HANUKKAH 2023
Join us for a plethora of fun Hanukkah events at MJC!
Saturday Night, December 2
MJC Comedy Night
This is not your Zayde's Jewish comedian! Join us for a fun and funny evening with former IDF soldier turned comedian, Joel Chasnoff. Vodka and Latkes will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available!
This program is geared for adults, but is also appropriate for older teenagers!
8:00 pm - Sanctuary Building
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 3
Hanukkah House Making
Sponsored by MJC Sisterhood for the second year, bring the whole family to build and decorate an edible Hanukkah House.
This program is open to all families of all ages!
11:45 - 1:30 pm
Chai Building Gym
Build Your Own Menorah
Preschool aged children are invited with their siblings and parents for a fun Menorah making activity, using upcycled pieces of natural stone.
RSVP required by November 29, Supplies are limited!
1:00 - 2:30 pm Chai Building
Shabbat, December 8 & 9
Friday Night, Erev Shabbat
Preschool and K-2nd Grade Service
5:30 pm - Sanctuary
Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner for all- there will be Latkes! Register HERE
6:00 pm - Dining Room
Shabbat Service, and Dedication of Stained Glass
7:30 pm - Sanctuary
Yummy Hanukkah Oneg following Services!
Saturday, Shabbat Morning
Hanukkah Tot Shabbat
A special Shabbat service geared for children aged 0-6 years old, led by Sam Levine. Includes song, prayer and storytelling. Click HERE for the flyer.
10:00 am - Main Building
Youth Services, Hanukkah Style
Shabbat Services for 4th-7th graders, with Hanukkah games and trivia, led by Sam Levine.
10:00 am - Main Building
Sunday, December 10
Hebrew School Celebrations
Make sure your kids come to Hebrew School this day, so they can celebrate Hanukkah with their class!
During Hebrew School
Chai Building
Primetimers Party
Calling all Primetimers! Celebrate Hanukkah with your MJC friends, with a delicious meal and entertainment!
12:00 pm - Dining Room
Hanukkah Sing Along
Hebrew School students, Preschoolers, parents & siblings are invited to join us for Latkes, Donuts, and a Hanukkah sing-along following Hebrew School!
11:00 - 11:30 am - Chai Gym
Wednesday & Thursday, December 13 & 14
Tot & Youth Community Candle Lighting
Bring your Chanukiyot (Hanukkah Menorahs) and Light the 7th candle together as a community!
Wednesday, December 13
6:00 pm - Chai Building
MJC Outdoor Community Candle Lighting
Gather with us outside in front of our large outdoor Hanukiyah for a communal Hanukkah Candle Lighting. We will light the 8th candle together.
Thursday, December 14
7:30 pm - Outside Sanctuary Building
