Chanukah
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Dec 8 - Dec 15, 2023
Dec
1 2023
Dec
15 2023
L'Chaim: A Hanukkah Pop Up Experience by Leikam Brewing
4:00PM - 11:00PM
Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215
Christmassy flavors like gingerbread and peppermint tend to appear everywhere this time of year. But folks who celebr…
Dec
10 2023
Camp Fair - Chanukah
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Viking Room PSU
1825 SW Broadway
Join Jewish local and sleepaway camps for an afternoon of fun and getting to know the various camp directors. RSVP to…
Dec
10 2023
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Southwest Community Center with session leader Rhona Feldman. Everyone is welcome t…
Dec
10 2023
Gresham Chanukah Celebration
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Gresham Arts Plaza
401 NE 2nd St.
Gresham,
Enjoy Chanukah, the festival of lights, with the lighting of a Giant Menorah in Gresham Arts Plaza.
This year's even…
Dec
10 2023
Sanctuary for Humanity: an Interfaith Concert Experience
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR 97231
Sanctuary for Humanity: an Interfaith Concert Experience Saturday, December 10, 4:00 PM In-Person and…
Dec
10 2023
"SHINE YOUR LIGHT" Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebation
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Millennium Plaza Park
200 1st St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Celebrate Chanukah in Lake Oswego! Join the community for our annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah celebration!
This…
Dec
10 2023
Congregation Kesser Israel Chanukah Party
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW CAPITOL HWY
PORTLAND, OR 97219
Join Kesser Israel for our annual Chanukah Party!
Dec
10 2023
Portland Jewish Academy Auction
5:00PM - 7:00PM
PJA & MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
PJA's annual auction includes silent and live auction, happy hour, and dinner
Dec
10 2023
Sweet Lorraine’s First Annual Hanukkah Party
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sweet Lorraine’s
61 SE Yamhill st
Portland, OR 97214
Sweet Lorraine’s First Annual Hanukkah Party!
Dec
10 2023
Neveh Shalom Latkes & Vodka 2023
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join us for a festive evening filled with live music, food, and fun! Groove along to the sounds of The Ellis Street…
Dec
11 2023
DIY Hanukkah Sweaters & Dreidel Craft Night
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us in celebrating Hanukkah! Bring old sweaters to decorate. We will provide the puff paint! If you do not have a…
Dec
11 2023
"Creating Hope"- Opening Night of Collaborative Art Project
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastide Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
"Creating Hope" is an initiative which expresses deep empathy of community standing against this intolerable situation.
Dec
11 2023
LIVE MUSIC: LAMA LO? WITH CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215
Give your Chanukah some musical shine with Congregation beth Israel’s in-house band, “Lama Lo?”! Cantors Ida Ra…
Dec
11 2023
Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing every Monday, 7:30 to 10:30+ with this friendly group in Cedar Mill (now in our 10th year)…
Dec
12 2023
Wondering Jews Podcast Release
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join Portland b…
Dec
12 2023
EJC Presents: Yoga for Renewal
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Yoga at Eastside Jewish Commons
Dec
12 2023
JFCS Cancer Support Group
3:00PM - 4:00PM
ZOOM
Community is important. Cancer is lonely. Jewish Family & Child Service has combined these two truths to create this…
Dec
12 2023
Sandy Community Menorah Lighting
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Centennial Plaza
39295 Pioneer Boulevard.
Enjoy Chanukah, the festival of lights, in Sandy with a community Menorah lighting and Chanukah Celebration.
* Chanu…
Dec
12 2023
GIRLS IN TROUBLE: A MINI CONCERT FEATURING THE STORY OF JUDITH
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, 97215
Join Alicia Jo Rabins and Aaron Hartman as they present a Girls in Trouble mini-concert featuring the story of Judith…
Dec
13 2023
Voices from Israel--October 7 Survivor from Kibbutz Be'eri
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Invites You To:
Hear from voices on the ground in Israel - Every Wednesday 9 A…
Dec
13 2023
JFCS Cancer Support Group
3:00PM - 4:00PM
ZOOM
Community is important. Cancer is lonely. Jewish Family & Child Service has combined these two truths to create this…
Dec
13 2023
Dec
14 2023
Lighting and Latkes
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Lighting and Latkes, Nov. 14 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm in the MJCC Lobby.
Join us as we light the Menorah to celebrate Han…
Dec
14 2023
DRAG TRIVIA: HANNUKAH EDITION
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
Join us for a fabulous night of Hanukkah Trivia with your favorite Jewish drag artist, Poly Poptart. Ages 18+ welcome…
Dec
14 2023
Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing
8:00PM - 10:00PM
CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219
Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…
Dec
15 2023
JFCS Mental Health Spotlight: Strategies to Manage Depression
10:00AM - 11:00AM
JFCS offers Mental Health Spotlight to shine a light on areas where all people – children through older adults, inc…
Dec
15 2023
EJC Presents: Noontime Concert with Bluesman Steve Cheseborough
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC Free Noon Concert
Dec
15 2023
Educate and advocate for the return of the hostage
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Zoom
Educate and advocate for the return of the hostage following Oct 7.
Dec
15 2023
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT DANCE PARTY
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215
As the evenings are getting longer and darker, 'Light Up the Night' is the ultimate way to celebrate community, creat…
Dec
15 2023
Last Night of Hanukkah Mystery Gifts :) $15 max
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us on the last night of Hanukkah to exchange white elephant gifts. The max on spending is $15.
Dec
16 2023
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Start your Shabbat off with some fun! Tot Shabbat is open to all members of the community and aimed at kids 0-5…