Happy Hanukkah: Community Celebrations | Shalom Austin

Happy Hanukkah: Community Celebrations

Community News, The Jewish Outlook

Nov 23, 2021

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Chabad of South Austin

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Light Up South Austin

Joslin Park – 2106 Cimarron Trail 78745

Join us for a Chanukah Celebration for all ages, children and adults. Featuring a Giant Menorah Lighting, The chocolate gelt drop by the Austin Fire Department, a fire show, Latkes, Donuts and hot drinks.

Free admission sponsorships welcome

For more information: JewishSouthAustin.com/chanukah or message Rikki at rikki@jewishsouthaustin.com or call (347) 278-4994

Monday, November 29, 2021 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Chanukah Library Craft

Austin Public Library Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.

Chanukah craft and light refreshments

Free admission, sponsorships welcome

For more information: JewishSouthAustin.com/chanukah or message Rikki at rikki@jewishsouthaustin.com or call (347) 278-4994

Congregation Agudas Achim

Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.

Young Family Community Hanukkah Celebration 

Join the CAA Young Families community on Zoom as we celebrate Hanukkah with a candle lighting, a scavenger hunt, and other holiday fun.

For more information: theaustinsynagogue.org

Congregation Beth Israel

Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 6:30 p.m.

We Love You a Latke 2021

Latke and brisket dinners to go followed by an online Chanukah Celebration

Order by Nov 28, Pick up on Dec 5

Cost varies

For more information https://www.bethisrael.org/latkes2021

Congregation Kol Halev

Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. 

A virtual Community Celebration of Light

A virtual community celebration of light with congregation Kol Halev of Austin, Texas. Join singer-songwriter Sue Horowitz and Rabbi Lev Baesh for a joy filled evening of candle lighting, singing, and story/learning. It will be the 7th night so get your candles ready!

Free to congregants. 

Non-congregants: Register with an email to info@kolhalev.org. A donation is requested, but not required, to join the celebration. To donate, include your intention in your registration email and Karen Glina, our bookkeeper, will be in touch to complete the process.

The Zoom link will be sent to all congregants and all non-congregants who have registered for the event on 12/1.

For more information: Email info@kolhalev.org. 

Congregation Shalom Rav

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 | 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. 

Hanukkah Party 

We will play dreidel, light candles, read the Book of Judith, sing, and – of course – schmooze.

Via Zoom! 

No charge for non-members, but donations to the Congregation are always welcome!

For more information: RSVP to Susan at berlinsky.jackson@gmail.com at least 3 days in advance if not on our mailing list, or via website at shalomravaustin.com/contact. 

Shalom Austin

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 | 11:30 a.m.

Shalom Austin Adults 60+ Hanukkah Luncheon

RSVP today for Shalom Austin Adults 60+ Hanukkah Luncheon featuring Rabbi Freedman and Cantor Gostein of Temple Beth Shalom. RSVP required by Nov. 19. Must be vaccinated to attend. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

To register: http://shalom.convio.net/site/Calendar/1798024747

For more information: https://shalomaustin.org/event/shalom-austin-adults-60-hanukkah-luncheon/

Temple Beth Shalom 

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 | 5:30 p.m.

Livestreamed Candle Lighting With Temple Beth Shalom

We invite all to livestream our Chanukiyah lighting

www.bethshalomaustin.org/livestream

Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. 

First Friday Erev Shabbat Service & Chanukiyah Lighting

You’re invited to join us online for our December First Friday Erev Shabbat Service.

www.bethshalomaustin.org/livestream

Tiferet Israel

Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 5:00 p.m.

First Night of Chanukah Celebration

JCC Community Hall, Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane 78731

Congregation Tiferet Israel invites you to join us in celebrating the first night of Chanukah! Enjoy candle lighting, music, latkes, sufganiyot, and other foods! Children’s activities (for ages 6-14) will include a scavenger hunt, a food craft, and a menorah contest. Support a local Jewish family by bringing a new toy to donate to our Toy Drive! Specifically requested are dolls, art kits, Lego sets, and science experiment kits.

Cost: Adults: $10; Children: $5.00; Family Max: $25.00

Purchase tickets at https://www.tiferetaustin.org/

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