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The Community Calendar is a resource for the Greater Portland Jewish community. The events on this calendar are not necessarily endorsed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

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Dec

1 2018

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

Celebrate Shabbat with the youngest with music, dancing and fun with our clergy! Always fo…

Dec

1 2018

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders

10:15AM - 11:15AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders

Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…

Dec

1 2018

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)

10:15AM - 11:15AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)

Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…

Dec

1 2018

Kesser Kid's Time 2018

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.

Dec

1 2018

BB Camp on Ice

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

BB Camp on Ice

Lace up your skates and get ready, BB Camp Portland hits the ice on the Eastside! All kids in grades …

Dec

2 2018

Eric Kimmel Hanukkah Story Hour

11:00AM - 11:45PM  

Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Eric Kimmel Hanukkah Story Hour

Join us for our annual PJ Library Hanukkah Story Time with PJ Author, Eric Kimmel, a…

Dec

2 2018

Chanukah Donuts + Dancing

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Chanukah Donuts + Dancing

Make decorations for your home, take part in Israeli dancing, and eat some delicious sufga…

Dec

3 2018

Chanukah Party

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Chanukah Party

Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukkah!

Dec

3 2018

Chanukkah Bash 2018

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Chanukkah Bash 2018

Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukkah!

Dec

3 2018

Second Night of Hanukah Party at Gesher

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Second Night of Hanukah Party at Gesher

Come one, come all!  Make (or bring) your own menorah, Candle light, singin…

Dec

6 2018

PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221

Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…

Dec

6 2018

Learn about Hanukkah at the Garden Home

3:00PM - 3:45PM  

Garden Home Library Annex
7475 SW Oleson Rd #6
Portland, OR 97223

Learn about Hanukkah at the Garden Home 

Join us to learn all about Hanukkah with our friends at the Garden Home Li…

Dec

6 2018

Sufgan-Yoga: Family Chanukah Fun

5:15PM - 6:15PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Sufgan-Yoga: Family Chanukah Fun

Join other families at Congregation Neveh Shalom as we explore the narrative of Cha…

Dec

6 2018

MaccaMiracle: A “Jewkbox” Musical Chanukah Party

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

MaccaMiracle: A “Jewkbox” Musical Chanukah Party

Celebrate the festival of lights in this fun retelling of the H…

Dec

6 2018

Intro to Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Location varies among local synagogues

 

Intro to Judaism

The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30

T…

Dec

8 2018

Congregation Kol Ami Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 9:30AM  

Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685

Please join Congregation Kol Ami for Tot Shabbat every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Dec

8 2018

Chanukah Party with Rabbi Hannah & P'nai Or

5:00PM - 7:30PM  

P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Chanukah Party with Rabbi Hannah & P'nai Or

Celebrate Chanukah with Rabbi Hannah Laner and the P’nai Or community…

Dec

8 2018

Young Family PJ Havdallah

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Young Family PJ Havdallah

Young families from Congregation Neveh Shalom say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinne…

Dec

8 2018

Rock You Like It's Chanukah: Community Candle Lighting & Party

6:00PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Rock You Like It's Chanukah: Community Candle Lighting & Party

6:00 pm Community Candle Lighting
6:30 pm Drinks, Foo…

Dec

9 2018

Portland Jewish Academy Auction

4:30PM - 8:30PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Join PJA for their 57th annual auction.

Dec

12 2018

Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Sportsplex @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground

For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet fri…

Dec

13 2018

PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221

Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…

Dec

13 2018

Intro to Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Location varies among local synagogues

 

Intro to Judaism

The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30

T…

Dec

14 2018

Young Families Shabbat Dinner

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Young Families Shabbat Dinner

Come together with other families to share in a special Shabbat experience. 

With fu…

Dec

15 2018

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

Celebrate Shabbat with the youngest with music, dancing and fun with our clergy! Always fo…

Dec

15 2018

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders

10:15AM - 11:15AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders

Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…

Dec

15 2018

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)

10:15AM - 11:15AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)

Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…

Dec

15 2018

Kesser Kid's Time 2018

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.

Dec

19 2018

Music and Movement with a Jewish Twist

10:30AM - 11:15AM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Music and Movement with a Jewish Twist

We are excited to continue our second class of Music and Movement with a Jewi…

Dec

20 2018

PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221

Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…

Dec

20 2018

Intro to Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Location varies among local synagogues

 

Intro to Judaism

The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30

T…

Dec

27 2018

PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221

Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…

Dec

27 2018

BB Camp Family Hike

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

Forest Park (Meet at Macleay Park)
2960 NW Upshur Street
Portland, OR 97210

BB Camp Family Hike

It’s almost the new year, so grab the family and hit the trails! BB Camp is going for a rain h…

Dec

27 2018

Intro to Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Location varies among local synagogues

 

Intro to Judaism

The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30

T…

Dec

31 2018

New Year's Eve at Noon

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

New Year's Eve at Noon

Join us for this fun family event as we ring in the New Year! Arts and crafts, games, bouncy …