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Eight Ways to Celebrate the Eight Days
of Chanukah Across Greater Philadelphia
D reidels spinning, latkes flipping in the pan and
candles lighting up windows — the glow of the
menorah is just around the corner with Chanukah
beginning Sunday, December 18 at sundown.

Over the holiday’s eight days, the Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia’s neighborhood Kehillot and
Jewish Community Relations Council will host a
number of family-friendly programs to celebrate the
Festival of Lights. Open to all, community events will
include candle lightings, mitzvah opportunities, deli-
cious Chanukah treats and more.

Visit jewishphilly.org/hanukkahguide for the
full roundup of community events and registration
details. Miracle of Lights: Chanukah Laser Show
Saturday, Dec. 17 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Road,
Elkins Park
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a laser light
show! Join Old York Road Kehillah for an evening
of wonder for people of all ages. Enjoy snacks and
a laser show, presented by Wondergy. Following the Community Chanukah Celebration
program, families are invited to a camp fair. While Monday, Dec. 19 | 5-6 p.m.

this event is sold out, community members can join Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
the waitlist.

Celebrate the second night of Hanukkah with the
Bucks County Kehillah! All are welcome to enjoy
Chanukah Celebration at Horsham Center crafts, candle lighting, music and donuts.

for Jewish Life
Sunday, Dec. 18 | 3-4 p.m.

Horsham Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road,
North Wales
Help spread the light of Chanukah with the
Buxmont Kehillah and residents at Horsham Center
for Jewish Life. Welcome in the first night with a
meaningful candle lighting. All ages are invited
to enjoy singing, stories and Chanukah goody
bags. Chanukah Lighting on Boathouse Row
Sunday, Dec. 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Virtual Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a special
holiday lighting. Virtually join the Jewish Federation’s
Jewish Community Relations Council, Mayor
Jim Kenney, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Kathryn Ott Lovell and other city officials for songs
and prayers as Boathouse Row is illuminated in blue
and white.

Chanukah Candle Lighting
Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 5 p.m.

Rittenhouse Square Park, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square,
Philadelphia Show your Chanukah love in the hub of the City of
Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Perfect for the
whole family, make the third night of Chanukah one
Chanukah at the Train Station
for the holiday memory books by joining the Center
Monday, Dec. 19 | 5:15- 6:15 p.m.

City Kehillah for a joyous and meaningful candle
Circle at Narberth Train Station, 1 Station Circle, lighting in Rittenhouse Square Park.

Narberth Come gather with friends for some blessings, songs, Community Chanukah Celebration
sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and Chanukah celebrations. Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 6-7 p.m.

Join the Lower Merion Kehillah for candle lighting House of Kosher, 9806 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia,
with community members and train goers.

PA 19115
Welcome in the fourth night of Chanukah with the
Shine a Light on Antisemitism
Northeast Kehillah! Bring family and friends for an eve-
Monday, Dec. 19 | 7 p.m.

ning of candle lighting, live music by Ken Ulansey, latkes
Gladwyne Presbyterian Church 1321 Beaumont
and donuts — and, of course, schmoozing and all of the
Drive, Gladwyne
Chanukah fun. Nosh will be provided by House of Kosher.

The Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community
*** Relations Council invites the community to join an
Full event listing: jewishphilly.org/hanukkahguide
important interfaith conversation to listen, learn
and discuss the rising antisemitism in America.

Want to get involved in Jewish life within your
Led by Jewish and other faith leaders, the program community? Contact Max Moline, director of com-
will include a menorah lighting, self-reflection and munity development, at mmoline@jewishphilly.org
thoughts on action.

or 215-832-0803.

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