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Dec
9
Wed
Sundae Cycles: Hanukkah
Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm

Sundae Cycle: Hannukah

December 8 & 9, 2015

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day holiday commemorating the rededication of a fallen Temple. In collaboration with Mikdash, Morgan St Theater continues its pop-up series – Sundae Cycles – following the Jewish calendar. The second of 6 events, Morgan St Theater will utilize the stories and flavors of Hanukkah in a unique dessert experience.

We will light candles, spin some dreidles and enjoy delicious latkes with ice cream!  The flavors remind us of both the cold, wintry months and the warmth of celebrating a holiday with others. Equal parts thoughtful, delicious and engaging, Morgan St Theater is excited to host another dessert pop-up paired with storytelling and interesting Portlanders!

For those that attend this pop-up, it is encouraged that you bring a menorah from home. Last year the group of 20 lit candles together and the many menorahs glowed by the windows. It was a beautiful experience all around.

*Tuesday night will be hosted in SE and Wednesday in NE Portland.
morgansttheater.com

Dec
11
Fri
Schechter Weekend in Portland! @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 11 @ 4:30 pm – Dec 12 @ 6:15 pm

Schechter Weekend in Portland!

Friday Dec. 11, 4:30PM –
Saturday Dec. 12, 6:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Ln. Portland, OR 97239

1st-8th Graders:
Join the fun of a weekend at camp, with old and new friends
and awesome camp staff—without leaving Portland!
Shabbat songs, Chanukah lights, Maccabia team sport &
spirit day, night-time sleepover, great food, lots of fun and games.

Only $50 includes dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, t-shirt and prizes.
RSVP Online at tinyurl.com/SchechterShabbat or call 503.246.8831.
Scholarships available. Questions? Contact Rabbi Eve Posen eposen@nevehshalom.org

Teens in 9th-12th grade Come be an Oded for the day! Bring your Ru’ach and have a great time with the next generation of CSS campers! RSVP to Rabbi Posen.

Maccabee’s Celebration: A Chanukah Adventure at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
Dec 11 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

hanukkah

Shaarie Torah Presents:
Maccabee’s Celebration: A Chanukah Adventure
Friday, December 11, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
920 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Cost: $8 per person; $30 per family.  RSVP by December 7.

Join the Shaarie Torah community for a fun filled Chanukah adventure celebration.  We will gather at 5:30 p.m. with games for all ages, including creating edible Chanukah hor’dourves, Chanukah bean bag toss, bobbing for donuts, Maccabee races and so much more!  Cocktails will be served for adults.  At 6:30 p.m. the teens will lead a Shabbat service while preschoolers will delight in a puppet show.  After services, we will enjoy a delicious latke dinner, trivia for all, an Italian soda station and make-your-own dessert.

For more information, and to RSVP, please call the office at: 503.226.6131

Website: www.shaarietorah.org/chanukah2015

Dec
12
Sat
Kol Shalom Hanukkah Fête @ West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

A Humanistic Spin on the Festival of Lights, with Dreidel Spinning, Singing,  Group menorah lighting with all the flames  ABLAZE Jelly doughnuts, and Latkes, Latkes, Latkes!!!!! (Our dreidels are always playful, we love to dance and spin, a happy celebration, come join us, if you can.

Havdalah In Pajamas With Rabbi Eve Posen @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm

Havdalah In Pajamas With Rabbi Eve Posen
Saturday, December 12, 5:30pm, Birnbach Hall, Congregation Neveh Shalom

Join Young families at Congregation Neveh Shalom for a fun night in pajamas! Enjoy a kid friendly dinner, Havdalah, crafts and a milk and cookie story time. What wacky pajamas will Rabbi Eve wear? Find your favorite footies (adults too!) and get ready for the perfect family night with wee ones.
Open to all and geared toward families with kids: babies through age 6.
$12 adults, $7 kids, $42 max per family
Tickets here: tinyurl.com/pjhavdec

Co sponsored by Portland PJ Library

Dec
14
Mon
Kugel Bake Off @ MJCC
Dec 14 @ 6:15 pm

Kugel or Keegal? Enter your best recipe in this fun contest and vote for your favorite! Non-kosher entries are accepted.

Entries due: Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:15 pm

Judging/tasting: 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Dec
17
Thu
Shalom Sensations for Babies @ Maayan Torah Dayschool
Dec 17 @ 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

SHALOM SENSATIONS FOR BABIES
FOR YOUR BABY 0-24 MONTHS

Bring your baby to explore their senses!
FREE! 

Sessions also on Nov 19 & Dec 17 

Time: 2:15-3:15 pm

Shalom Sensations for Babies introduces you and your baby to a world of rich and varied sensory experiences in a creative and enjoyable environment to encourage learning and development.

Shalom Sensations gives your child a rich sensory experience and for you to meet other Jewish parents. Through the many activities, your baby will explore through their senses (e.g. visual, auditory and tactile) and discover inner peace (Shalom).  By enhancing physical contact (massage, touching, cuddling, rocking and climbing) your baby will develop confidence and a build a positive parent-child connection.  Early experiences with a variety of sensory activities promote the development of language, social emotional and physical skills.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
PLEASE RSVP HERE

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION,
EMAIL ESTHER FISCHER AT EFISCHER@MAAYANPDX.ORG

Dec
18
Fri
A Little Shabbat @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
WANT TO DO SHABBAT BUT HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN WHO FALL ASLEEP EARLY? 

Congregation Shaarie Torah & PJ Library Present:

A Little Shabbat at Shaarie Torah

Join Rabbi Josh Rose and Dorice Horenstein for a lively Shabbat full of singing, greeting, stories, eating and new friends.  Come welcome Shabbat together with our young community. Appropriate for families with children in preschool, 2 years and older.

Free and open to all, no prior knowledge/Hebrew required
Interfaith families welcome!

3rd Friday of the Month
5-6:30 pm

 

Dec
25
Fri
B’kol Echad: A Musical Shabbat at Shaarie Torah @ Congregation Shaarie Torah
Dec 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

 

Come add your voice to the chorus of voices at Shaarie Torah as we welcome Shabbat together. Spirited singing, prayers in Hebrew and English, raucous noise and peaceful silence – everything you need to open the gates of Shabbat

Every fourth Friday of the month. A wonderful oneg will follow!

FREE Childcare provided!!!

Dec
31
Thu
New Years at Noon @ MJCC
Dec 31 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Arts and crafts, games, bouncy house, dancing, snacks, pool float, and count down to 2016 at Noon! Free!

12:30 – 2:00 pm, Pool Float Party