Celebrate the Festival of Lights
Sundown December 4 - 12, 2026
Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates freedom and the Maccabees' victory over Syria's armies in 165 B.C.E. We invite our community to join us throughout the month for festive activities for everyone! Plus pick up your favorite holiday supplies like candles and gelt at the J, available November 16 - December 11.
Menorah Candle Lighting at the J
December 4, 7 - 11
Join us all week long for candle lighting and special events!
Fri 12/4, 12 PM: Pre-Shabbat with songs, challah, juice, and Chanukah treats
Mon 12/7: TBD
Tues 12/8 4 PM: Crafts (3 PM), treats, & songs
Wed 12/9, Time TBD: Latkes & Legacy
Thurs 12/10: Latke Dinner (lighting at 5 PM, see details below)
Fri 12/11, 12 PM: Pre-Shabbat with songs, challah, juice, and Chanukah treats
Fun for the Whole Family
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908 Holiday Fair
Saturday - Sunday • November 28 - 29 • 12 - 5 PM • Free • Sports Basement Long Beach
Check out holiday vendors, festive drinks, live music, Santa photos, and all-around holiday fun for everyone!
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Scholastic Book Fair
December 5 - 14
Pick out your favorite books all week long during drop-off and pick-up times!
Proceeds support your favorite youth programs.
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Giant Menorah Lighting
Sunday • December 6 • 4 PM • Free • 2nd & PCH
With Shul by the Shore
Light the giant menorah and celebrate with a festive night out for the whole family!
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Chanukah Latke Bar Dinner
Thursday • December 10 • 5 PM
Celebrate Chanukah with a festive holiday dinner for the whole family, featuring latkes, a glow dance party, sufganiyot, and holiday fun!
$36/family, $10/individual
Adults & Seniors
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Jessie Butler Senior Luncheon
Wednesday • December 2 • 12 pm
A Chanukah-themed luncheon! Open to our senior community! Good food and entertainment, musical guests, crafts, games, and more!
$10 | $5 for AJCC Members
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Latkes & Legacy
Wednesday • December 9 • 4 PM • Free
An oneg for legacy members featuring latkes, candle lighting, sufganiyot, and Chanukah spirit
Season of Giving
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Senior Outreach
Tuesday • December 1 • 10 AM
Help pack and deliver holiday goodies for seniors in our community!
