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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

2 2024

Jewish Institute of Liberal Values film on antisemitism in K12 schools

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

virtual event

The film exposes the explosion of antisemitism and racial hate that has permeated California’s schools and…

Dec

3 2024

Mommy and Me- Autumn Edition

8:45AM - 9:45AM  

The Gan Preschool
6612 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239

For Moms and Babies 6 weeks- 18 Months- Bond with your baby in a joyful Jewish environment while connecting with othe…

Dec

6 2024

Monthly Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Please join for a Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for…

Dec

7 2024

CNS PJ Havdallah in Chanukah Pajamas

5:15PM - 7:00PM  

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

CNS PJ Havdallah in Chanukah Pajamas
December 7, 5:15pm
Families 0-2nd Grade
$36 per family
Join us for some pre-Hann…

Dec

8 2024

PJA Admission Open House (K-8th Grade)

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

OPEN HOUSE FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES Learn all about Portland Jewish Academy's values-based education at our…

Dec

8 2024

Dignity Grows Pack - December 8, 2024

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

Dignity Grows Volunteer Registration
 

Volunteer to pack with our Dignity Grows™ Chapter. Each Dignity Tote pr…

Dec

8 2024

Story Hour for Children and Adults

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

As part of The Hanukkah Marketplace, families are invited to come listen to stories told by Brian Rohr and Gail Paste…

Dec

10 2024

Mommy and Me- Autumn Edition

8:45AM - 9:45AM  

The Gan Preschool
6612 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239

For Moms and Babies 6 weeks- 18 Months- Bond with your baby in a joyful Jewish environment while connecting with othe…

Dec

10 2024

Navigating Hanukkah in Multifaith Families: A Grandparenting Conversation

4:00PM - 5:15PM  

For Jewish grandparents in multifaith families, the early winter holiday season can be magical when we celebrate Han…

Dec

15 2024

Chanukah Card Making for Israeli Children and Soldiers

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

As we've likely experienced in our own lives, kind words from the heart do more for the soul than physical gifts. Joi…

Dec

19 2024

Latkes and Schmooze

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah at the J with dreidel games, songs and PJ Library activities.

Dec

20 2024

Chanukah Family Shabbat

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, 97209

Celebrate Chanukah (a little early) at Congregation Beth Israel with a music filled, family friendly Shabbat…

Dec

21 2024

Chanukah Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209

Kim Schneiderman will lead us in an extra fun Tot Shabbat with Chanukah songs! Stop by to see our lights display (or…

Dec

22 2024

Light It Up Family Fest at Maayan

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

A Family Chanukah Event for All Ages! Free and fun for the entire community!

Dec

26 2024

Live Chanukah Concert

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
PORTLAND, OR 97221-1065

Doors open at 4 PM 
Menorah Lighting at 4:30 PM
Concert featuring Eli Levin begins at 5 PM 

Latkes and Doughnuts …

Dec

26 2024

Outdoor Silent Disco Menorah Lighting

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Tanner Springs Park
NW 10th Ave & Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97210

Join us for the first Silent Disco Outdoor Menorah Lighting with Jewish Music and Chanukah melodies!

As we light the…

Dec

29 2024

CNS Chanukah Party: Light the Night, Be a Blessing

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

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

CNS Chanukah Party: Light the Night, Be a Blessing
Sunday, December 29
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RSVP Here: https://members.n…

Dec

29 2024

OUTDOOR Hanukah Extravaganza for the Family

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Sunday, December 29th, 4 pm

OUTDOOR Hanukah Extravaganza for the Family

at Gesher, with Rabbi Laurie and Rabbi Gar…

Dec

31 2024

New Years at Noon

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

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…