Celebrate HanuKkah with community!

For our December monthly shabbat we are celebrating the 5th night of Hanukkah together! This will be an East Side Jews spin on the classic with a community-led evening of songs, prayers and blessings followed by a little Hanukkah party where there will be plenty of time for schmoozing, noshing, and of course— lighting the menorah! You bring your friends, we’ll bring the food, drink and holiday treats.

WHO:

All are welcome! Whether this is your first time celebrating Shabbat or Hanukkah, or if you light candles every Friday and display a menorah year-round, this event is for YOU. All ages and religious (or not) backgrounds can enjoy this event! Note: There will be alcohol at this event. Childcare is not provided.

WHAT:

Light buffet style dinner followed by a short, musical, community-led shabbat service and mass menorah lighting (bring yours from home) ! Come ready to delight in Palikao latkes, Shabbat song singing, Kettle Donuts, and even a little dancing! The night ends in a big bright Hanukkah celebration!

WHERE:

SIJCC Inner Courtyard. This will be an outdoor event. The space is ADA accessible. Parking on campus is available but limited.

WHEN:

6:30-7:00: LATKES & EATS! Come on time to get em while they’re hot and plenty. Enjoy buffet style nosh, wine, grape juice, latkes from Palikao and more! BYOMenorah so we can light all of ours together and watch them light up the courtyard!

7:00-8:00: A short and sweet, musical Shabbat musical service— A joyful welcoming of friday night AND Hanukkah with singing, blessings, and more! We’ll be lighting menorahs (bring yours!) and Shabbos candles, and ending with Kiddush ( blessing over the wine), Hamotzi (blessing over the bread), and dancing!

8:00-9:00: Hanukkah Party! Sufganiyot from Kettle donuts! Desserts! Menorahs! More music, more schmoozing, and who knows what else!

RSVP Required BELOW

Registration closes soon! No registration at the door!

Questions or accessibility requests? Email eastsidejews@sijcc.net