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.

Young Families

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Dec

10 2017

Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…

Dec

10 2017

CST Sisterhood Annual Latke Frying

9:30AM - 12:30PM  

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

Join the Sisterhood of Shaarie Torah for their annual latke frying.

Dec

10 2017

Chanukah Gelt Factory

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR

What do chocolate, science and your kid all have in common??? Chanukah!

Dec

12 2017

Hanukkah Story Time w/Author Eric Kimmel

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Join PJ Library and Green Bean Books for our annual Hanukkah story time

Dec

12 2017

Chanukah Spectacular- Clark County

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Esther Short Park & Hilton Hotel Vancouver
W 6th St. & Columbia St.
Downtown
Vancouver, WA 98660

Grand Menorah Lighting and the Great Gelt Drop at Esther Short Park followed by Holiday Festivities in the Hilton, Vancouver.

Dec

12 2017

First Night Celebration of Chanukah in Directors' Park

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

Director Park
815 SW Park Ave,
Portland, OR 97205

This is the 34th year that Chabad of Oregon is lighting Portland's Public Menorah.

Dec

12 2017

Come one, come all! Make (or bring) your own menorah, Candle light, singing, latkes, and more!

Dec

13 2017

Chanukah Bash

5:30AM - 7:00AM  

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

Join us for an awesome Chanukah party full of fun crafts and activities, latkes, donuts, and community.

Dec

14 2017

Young Family Chanukah Fun

5:15PM - 6:00PM  

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

Prior to the main Neveh Shalom Chanukah dinner and party, young families will have an opportunity to gather for art,…

Dec

14 2017

All Congregation Chanukah Party: Celebrate the festival of lights

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

Celebrate the festival of lights with your congregational friends

Dec

14 2017

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Dec

15 2017

An adults-only delicious Shabbat Dinner and joyous Hanukah Celebration at Gesher - the Home of Rabbi Laurie…

Dec

16 2017

Tot Shabbat with Mini Mensches at CBI

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…

Dec

16 2017

Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade

10:15AM - 11:30AM  

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

Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.

Dec

16 2017

Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders

10:15AM - 11:30AM  

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

Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…

Dec

16 2017

Young Families Tot Shabbat 1st and 3rd Saturdays

10:15AM - 11:30AM  

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

Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.

Dec

16 2017

Rabbi Laurie Rutenberg and Rabbi Gary Schoenberg are delighted to host a party at their home for families of younger…

Dec

16 2017

Light Up The Night: Chanukah Party at CST

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

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

Join us for havdalah and a latkes dinner, followed by a shadow puppet light show.