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Chanukah Happenings

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Dec

6 2025

Join PDX Evolve for our Hanukkah Party on December 6th!

4:30PM - 6:30PM  



Lake Oswego, OR

You're Invited to our Portland Evolve Hanukkah Party!

Join PDX Evolve for our Hanukkah Party to celebrate the season…

Dec

7 2025

Hanukkah Shop

10:00AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662

Shop items for Hanukkah from 10 am -12:15pm the first two Sundays in December.

Dec

7 2025

Kids Chanukah Workshop at the Tigard Home Depot

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Tigard Home Depot
14800 SW Sequoia Pkwy
Tigard, OR 97224

Give your children the experience of a hands-on pre-Chanukah event at the Tigard Home Depot! They’ll have the oppor…

Dec

8 2025

Candles & Cocktails

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Chabad of Hillsboro Oregon inc
965 SE BROOKWOOD AVE.
Hillsboro, OR 97123

LADIES NIGHT OUT
PRE CHANUKAH EVENT
Decorate your own candle masterpiece with pressed flowers
Sip on elegant cocktail…

Dec

9 2025

BB CAMP SWAG POP-UP

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

BB360 Office Lobby
6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Portland, OR 97221

CHANUKAH BB CAMP SWAG POP-UP

DECEMBER 9, 5-7PM

Raleigh West Executive Office Building Lobby (6443 SW Beaverton-Hill…

Dec

10 2025

Chanukah Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Chabad Torah Center
4635 NE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211

Celebrate Chanukah at Mommy & Me!
Join us for a festive morning filled with Chanukah-themed activities, joyful music …

Dec

10 2025

Hanukkah Webinar: History, Practice, Themes

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Hanukkah Webinar: History, Practice, Themes

Wednesday, December 10
8 - 9 PM
Zoom link to follow upon reg…

Dec

13 2025

EJC Hanukkah Night Market

5:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

EJC presents its annual Hanukkah Night Market!

Dec

13 2025

Hanukkah Rave 2025

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

Barrel Room PDX

Celebrate the start of Hanukkah with a high-energy dance party featuring DJs Bambi and Shus, plus a special pop-up me…

Dec

14 2025

Chanukah Day of Service

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

 

Details and registration soon to come!

Dec

14 2025

Hanukkah Shop

10:00AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662

Shop items for Hanukkah from 10 am -12:15pm the first two Sundays in December.

Dec

14 2025

Maayan's Ilan Katan Chanukah Craft Fair and Open House

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Come explore Maayan’s Early Childhood program, Ilan Katan Preschool. Enjoy joyful Chanukah-themed crafts with your …

Dec

14 2025

Chanukah – First Night in Pioneer Square

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Chanukah – First Night in Pioneer Square
Date: Sunday, December 14
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Square, Portland…

Dec

14 2025

Troutdale Chanukah Celebration

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Mayors Square
114 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy.
Troutdale,

Enjoy the first night of Chanukah with a community Menorah lighting and holiday celebration at Mayors Square.

* Ligh…

Dec

14 2025

Vancouver Grand Menorah Lighting

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

On Waterfront Way near Evoke Winery
560 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, WA 98660

Chabad Jewish Center will celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of the 19-foot Grand Menorah at th…

Dec

14 2025

Light Up Hillsboro

4:15PM - 6:00PM  

Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Plaza
943 NE Orenco Station Loop
Hillsboro,, OR 97124

Public Menorah Lighting
Donuts | Latkes | Music | Fire Show
Free Admission

Dec

14 2025

"First Candle" citywide Chanukah celebration

4:30PM - 7:30PM  

Hoku Events on Madison
1125 SE Madison St
Portland, OR 97214

The Carpathian-Pacific Express is a thrilling exploration of neo-klezmer and beyond – a musical journey through…

Dec

15 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Sqaure. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

15 2025

Ladies Night Out: Menorahs & Martinis

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

B’H
Chabad SW Portland invites you to a

**Ladies Night Out

MENORAHS & MARTINIS**

Monday, December 15
7:00 PM

Li…

Dec

16 2025

Chabad of Northeast Portland Family Chanukah Donut Factory

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Chabad Torah Center
4635 NE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211

Join us for a festive Family Chanukah Donut Factory!
Enjoy hands-on donut making and decorating, spin dreidels, savor…

Dec

16 2025

CNS Latkes & Vodka 2025

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

Join us for a festive, adults-only evening filled with live music, dancing, food, drinks, and fun! Groove along…

Dec

16 2025

Lake Oswego Mega Chanukah Concert and Celebration

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Millennium Plaza Park
200 1st St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Join us on the 3rd night of Chanukah for a concert and celebration with Aryeh Kunstler and his band from NYC! Enjoy a…

Dec

16 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

16 2025

BB CHANUKAH PARTY!

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

BB CHANUKAH PARTY!

DECEMBER 16, 7PM

Leikam Brewing, 5812 E Burnside St.

 

Celebrate Chanukkah BB Camp-style! Reu…

Dec

17 2025

Wilsonville Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Murase Plaza at Memorial Park
8300 Memorial Dr
Wilsonville, OR 97070

Join us on the 4th night of Chanukah for the Second Annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration at Murase Plaza …

Dec

17 2025

Hanukkah Party at The People's Courts Benefitting EJC

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

Done with Chinese food and a movie? Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with The People's Courts!

PLEASE NOTE: THI…

Dec

17 2025

Challah Making Class

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Leikam Brewing
5812 E BURNSIDE ST
PORTLAND, OR 97215-1264

Sara, from Baked by Bite Me will guide you through the process, from mixing the ingredients to braiding the dough.…

Dec

18 2025

Hanukkah Happy Hour

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside
Portland,

Hanukkah Happy Hour at Leikam Brewing

 

Community members 60+: Celebrate the light and joy of the Hanukkah season …

Dec

18 2025

Latkes and Schmooze

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah at the J with dreidel games, songs and PJ Library activities. December 18th 20…

Dec

18 2025

Light Up Beaverton

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Beaverton City Park
SW 5th Ave/Hall
Beaverton, OR 97008

Light Up Beaverton 12/18 5:00 PM - Celebrate Chanukah in the Beaverton Community. Latkes, Donuts, music and Lighting …

Dec

18 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

18 2025

A Celebration of Lights with the Portland Trailblazers

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

oin the Portland Trail Blazers for an exciting matchup against the Sacramento Kings.
This event is in collaborati…
Dec

19 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

19 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

19 2025

🔥Light Up The Night! Hanukkah Dance Party at Leikam Brewing! 🔥

7:00PM - 11:55PM  

Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside St,
Portland, OR 97215

🔥Disco, Dreidels & Drinks — Light Up The Night at Leikam! 🪩🕎🍻🔥 This year, we’re turning it…

Dec

20 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

20 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

20 2025

The Power of Light - a Hanukkah Celebration

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Join us for an uplifting Hanukkah gathering that explores the meaning of light.
Together, we’ll reflect on the rol…
Dec

21 2025

Run or walk in the Shape of a Menorah or Dreidel with Nice Jewish Runners

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Ladd Circle Park
1988 SE Mulberry Ave
Portland, OR 97214

This is a run, this is a run that, uh
There’s a lot of Christmas runs out there and, uh, not too many Chanukah runs…

Dec

21 2025

Hadassah Hanukkah Party with Israeli Dancing

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Portland Hadassah invites you to celebrate Hanukkah with us!
Join us for Israeli dancing, light refreshments, and …

Dec

21 2025

Multnomah Village Hanukkah party

2:00PM - 5:00PM  

Butterfly Effect Art Space
7829 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Paint pottery and enjoy Hanukkah foods, accompanied by the klezmer music of 3 Galitsyaners 3! Menorah lighting in the…

Dec

21 2025

CNS Community Chanukah Party: Share Your Light

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

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

Let's gelt together for a lively afternoon of Chanukah celebration! Don't miss the fun as our CNS Kehillah comes toge…

Dec

21 2025

Chanukah Klezmer Festival

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Gresham Arts Plaza
401 NE 2nd St, Gresham, OR 97030

Giant Menorah Lighting
Special performance by amazing five piece Klezmer band The Carpathian-Pacific Express
Hot Latk…

Dec

21 2025

Menorah Lighting in Pioneer Square

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Pioneer Square

Join us as we light Portland's Public Menorah in Pioneer Square. A project of Chabad of Oregon.

Dec

21 2025

Live Klezmer Chanukah Concert

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Leikam Brewery
5812 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97215

Join us for a festive evening of live klezmer music, community, and Chanukah spirit at Portland's own Leikam brewery …

Dec

21 2025

Live Klezmer for Hannukah!

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Leikam Brewing
5812 E BURNSIDE ST
PORTLAND, OR 97215-1264

Join us for a festive evening of live klezmer music, community, and Chanukah spirit! Enjoy traditional tunes, good co…

Dec

22 2025

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Jan

2 2026

Winter Break Camp with BB Day Camp

4:00PM  

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

Winter Break Camp – Portland December 22 – Janurary 2

Day Camp isn’t just for summer! School may be out but ca…