Chanukah
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Dec 19 - Dec 26, 2022
Dec 25, 2022
Christmas
Dec
1 2022
Nefesh Mountain at the Old Church Concert Hall with the MJCC
8:00PM - 10:00PM
The Old Church Concert Hall
1422 SW 11th Ave,
Portland, OR 97201
Join the MJCC to see Nefesh Mountain at the OId Church Concert Hall. December 1 at 8 PM. Discount Tickets…
Dec
2 2022
Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join for a Community Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for everyone!
Join…
Dec
3 2022
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 inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…
Dec
3 2022
Meditation Shabbat
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
The first Saturday of each month at Congregation Neveh Shalom is our Meditation Shabbat. An evolving—and…
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
4 2022
Foods from the Bible and Talmud: An Experiential Lecture
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom,
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The Bible speaks of Israel being the Land of Milk and Honey and celebrates the seven species native to Israel. In thi…
Dec
4 2022
Beginner Israeli Dance Class
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
Dec
4 2022
Nefesh Mountain at CBI
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
CBI is thrilled to announce that NEFESH MOUNTAIN, hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of today’s formative boundary…
Dec
5 2022
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
5 2022
Stop the Bleed - First Aid Training
7:00PM - 8:00PM
MJCC
Please join your Community Security Director, Jessica Anderson in this free class at MJCC. In this class, you’ll…
Dec
6 2022
Gresham Chabad Torah and Tea
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …
Dec
7 2022
Moishe Pod- West PDX Wine and Paint Night
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Let a good glass of wine unlock your creativity as you paint and connect with other Jewish young professionals! RSVP …
Dec
7 2022
5 Weeks to Reading Hebrew Course
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…
Dec
8 2022
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting #4
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting.
Dec
8 2022
Art at the EJC! Art Opening and Happy Hour: come meet Artist Madison Weiss!
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Art at the EJC! Art Opening and Happy Hour: come meet Artist Madison Weiss! Thurs, Dec 8, 5-7pm, free
Dec
10 2022
Havdallah Cafe at the EJC
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Experience an Ottoman-themed night with live Turkish music that recalls our Turkish diaspora.
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
10 2022
Young Adults Havdalah + Pizza
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Join us for a Havdalah singing ceremony followed by pizza and board games.
Saturday, December 10 @ 7:00PM at the new…
Dec
11 2022
My Grandmother's Suitcase
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Portland, OR 97219
Jim Van Buskirk found out at the age of 54 that his grandmother was Jewish. She gave him a suitcase full of…
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
11 2022
Beginner Israeli Dance Class
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
Dec
11 2022
Portland jewish Academy Auction
4:30PM - 9:45PM
MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
The PJA auction is the largest fundraising event for the school.
It includes a silent and live event with dinner.
Dec
13 2022
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
16th Annual Winter Sephardic Film Festival Opening Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
In our Hands – The Battle for Jerusalem 1h 49m, 2017
Discussion Leader: To be Announ…
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
15 2022
Milt Carl Way Awards
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Milt Carl Way Awards Dinner
Join us for a dinner to honor the legacy of an icon in our community
Milt Carl (z"l) was …
Dec
15 2022
Moishe Pod- West PDX Movie Night!
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Chanukah is right around the corner, so come get in the holiday spirit with a cozy night of watching the Adam Sandler…
Dec
16 2022
Noontime Concert with Michelle Alany at the EJC
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Noontime Concert with Michelle Alany at the EJC
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
A BB Camp Holiday Favorite is back again this year!
DIY Steel Dreidel Making Class and Chanukah Celebration
Saturd…
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
BB CAMP'S KIDS NIGHT IN
6:00PM - 9:00PM
KIDS NIGHT IN
When: December 17| February 8 | April 12, 6:00-9:00pm
When: December 17| February 8 | April 12, 6:00-9:00pm
Where: TBD
Who should come: Drop off your camp…
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
TEVA MONTHLY FAMILY HIKES
December 18, 9AM – Silver Falls State Park
December 18, 9AM – Silver Falls State Park
January 8, 9AM – Multnomah Falls
February …
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
Beginner Israeli Dance Class
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
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
Dec
23 2022
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP
12:00AM
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP
December 19-23, 9am-4pm, Portland
When: December 19 – 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: TBD, Po…
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…
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
23 2022
Moishe Pod- West PDX Shabbat Shalom-Mein
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Chinese food on Christmas: is there a better Jewish tradition!? We’ll order too much, eat more than we need, and di…
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. …