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Dec 24, 2021
Dec 25, 2021
Christmas Day
Dec 31, 2021
New Year's Eve
Dec
1 2021
From Antiquity to Today: Are we our mothers’ daughters?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Over ten virtual sessions, the course will explore the role of women in Jewish history from heroines of the Bible to …
Dec
1 2021
J-PRo Presents: Who Knows Creative Problem Solving? With Micah Hart
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Online
WHO KNOWS CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING?
Every business has problems - some big, some small,some impacting everyone and s…
Dec
1 2021
Zivug: Activist Couples Preparing for Marriage
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
A 7-class series for couples interested in a conscious and healthy transition to marriage. Through Jewish wisdom,…
Dec
1 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
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Dec
1 2021
Powerful Women: From Tanach To Today
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hw
Portland, OR 97219
Dec
2 2021
Join us for a Trail Blazers game with Discounted tickets, as we celebrate Chanukah Jewish Heritage Night.
Visit: http…
Dec
2 2021
MJCC Friends of The Center Society Event
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Chocolate and truffle tasting.
By invitation only
Friends of The Center Society Members donate a minimum of $360 a…
Dec
2 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
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Dec
2 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Dec
3 2021
Mini Mensches Donuts for Dinner
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Stop by our outdoor plaza to see our Chanukah lights display! We'll have blow ups, lights, music, and so many photo…
Dec
3 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
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Dec
4 2021
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together to sing Shabbat songs and end with a…
Dec
4 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
Login for all of the nights: Click he…
Dec
4 2021
David Krakauer Joins PCO for Jazz & Klezmer Extravaganza
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
David Krakauer, genius klezmer clarinetist, solos with the Portland Chamber Orchestra in the Northwest Premiere of…
Dec
5 2021
Celebrate Chanukah Together with Kesser Israel
5:30AM - 7:00AM
Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97219
Come join Kesser for Latkas, Hot dogs, Menorah lighting, and Chanukah activities. Indoor and outdoor activities for C…
Dec
5 2021
Ishamel Khalid: My Story
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Zoom
Ishmael Khaldi will share his compelling life’s story leading to his becoming the first Bedouin diplomat in the Isr…
Dec
5 2021
Super Sunday - December 5, 2021
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Virtual Super Sunday
Volunteer Callers Needed!
You are essentia…
Dec
5 2021
MJCC Hanukkah Donuts + Dreidels
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Enjoy arts and crafts, dreidels, story time, singing, and eat some delicious sufganiyot (jelly donuts) at this fam…
Dec
5 2021
David Krakauer, Klezmer Genius, Returns to Portland
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR
Dec
5 2021
Grand Menorah Lighting in Pearl District
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Tanner Springs Park
NW 10th Ave & Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97209
Grand Menorah Lighting
All ages are invited
Live music with beautiful Jewish melodies
Fresh donuts and hot drinks
…Dec
5 2021
CNS Chanukah Party 2021 (In-Person!)
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Chanukah is here! Everyone is invited to join us for a special in-person Chanukah party. Together we'll light candles…
Dec
5 2021
Kesser Celebrates Chanukah Together
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Menorah Lighting, Latkes, Hot dogs & Activities
COVID Friendly – Indoor and Outdoor Tent Options
Cost: $5/child, $7…
Dec
5 2021
CNS Community Chanukah Candle-Lighting (on Zoom)
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Please join your CNS kehillah/community for our nightly Zoom candle-lighting
Login for all of the nights: Click he…
Dec
5 2021
Zot Hanukkah - an 8th Night Musical Celebration on Zoom
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Join us for a musical Hanukkah celebration for the whole family!
Dec
8 2021
From Antiquity to Today: Are we our mothers’ daughters?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Over ten virtual sessions, the course will explore the role of women in Jewish history from heroines of the Bible to …
Dec
8 2021
Zivug: Activist Couples Preparing for Marriage
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Online
A 7-class series for couples interested in a conscious and healthy transition to marriage. Through Jewish wisdom,…
Dec
8 2021
Planning Ahead
7:00PM - 8:30PM
online only
This workshop is available to all and there will be no fee to attend. Jerry is past AARP Oregon State Director,…
Dec
9 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Dec
11 2021
BB camp's ReJewvenation Winter Warm Up
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Cellar 503
4407 SW Corbett Ave
Portland, OR
Please join our community of women for the
ReJewvenation Winter Warm Up
...the Ruach of ReJewv in the city!
Dec
12 2021
PJA Auction 2021
4:00PM - 9:00PM
MJCC's Stern Family ballroom
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
The 60th annual auction. PJA's largest fundraiser of the year. Includes silent auction, buffet dinner, live…
Dec
12 2021
Jewish Megatrends with Rabbi Sid Schwarz
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Join Rabbi Sid Schwarz and a panel to discuss megatrends in Jewish life.
Details & registration TBD
Questions? Emai…
Dec
16 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Dec
22 2021
An Evening with Alicia Jo Rabins!
6:30PM - 8:30PM
We invite you to join and share a phenomenal upcoming event with local artist, Alicia Jo Rabins!
Be transported b…
Dec
23 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…
Dec
30 2021
Introduction to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation.…