Hanukkah (alternately spelled Chanukah), meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, refers to the joyous eight-day celebration during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “re-dedication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The modern home celebration of Hanukkah centers around the lighting of the hanukkiyah, a special menorah for Hanukkah; foods prepared in oil including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts); and special songs and games.

Monday, December 3, 2018
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm – Hanukkah Candlelighting in Main Lobby

Tuesday, December 4, 2018
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm – Hanukkah Candlelighting in Main Lobby
6:30 pm – 6:40 pm – Hanukkah Candlelighting in Main Lobby

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm – Hannukah Candlelighting in Main Lobby

Thursday, December 6, 2018
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm – Hanukkah Candlelighting in Main Lobby

Friday, December 7, 2018
Latke Bar in lobby at 6 pm
Enjoy your own picnic dinner in social hall until 6:45 pm
Community candlelighting at 7 pm (bring your own Hanukiyyah & 7 candles)
Shabbat services with The ShabbaTones Temple Band, followed by a delicious DIY Donut bar and Hanukkah treats.