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In the darkest days of the year, most traditions have a practice of adding our own light to illuminate the darkness. While Judaism is no different, we take it a step further. Our rabbis charge us to participate in pirsumei nisa, publicizing the miracle of Chanukah, by shining the lights of the Chanukiah into the world. When the night is dark, we don't hold on to our light, but we share it with others. Below you'll find a list of our Chanukah events and festivities, some community resources, and information about our "Spread the Light" Initiative. Whether celebrating alone or with family, we hope we can help make your Chanukah special. From our AA family to yours, we wish you a light-filled Chanukah!
Join us for our annual Chaunkah party, Sparks of Light! With Chanukah-themed food and crafts, a dreidel hunt, and fireworks, this event is perfect for the whole family! Help us donate to the JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry by bringing some canned goods – with enough cans, we’ll create a “can-orah” (menorah made of cans). The evening schedule of events is as follows:
The cost to attend is free for Kesher families and $18 for non-Kesher families. The deadline to register is Wednesday, December 1.
How does it feel to sing before a hundred burning candles? Let’s find out. Join Ma’alot, AA, and other community partners for a hike for the final day of Hanukkah. If you have one, bring your own candles and hannukiyah (8 branched menorah for hanukkah) to light in community, or just come and enjoy the lights. People of all identities, faiths, and backgrounds welcome. This event is free, but registration is required.
Celebrate Chanukah with Z’havah Sisterhood at the home of Aurélie Weinstein! Dress in your evening attire and enjoy some champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Z’havah welcomes AA women of all ages as well as non-members of Sisterhood. The cost to attend is $15 for Sisterhood members and $18 for non-members. You can pay through Venmo to @Aurelie-Weinstein by check at the event. The deadline to register is Tuesday, November 30.
How to Light the Hanukkah Candles
Learning the Lessons of Hanukkah with Rabbi Yitz Greenberg
Hadar’s 5782 Hanukkah Companion
Hadar’s 5781 Hanukkah Companion
Hadar’s 5782 Family Hanukkah Learning Activity
Hadar’s 5781 Children and Families Hanukkah Companion
Divine Fire in Our Homes: The Intimacy and Mystery of the Menorah
The Hanukkah Story I Need To Hear This Year with Rabbi David Hoffman (2017)
The miracle of Chanukah is the light we share with others. Join us in spreading the light by supporting one of our many kind-hearted initiatives. Choose one of four initiatives that you’d like to support, and we will donate $1 in your honor. Thank you for shining so bright. Love, your AA Family!
Pictured left: Chanukah illustrations by four of our Kesher students (Avery Joseph, Avery Papier, Holland Smith, and Ma’ayan Rosenthal)