Together we bring the light Chanukah Gathering | Jewish Family & Child Service in Portland, Oregon

Survivors, 2gs & 3gs, and Speakers Bureau members!
Next Generations Group, Jewish Family & Child Service, and Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Eduction
invite you to
a special Chanukah gathering to celebrate you, and those who provide Holocaust education and services in our community

Saturday, December 13
12:30pm – 2:30 pm
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St, Portland

This free gathering is for adults, and you are encouraged to bring a favorite potluck dish to share (no shellfish or pork per CBI).

Join us to schmooze, light the menorah, sing, and hear speakers from the invited groups.

Registration is required. RSVP BELOW.

Questions? Email Sue, NGG executive team, here.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

RSVP below for "Together We Bring the Light"

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Potluck Guidelines

Having guests bring potluck dishes keeps the event free -- and we know there are great cooks out there! Join us and thank you to those who are able to bring a dish to share. Note that potluck food should be kosher style (no shellfish or pork) and please bring a serving utensil if you can.

In order to have a good variety of dishes, here are some suggested guidelines for what to bring. If your last name starts with

A-H: main dish
I-P: side dish
Q-Z: dessert

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This event is made possible by the coordinated support and efforts of the 2025 Chanukah party committee: Sue Wendel, Diana Lindemann Estelle Golden, NGG; Robyn Taylor, JFCS; Heidi Kaufman, Ariel Peasley, Evie Banko, OJMCHE; Natalie Guthrie, CBI. And special thanks to Rosalyn Kliot for her artwork.