Community Wide Hanukkah
Celebrate Hanukkah with a bright and joyful afternoon for the whole community! We’ll begin with a kid-led Hanukkah skit, blessings, and a community “glow moment” before opening the space for music, movement, and hands-on activities for all ages. You can also find more Hanukkah events and details below.
NEON GLOW HANUKKAH: Come Together, Shine Brighter:
Free and Open to the Whole Community!
Sunday, December 14 • 1:00-2:30 PM
Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd | Enter at Marcus Pavilion (West) Entrance | MAP
Celebrate Hanukkah with a bright and joyful afternoon for the whole community! We’ll begin with a kid-led Hanukkah skit, blessings, and a community “glow moment” before opening the space for music, movement, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Enjoy:
- Neon Glow Party with Kid Boogie Down
- Take-home DIY kits to enjoy throughout the holiday
- Glow sticks and Hanukkah-themed fun
- Mitzvah (good deed) stations benefiting partner organizations
- Opportunities to meet and connect with partner organizations
All ages are welcome as we come together to celebrate, give back, and shine a little brighter this Hanukkah. Most activities designed for families with children 10 and under.
More Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah
Learn more about the holiday of Hanukkah | Read Blog
Hanukkah with the Admirals | Saturday, December 13 | Buy Tickets
The JCC and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation are once again “lighting the lamp” at the Milwaukee Admirals game this Hanukkah! Puck drops at 6 PM, but the fun starts earlier with a private, pregame Happy Half Hour Mixer at 5:15 PM. All attendees in the group will receive a special Admirals Hanukkah scarf, so you can show off your festive spirit while cheering on the team.
Hanukkah Candle Lighting on Silver Spring | December 14 – 21
Join us for our public candle lighting each night of Hanukkah on Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay in front of Yellow Wood. A different group/organization will be leading the gathering, and the whole community is invited to stop by.
| Day | Organization | Time |
| Sunday, December 14 | Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun | 5:00 PM |
| Monday, December 15 | JCC Disability Inclusion – Chaverim | 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, December 16 | NCJW-Milwaukee | 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, December 17 | JCC & MJF Boards of Directors | 6:00 PM |
| Thursday, December 18 | JCC Leadership Team | 5:00 PM |
| Friday, December 19 | TBD – If your group is interested, contact Rachel Pressman | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, December 20 | Tikkun Ha-Ir | 5:30 PM |
| Sunday, December 21 | Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center | 5:00 PM |
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