Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Sundown December 14 - 22, 2025

Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates freedom and the Maccabees' victory over Syria's armies in 165 B.C.E. We invite our community to join us throughout the month for festive activities for everyone!

Menorah Candle Lighting at the J

December 15 - 19, 22 • 3:30 PM (Crafts) 4 PM (Candlelighting)
Join us all week long in the Lentzner Promenade for candle lighting, treats, crafts, and Chanukah movies!

Mon 12/15: Menorah Crafts with Temple Beth Shalom's Rabbi Mirski
Tues 12/16: Cookie Decorating with Beth David's Rabbi Nancy Myers & Cantor Nancy Linder. Wear your cozy Chanukah PJs!
Wed 12/17: Dreidel spin art and a family movie with Shul by the Shore's Rabbi Perelmuter
Thurs 12/18: Latke Dinner (lighting at 5:30 PM, see details below)
Fri 12/19: Musical Shabbat fun with Temple Israel's Cantor Cooper & Youth Choir