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Dec
21
Sat
Olive Oil Tasting: The Symbolism, Mysticism, and Meaning (West Side) @ Portland Kollel
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join Esther Amster for a Chanukah night out!

Learn about the symbolism of olive oil in Jewish thought and life while experiencing what makes each pressing unique.

In order to offer this event to all communities we are having the event in two locations:

1) December 14 on the East Side at Leikam Brewery:

5812 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215

2) December 21 on the West Side at the Portland Kollel:

6688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219

$15 Per Person | $21 for Groups of Two

Dec
22
Sun
Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel
Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your week off right, every Sunday morning at Kesser Israel!
Minyan @ 8 am, Breakfast and Talmud @ 9 am.
 
From the Beginning, “Brachos Daf Beis”:
Our Gemara group will be starting the Talmud from the first Mishna in Shas. If you haven’t yet learned the Talmud, there’s no better time to start!
Enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee & more!
 
Required Text: Artscroll Berachos, Volume I
Chanukah Pop-up shop in NE PDX @ Chabad of Northeast Portland
Dec 22 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Looking for Chanukah gifts or candles on the Eastside? For your friends, kids, or even your pets, we have you covered! Full selection including Menorahs, Chocolate gelt, Candles and Chanukah decorations will be available at the Chanukah shop
Chanukah Donuts + Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Chanukah Donuts + Dancing

Make crafts + decorations for your home, take part in Israeli dancing, and eat some delicious sufganiot (jelly donuts) at this family-friendly Chanukah celebration.
Sunday, December 22
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Cost: $10 per family. $5 for individual adult.
Register: oregonjcc.org/donuts

Light up Hillsboro Festive Chanukah Celebration @ Plaza at Orenco Station
Dec 22 @ 4:15 pm

 Grand Menorah lighting

Live music by Ori 

Fire Juggling by Joe

Hanukkah buffet; Latkes & Donuts

Free admission

 Free chance to win passes to the Winter Village

 A family celebration – All are welcome

Come and bring your friends!

Come prepared for the weather

Special accommodations will be made according to the weather forecast

 

 Grand Menorah lighting Live music by Ori  Fire Juggling by Joe Hanukkah buffet; Latkes & Donuts Free admission  Free chance to win passes to the Winter Village  A family celebration – All are welcome Come and bring your friends! Come prepared for the weather Special accommodations will be made according to the weather forecast  

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Congregation Neveh Shalom Community Chanukah Party @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Congregation Neveh Shalom Community Chanukah Party

Sunday, December 22, 5:00-8:00pm

Celebrate the festival of lights with your Neveh Shalom Family.

Remember to bring your own chanukiah to light with the community.

Latke dinner: $18/adults, $12/kids, $54/family max.

RSVP for dinner at: tinyurl.com/CNSChanukah2019.

*Dinner included with Young Family Shul Pass although RSVP required.

Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org.

Dec
23
Mon
Vacation Camps @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 23 @ 8:00 am

Fun Days off from School
Need something for your kids to do during school breaks? Keep them busy and having fun at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, and more! Kids must be potty-trained. Registration open now!

Ages 3-11
Half-Day: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Cost: $33. Member Cost: $28
Full-Day: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Cost: $60. Member Cost: $50
All campers must be fully potty trained. No exceptions.

We welcome campers from 8:00 – 9:00 am + begin programming at 9:00 am. For half-day campers, check out is at 1:00 pm.
For full-day campers, check out begins at 4:00 pm
and will continue through 5:30 pm.

Schedule for Vacation Day Camp

2019-20 – Register Today!
Oct. 1, 11, 14, 21, 22
Nov. 1, 11, 25, 26, 27
Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30, 31
Jan. 2, 3, 17, 20, 27
Feb. 17
March 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
April 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
May 8, 21, 22, 29

Full day: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Half day: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Contact Carli Rosenthal at 503.452.3436.

Jewish Heritage Night with the Portland Trail Blazers @ Moda Center
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm

Chabad of Oregon and the Portland Trail Blazers are once again partnering together for Chanukah Jewish Heritage Night on Monday, Dec. 23, at 6 pm at the Moda Center at One N. Center Court St. in Portland.

Watch the Menorah lighting being viewed on the Jumbotron, wear your Hebrew “Blazers shirt” with hundreds of other Jews as the Trailblazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans on the second night of Chanukah!

For sponsorship opportunities and groups, email Rabbi@JewishNortheast.com.

Partners Portland @ Portland Kollel
Dec 23 @ 7:10 pm – 8:00 pm

Unity Through learning.

Study Torah with a partner and make connections with Jews from across Portland. Hot drinks, light snacks, and study resources will all be made available.

Join Portland as we learn one on one. Bring your learning partner or ask us to provide one.

Dec
24
Tue
Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Dec 24 @ 12:15 pm

Join Sylvia Frankel in the lobby for a discussion in Hebrew. Purchase lunch or just enjoy the conversation. Some conversational Hebrew required.
Tuesdays, 12:15 pm