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Dec 14, 2025
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Chanukah
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Chanukah
Dec 17, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 18, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 19, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 20, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 21, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 22, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 25, 2025
Christmas
Dec
2 2025
Dec
2 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…
Dec
2 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew
NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Join …
Dec
3 2025
How to talk about Israel to your Friends and colleagues
7:00PM - 8:30PM
In today’s climate, conversations about Israel can feel complicated -even among friends, coworkers, an…
Dec
4 2025
The Place of All Possibility: Book Talk with Rabbi Adina Allen
7:30PM - 9:00PM
PDX Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join Rabbi Adina Allen for a compelling conversation with artist, musician and Torah educator Alicia Jo Rabins as…
Dec
5 2025
Dec
7 2025
Ruach Weekend Retreat
3:00PM - 10:00AM
Camp Solomon Schechter
1627A 73rd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Ruach is an immersive, two-day adult retreat hosted by Camp Solomon Schechter in collaboration with the Jewish…
Dec
6 2025
Women's Torah Study
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…
Dec
6 2025
Sephardic Foundations
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…
Dec
6 2025
Portland Jewish Writers' Circle , an offering of Ritualwell
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum
724 NW Davis St. • Portland, OR
PORTLAND, OR
Betsy Fogelman invites you to join the Portland Jewish Writers' Circle
an offering of Ritualwell
A community of wri…
Dec
7 2025
OJMCHE Free First Sunday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education offers FREE ADMISSION on the first Sunday of every month.…
Dec
7 2025
OJMCHE Hanukkah Crafternoon and Storytime 2025
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Join the OJMCHE Education Department for a free afternoon of Hanukkah crafts and storytime! Materials will be provide…
Dec
7 2025
PJA Annual Auction
4:30PM - 10:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mark your calendars! PJA's annual 64th Anniversary Auction: PJA is Out of This World! is launching on Sunday, Decembe…
Dec
9 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…
Dec
9 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew
NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Join …
Dec
10 2025
Portland Death Schmooze
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Participants do not need to attend all three sessions - please sign up for any/all dates that you'd like to attend. …
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
Women's Torah Study
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…
Dec
13 2025
Sephardic Foundations
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…
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
14 2025
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
"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
16 2025
Love of Israel- Virtual Tours of Israel
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Virtual- Must RSVP
Four Part Series This four-part virtual series will offer adult learners an engaging and accessible journey through…
Dec
16 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…
Dec
16 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew
NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Join …
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
19 2025
Family Shabbat Dinner at the J!
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Join friends and family at the J for a monthly Shabbat Dinner, held on the 3rd Friday of each month (unless otherwise…
Dec
20 2025
Women's Torah Study
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…
Dec
20 2025
Sephardic Foundations
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…
Dec
20 2025
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
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Community Chanukah Party
Sunday, December 21
3-5pm
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
22 2025
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…
Dec
23 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…
Dec
23 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew
NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Join …
Dec
27 2025
Women's Torah Study
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week for a women's only Torah study focusing on the…
Dec
27 2025
Sephardic Foundations
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…
Dec
30 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Beginning Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Class
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Be…
Dec
30 2025
Machon Ivrit: Fall Classes Modern Hebrew
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Fall Classes
Modern Hebrew
NEW–four levels of Modern Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Oct 28, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Join …
Dec
31 2025
New Years at Noon
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Come ring in the New Year with your friends at MJCC! One of the most popular events of the year, New Years at noon wi…