10 Hanukkah Events That Will Bring Everyone Together

Embrace feelings of community and warmth with these 10 events that celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Anastasiia Chokhliad,
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Community menorah lightings are only the start of the celebrations around Bergen County, where Jewish community groups foster a sense of togetherness in honor of this holiday. Whether you’re looking for family fun or a place to gather and make connections, these events offer something for everyone.

If you’re looking for dreidels, latkes and tradition, consider stopping by the following (just click on each link for registration details):

Dec. 8: Temple Emanu-El in Woodcliff Lake is celebrating the first Friday of Hanukkah with a community Shabbat Dinner, including traditional food and activities for kids. The festivities start at 5 p.m.

Dec. 10: A Family Fun Festival, hosted by Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn, offers games, a holiday-themed photo booth, hot dinner, fresh latkes, fry your own fresh donuts, and more. Join the fun from 4 to 6 p.m.

Dec. 10: Keep your eye on the sky for Chabad Jewish Center’s Helicopter Dreidel Drop in Franklin Lakes, an event which will also include raffles and prizes. The program starts at 4 p.m.

Dec. 12: Glen Rock Jewish Center’s Rabbi Schlosberg hosts a Hanukkah-themed Senior Schmooze starting at noon.

Dec. 11: Mahwah’s municipal building hosts a Hanukkah show with LEDs and robots starting at 6 p.m.

Dec. 13: That same LED show will also be at the Glen Rock Community Center at 6 p.m.

Dec. 13: For your middle schooler, Bris Avrohom in Fair Lawn is hosting a JTeen Jr. Chanukah Party. at 4 p.m.

Dec. 14: If your teen is a little bit older, they can drop by the next evening for the Jteen Chanukah Bash, aimed at ages 14-17. This party takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 15: A community Shabbat dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Chabad of Closter in honor of the holiday.

Dec. 19: The great latke cookoff will be held at the Chabad Jewish Center of Franklin Lakes, and will also include performances and refreshments. Stop by at 6 p.m., and bring your best recipes!

Where are you celebrating Hanukkah in Bergen County? Tell us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.