New York’s Staten Island.To commemorate Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will organize a number of community activities.
Chanukah commemorates the eight-night-long Maccabees oil miracle. The holiday lasts for eight days and nights, starting in the evening of December 25.
The narrative of Chanukah serves as a potent reminder of how a community may unite and banish darkness by spreading light. As we continue to navigate these challenging times with the ongoing situation in Israel and rising anti-Semitism here in the U.S. it s more important than ever that we bring people together to spread light andsimcha, or joy, said Orit Lender, CEO of the JCC.
The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island collaborates with the JCC to host Chanukah festivities. Events will take place in the Bernikow JCC, located at 1466 Manor Road, unless otherwise specified.
The JCC is holding a number of events to commemorate Chanukah. (Photo courtesy of the Staten Island JCC)Staten Island JCC
In collaboration with Chabad of SI, the Women’s Chanukah Paint & Sip will take place at the Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall on December 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Participants under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, while those 13 and older are welcome. Due to the limited number of seats available, registration is needed.
The cost of admission is $30 for non-members and $36 for JCC members.
There will be Chanukah games, singing, snacks, and prizes at the JCC’s family-friendly celebration!
The Bernikow JCC will host the Chanukah Family Party on December 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Members will pay $8 for each child, while non-members will pay $12. Children under two and adults are free.
The Chanukah Fun Fest is organized in collaboration with SI’s Chabad. It will be held on Dec. 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at JCC (1466 Manor Rd.). The Grand Menorah lighting will take place at 3:30 p.m.
Admission for children is $10 and adults are free.
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Chanukah Kosher Food Pantry Distribution: This will take place until the end of the month. Clients enrolled in the digital kosher food pantry will be eligible to add specialty Chanukah items to their pickup orders.
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Toy Drive Collection: Open until Dec. 20
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Department for People with Disabilities Holiday Art Show: Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Shalom Sesame: Dec. 18, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Bernikow JCC Menorah Lighting: Dec. 26, at 4:30 p.m.
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Hillel of Staten Island Chanukah Party: Dec. 30, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The JCC is holding a number of events to commemorate Chanukah. (Photo courtesy of the Staten Island JCC)Staten Island JCC
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