1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 | 503-222-1069
1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 | 503-222-1069
Chanukah 5785 will begin on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and conclude on Thursday, January 1, 2025
Your CBI clergy, staff, and volunteers have prepared holiday celebrations to bring the light to community members of all ages. Get your dreidels ready, decide between applesauce and sour cream, and mark your calendars for:
WRJ/Beth Israel Chanukah Gift Wrap Sale
Sunday, December 8, 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Gift Shop
All proceeds benefit the CBI Religious School
Chanukah Fair for PreK-Second Graders
for enrolled Religious School Students
Sunday, December 15, 10:00 AM
In-Person ONLY
Pollin Chapel
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Chanukah White Elephant Party
Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Goodman Hall
Chanukah Family Shabbat
Friday, December 20, 6:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Goodman Hall
Celebrate Chanukah (a little early) at Congregation Beth Israel with a music filled, family friendly Shabbat service! We’ll have latkes and donuts, and an extra special lights display set up (with blow ups!) for everyone to enjoy.
Chanukah Tot Shabbat
Saturday, December 21, 9:00 AM
In-Person ONLY
Pollin Chapel
Omek Latke Cooking
Sunday, December 22, 3:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Goodman Hall and Kitchen
Chanukah First Candle
Wednesday, December 25
Chanukah Second Candle
Thursday, December 26
Chanukah Third Candle
Friday, December 27
Kabbalat Shabbat in Chanukah: a SHIR Joy! Event
with music from Bruce Neswick and Aaron Kahn
Friday, December 27, 6:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Main Sanctuary
An evening of music and light featuring musical virtuosi organist Bruce Neswick and trumpeter Aaron Kahn. Celebrate the radiance and resonance of the holiday as we light the third candle together
This program is part of SHIR Joy!, our yearlong music and cultural celebration of Cantor Ida Rae Cahana in her retirement year.
SHIR Joy is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, led by Presenting Sponsor Marcy Tonkin.
Chanukah Fourth Candle
Saturday, December 28
Latkes and Vodkas
presented by CBI Brotherhood
Saturday, December 28, 2:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Goodman Hall
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Chanukah Fourth Candle
Saturday, December 28
Chanukah Fifth Candle
Sunday, December 29
Rabbi Joseph’s Chanukah Open House
Sunday, December 29, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
In Person ONLY
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Chanukah Sixth Candle
Monday, December 30
Chanukah Seventh Candle
Tuesday, December 31
Chanukah Eighth Candle
Wednesday, January 1
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