
Happy Hanukkah: Community Celebrations
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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://dev.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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