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Dec 25, 2016
Dec
1 2016
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
For parents and their children up to 5 years old. Playing, running, meeting new and old friends, snacks,…
Dec
1 2016
Mommy and Me with a Jewish twist!
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
While the babies play, moms can relax, sip a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a muffin, too!
Dec
3 2016
Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join us for our special Saturday service for our littlest congregants and the grownups who love them.
Dec
3 2016
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Dec
3 2016
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…
Dec
3 2016
Young Families Tot Shabbat 1st and 3rd Saturdays
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
Dec
3 2016
2016 SEASONS OF LIGHT HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT
7:00PM - 9:00PM
First Congregational Church
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Seasons of Light, an annual benefit concert since 2007, returns this year with an exciting program of music that…
Dec
4 2016
Northeast Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Share in a weekly story hour for families with music and PJ Library Books at New Seasons Market on N Williams.
Dec
5 2016
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
Dec
6 2016
Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Upper Westside Play Gym
1509 SW Blvd. Unit 1-G
Portland, OR 97239
Join for a chic playdate for moms & tots with music & movement, stories & crafts ages 0-3 years old.
Dec
6 2016
Sephardic Winter Film Series with Marc Blattner
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim - Sephardic
3225 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97239
Sephardic Congregation Ahavath Achim, in cooperation with the Sephardic Cultural Center of Oregon, presents the 10th…
Dec
7 2016
Portland Jewish Academy Open House
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Tour PJA's early childhood care, preschool lower and middle school while it is in action.
Dec
8 2016
Mommy and Me with a Jewish twist!
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
While the babies play, moms can relax, sip a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a muffin, too!
Dec
8 2016
Nosh and Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.
Dec
9 2016
Dec
10 2016
Shabbaton of Jewish Mindfulness with Rabbi Jeff Roth - Dec. 9 & 10
7:30PM - 5:00PM
P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Rabbi Jeff Roth is the founder and Director of The Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism. He is the…
Dec
10 2016
Shabbat Story Time with Shir Tikvah: Monthly
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts that celebrate holidays and Jewish values.
Dec
10 2016
Kesser Kids' Time - Fall and Winter!
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for Kesser Kids' Time every 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month. The program is geared for children age 2-11. …
Dec
10 2016
Women's Torah Study
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat! Delve into biblical and midrashic text, with a group of other women to find…
Dec
10 2016
PJ Havdalah with Rabbi Eve Posen
5:15PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young families, come hang out in your jammies (adults too) for a special PJ Havdalah with Rabbi Posen. Join friends f…
Dec
11 2016
Northeast Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Share in a weekly story hour for families with music and PJ Library Books at New Seasons Market on N Williams.
Dec
11 2016
PJ Our Way Virtual Book Club
11:00AM - 12:00PM
PJ Library
6680 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join PJ Our Way for a Virtual Book club and meet author Erica Pearl!
Dec
11 2016
Shalom Sensations
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR
Shalom Sensations for Babies introduces you and your baby to a world of rich and varied sensory experiences in a…
Dec
11 2016
Portland Jewish Academy Auction 2016
4:30PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Silent auction begins at 4:30pm; Dinner and live auction begins at 6:30pm
Dec
11 2016
Music to Light the Night with Ilene Safyan
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
You will be treated to the musical gifts of Ilene Safyan, award winning singer and composer and talented, versatile…
Dec
12 2016
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
Dec
13 2016
Portland Jewish Academy Kindergarten Coffee Meetup
8:45AM - 9:30AM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Come share a cup of coffee with a few of our K teachers, K parents/guardians, and staff. Let’s talk!
Dec
13 2016
Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Upper Westside Play Gym
1509 SW Blvd. Unit 1-G
Portland, OR 97239
Join for a chic playdate for moms & tots with music & movement, stories & crafts ages 0-3 years old.
Dec
14 2016
OJCF Board of Trustees Meeting
3:30PM - 5:30PM
Lane Powell
601 SW Second Ave,
Ste. 2100
Portland, OR 97204
Quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.
Dec
14 2016
Sometimes it Takes a Miracle-Community Middle School Learning Night
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join 6th-8th graders for an evening of learning as we prepare for Hanukkah. This is a free evening including dinner.
Dec
14 2016
Happy Hour for 30s-40s with the PDX MOTs
6:30PM - 8:00PM
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th Ave.
Portland,
Join us for our monthly happy hour. PDX MOTs is a social group open to both singles and couples.
Dec
15 2016
Mommy and Me with a Jewish twist!
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
While the babies play, moms can relax, sip a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a muffin, too!
Dec
15 2016
Psoy Korolenko, Russian Jewish "avant-bard"
7:30PM - 10:00PM
RSVP for more info
PSOY KOROLENKO (Russia/US) is a Russian/American "avant-bard", wandering scholar, and member of the Yiddish…
Dec
16 2016
A Little Shabbat
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Come welcome Shabbat together with our young community. Perfect for families with children in preschool, 2 years and older.
Dec
16 2016
CBI's Pre-Chanukah Celebration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Portland Food Carts! Latkes! Donuts! Fun for people of all ages! Come get in the Chanukah spirit with us!
Dec
17 2016
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
Dec
17 2016
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…
Dec
17 2016
Young Families Tot Shabbat 1st and 3rd Saturdays
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
Dec
17 2016
An Awesome Hanukkah Party
2:00PM - 4:00PM
West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
8470 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR 97223
Kol Shalom Community for Humanistic Judaism - Come Play now, Let's Begin.........
Dec
18 2016
Northeast Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Share in a weekly story hour for families with music and PJ Library Books at New Seasons Market on N Williams.
Dec
18 2016
Menorah Building Workshop @ Home Depot
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Home Depot
4401 SW 110th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
The Gan- Portland Jewish Preschool presents a Menorah building workshop at Home Depot!
Dec
18 2016
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Portland Center Stage
128 NW Eleventh Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
It's time for OJMCHE's annual theatre fundraising event and we know that tickers for Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin…
Dec
18 2016
Dec
19 2016
Chanukah Story Time @ Barnes & Noble
3:00PM - 7:00AM
Barnes & Noble
Tanasbourne Town Center
18300 Northwest Evergreen Parkway
OR 97006
An array of Chanukah books will be available for purchase. All purchases made there will benefit The Gan.
Dec
18 2016
Jewish Holiday Culinary Experience
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
The Jewish Holiday Culinary Experience is an innovative program for adults and children ages 5-12.
Dec
19 2016
Israeli Folk Dancing at Leedy Grange
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229
Learn and enjoy Israeli folk dances, brought to you by Sue Wendel and friends.
Dec
19 2016
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
Dec
20 2016
Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Upper Westside Play Gym
1509 SW Blvd. Unit 1-G
Portland, OR 97239
Join for a chic playdate for moms & tots with music & movement, stories & crafts ages 0-3 years old.
Dec
20 2016
Chanukah Info Session and Latke Tasting
11:30AM - 1:30PM
New Seasons Market- Raleigh Hills
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
Join us for a delicious latke tasting and Chanukah info session with Caron Blau Rothstein of the Jewish Federation o…
Dec
23 2016
BB Breaks (Vacation Day Camp)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Day off school? Join us for BB Breaks!
Dec
24 2016
Kesser Kids' Time - Fall and Winter!
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for Kesser Kids' Time every 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month. The program is geared for children age 2-11. …
Dec
24 2016
Latke Ball
8:00PM - 11:59PM
Doug Fir Lounge
830 E. Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97214
What better way to celebrate the first night of Chanukah than by throwing a community-wide dance party!
Dec
25 2016
Chanukah Wonderland
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for Portland's 5th annual Chanukah Wonderland!
Dec
25 2016
Chinese Food, Movies, and Kugel!
11:00AM - 2:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Community Event - Movies TBA, Kosher Chinese Food
Dec
25 2016
Chanukah Party with Special Guests: Michelle Alany and the Mystics
4:00PM - 8:00PM
P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
P'nai Or Chanukah Party with Special Guests: Michelle Alany and the Mystics playing klezmer, sephardic and original…
Dec
26 2016
BB Breaks (Vacation Day Camp)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Day off school? Join us for BB Breaks!
Dec
26 2016
Chanukah Wonderland
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for Portland's 5th annual Chanukah Wonderland!
Dec
26 2016
Community Chanukah Celebration- Vancouver
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Esther Short Park & Hilton Hotel Vancouver
W 6th St. & Columbia St.
Downtown
Vancouver, WA 98660
Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony & Fire Performance by Flamebuoyant Productions at Esther Short Park
Dec
26 2016
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
Dec
27 2016
BB Breaks (Vacation Day Camp)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Day off school? Join us for BB Breaks!
Dec
27 2016
Chanukah Wonderland
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for Portland's 5th annual Chanukah Wonderland!
Dec
27 2016
Neveh Shalom's Ugly Chanukah Sweater Party!
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Come one, come all and join us for the CNS annual Chanukah party. There will be a fish/dairy dinner with latkes,…
Dec
28 2016
BB Breaks (Vacation Day Camp)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Day off school? Join us for BB Breaks!
Dec
28 2016
Chanukah Story Time with Author Eric Kimmel
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
Join PJ Library and Green Bean Books for our annual story time with local author, Eric Kimmel!
Dec
28 2016
Chanukah Wonderland
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for Portland's 5th annual Chanukah Wonderland!
Dec
28 2016
Light Up the Night Hanukkah Open House
4:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR
The Ultimate Dreidel Smackdown makes a return, with other games and activities to chat over!
Dec
28 2016
Jewish Heritage Night @ Moda center
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct St
Portland, OR 97227
The Portland Trail Blazers and Chabad of Oregon are excited to once again host a Jewish Heritage Night this December…
Dec
29 2016
BB Breaks (Vacation Day Camp)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Day off school? Join us for BB Breaks!
Dec
29 2016
Lights, Kesser, Latkes
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Celebrate Chanukah with us and enjoy games, music, dreidel, latkes and more!
Dec
29 2016
Chanukah Celebration for All Ages
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR
Bring dreidels, chanukiot and candles, if you have them. We'll fill the night with light, warmth and laughter!
Dec
29 2016
Latke & Vodka- Chanukah Women's Evening
6:30PM - 8:30PM
RSVP for more info
Annual Chanukah Women's Evening: Latke Bar - Drinks- Craft- Chanukah Insights
Dec
30 2016
Chanukah with A New Year's Twist
5:00AM - 9:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Share in the miracle and magic of Chanukah with a New Year’s Twist! Celebrate at Shaarie Torah for an evening of…
Dec
30 2016
BB Breaks (Vacation Day Camp)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Day off school? Join us for BB Breaks!
Dec
30 2016
Erev New Year's Eve at Noon
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Erev New Year's at Noon & Pool Float
Dec
30 2016
Coming Together In Dark Times
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR
We invite you to join us on Friday, Dec. 30, to welcome Shabbat, spread the light of the Chanukah candles, and share…
Dec
31 2016
Kesser Kids' Time - Fall and Winter!
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for Kesser Kids' Time every 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month. The program is geared for children age 2-11. …