Chanukah
Events
Dec 19 - Dec 26, 2022
Dec 25, 2022
Christmas
Dec
2 2022
Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Service and Potluck Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center
Rochester, NY
Our service, led by Rabbi Drorah Setel, will be “table style” – blessings, songs, and readings will take place …
Dec
5 2022
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Board in-person or Zoom meetings will begin at noon. You will receive a meeting confirmation prior to the scheduled m…
Dec
5 2022
Human Rights Day - Author Christian Picciolini
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Monroe Community College - Brighton Campus
Rochester, NY
Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism
Christian Picciolini is an author, speaker, television p…
Dec
9 2022
Shabbat Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Join Temple Beth El for Kab Shab and a delicious dinner!
Dec
10 2022
Chanukah Happening Bazaar
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Sinai
Rochester, NY
BIGGER THAN EVER!
The Sinai Artful Chanukkah Happening
Saturday, December 10th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Sunday, Decembe…
Dec
11 2022
Roc Holiday Village Hanukkah Day
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Roc Holiday Village
Rochester, NY
Celebrate Hanukkah at Roc Holiday Village. Hours 11am - 4pm. Enjoy Free Ice skating and Hanukkah crafts, snacks and m…
Dec
11 2022
Chanukah Happening Bazaar
1:00PM
Temple Sinai
Rochester, NY
BIGGER THAN EVER!
The Sinai Artful Chanukkah Happening
Saturday, December 10th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Sunday, Decembe…
Dec
16 2022
Chanukah Musical Shabbat
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Temple Sinai
Rochester, NY
Join us for a musical Chanukah experience with Leah Saada-Sherman and Alex Reeder.
Dec
18 2022
Sunny Sundays Playtime at TBE
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Temple Beth El Playground
Rochester, NY
Join other parents and children (infant–5) on our playground for some bagels, playground fun, occasional sledding, …
Dec
18 2022
The Great Menorah Build
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth Sholom
Rochester, NY
Join Beth Sholom as we attempt to build one of the world's largest lego like menorahs!
Dec
18 2022
Sunday Fun Day at the (P)J: Chanukah Cookie Decorating Workshop
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Jewish Community Center Auditorium
Rochester, NY
Come as a family and learn how to pipe and ‘flood’ a cookie, tips and tricks of cookie decorating, and special te…
Dec
18 2022
Chanukah Chagiga at Beth Sholom
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Sholom
Rochester, NY
Delicious food, games, bounce house, and more!
Dec
18 2022
Taste of Hanukkah at TBE
6:15PM - 7:00PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Come to TBE to light the first candle, get a box of candles and try some tasty foods.
Dec
19 2022
Babyccino: Fall Session
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Family Room at the Louis S. Wolk JCC
Rochester, NY
NEW DAY OF THE WEEK! Fall is coming and it is time to explore. Join us for a Magical hour each week in a warm Jewish …
Dec
19 2022
Celebrate a Musical Hanukkah Morning with Leah and PJ Library
9:30AM - 11:00AM
JCC
Rochester, NY
Join in the Family Room of the JCC
Dec
19 2022
20-30 Low-Key Latkes
6:15PM - 7:15PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
20/30 Something's are invited to light the menorah and eat low-key latkes!
Dec
20 2022
Hannukah - A Minor Holiday That Shines A Lot of Light
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Louis W. Wolk JCC - Erdle Lounge
Rochester, NY
Come and learn the REAL Hanukkah story with Rabbi Michael Silbert of Temple Beth David. Buy your lunch from the Shalo…
Dec
20 2022
Hanukkah Concert
6:15PM - 8:00PM
Sherri Hellman
Rochester, NY
Come join us for our annual Holiday Concert at Hillel Community Day School. Listen to festive music performed by our …
Dec
21 2022
Hanukkah Party at TBE
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Join us for our annual Hanukkah BASH, this year we will party like it's 1999!
5:30 PM
CREATION STATIONS:
CRAFTS AND …
Dec
21 2022
Rochester Jewish Teen Collaborative Chanukah Dinner & Party
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Temple Sinai
Rochester, NY
Join teens from throughout the region for a Chanukah celebration like none you've ever seen. Celebrate the Festival…
Dec
22 2022
A Community Hanukkah Celebration At The JCC: Light, Peace & Latkes Dinner
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Rachel Kest
Rochester, NY
DJ Music • Dancing • Crafts
Menorah Lighting • Dreidels • Goody Bags • Gelt
Enjoy a festive meal! Latkes, p…
Dec
22 2022
Tots, Tops & Hanukkah @ TBE
6:15PM - 7:15PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Bring your kids & play dreidel with us!
Dec
23 2022
Light the Menorah at the JCC
4:00PM - 4:10PM
Louis S. Wolk JCC Rochester
Rochester, NY
Join in a community lighting of the menorah with friends . Taking place at the outside the front entrance
Dec
23 2022
SPIRIT OF HANUKKAH @ TBE
4:00PM - 6:45PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Light the candles and enjoy some nosh and drinks before Kab Shab.
Dec
24 2022
Havdalah & Hanukkah @ TBE
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Participate in a beautiful Havdallah and sip some tasty hot cocoa.
Dec
25 2022
Breakfast & Learn
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Sholom
Rochester, NY
Join Rabbi Winston and discover the answer to the age old questions "Are Jews Truly Obligated to Eat Chinese Food on X-mas?"
Dec
25 2022
Temple Beth El- Chinese Food & A Movie
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Temple Beth El
Rochester, NY
Join us on Christmas Day at TBE for traditional movie viewing and Chinese food. We will show a movie the whole family…
Dec
30 2022
Shabbat Sing!
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Shalom Café at the Louis S. Wolk JCC
Rochester, NY
Join the Wolk Children’s Center to welcome Shabbat every Friday with singing, prayers and ruach (spirit). All are w…