Chanukah
Calendar
Dec 8 - Dec 15, 2023
Dec 25, 2023
Christmas
Dec
3 2023
Temple Emanu-El Chanukah Fair
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
In need of Chanukah gifts? Come on out to the Temple Emanu-El Chanukah Fair! Lots of gift ideas for people of all age…
Dec
3 2023
Temple Emanu-El Religious School
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Sunday school is for all students from Pre-K to 8th grade.
Dec
3 2023
Beth El Book Club
8:15PM - 10:15PM
Congregation Beth Beth El
27 Shaw Street
New London, 06320
The title for the next Book Club discussion will be announced shortly. Please check back for the updated information.…
Dec
4 2023
Weekly Senior Hot Lunch
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
The Lunch Program connects seniors in the community and gives much more than just a hot lunch. Friendship, education …
Dec
4 2023
Jewish Community High School
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Hebrew High is for students in grades 9-12. The school year is divided into three sessions and meets on Monday…
Dec
5 2023
Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Marc
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Are you wondering if Judaism is for you? Are you in a relationship with a Jewish person? Have you been part of our co…
Dec
5 2023
Bring Them Home - Update with Jerry Fischer
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Jerry will be sharing the story about his 49 year old cousin Liat, who was one of the released hostages, and the tra…
Dec
6 2023
Dignity Grows Packing Party
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Join the Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood in assembing Dignity Grows tote bags to give out to those in need.
Event will be…
Dec
6 2023
TBI Jewish Explorations
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Temple Bnai Israel
383 Jackson Street
Willimantic, CT
Temple Bnai Israel Jewish Explorations
Dec
6 2023
Temple Emanu-El Midweek Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:45PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Midweek Hebrew School is for grades 3-7.
Dec
6 2023
Israel and Palestine - History and Experience
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Rav Jeremy will help us explore the history and the experiences that fuel the Israel and Palestine conflict, and that…
Dec
7 2023
Grand Menorah Lighting and Festival
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Parade Plaza
New London, CT 06320
Grand Menorah Lighting and Festival at Parade Plaza, New London.
Festival begins at 4:30pm • music • refreshment…
Dec
9 2023
Cong. Ahavath Achim Chanukah Party
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
84 Lebanon Avenue
Colchester, CT
Bring your menorahs and we will light together, bringing in the light to our world! There will be music with Cantor …
Dec
9 2023
Cong. Beth El Chanukah Party
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Congregation Beth El will celebrate Chanukah on Saturday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. beginning with Havdalah and cand…
Dec
10 2023
Temple Emanu-El Religious School
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Sunday school is for all students from Pre-K to 8th grade.
Dec
10 2023
PJ Library Chanukah Party
1:00PM - 3:00PM
East Great Plains Fire Department
488 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
Fun for the whole family! Celebrate the miracle of light and meet new friends. Enjoy Chanukah crafts, activities, and…
Dec
10 2023
Grand Menorah Lighting and Festival - Night Four
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Howard Brown Park
100 Chelsea Harbor Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
Grand Menorah Lighting and Festival at Howard Brown Park in Norwich.
Festival begins at 3:30pm • new 12 foot meno…
Dec
10 2023
TBI Chanukah Party & Games Night
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Bnai Israel
383 Jackson Street
Willimantic, CT
Dreidel isn't the only traditional Hanukkah game! Hanukkah used to be considered a good time for playing all kinds of…
Dec
10 2023
Temple Emanu-El Chanukah Latke Dinner
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Temple Emanu-El's Brotherhood's Annual Chanukah Latke Dinner.
Potato Latkes, Brisket with Vegetables, Salad, and mor…
Dec
11 2023
Weekly Senior Hot Lunch
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
The Lunch Program connects seniors in the community and gives much more than just a hot lunch. Friendship, education …
Dec
11 2023
Jewish Community High School
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Hebrew High is for students in grades 9-12. The school year is divided into three sessions and meets on Monday…
Dec
12 2023
Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Marc
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Are you wondering if Judaism is for you? Are you in a relationship with a Jewish person? Have you been part of our co…
Dec
12 2023
Dec
13 2023
TBI Jewish Explorations
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Temple Bnai Israel
383 Jackson Street
Willimantic, CT
Temple Bnai Israel Jewish Explorations
Dec
13 2023
Temple Emanu-El Midweek Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:45PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Midweek Hebrew School is for grades 3-7.
Dec
13 2023
Dec
14 2023
Chanukah Kosher Chinese Dinner
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Chesed
590 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT
Chanukah kosher Chinese dinner at Congregation Ahavath Chesed with music by Klezmenschen.
$18/Adult, $12/Child (ages…
Dec
14 2023
Intro to Judaism Class
7:00PM - 8:00PM
UConn Hillel
54 North Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Classes roughly every other Thursday at 7:00 PM starting November 16, 2023
In Person at UConn Hillel
All are welcome …
Dec
14 2023
Dec
15 2023
Cong. Beth El Dinner & Daven
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Richie Simonson & Phyllis Holtzman are hosting Dinner & Daven, Friday, December 15th at their home for Beth El member…
Dec
17 2023
Temple Emanu-El Religious School
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Sunday school is for all students from Pre-K to 8th grade.
Dec
17 2023
Self-Defense for the Jewish Community
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Come join self-defense instructors bob Chester and John Upholz.
In these turbulent times it is important to be proac…
Dec
18 2023
Weekly Senior Hot Lunch
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
The Lunch Program connects seniors in the community and gives much more than just a hot lunch. Friendship, education …
Dec
18 2023
Jewish Community High School
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
Hebrew High is for students in grades 9-12. The school year is divided into three sessions and meets on Monday…
Dec
18 2023
Shine a Light Appreciation Dinner
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Shine A Light is a purpose-driven convening platform for organizations, companies, institutions, and individuals to u…
Dec
19 2023
Brews, Views, Schmooze with Jews
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Willimantic Brewing Company/Main Street Café
967 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
Join Rav Jeremy at the Willimantic Brewing Company on the Third Tuesday of each month for Brews, Views and Schmooze …
Dec
20 2023
Tzuzammen (Together) Lunch
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Spice Club
239 Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
JFEC will have a monthly BYOT (bring your own transportation) & BYOM (bring your own money) lunch. Every 3rd Wednesda…
Dec
20 2023
TBI Jewish Explorations
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Temple Bnai Israel
383 Jackson Street
Willimantic, CT
Temple Bnai Israel Jewish Explorations
Dec
20 2023
Temple Emanu-El Midweek Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:45PM
Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Midweek Hebrew School is for grades 3-7.