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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…