Social distancing will not stop us from enjoying Chanukah together as a community!
In addition to our nightly lighting at 6:30pm ET, we have some special events planned:
Thursday, December 10
1:00pm–2:00pm: Rabbi Jonathan will offer teachings about Chanukah during his weekly class. Listen to replay HERE.
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting
Friday, December 11
3:00pm–4:00pm: Online Latke Making Workshop with Diane Colello
Log in to learn how to make latkes entirely from scratch with our very own Diane Colello. The recipe will be distributed soon so that you may have all ingredients ready for the class.
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting
7:30pm: Our Kabbalat Shabbat service.
Saturday, December 12
10:00am: Shabbat morning service
5:00pm: An Outdoor IN-PERSON Havdalah ceremony and menorah lighting (Weather permitting). Join Rabbi Jonathan in the WJC parking lot. Great for all ages – bring your menorah and bundle up!
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting.
Sunday, December 13
10:00am: Guided “Chanukah Hike” with Nathan Brenowitz. The hike will be on the gently rolling trail around the WJC property and will last approximately 60-75 minutes.
Hikes will be limited to 10 people (plus hike leader). We will be socially distanced, masked as appropriate. We recommend warm clothes and sturdy trail sneakers/hiking boots
Hikes are open to any and all WJC congregants! An experienced hiker or newbie can both enjoy!
3:00-5:00pm: WJC Family School Online Make-Your-Own-Menorah Workshop and Chanukah Celebration. Advance registration required. Click here to register.
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting
And by the way, there will be extra lights in the sky tonight (and previous nights this week as well) – the annual GEMINID METEOR SHOWER! Learn more about it here.
Monday, December 14
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting
Tuesday, December 15
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting
Wednesday, December 16
5:30-6:30pm: Our Bar and Bat Mitzvah students and their families celebrate Chanukah with Rabbi Jonathan
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting
Thursday, December 17
1:00pm–2:00pm: Rabbi Jonathan will offer teachings about Chanukah during his weekly class.
6:30pm: Join us for candle lighting