Chanukah Happenings in New York

NIGHTLY

Lighting in the Rebbe’s Room
770 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY

The Rebbe’s Room at Lubavitch World Headquarters will be open for men and boys during Chanukah for a minyan Mincha at 3:25 PM, followed by the lighting of the Chanukah menorah.

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Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah
Tuesday, December 12 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 13 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 14 – 6:00 PM
Friday, December 15 – 3:30 PM
Motzei Shabbos, December 16 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 17 – 5:00 PM
Monday, December 18 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 19 – 6:00 PM

Grand Army Plaza, Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 32-foot high gold colored steel Menorah will be lit every night by Chabad of Park Slope accompanied by dignitaries. Every night, the celebration is accompanied by live music, hot latkes and gifts to children. Kicking off the festivities on Tuesday night will be the acclaimed Moshav Band. This event is a Brooklyn favorite.

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Public Menorah Lighting in Crown Heights

Tuesday, Dec 12 at 5:45 PM
Beis Hamedrash, 1185 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn

Wednesday, Dec 13 at 5:45 PM
Frank family, 953 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Thursday, Dec 14 at 5:45 PM
Nejar family, 1225 S. John Place, Brooklyn

Sunday, Dec 17 at 5:45 PM
Kamhaji family, 1242 Prospect Place, Brooklyn

Monday, Dec 18 at 5:45 PM
Perlstein family, 1301 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Tuesday, Dec 19 at 5:45 PM
Rosenberg family, 1270 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

The Lincoln Place Shul and Beis Hamidrash is organizing a nightly public Menorah lighting on the streets of Crown Heights. Held in front of family homes, the program will include reciting 12 Pesukim, music, prizes, donuts and a raffle on a drone. Free entrance.

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JCM’s Chanukah Family Festival
Dec 13, 19, 20 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dec 14 & 18 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dec 17 – 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Learn about the ancient art of oil-pressing in an interactive olive pressing workshop, customize a donut, draw your good deed to our giant chalk Menorah, join in live game shows, and create a beautiful beaded creation. Tickets $13 at jcm.museum

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Night of Lights” Chanukah concert for women
Tuesday, December 12 at 8:00 PM
Levi Yitzchok Library, 305 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The annual “Night of Lights” Chanukah concert features a talented lineup of performers that includes Shoshana Bander, Chaviva Tarlow, Miriam Ilyayev and Chava Shapiro. Taking the stage for the first time will be new women’s band “The New Moon All Stars Party Band” led by Dalia Shusterman on drums, Mirele Rosenberger on piano, Dana Pestun on violin, Laura Melnicoff on cello and Chaya Sarah Weiss on saxophone. A donut wall and wine tasting will add to the festivity amidst the illuminated decor.

Tickets for women and girls only are $36 at concert.leviyitzchoklibrary.com or by phone at 718-778-4598.

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Brooklyn Jewish Heritage Night
Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 17 at 6:00 PM
Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Two Jewish Heritage Nights at the Barclays Center organized by CTeen—the Chabad Global Teen Network. Watch and the Nets Game and the New York Islanders Game while celebrating Chanukah with a large Menorah. Tickets for Brooklyn Nets Vs. Pacers are $24-80 and tickets for NY Islanders Vs. Stars game $19-42 at brooklynjhn.com

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“Light Up the Ice” Aliya Girls Loft Ice Skating in Prospect Park for Women and Girls
Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The Aliya Girls Loft invites all women and girls to join them for their third annual Gala Chanuka Ice skating Event

Tickets are $18 preordered and $25 at the door and can be purchased at aliyagirls.com/skate.

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Chanukah on Ice
Thursday, December 14 at 5:45 PM
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Congregation Beis Shmuel Chabad’s 4th annual Chanukah on Ice. Giant Menorah lighting, music, donuts, drinks. $54 per family. Tickets: BaisShmuel.com/Chanukah

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Sounds of Light: Chanukah Concert
Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 PM
Master Theater, 1029 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

A Chanukah concert bringing together the best in Jewish music and emceed by entertainer Meir Kay. Headliners: Shmuley and Bentzi Marcus of 8th Day Band, Mordechai Shapiro, singer RJ2. Event benifits Hatzolah of Flartbush. Tickets are $18-100 at eventbrite.com.

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Annual NYC Car Menorah Parade
Motzoei Shabbos, December 16 at 6:30 PM
770 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Bring your family and help spread the light of Chanukah throughout the streets of New York City in the largest car menorah parade in the world. Organized by the Mitzvah Tank Organization, under the auspices of Lubavitch Youth Organization, drivers with a Menorah on their vehicle are encouraged to join at menorahparade.nyc.

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Uncle Moishy Chanukah Concert
Sunday, December 17 at 1:30 PM
Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin, 2913 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY

Hey hum diddlie dum! Suki and Ding present a brand new show featuring “the new Uncle Moishy” who will be performing together with Cousin Nachum and a comedy juggler. Tickets are $18-25 at jewishtickets.com.

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Borough President Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Monday, December 18 at 4:30 PM
Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The Brooklyn Jewish community is invited to join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in lighting the Menorah with kosher food and entertainment by the Mezamrim Choir. The event is in partnership with the New York Board of Rabbis, and is being sponsored by Toys4U and Vertex Printing. RSVP at Brooklyn-usa.org/Hanukkah or by phone 718-802-2704.