Hanukkah 2024 | 5785
December 26 -2 (First Candle December 25)
Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah Sameah! ×—× ×•×›×” שמח
On Hanukkah, we create light to make a dark world bright. A potent religious symbol, light signifies life and goodness, hope and God’s presence. On Hanukkah, we ignite sparks of holiness and gratitude. We honor the memory of a rededicated ancient Temple. We rejoice in the miracles of Jewish history. We demonstrate pride in our Jewish heritage.
Hanukkah is a celebration of hope. Rarely will we correctly predict the future. Always will we imagine what can be better and remember what we believe. Hanukkah celebrates our responsibility to preserve and live by our Jewish religious values and ideals. May the lights of Hanukkah illumine visions for the future we wish to achieve, rooted in our memories and hopes from the past.
Hanukkah Events
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Hanukkah Family Shabbat
Families with children of all ages, please join us for special Hanukkah themed Shabbat with songs & treats to get ready to celebrate!
First Friday Family Shabbat
December 6 | 5:45 - 7:00 PM
Families with children of all ages, please join us for a special Hanukkah Themed Shabbat with songs and treats to get ready to celebrate Hanukkah!
Students in Grades 3-6, along with their families, will begin in the Jacobs Family Community Hall with Rabbis Libman & Shulman for an inspiring Shabbat service, followed by a musical session with Craig Parks to showcase what they've learned.
Children in Grade 2 and under, with their families, will start in the Sollender Children's Shul for a kid-friendly service of songs, stories, and prayer, led by Craig and Michelle.
All families join together at 6:30 p.m. for a catered Shabbat dinner. We celebrate Shabbat together with songs & blessings, a delicious meal, games and activities for all, and time together as a synagogue family.
5:45 PM: School Family Shabbat Service for families with students in grades 3-6
5:45 PM: Young Family Shabbat Service for families with children in grades 2 and under
6:30 PM: Family Shabbat dinner
Young Family Shabbat Morning
December 14 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a special Hanukkah Themed Shabbat with songs and treats to get ready to celebrate Hanukkah!
Join us for a family-friendly Shabbat morning!
We will meet at 10:30 AM in the Sollender Children's Shul to celebrate Shabbat with songs, stories, and prayer. Afterwards we will enjoy Kiddush & Shabbat treats in the Jacobs Family Community Hall. This month we will focus on the theme of Courage and the holiday of Hanukkah.
HANUKKAH SERVICES
Shabbat Hanukkah Services
Friday, December 27 | 6:15 PM
Saturday, December 27 | 9:30 AM
Shabbat Hanukkah Services will include holiday themes, learning, and songs.​
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Shabbat Oneg
Friday, December 27 | 7:15 PM
​Join us for Shabbat Oneg after services on Friday, December 27, where we will share Hanukkah treats and holiday time as a synagogue community.​
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HANUKKAH HESED
Bring some Hanukkah light to our Beth El-ders. We will be assembling Hanukkah packages of treats and ritual items to bring to our Beth El seniors to enhance their holiday celebration.
If you are available to deliver a Hanukkah package and visit with a member of our community the week of December 15, please reach out to dvinick@cbe.org
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