2024 Chanukah Events

December 20, 2024

Community Chanukah Events

Chanukah Cooking Adventure | December 22 | 10:30AM | $5/child

12 Pleasant St., Brunswick

Kids will peel, grate, and fry delicious latkes, pour, mix, and craft scrumptious doughnuts, and enjoy even more fun holiday surprises! Reserve your spot now and join the fun! Let’s unleash your child’s culinary superpowers, create lasting memories, and transform them into MiniChef stars! 🌟
🕎WHO: Ages 3-12
🕎WHEN: December 22 @ 10:30 AM
🕎 WHERE: Brunswick Jewish Center
🕎RSVP: 
JewishBrunswick.com/familybake

For more : Draizy Lefkowitz, please contact draizy@jewishbrunswick.com


Grand Menorah Lighting at City Hall | December 25 | 4PM

389 Congress Street, Portland

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Join us for the annual Grand Menorah Lighting in front of City Hall, this year with Music, Donuts, light up Dreidel necklaces, and Hot Chocolate! Followed by a Community Chanukah Party where all are invited to a delicious Chanukah themed dinner, music with a DJ, hot latkes and chocolate gelt, and a Mad Science show to delight all ages!!

For more information: Contact Rabbi Moshe Wilansky at Info@chabadofmaine.com


Etz Chaim's Hanukkah Party | December 25 | 4PM

267 Congress Street, Portland

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Come join us for a festive celebration at Etz Chaim Synagogue! This in person event is the perfect way to enjoy the warmth and joy of Hanukkah together! Lighting the menorah (you can bring and light your own!), Songs and a story, Chinese food dinner and sufganiyot, Dreidel games and board games for all ages


This event is free of charge (donations are welcome!)

Kindly RSVP by Dec. 20th


Wise Ventures Hanukkah Potluck Dinner | December 28 | 5:30PM

65 McAuley Way

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Join Wise Ventures for a Hanukkah potluck dinner in the Community Room at Steven's Square Condo, 65 McAuley Way. Due to limited space we will cap participation at 20 people.


Chanukah Celebration & Public Menorah Lighting | December 29 | 3:30PM

191-195 Maine St, Brunswick

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Our Annual Community Chanukah Celebration and Public Menorah Lighting. This year, more than ever! An evening of light! Celebrate Jewish pride and unity this Chanukah together with local dignitaries community leaders! Brunswick's annual Public Menorah Lighting will be a SPECTACULAR night out with family and friends. Enjoy hot potato latkes, fresh donuts and chocolate 'gelt' thrown from the Fire Truck! Children will have a blast with the bounce house and Chanukah crafts. Jewish songs and music! This event is for all ages. Fun for the entire family!

Event: 3:30-5:00pm. The Menorah will be lit at 4:15pm
*Strong Security Presence*

For more information: Please contact Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz at info@jewishbrunswick.com


Community: Chanukah Chinese Luncheon | January 1 | 1PM

12 Pleasant St., Brunswick

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Grand Chanukah Chinese Luncheon- 7th Day of Chanukah
✨ Fun for the whole family and all ages! Celebrate Chanukah with friends and family!🕹️ Bring your own game to play or choose one of ours.
🍴 Enjoy:
-Delicious Chinese Dinner
-Crispy Latkes
-Sweet Donuts


For more information: Contact Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz at info@jewishbrunswick.com

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