While 2020 has certainly thrown some wrenches in holiday plans, it has not dampened the holiday spirit. Events may look a little different this year but there is a huge variety of safe and festive Chanukah activities for families all around the Triangle to enjoy!
Virtual
- Stronger Communities: An Evening with Chef Michael Solomonov - Join us as we dig into the culture of food with Chef Michael Solomonov, renowned Executive Chef and Co-owner of Zahav, the 2019 James Beard Foundation award winner for Outstanding Restaurant. Chef Michael will help us get into the Hanukkah spirit with recommended dishes and—through moderated discussion—will share how he infuses culture into his work each day.
Wednesday, December 9, 6-7 pm on Zoom. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Community Virtual Candle Lighting - Join the Levin JCC as they light candles for the first night of Hanukkah together as a community, virtually. Bring your menorah to show off and hear community members' stories of what makes their menorahs special. Free and open to the community.
Thursday, December 10, 5:30-6:30 pm on Zoom. Register here.
- Sharing Stories of Light: Virtual Community Candlelighting and Storytelling Celebration - Join the Raleigh/Cary JCC, Jewish Family Services, and Jewish Federation for a festive evening of Chanukah candle lighting, singing, and storytelling. The candle lighting service and song session will be led by Sass Orol! The event will also feature master storyteller, Gerald Fierst, who will delight us with tales from Jewish folklore.
Thursday, December 10, 7:00 pm on Zoom. Register here.
- Chanukah For The Soul - Zoom Night One, as One-Zoom - Light the Menorah Together with the community from the comfort of your own home.
Thursday, December 10, 5:00 pm on Zoom. Sign on here.
- Candle lighting and Welcoming Shabbat - Join Beth Meyer Synagogue for the lighting of Hanukkah and Shabbat candles, and blessings with the Solomon family. We will create a web of light as we begin the holiday with community and connection.
Friday, December 11, 5:00-5:30 pm on Zoom. Register here.
- Chanukah Concert with Joey Weisenberg - Light the third candle with the Beth Meyer Community followed by a concert with world-renowned musician, Joey Weisenberg. Joey is a multi-instrumentalist musician-composer, prayer leader, award-winning author and master teacher.
Saturday, December 12, 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom. Register here.
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- Havdalah and Menorah Lighting - Join Chabad of Raleigh for a sing-along Havdalah, menorah lighting, and chanukah songs.
Saturday, December 12, 6:15 pm on Zoom. Click here to join.
- Shining Light on Jews of Color: Speaker Night with Tema Smith - Tema Smith is dedicated to building a meaningful and inclusive Jewish community through her work as a researcher, trainer, writer, and engagement professional. Tema will talk with us about her experiences as a Jew of Color, how we might think in new ways about becoming more inclusive of Jews of Color in our own community, and how these themes connect to the deeper spiritual messages of Hanukkah.
Monday, December 14, 7:30 pm on Zoom. Register here.
- Chanukah Trivia Night - Join Beth Meyer Synagogue for one or two sessions of Hanukkah-inspired trivia. Each session will include three rounds of trivia with prizes for winners. The earlier session is geared to families with young children along with elementary and middle school students. The later session will be geared to older teens and adults of all ages.
Tuesday, December 15, 6:30-7:30 pm (Kids and families with young children and 8-9 pm (adults) on Zoom. Click to register for the early or later session.
- Chanukah for the Soul - Join Rabbi Lev Cotlar as he explores the spiritual aspects of Chanukah.
Thursday, December 17, 10:00 am on Zoom. Register here.
Raleigh/Cary/Apex
- Chanukah Mitzvah Meal Delivery - Jewish individuals and families enrolled in Jewish Family Services Mitzvah Meal program will receive a kosher-style meal on December 4th.
Friday, Dec. 4. If you want to volunteer to deliver meals, click here or email our volunteer coordinator. - Chanukah Kits by the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary - The Federation is proud to be your one-stop-shop for all things Chanukah! These kits will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, December 9th at the Federation offices.
Order your Chanukah Kit for $25 and receive a box of candles, the ingredients to make latkes, gelt, dreidels, a booklet full of recipes, and activities for kids of all ages, plus a few other sweet treats! $5 from each kit will go directly towards supporting JFS holiday engagement programs for isolated adults/seniors.
Wednesday, December 9, 9 am-6 pm at the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary’s office (8210 Creedmoor Rd.). Limited quantities available! Purchase your kit here. - Chanukah Concert and Menorah Lighting - Join Chabad of Cary for an outdoor concert and candle lighting at the Apex Nature Park and Amphitheatre. This event features singer/songwriter Tali Yess and will also include a fire show and pre-packaged treats. Space is limited to allow for social distancing and safety guidelines.
Sunday, December 13, 5 pm at the Apex Nature Park and Amphitheatre. RSVP here.
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- Kadima Chanukah Event - A fun outdoor event at Beth Meyer Synagogue for Kadima kids followed by a kids’ candle lighting on site. Social distancing and face coverings required.
Sunday, December 13, 4-6 pm at Beth Meyer Synagogue. To RSVP, participants need to email programming@bethmeyer.org. - Chanukah Parade and Celebration - Start by getting your car decked out for the Chanukah parade. You can purchase everything from a Chanukiah for your rooftop to festive window gels, flags and more. Order your Car Decorations here, no later than December 6. The parade will pass the Brookdale Senior Center and last +/- 45 minutes followed by a socially distanced Menorah lighting, Music, Dancing, Donuts and more at Lafayette Village.
Monday December 14:- Meet at Sha’arei Israel at 7400 Falls of Neuse at 5:30 pm or join the parade near North Hills at 6pm, specific location to be announced as the date approaches.
- Join the Raleigh Jewish Community at Lafayette Village at 6:45 pm. Registration is required and space limited to ensure safe social distancing. You can choose to participate from your car or on the green. Sign up here.
- JWC Chilarious Chanukah Gift Exchange - Join Chabad of Raleigh’s Jewish Women’s Circle to exchange gifts, jokes, and laughs. Bring a wrapped gift between $10-$15, include a joke and join the JWC for refreshments.
Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 pm at the Chabad Social Hall - 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd. Space is limited to allow for social distancing. Register here.
- Community Candle lighting at Beth Meyer Synagogue - Join the Beth Meyer community for an in-person outdoor community candle-lighting at the Synagogue. Bring your own Hanukkiah (menorah) and candles and we will bless and sing together as a community under the stars. Hot chocolate, hot cider and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be served. Social distancing and face coverings required.
Wednesday, December 16 at 7 pm. Please register so that we may plan accordingly.
Durham/Chapel Hill
- Chanukah To Go Bags - Sign up for a PJ Library Hanukkah To Go bag, complete with a make-your-own menorah, candles, gelt, and more to have a fun Hanukkah at home! You’ll also get a virtual program with stories, songs, and activity instructions. Best suited for ages 2-9.
Pick up curbside Friday, December 4, 2:30-4:30 pm from the Levin JCC. Learn more and order your bag!
- Latkes and Sufganiyot - Pre-order your latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) from the J Café at the Levin JCC! While you’re at it, order some challah too. It may just be the best challah in the triangle (according to this Jewish mom at least).
Pick up curbside Friday, December 11, 2:30-4:30 pm. Place your pre-order now.
- Chanukah 8k - Join the Levin JCC for their first Hanukkah 8K marathon! Want to run or walk the entire 8K? Then Level 1 registration is right for you. Don't feel like completing the entire course or maybe want to participate with your whole family? Then Level 2 may be a perfect fit. No matter your aspirations, we will have donuts for everyone!
Sunday, December 13, 9-11 am. Learn more and register.
- Chanukah Drive-In Celebration - Enjoy music, entertainment, and delicious refreshments from the comfort and safety of your own car. Partnership of Chabad of Durham-Chapel Hill and Jewish for Good.
Sunday, December 13, 3:30 pm. Learn more!
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