Erev Chanukah
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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
Bingo & Burmuelos
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim (CAA)
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join us for a family-friendly night of fun to celebrate Hanukkah in community! Tickets come with a free starting…
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
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
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
18 2025
Weekly Parsha Class
8:00PM - 8:10PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join Rabbi Gleizer every Thursday evening at 8pm for
10 minute Torah From The Mir :
Torah thoughts on this weeks Pars…
Dec
19 2025
Friday Noon Concert: Oregon songpoet Brian QTN
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC Free Noon Concert! Oregon songpoet and wordsmith musician Brian QTN, writes songs with offbeat and touching…
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
Chanukah Family Shabbat Celebration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR 97209
Get ready to grin at our Chanukah Family Shabbat, complete with music from Llama Lo?, a light show, inflatables,…
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
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
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
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
Ahavath Achim: Hag Ha B'not Party (Festival of the Daughters)
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
"Hag HaBanot" (חג הבנות) translates to "Festival of Daughters" - a North African Jewish holiday - which often…
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…