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1 Leonard Bernstein at 100 Exhibition Leonard Bernstein at 100 Exhibition @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education Oct 3 2019 – Jan 24 2020 all-day Tickets Leonard Bernstein at 100 celebrates the life and work of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), the great Jewish American composer and conductor who dedicated his life to making classical music a vibrant part of American culture.The exhibition... December Monthly Mitzvah December Monthly Mitzvah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 1 – Dec 31 all-day Tickets Monthly Mitzvah Project Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin in the MJCC lobby. Check the display for how you can participate... ORA Holiday Art Sale ORA Holiday Art Sale @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 1 – Dec 6 all-day Tickets Looking for a great holiday gift? Local artists from ORA will be in the MJCC lobby all week selling all forms of artwork. Sunday – Friday, December 1 – 6 Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud 9:00 am Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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... Hanukah Fair 11:00 am Hanukah Fair @ Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more.	2 Hanukah Fair 9:00 am Hanukah Fair @ Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more. Partners Portland 7:10 pm Partners Portland @ Portland Kollel Dec 2 @ 7:10 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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...	3 Hanukah Fair 9:00 am Hanukah Fair @ Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more. Mah Jongg for Beginners 10:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Mah Jongg for Beginners Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout! Tuesday Mornings October 29 – December 10 No class November 26 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG101 Cost:... Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players 1:30 pm Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players Take your game to the next level. Tuesday Afternoons October 29 – December 10 No class November 26 1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG102 Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90. Register: oregonjcc.org/registration Free Krav Maga Trial Classes 7:00 pm Free Krav Maga Trial Classes @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Free Krav Maga Classes Come and try for free, Krav Maga, a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This...	4 Hanukah Fair 9:00 am Hanukah Fair @ Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more. Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground 10:00 am Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us on the first Wednesdays of every month from September to June for Chai Baby Indoor Playground, with kosher snacks, storytelling, friends and fun! For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old.... Israeli Dancing 7:00 pm Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Israeli Dancing Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. Six people needed to run class. Wednesdays October 16 – December 18 No class November 27 7:00 – 8:00...	5 Hanukah Fair 9:00 am Hanukah Fair @ Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more. Memoir Writing Workshop 11:00 am Memoir Writing Workshop @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Memoir Writing Workshop – Write Your Own Story Now! with Dorothy Dworkin Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a story to share. No writing experience is necessary to join fellow storytellers in writing... Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 5 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom. Introduction to Judaism 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology,...	6 Hanukah Fair 9:00 am Hanukah Fair @ Lobby, Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Brighten your holiday with unique gifts from ORA artists. Their media include: collage, paint, silk, fused glass, fiber, precious metals, ceramics, beadwork, photography, and more. Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 6 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Tickets Friday, Nov 22, Dec 6, 6:15-7:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat with Ilene Safyan Join us for this special Kabbalat Shabbat accompanied by Ilene Safyan. Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more...	7 Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 10:00 am Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanctuary while still enjoying youth-oriented activity. At 10:00am, families... Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) 10:15 am Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 7 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am Tickets Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am Join us in the Zidell Chapel at Congregation Neveh Shalom for Shabbat celebration for young families with children age newborn to five years old....
8 Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud 9:00 am Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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... Women’s Philanthropy Three part Financial Empowerment Series – JFGP 9:30 am Women’s Philanthropy Three part Financial Empowerment Series – JFGP Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Women’s Philanthropy Three part Financial Empowerment Series Sept. 5, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Adulting All of those questions you’re afraid to ask! (i.e., How do I make a budget? How do I manage my... JGSO: Research Session 10:30 am JGSO: Research Session @ Hillsdale Public Library Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets December’s JGSO meeting will be a research session providing one-on-one support. Set aside a few hours each month to work on your family tree. Redefine your research goals. Get help with the endless supply of... Outside In Cooking at Congregation Neveh Shalom 12:00 pm Outside In Cooking at Congregation Neveh Shalom @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Outside In Cooking Sunday, Nov 10, Dec 8, 12:00-2:00pm Meet in the Congregation Neveh Shalom Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens. Info: Rick Botney, 8888octopus8888@gmail.com. Please note: Programs are subject to... How to Make Your Estate Work for You: An Afternoon with Leonard Duboff 1:00 pm How to Make Your Estate Work for You: An Afternoon with Leonard Duboff @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets How to Make Your Estate Work for You: An Afternoon with Leonard Duboff Sunday, December 8, 1:00-2:30pm Leonard DuBoff is one of the world’s leading authorities on art law. He has pioneered the field, written... Shroud Crowd 2:00 pm Shroud Crowd @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Shroud Crowd Sunday, Nov 24 and Sunday Dec 8, 2:00-4:00pm, Rm 102, Congregation Neveh Shalom Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work. This is... Film Club: Fig Tree 4:00 pm Film Club: Fig Tree @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Film Club: Fig Tree Sunday, December 8, 4:00-7:00pm Join the Feldstein Library Film Club for a special screening of the film Fig Tree. About the film: During the Ethiopian civil war, a Jewish teenager hatches a...	9 Gates of Light: a New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah 2:30 pm Gates of Light: a New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 9 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah Jewish mysticism helps us understand the Torah, the world, and ourselves. Delve into the core teachings of the majestic Kabbalistic tradition. Red bracelets aren’t going... Partners Portland 7:10 pm Partners Portland @ Portland Kollel Dec 9 @ 7:10 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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...	10 Mah Jongg for Beginners 10:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Mah Jongg for Beginners Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout! Tuesday Mornings October 29 – December 10 No class November 26 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG101 Cost:... Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players 1:30 pm Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players Take your game to the next level. Tuesday Afternoons October 29 – December 10 No class November 26 1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG102 Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90. Register: oregonjcc.org/registration	11 Wondering Jews: Laughter Yoga 2:00 pm Wondering Jews: Laughter Yoga @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Wondering Jews: Laughter Yoga Wednesday, December 11, 2:00-3:00pm Join the Wondering Jews (65+) for playful laughter and mindful breathing exercises led by Stephen Rosenstock to stimulate joy and peace. All are welcome! Programs@nevehshalom.org. Please note:... Israeli Dancing 7:00 pm Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Israeli Dancing Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. Six people needed to run class. Wednesdays October 16 – December 18 No class November 27 7:00 – 8:00...	12 Memoir Writing Workshop 11:00 am Memoir Writing Workshop @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Memoir Writing Workshop – Write Your Own Story Now! with Dorothy Dworkin Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a story to share. No writing experience is necessary to join fellow storytellers in writing... Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen 11:30 am Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 12 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Tickets A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences. Thursdays: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm New Time! Thursday, September 12 Topic: Returning Lost Items – What the Torah Teaches about finders-keepers Thursday, October... Nosh And Drash with Rabbi Eve 11:30 am Nosh And Drash with Rabbi Eve @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 12 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Eve Thurs, Nov 14, Dec 12, 11:30am-12:30pm, MJCC Time for relaxed study & good conversation. More: eposen@nevehshalom.org. Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more... Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 12 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom. Introduction to Judaism 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology,... Sisterhood Latke and Vodka Party 7:00 pm Sisterhood Latke and Vodka Party @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Sisterhood Latke & Vodka Party Thursday, December 12, 7:00-9:00pm Join Sisterhood for a pre-Chanukah celebration. We’ll have latkes to eat, vodka to sample, and we will learn about Chanukah celebrations in other cultures. All are... Dad’s Night Out – Chanukah 7:30 pm Dad’s Night Out – Chanukah @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Dad’s Night Out – Chanukah Thursday, December 12, 7:30-9:30pm Planned by a group of guys who like having a reason to head out, get to know other dads, and have a drink with clergy. Open...	13	14 Women’s Torah Study with Mel Berwin 12:30 pm Women’s Torah Study with Mel Berwin @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Women’s Torah Study Saturday, Dec 14, 12:30-2:00pm, Rm 111 Join Mel Berwin for uplifting learning & conversation – all levels welcome! Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information:... Young Family PJ Havdallah 5:15 pm Young Family PJ Havdallah @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 14 @ 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Young Family PJ Havdallah Saturday, December 14, 5:15-7:30pm Young families say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinner, stories, art and fun at Congregation Neveh Shalom $30/family or included with the Shul Pass with... Olive Oil Tasting: The Symbolism, Mysticism, and Meaning (East Side) 7:30 pm Olive Oil Tasting: The Symbolism, Mysticism, and Meaning (East Side) @ Leikam Brewery Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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...
15 Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud 9:00 am Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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... Chanukah Pop-up shop in NE PDX 11:30 am Chanukah Pop-up shop in NE PDX @ Chabad of Northeast Portland Dec 15 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets 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... Bodies of Water 1:00 pm Bodies of Water @ Rachel's Well Community Mikvah Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm Tickets Join us for Bodies of Water, an award-winning program that introduces you to mikvah as a path to body positivity from a Jewish perspective. Framed along with other healthy practices like mindful eating and Jewish yoga, this experience is a very special way to... CNS 150 Gala Celebration 5:00 pm CNS 150 Gala Celebration @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Congregation Neveh Shalom will round out the year of celebrations for their 150th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 15, with a closing gala at Birnbach Hall, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane in Portland. The evening will start... Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Gala Celebration 6:00 pm Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Gala Celebration @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Gala Celebration Sunday, Dec 15, 2019, 6:00-8:30pm Mark your calendars for the final Congregation Neveh Shalom 150 Anniversary program of our celebratory year: a fun and casual gala dinner. Entertainment by...	16 Partners Portland 7:10 pm Partners Portland @ Portland Kollel Dec 16 @ 7:10 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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...	17 Bodies of Water 6:00 pm Bodies of Water @ Rachel's Well Community Mikvah Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Join us for Bodies of Water, an award-winning program that introduces you to mikvah as a path to body positivity from a Jewish perspective. Framed along with other healthy practices like mindful eating and Jewish yoga, this experience is a very special way to... Free Krav Maga Trial Classes 7:00 pm Free Krav Maga Trial Classes @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Free Krav Maga Classes Come and try for free, Krav Maga, a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo, and karate. This...	18 Dance for Parkinson’s Disease 1:30 pm Dance for Parkinson’s Disease @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 18 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Dance for Parkinson’s Disease 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM In the Dance Studio Dance for Parkinson’s Oregon offers dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners. Participants stretch and strengthen muscles, focusing... Israeli Dancing 7:00 pm Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Israeli Dancing Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Nine-week class. Six people needed to run class. Wednesdays October 16 – December 18 No class November 27 7:00 – 8:00...	19 Memoir Writing Workshop 11:00 am Memoir Writing Workshop @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Memoir Writing Workshop – Write Your Own Story Now! with Dorothy Dworkin Every life is unique, interesting and special, and everyone has a story to share. No writing experience is necessary to join fellow storytellers in writing... Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 19 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom. Introduction to Judaism 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology,...	20	21 Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 10:00 am Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 1st and 3rd Shabbat every month at 10:00am Meet in the MAIN service (Stampfer Chapel or Main Sanctuary) for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with... Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders 10:00 am Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders @ Neveh Shalom Dec 21 @ 10:00 am Tickets Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am, Room 102 This next-step-up program from Kiddush Club allows parents and kids to move into the main sanctuary while still enjoying youth-oriented activity. Families meet... Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders 10:15 am Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 21 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Tot Shabbat with Kiddush Club. We sing, dance, hear a Torah story and more! 1st Shabbat of the month with Rabbi Eve Posen, 3rd Shabbat of... Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) 10:15 am Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 21 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am Tickets Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years) 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am Join us in the Zidell Chapel at Congregation Neveh Shalom for Shabbat celebration for young families with children age newborn to five years old.... Sharing the Light 7:00 pm Sharing the Light @ Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Join in the spirit of shared holiday traditions by attending a joyful musical collaboration between Kol Echad, Choir of Congregation Beth Israel and the Trinity Choirs, Pacific Youth Choir, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Samantha Farmilant, soprano,... Olive Oil Tasting: The Symbolism, Mysticism, and Meaning (West Side) 7:30 pm Olive Oil Tasting: The Symbolism, Mysticism, and Meaning (West Side) @ Portland Kollel Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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...
22 Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud 9:00 am Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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... Chanukah Pop-up shop in NE PDX 11:30 am Chanukah Pop-up shop in NE PDX @ Chabad of Northeast Portland Dec 22 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets 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... Chanukah Donuts + Dancing 2:00 pm Chanukah Donuts + Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 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... Light up Hillsboro Festive Chanukah Celebration 4:15 pm Light up Hillsboro Festive Chanukah Celebration @ Plaza at Orenco Station Dec 22 @ 4:15 pm Tickets 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... Congregation Neveh Shalom Community Chanukah Party 5:00 pm Congregation Neveh Shalom Community Chanukah Party @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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,...	23 Vacation Camps 8:00 am Vacation Camps @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 23 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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... Jewish Heritage Night with the Portland Trail Blazers 6:00 pm Jewish Heritage Night with the Portland Trail Blazers @ Moda Center Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm Tickets 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.... Partners Portland 7:10 pm Partners Portland @ Portland Kollel Dec 23 @ 7:10 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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...	24 Hebrew for Lunch 12:15 pm Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 24 @ 12:15 pm Tickets 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	25 Family Friendly Movie 10:30 am Family Friendly Movie @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us for a family-friendly movie on December 25! Which family-friendly film, you ask? You tell us! Our options are… Frozen, The Missing Link, and Inside Out. Come by and cast your vote at the event....	26 Vacation Camps 8:00 am Vacation Camps @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 26 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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... Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak 3:15 pm Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom Dec 26 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom. Introduction to Judaism 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology,...	27 Vacation Camps 8:00 am Vacation Camps @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 27 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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... Fourth Fridays with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Rabbi Eve (age 0-6) 5:15 pm Fourth Fridays with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Rabbi Eve (age 0-6) @ Contact Rabbi Eve for location Dec 27 @ 5:15 pm Tickets Welcome Shabbat with Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Rabbi Eve Posen with music and stories. Potluck dinner to follow. Contact Rabbi Eve Posen for location: eposen@nevehshalom.org Co-sponsored by PJ Library.	28 Annual LGBTQ Hanukkah Happy Hour 5:00 pm Annual LGBTQ Hanukkah Happy Hour @ Congregation Shir Tikvah Dec 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets It’s time to gather in close with our community, enjoy a few cocktails, light candles, and remember that there is light in the darkness. Bring your own menorah if you please and enjoy each other’s...
29 Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud 9:00 am Sunday Morning at Kesser: Krispy Kreme, Coffee & Talmud @ Congregation Kesser Israel Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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...	30 Vacation Camps 8:00 am Vacation Camps @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 30 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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... Partners Portland 7:10 pm Partners Portland @ Portland Kollel Dec 30 @ 7:10 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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...	31 Vacation Camps 8:00 am Vacation Camps @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 31 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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... New Year’s Eve at Noon 11:00 am New Year’s Eve at Noon @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets 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 house, dancing, snacks, pool float, and our annual countdown to 2020... Hebrew for Lunch 12:15 pm Hebrew for Lunch @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center Dec 31 @ 12:15 pm Tickets 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

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