This Hanukkah 20- and 30-somethings can join fellow Jews at a variety of fun events including the Portland Trailblazers Hanukkah celebration. Young adults are also welcome to join family events around the community. Check the calendar on the next page for more holiday fun.
Be sure to check Portland Young Adult Shabbat and Jews Next Dor’s Facebook pages for a community-wide Hanukkah celebration that will be posted shortly. Visit Moishe House on Facebook or at moishehouse.org for details on their annual Hanukkah celebration.
Here are some events that are happening this holiday season:
Trail Blazers Hanukkah Jewish Celebration
7-8:30 pm, Dec. 10 at the Rose Quarter
Contact: 503-977-9947, info@ChabadOregon.com, ChabadOregon.com. Tickets available online at tickets.trailblazers.com/deals, use promotion code “CHANUKAH”; or visit Everything Jewish Gift Shop at 6684 SW Capitol Hwy.
Hinenu/Young Adults Support Israel Movie Night
7 pm, Dec. 24 at Congregation Neveh Shalom,
2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland. For details: YASI’s Facebook Page: YASI Portland Oregon
Jews Next Dor Volunteering
JND is volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House Holiday Store 6-8:15 pm, Dec. 13; 6-9 pm, Dec. 19; and 6-8:15 pm, Dec. 23 at Ronald McDonald East House, 2620 N Commercial, Portland. To sign up, email Mandolyn.Koberstein@gmail.com.
Hanukkah Events For College Students:
There are special events happening for college students on the following campuses:
University of Oregon Pre-Hanukkah Pizza Party
7 pm, Sunday, Dec. 2 at Chabad House, 1330 E. 20th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403. They will be distributing menorahs, candles, and dreidels. Details: Rabbi Chezky, rabbi@chabadofeugene.org
Hanukkah Shabbat Party at Lewis & Clark College
The Hanukkah Shabbat will start at 5:30 pm. Shabbat services followed by dinner and Hanukkah activities including making a menorah out of VooDoo doughnuts. 5:30 pm, Dec. 14 at Lewis and Clark College, Odell Main Lounge. Contact: hillel@lclark.edu.
