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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

1 2022

Nefesh Mountain at the Old Church Concert Hall with the MJCC

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

The Old Church Concert Hall
1422 SW 11th Ave,
Portland, OR 97201

Join the MJCC to see Nefesh Mountain at the OId Church Concert Hall. December 1 at 8 PM. Discount Tickets…

Dec

2 2022

Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

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

Join…

Dec

3 2022

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

 

Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…

Dec

4 2022

Foods from the Bible and Talmud: An Experiential Lecture

12:30PM - 2:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom,
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

The Bible speaks of Israel being the Land of Milk and Honey and celebrates the seven species native to Israel. In thi…

Dec

4 2022

Beginner Israeli Dance Class

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219

Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…

Dec

6 2022

Gresham Chabad Torah and Tea

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080

 

Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …

Dec

7 2022

5 Weeks to Reading Hebrew Course

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080

Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…

Dec

11 2022

Beginner Israeli Dance Class

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219

Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…

Dec

14 2022

Ladies Night Out - Menorahs & Martinis

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

*Design your own granite Menorah

*Discover the connection between women & Chanukah!

*Enjoy Martinis & Chanukah treats

Dec

16 2022

(pre) Chanukah Celebration and Shabbat Evening Service

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Cong
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209

 

Start your family’s Chanukah celebration early with a joyful, musical Shabbat service featuring CBI’s Oneg Singer…

Dec

18 2022

Beginner Israeli Dance Class

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219

Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…

Dec

18 2022

Light Up Hillsboro 22

4:15PM - 6:00PM  

 

Public lighting

Music

Fire Show

Chanukah foods

Police - free of charge

Dec

18 2022

Grand Menorah Lighting

4:30PM - 5:30PM  

Ester Short Park
415 W 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98660

 

Join Chabad of Clark County as it marks the beginning of Chanukah with the Grand Menorah Lighting and Community Celeb…

Dec

18 2022

Gresham Chanukah Celebration

4:30PM - 6:30PM  

Gresham Arts Plaza
401 NE 2nd St.
Gresham, OR 97030

 

Second annual Giant Menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration

Lighting of giant Menorah
Chanukah music
Donuts and choc…

Dec

18 2022

Pearl District - Grand Menorah Lighting

4:30PM - 5:30PM  

Tanner Springs Park
NW 10th Ave & Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97209

 

Join us for the annual

Grand Menorah Lighting Celebration

Enjoy live music with beautiful Jewish melodies

Warm Beverage …

Dec

18 2022

Fire on Ice - Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in Lake Oswego

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Millennium Plaza Park
200 1st St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

 

A celebration to remember!

Join us as we light a Menorah made of ice!

A fun filled evening for the whole family inc…

Dec

19 2022

CNS Chanukah Party 2022

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

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

Celebrate the festival of lights at Neveh Shalom! People of all ages are welcome to join our CNS kehillah for this …

Dec

19 2022

Wood Village Menorah Lighting

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Wood Village City Hall and Civic Center
24200 NE Halsey St.
Wood Village, OR 97060

 

First ever Giant Menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration in front of Wood Village City Hall.

With the participation …

Dec

19 2022

Kesser Israel Chanukah Celebration

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

 

Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukah!

Dec

20 2022

Ladies Latke Cook Off

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

 
Ladies Latke Cookoff
Join us for Ladies Chanukah Party

Working in small groups we will compete to make the best Lat…
Dec

21 2022

Latkes and Lighting

5:00PM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Join us for a community Hanukkah candle lighting. Music, fun and celebration. Latkes available for purchase.

Dec

24 2022

7th Night Spin at the Eastside Jewish Commons

7:00PM - 11:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

Queer-bent Chanukah Party at the Eastside Jewish Commons!