Let's bring more light to Hanukah and celebrate together this year — all eight days. During the week of Hanukah, a communal menorah lighting will be held. Each night also features a brief program of singing, storytelling, jokes, or dreidel playing. Join any or all nights, from 6-6:30 pm (or as described below), followed by opportunities to stay on and schmooze. All evening programs are family-friendly and for all ages. We'd love to see everyone all nights, but feel free to pick and choose!

Welcoming Hanukah
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6-6:30 pm
Join the Havurah community to welcome Hanukah with a communal menorah lighting, blessings, and singing led by Rabbi Benjamin.

Hanukah & Human Rights Shabbat
Friday, Dec. 11, 6-7 pm
Leah Shoshanah and Rabbi Benjamin will lead us in an evening of music, prayer and connection as we light the Hanukah candles together and welcome in Shabbat. We will also hear other Havurah voices reflecting on the festival’s themes of revolution and human rights.

Hanukah Havdalah: A Festival of Lights
Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-6:30 pm
Led by Andrine, Howard , and Diane. End Shabbat with a fun and bright Havdalah service and then we’ll light our menorahs followed by an exciting fire/LED Poi demonstration by Chava.

Hanukah Cooking & Candles
Sunday, Dec. 13

5-6 pm: Latke cooking

6-6:30 pm: Candles, Songs, and Stories
Join our very own chef, Jenn for latke making. Cook latkes alongside Jenn or enjoy a scrumptious cooking demo of the BEST potato latkes as well as tasty butternut squash latkes. RSVP here for recipes. Followed by Hanukiah lighting, guitar-accompanied singing, and stories at 6 pm.

Jewish Mystical Realism Songs & Stories
Monday, Dec. 14, 6-6:30 pm
Bring in the light, unpack the joy, and travel to the heartland of Jewish Mystical Realism. Music with Steve Mesulam and a new story from Chelm with Cassandra Sagan.

Multi-Generational Songs & Stories
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6-6:30 pm
Join us for an evening of multi-generational songs and stories led by Tivona, Carolina, Elinor, and Buff — something for everyone to brighten the night!

Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6-6:30 pm
Sing songs, light the menorah, hear a short story, and play virtual dreidel!

“Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel,
We can't be in one room.
But stop kvetching;
Tradition lives on Zoom!”

The AlteRockers Host Hanukah!
Thursday, Dec. 17, 6-6:30 pm
What’s the best thing to put in sufganiyot? Your teeth! Join the AlteRockers as they tell jokes, rock Yiddish songs, and share stories. A festive last night of Hanukah for all! If you’re an AlteRocker, stick around for some schmoozing.

Questions? Contact Brad at brad@havurahshalom.org.