Falk and Andrew Ehrlich (Carpathian-Pacific Express) are joined by Eric Stern (accordion/oud) and Ross…

Dec

30 2024

Israeli Dancing Hanukkah Party

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Leedy Grange Hall
835 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229

Join the Portland Israeli Dance community for a night of music, dance, celebration and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). As …