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11 / 18 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]MJCC Running/Walking Club Start: 8:30 am Club open to all levels of runner or walker. MJCC Courtyard, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3427. more info Portland Hadassah Hanukkah Gift Fair Start: 9:00 am End: 4:00 pm It's that time again. More than 60 vendors are expected to attend this year's event, including delectables, artwork, clothing, jewelry, toys, and much more. In the afternoon meet Eric A. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info Jewish Book Month with Beth Israel Start: 10:00 am Professor Michael Weingrad, academic director of the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at Portland State University, will discuss alternate Jewish histories in novels: "The Shlemiels o more info High Tea Party Start: 2:00 pm All Beit Haverim women and guests ages 18 and over are invited. The menu includes black and herbal teas, warm scones and jam, assorted finger sandwiches and delectable sweets. more info Jewish Community Orchestra Start: 3:00 pm Launching its 33rd season, the Jewish Community Orchestra has prepared a performance featuring Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. more info Florestan Trio Start: 4:00 pm The Florestan Trio opens its 31st season with a concert at Portland State University. more info Jewish Spirituality and Mysticism Teachings: "The Future Song--Individual and Global Healing" Start: 5:30 pm Jerusalem-based Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum combines music, storytelling and lectures in his experiential workshop based on the principle that people heal when they allow themselves to dream their highest more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
11 / 19 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info Experience Jewish Book Month Start: 7:00 pm The Fort Vancouver Regional Library in partnership with the Shalom Chapter of Hadassah bring to the community three unique programs that celebrate Jewish Book Month. more info
11 / 20 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Golda Meir/Mitzvah Group Start: 1:30 pm Meets every third Tuesday of the month; each month will host a different topic. Sponsored by Hadassah, Portland Chapter. Rose Schnitzer Manor, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-244-6389. more info Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Identity and Imagination Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm The Multnomah County Library hosts a five-part reading and discussion series on the theme "Demons, Golems and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination." Participants will read "The Metamorphosis" b more info Herbal Oil Blending Start: 7:00 pm The Jewish Women's Circle offers a night out for women of all ages and backgrounds to learn, laugh, experience and recharge. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info Be A Genealogy Detective Start: 7:00 pm Speaker Debbi Korman, a genealogist who specializes in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Congress Poland, will teach you how to discover your family history using the information at hand, however minima more info Film: "Darfur Diaries: Message from Home" Start: 7:00 pm In honor of the date Nov. 20, when in 1959 the U.N. more info Jewish Spirituality and Mysticism Teachings: "The Divine Conversation" Start: 7:20 pm Jerusalem-based Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum combines music, storytelling and lectures in a workshop that explores Jewish meditative pathways from Sefer Yetzira—the oldest kabbalistic text—to the Baal more info Author Reading, "The Zoo Keeper's Wife" Start: 7:30 pm Essayist, poet and author of the bestseller "A Natural History of the Senses," Diane Ackerman will read from her most recent book "The Zoo Keeper's Wife": the true story of Jan and Antonina Zabinski w more info
11 / 21 [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
11 / 22 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info
11 / 23 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info
11 / 24 [R]Kesser Israel Kids Shabbat Club Start: 10:30 am End: 11:45 am Interactive service is open to the community and is focused on children ages 4-8. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-975-6968. more info
11 / 25 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]MJCC Running/Walking Club Start: 8:30 am Club open to all levels of runner or walker. MJCC Courtyard, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3427. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
11 / 26 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
11 / 27 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Book Discussion: Chabon Start: 7:00 pm Join Rabbi Cahana in the Beth Israel library for an informal discussion of Michael Chabon's book "The Yiddish Policemen's Union." 7 pm. 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info Soaring at 60: Informational Meeting Start: 7:00 pm We invite you to look beyond the headlines and see for yourself how Israel has soared, from its immigrant beginnings to a modern state, leading the world in hi-tech and economic development, cultural more info
11 / 28 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info Mavens Lunch Lecture Start: 12:00 pm Dr. Philip Paden, ophthalmologist and owner of Paden Eye Care Center in Medford, will address new advancements in glaucoma care, including a new laser treatment to lower eye pressure. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info Middle School Coffee with Michael Hulshof-Schmidt Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Join PJA Middle School Director Michael Hulshof-Schmidt for an informative hour-long discussion about the PJA program. more info
11 / 29 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Setting Limits for Young Children Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm A workshop that focuses on common parenting dilemmas like sleep and bedtime issues. Learn how to set and maintain appropriate limits for young children, and share your own tips and strategies. more info
11 / 30 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info Catered Shabbat Dinner Start: 6:30 pm Monthly Shabbat dinner catered by Mierav and entertainment following services. $12 per adult, $7 per child and $15 per nonmember. Shaarie Torah, 920 NW 25th Ave. 503-226-2481. more info
12 / 1 [R]Neveh Shalom Tot and Kids Shabbat Start: 9:00 am End: 9:00 pm Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info Concert: Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd Start: 8:00 pm St. Clair Productions presents singers/songwriters Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd in concert. more info
12 / 2 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]MJCC Running/Walking Club Start: 8:30 am Club open to all levels of runner or walker. MJCC Courtyard, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3427. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info Super Sunday Start: 9:30 am Community outreach is always in style. Join other volunteers in asking members of the community in the greater Portland area to donate to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's annual campaign. more info Book Sale Start: 9:30 am End: 12:30 pm Annual Beth Israel library used book sale will take place in the Sherman Education Center. 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info Hanukkah Gift Fair Start: 11:00 am End: 1:00 pm In addition to the many books from Borders Beit Haverim?SMJC will be setting up space for crafters to sell their items; a 15% donation of sales will go towards supporting Beit Haverim/SMJC. more info Baking with TBS Start: 1:00 pm End: 3:00 pm Teacher Lynn Coleman will instruct students in the art of strudel making including the history of the dessert, dough preparation, filling, building and baking. more info EJCoP Hanukkah Party and Auction Start: 4:00 pm End: 7:00 pm It's that time again. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info Living Legacy Workshop Start: 11:00 pm A community workshop where children will learn fundamental aspects of Jewish life and history through hands-on activities such as making olive oil with an olive press. more info
12 / 3 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
12 / 4 [R]First Tuesday at Portland Jewish Academy Start: 8:00 am End: 9:00 am Can’t make the open houses? Haven’t had a chance to take a personal tour? more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info White Box Tea Start: 1:30 pm Robison Sisterhood fund-raiser provides an opportunity for tzedakah, all donations will assist the needs of Robison home residents. more info Hanukkah for the Whole Family Start: 5:15 pm Parents and children will delight in hand-making pure olive oil before the community menorah lighting ceremony. more info City Leaders Light "Menorah of Freedom" Start: 6:00 pm The Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon invites the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at a public menorah lighting ceremony. more info Judah Macabee and the Chocolate Factory Start: 6:00 pm Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg, director of Chabad Jewish Center, has organized a community Hanukkah feast called Judah Macabee and the Chocolate Factory. more info Sephardic Cooking Class Session 4 Start: 6:30 pm Bernice Menashe and Renee Ferrera will lead a five-session cooking class featuring the tradition of Spanish/Ladino food from Turkey and Greece. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info
12 / 5 [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info Jewmongous CD Release Tour Start: 6:30 pm Jewmongous, a comedy-song concert with occasional guests, is the brain child of Sean Altman, the song writer behind the comedy act "What I Like About Jew" and the founder and former leader of the voca more info
12 / 6 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info EUGENE: Jewmongous CD Release Tour Start: 7:30 pm Jewmongous, a comedy-song concert with occasional guests, is the brain child of Sean Altman, the song writer behind the comedy act "What I Like About Jew" and the founder and former leader of the voca more info
12 / 7 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info Hanukkah Story Time Start: 10:00 am Chabad of Lake Oswego is partnering with Borders book store to host a Hanukkah story time event. All children are welcome to attend this book reading. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]MJCC First Friday Shabbat Start: 5:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Activities include all of the new MJCC resources and a Kosher buffet dinner. No services in October. $3 admission, $12 adult dinner and $6 children. more info Hanukkah with Kol Ami Start: 6:00 pm Shabbat and Hanukkah candle lighting, a catered brisket dinner, men-made latkes, singing and simple games. more info [R]Shir Tikvah Tot and Family Shabbat Start: 5:30 pm The first 20 minutes are for the littlest tots, followed by challah and simple fruit as they learn the blessings associated with wine and bread. Bridgeport Communtiy Church, 621 NE 76th Ave. more info Opening Night: DO JUMP Start: 7:30 pm DO JUMP, the aerial dance group, performs in Portland Dec. 7-30: a holiday alternative the entire family will enjoy. more info
12 / 8 [R]Havurah Book Sale Start: 9:00 am The Havurah book sale is just in time for Hanukkah, including a large selection of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction. more info [R]Kesser Israel Family Learner's Service Start: 10:30 am End: 11:45 am Interactive family service is open to the public and designated for children ages 3-8. Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-975-6968. more info Kol Shalom Hanukkah Party Start: 2:30 pm An opportunity for old friends to mingle and new or potential members to get acquainted. more info Hanukkah Concert Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Jewish musicians Ilene Safyan and Margie Rosenthal will perform a family-friendly Hanukkah concert. more info Havurah Shalom Hanukkah Celebration Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Come out of the cold, for a bissel latke and community warmth. more info Community Hanukkah Party and Potluck Start: 5:00 pm Crafts start at 5 pm, followed by Havdalah, candles, stories and songs at 5:45 pm. Bring Chanukiah and six candles in addition to your favorite healthy treat for the 6:30 pm potluck. more info Or Hagan Hanukkah Party Start: 6:00 pm An evening of candle lighting, latkes and Jewish music featuring the sounds of Americanistan and Rob Tobias. For further information, call 541-434-6551. 6 pm. more info TBI Hanukkah Party Start: 7:00 pm Temple Beth Israel invites you to attend a Hanukkah party featuring a performance by Rich Glauber and special guests. more info Hanukkah Comedy Night Start: 7:00 pm A free performance by Comedy Sportz, an interactive improv experience. Refreshments for sale. Co-sponsored by the MJCC and Congregation Shaarie Torah. For further information, call 503-244-0111. more info Concert: Mazel Tov Orchestra Start: 8:00 pm The tradition of this annual Hanukkah concert began about 10 years ago. more info
12 / 9 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]MJCC Running/Walking Club Start: 8:30 am Club open to all levels of runner or walker. MJCC Courtyard, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3427. more info Hanukkah Educational Event Start: 9:00 am Children will learn about and participate in olive oil pressing while adults can participate in a study session with the Rabbi. We will also teach and practice Hanukkah songs. more info Hanukkah Learning Opportunity with Shaarie Torah Start: 9:00 am The morning will begin with T’filah at 9 am. Then at 9:30 am, children and adults will have the opportunity to witness first-hand the olive pressing process as presented by Chabad of Salem. more info Speaker: Judy Margles from OJM Start: 10:00 am History, memory and storytelling are three words that form the underpinnings of the Oregon Jewish Museum. more info Hanukkah Fun Festival Start: 10:00 am End: 12:00 pm Come and join the CKA Kids group and the religious school for fun crafts, yummy foods and dreidel games. 10 am-noon. Kol Ami Learning Center, 1006-B NE 146th St., Vancouver. more info [R]The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Start: 9:00 am End: 11:00 am A discussion group based on Wendy Mogel's LA Times bestseller, "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee," will meet monthly for the duration of the school year. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info Mommy and Me Hanukkah Start: 11:00 am Infants ages 6 to 24 months will be the focus of Chabad of Lake Oswego’s Hanukkah party. Age appropriate songs, games and even a driedle making project will be featured. more info Panel Discussion: Jews of China Start: 3:00 pm In conjunction with OJM's current exhibit, “Ludwig Salzer: Man of Letters," the museum is holding a panel discussion with two scholars who will discuss Jewish presence in China throughout the centur more info Interfaith Couple's Discussion Group Start: 3:00 pm End: 4:30 pm Join other couples who have all sorts of questions about the kind of life and home they will create. Discuss your ideas with others in a supportive, caring and nonjudgmental environment. more info PDX Trail Blazers Jewish Celebration Night Start: 3:00 pm Chabad of Oregon has partnered with the Portland Trail Blazers to present Chanukah Jewish Celebration Night, an evening of basketball, music and menorah. more info Hanukkah on Ice Start: 4:00 pm End: 5:30 pm If you are looking for a unique way to have some Hanukkah fun this season, join other Rogue Valley families for open-skating to contemporary Jewish music and classic Hanukkah songs. more info Keshet Hanukkah Potluck Start: 5:00 pm Bring a vegetarian or dairy potluck main dish, side dish, salad or dessert. Fish, such as salmon or tuna, is OK too. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info Post-Game Young Adult Hanukkah Party Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Following Jewish Celebration Night with the Portland Trail Blazers, young adults 21 and over are invited to attend this post-game party featuring live music, latkes, jelly doughnuts and a fully stocke more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
12 / 10 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature, Identity and Imagination Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm The Multnomah County Library hosts a five-part reading and discussion series on the theme "Demons, Golems and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination." Participants will read "The Puttermesser Pap more info Hanukkah Concert: Klezmonauts Start: 7:00 pm Community concert and party featuring Eugene's own Klezmer band. There will be a candle lighting ceremony and latkes too. Free to attend. 7 pm. Ahavas Torah, 3800 Ferry St. 541-334-6772. more info
12 / 11 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info Senior Lunch Brunch Start: 12:00 pm In honor of Hanukkah, Ilene Safyan will treat you to a sing-a-long of holiday music. Whether you can sing or not, come and enjoy the holiday cheer, as well as good company and great food. more info Sephardic Cooking Class Session 5 Start: 6:30 pm Bernice Menashe and Renee Ferrera will lead a five-session cooking class featuring the tradition of Spanish/Ladino food from Turkey and Greece. more info An Interest in Life: Celebrating Grace Paley’s Life and Work Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Grace Paley was a passionate activist whose commitment to Middle East peace, anti-militarism, environmentalism, feminism and anti-racism was inseparable from her much honored and Yiddish-inflected sto more info "The Jewish Concept of Covenant" Start: 7:00 pm Continue your exploration of the notion of brit, covenant, in Jewish tradition. Currently, we are focusing on the teachings of early rabbis in the Talmud and Midrash. more info [R]Cafe Shalom, Israeli Dancing Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, followed by open dance 8-10 pm. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road. more info 'Beaded and Bejeweled' Start: 7:30 pm Julie Hockley teaches you and your friends how to make custom jewelry while discussing the deeper meaning of Hanukkah. Refreshments will be served. more info
12 / 12 [R]Havurah Shalom Morning Minyan Start: 8:30 am Wednesdays, morning minyan. Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th. 503-248-4662. more info [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Notz'tzim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:00 pm Hebrew music program for children ages 0-4 years. Drop-in only. $10 per week. Neveh Shalom Chapel, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
12 / 13 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info 'Afghan Resistance: The Politics of Survival' Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:30 pm Speaker Dr. Grant Farr has written extensively on Iran and Afghanistan and has lived in both countries for extended periods. more info Hadassah Golda Meir/Mitzvah Group Start: 1:30 pm Tamar Boussi, president of the Portland Chapter of Hadassah, will speak to the group about her recent trip to Israel as well as hosting a discussion about day-in-the-life realities of the citizens of more info Growers Champagne Tasting Start: 6:30 pm End: 9:00 pm Join us for a four flight growers champagne tasting hosted by wine mavens Sara and Morgan of Cork. more info AFSI Meeting Start: 7:00 pm Americans for a Safe Israel reports on the current military and political situation. more info
12 / 14 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Jewish Spirituality Shiur and Meditation Start: 12:00 pm Rabbi Marc Sirinsky offers a weekly shiur (spiritual teaching), followed by group discussion. Each session closes with 10 minutes of silent meditation. more info [R]EJCoP's Shabbat Dinner and Services Start: 5:30 pm Bring potluck dessert and canned food. Call for cost. RSVP to 503-284-6859. St. Ignatius, 43rd and Powell. 503-973-5267. more info [R]Beit Am All-member Kabbalat Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Bring an entree or salad and dessert. Reform/Conservative services follow. 541-753-3324. more info [R]Beth Israel Tot Shabbat Start: 6:30 pm Beth Israel, 42 West 25th Ave., Eugene. 541-485-7218. more info
12 / 15 [R]Neveh Shalom Tot and Kids Shabbat Start: 9:00 am Neveh Shalom offers child care during all Saturday morning Shabbat services. Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info "What is Reconstructionist Judaism, Anyway?" Start: 10:00 am Maurice Harris from Temple Beth Israel in Eugene will lead an interactive Shabbat morning service to help the community understand Reconstructionist perspectives on traditional prayers, changes made i more info [R]Ahavath Achim Family Shabbat Start: 10:30 am End: 12:00 pm Light kiddush lunch followed by services. Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. 503-227-0010. more info
12 / 16 [R]Hirschfield and Kula, Intelligent Talk Radio Start: 12:00 am End: 1:00 am KXL 750 program features lively talk from two rabbis on the issues of the day. more info [R]MJCC Running/Walking Club Start: 8:30 am Club open to all levels of runner or walker. MJCC Courtyard, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-452-3427. more info [R]Sunday Brunch Club Start: 10:00 am Hosted by Portland Kollel. Eat a hearty breakfast, then explore diverse topics of Jewish philosophy and law. Portland Kollel, 2429 SW Vermont. 503-245-5420. more info Film: "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" Start: 2:00 pm As part of their Spotlight on Torture project, the organizations National Religious Campaign Against Torture and Rabbis for Human Rights have made the film "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" available for showing more info Under the Big Top, 46th Annual PJA Auction Start: 4:00 pm This larger-than-life event kicks off at 4 pm with a silent auction, appetizers, games and open bar. Then the MJCC lobby opens at 6 pm for an extravagant buffet dinner provided by Century Catering. more info Walk for a Sustainable Israel Start: 4:30 pm Hazon is hosting an informational meeting in Portland to discuss environmentally-friendly ways you can celebrate Israel's 60th. more info [R]Women's Swimming Hours Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:00 pm An after-hours, private rental at the MJCC. Great opportunity to exercise in a female only environment. $18 per individual, $36 family. RSVP to 503-452-6237. more info [R]Israeli Folk Dancing Start: 8:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Open to all ages, followed by open dance until 11 pm. $3 fee. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles. 503-244-7461. more info
12 / 17 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Lunch and Learn Start: 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn provides kosher lunches for individuals over 60 living independently. Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park, 6140 SW Boundary St. 503-535-4000. more info [R]Mah Jongg Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm Hosted by Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-246-8831. more info [R]Kochavim Start: 4:15 pm End: 5:45 pm Hebrew immersion program for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-452-6890. more info
12 / 18 [R]Adult Day Services Start: 8:30 am End: 6:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park adult day services, Mon.-Fri. 503-245-5420. more info [R]Golda Meir/Mitzvah Group Start: 1:30 pm Meets every third Tue