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1 2019
6 2019
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Looking for a great holiday gift? Local artists from ORA will be in the MJCC lobby all week selling all forms of artw…
1 2019
11:00AM - 6:00PM
Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fib…
2 2019
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fib…
2 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229
Join in for an evening of Israeli and International folk dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.
Please see sites.…
3 2019
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fib…
3 2019
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
October 29 - December 10
No class…
3 2019
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Take your game to the next level.
Tuesday Afternoons
October 29 - December 10
No class November 26
1:30 - 3:30 pm, CG…
3 2019
6:00PM - 8:00PM
3 2019
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Come and try for free, Krav Maga, a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces fro…
4 2019
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
4 2019
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fib…
4 2019
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us on the first Wednesdays of every month from September to June for Chai Baby Indoor Playground, with kosher sn…
4 2019
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. S…
5 2019
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fib…
5 2019
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Write Your Own Story Now! - with Dorothy Dworkin
Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a …
5 2019
6 2019
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fib…
6 2019
6:15PM - 7:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join us at Congregation Neveh Shalom for this special Kabbalat Shabbat accompanied by Ilene Safyan.
7 2019
9:00AM - 10:30AM
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 tog…
8 2019
9:30AM - 11:30AM
The Hasson Company Realtors
15400 Boones Ferry Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Our three part series will end with Retirement.
How do I take care of myself and those that follow me? Who should y…
8 2019
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join the Shaarie Torah Sisterhood for their annual Gift Shop Chanukah Sale with everything you could ever want for yo…
8 2019
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Hillsdale Public Library
1525 SW Sunset Boulevard
Portland,, OR 97239
December’s JGSO meeting will be a research session providing one-on-one support. Set aside a few hours each month…
8 2019
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Leonard DuBoff is one of the world's leading authorities on art law. He has pioneered the field, written extensively …
8 2019
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work.
Contact Sa…
8 2019
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join the Feldstein Library Film Club at Congregation Neveh Shalom for a special screening of the film Fig Tree.
"Eth…
8 2019
4:30PM - 9:30PM
MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
PJA's largest fundraiser of the year.
Silent auction with appetizers and beverages.
Live auction includes dinner.
Ti…
10 2019
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
October 29 - December 10
No class…
10 2019
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Take your game to the next level.
Tuesday Afternoons
October 29 - December 10
No class November 26
1:30 - 3:30 pm, CG…
10 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215
Open to all dads raising Jewish kids.
This community-wide group is open to all Jewish dads and dads raising Jewish k…
11 2019
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
11 2019
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Music and Movement for ages 0-4 At Maayan Torah Day School Free of charge Wednesdays 10-11am October…
11 2019
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
725 NW Davis
Portland, OR
HOW TO BE A STANDUPSTER TODAY AND WHY IT IS NECESSARY
Karen Brass believes no one should ever stand silent in the fa…
11 2019
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join the Wondering Jews (65+) at Congregation Neveh Shalom for playful laughter and mindful breathing exercises led …
11 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Is Climate Change a Jewish Issue?
Join the JCRC's Climate Action Committee in exploring this topic with a panel of …
11 2019
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. S…
12 2019
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Write Your Own Story Now! - with Dorothy Dworkin
Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a …
12 2019
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.
Thursdays: 11:30 am - 12:15 p…
12 2019
12 2019
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join Sisterhood at Congregation Neveh Shalom for a pre-Chanukah celebration. We’ll have latkes to eat, vodka to sam…
13 2019
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join us for our monthly Shabbat service! Polin Chapel and just with our JND community! Sarah Philips will lead in son…
14 2019
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Every 2nd Saturday through May 2020 (no class in April).
With professional yoga instructor Rachel Stern. Celebrate J…
14 2019
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join Mel Berwin at Congregation Neveh Shalom for uplifting learning & conversation – all levels welcome!
14 2019
5:15PM - 6:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young families say goodbye to Shabbat at Congregation Neveh Shalom in our PJs with dinner, stories, art & fun.
$30/…
14 2019
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
Join Esther Amster for a #Chanukah night out!
Learn about the symbolism of olive oil in Jewish thought and life whil…
15 2019
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS 150 Closing Gala
Please join Neveh Shalom as they celebrate their 150th year anniversary with this end of year c…
15 2019
11:30AM - 4:00PM
Rabbi Chaim Wilhelm
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Looking for a Chanukah gifts or candles on the Eastside? For your friends, kids, or even your pets, we have you…
15 2019
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join Rachel's Well Community Mikvah and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center in this 3-part workshop including sessi…
15 2019
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Moda Center at Rose Quarter
1 N Center Court Dr
Portland, OR 97227
Whether you're a die hard fan or just looking to experience something new, join us as we cheer on Portland's very own…
15 2019
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Mark your calendars for the final Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Anniversary program of our celebratory year: a fun a…
15 2019
6:30PM - 8:30PM
1815 NE 46th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Rabbi Josh will share teachings from our spiritual masters on the parashah (Torah portion) and we’ll fold our own t…
16 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR , OR 97229
Join in for an evening of Israeli and International folk dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.
Please see sites.g…
17 2019
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location visible to members - https://www.meetup.com/Jewish-Happy-Hour/
Love happy hour? Love Jews? You are in luck they are finally coming together on the third Tuesday of the month! Meet …
17 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join Rachel's Well Community Mikvah and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center in this 3-part workshop including sessi…
18 2019
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
18 2019
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. S…
18 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Grotto Portland
8840 NE Skidmore
Portland, OR 97220
Our resident Jake is singing with his choir at the Grotto's Festival of Lights! This is a gorgeous venue that hosts f…
19 2019
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Write Your Own Story Now! - with Dorothy Dworkin
Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a …
19 2019
20 2019
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Join Congregation Beth Israel for our annual Chanukah celebration! We’re a little early this year, but we will…
20 2019
6:30PM - 9:30PM
SE Portland
Inhale Shabbat, exhale your week. Open your mind, your heart, and your arms to community, and embrace the peace of Sa…
21 2019
9:00AM - 10:30AM
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 tog…
21 2019
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join Esther Amster for a Chanukah night out!
Learn about the symbolism of olive oil in Jewish thought and life while…
22 2019
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Get into the Chanukah spirit! Bring your own special light to your Menorah this Chanukah! Experiment with…
22 2019
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Hillsboro Public Library
2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Mini Mensches invites you to join us in celebrating the first night of Chanukah together! We will read a story with…
22 2019
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
We are delighted to welcome back the amazing PJ Library author, Eric Kimmel for our annual Hanukkah Story Time at Gre…
22 2019
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Cedar Sinai Park / Robison Jewish Health Center
6125 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR
Cedar Sinai Park is having a Chanukah Party featuring our choir and latkes.
22 2019
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…
22 2019
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Come to the rabbis' home to savor the light and the miracles in our lives. Make (or bring) your own menorah for cand…
22 2019
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Portland's Public Menorah lit at Director Park
22 2019
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join us for family fun and Chanukah themed treats, a Blazer-suite ticket raffle, latkes, Klezmer music, driedel game…
22 2019
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
In the spirit of our unique and beautiful holiday traditions, join us for a joyful musical collaboration between…
22 2019
22 2019
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Esther Short Park
W 6th St. & Columbia St.
Downtown
Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver's Annual Community Chanukah Celebration, a free and public event.
Live Music! Donuts! Hot Cocoa! Entertain…
22 2019
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Celebrate the festival of lights with your Congregation Neveh Shalom Family. Remember to bring your own chanukiah to …
23 2019
31 2019
Eight of our community members opened up their hearts to share why the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's progra…
23 2019
8:00AM - 6:00PM
BB Camp Office
7126 NE M L King Blvd
Suite 200
Portland, OR 97211
BB WINTER DAYS
December 23, 24 | January 2, 3, 8am to 6pm, Grades K-5 & 6-8
Join BB Camp during winter break for fun…
23 2019
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Oaks Park Roller Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97219
Come join the Portland Kollel and SHORESH Hebrew School for a Family Hanukkah Skate at Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink!…
23 2019
4:15PM - 5:15PM
Cedar Sinai Park
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Join PJ Library families at Cedar Sinai Park for a special Hanukkah Candle Lighting with Kim Schneiderman! There will…
23 2019
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Liberty Park
SW Main St. & Pacific Highway
Tigard, OR 97223
For the first time in Tigard, a 9-foot tall menorah will grace Liberty Park in Downtown Tigard and be lit in observan…
23 2019
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
23 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Moda Center
1 N Center Court St
Portland, OR
Chabad of Oregon & the Portland Trailblazers are once again partnering together for Chanukah Jewish Heritage Night!
…24 2019
8:00AM - 6:00PM
BB Camp Office
7126 NE M L King Blvd
Suite 200
Portland, OR 97211
BB WINTER DAYS
December 23, 24 | January 2, 3, 8am to 6pm, Grades K-5 & 6-8
Join BB Camp during winter break for fun…
24 2019
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Everything Jewish
2317 SW Vermont Street
Portland, OR 97219
Chanukah Fun House for the whole family!! Enjoy cool crafts, fun games, and more!!
Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec 24-25t…
24 2019
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
24 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Hanuka Celebration and Dinner at Gesher — A Bridge Home
Come to the rabbis' home for Hanuka! Turkey dinner, La…
24 2019
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Meet at Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Join us for some hot cider and a stroll down Peacock lane as we take in the gorgeously decorated houses!
Take some t…
25 2019
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
25 2019
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Music and Movement for ages 0-4 At Maayan Torah Day School Free of charge Wednesdays 10-11am October…
25 2019
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Everything Jewish
2317 SW Vermont Street
Portland, OR 97219
Chanukah Fun House for the whole family!! Enjoy cool crafts, fun games, and more!!
Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec 24-25t…
25 2019
5:00PM - 7:00PM
SE Portland, address provided at RSVP
Join us for a festive Chanukah celebration and a classic Christmas event that our people have been observing for gene…
25 2019
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join the Shaarie Torah Men's Club for their annual Spaghetti Dinner with fun, music, surprises, spaghetti and more. F…
25 2019
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
26 2019
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Cedar Sinai Park-Adult Day Services Program
6125 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 …
26 2019
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
26 2019
27 2019
3:00PM - 3:15PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
27 2019
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Welcome Shabbat with music and stories; potluck dinner to follow.
Contact Rabbi Eve for location: eposen@nevehshalom…
27 2019
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Come to the rabbis' home for a delicious Shabbat Hanukah dinner. Make (or bring) your own menorah for candle lightin…
27 2019
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Let's light candles and celebrate- it's Moishe House's annual Hanukkah Party and white elephant gift exchange!
Brin…
28 2019
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
12555 Sw Summer Crest Dr.
Tigard, OR 97223
Enjoy cheese, chocolate, and conversation while designing a personalized art.
Kindly RSVP @ jewishtigard.com/events
28 2019
6:30PM - 6:45PM
Director Park
PORTLAND, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
28 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215
Join us to celebrate Hannukah with DJ Saulomite! Get your latkes and dancing on. All ages welcome!
29 2019
4:30PM - 7:30PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
What better way to bring Chanukah to an end than watching Rugrats Chanukah! We will light candles together, eat Latke…
29 2019
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Director Park
Portland, OR
Join Chabad of Oregon at the lighting of Portland's Public Menorah at Director Park
30 2019
31 2019
8:00AM - 4:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Suite #200
Beaverton, OR 97005
BB WINTER CAMP for Grades K-8
December 30-31, 8am on Monday to approx 4pm on Tuesday,
Ring in the New Year and celeb…
31 2019
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 …