Light up the holiday by attending one or more of these community-oriented experiences. With some events geared for children and others for adults, some in Virginia Beach and others in Norfolk, plenty of options are available to celebrate Hanukkah with community. Chag Hanukkah Sameach!
Chabad Lubavitch of Tidewater
Menorah Car Parade – Sharing the light in a world that seems dark
Thursday, December 26, 5:30 pm
Starts at Chabad House
Includes the CTEEN Limo Party.
First 30 cars to RSVP will be outfitted with a rooftop menorah.
Dinner to go provided with an RSVP to 757-616-0770.
Giant Menorah Lighting and Celebration – Light up the night and darkness
Sunday, December 29, 4:30 pm
Mount Trashmore parking lot near the YMCA
Hanukkah treats, gelt drop, latkes, donuts, and festive music.
RSVP: www.chabadoftidewater.com/light.
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Congregation Beth Chaverim and Temple Emanuel
Combined Hanukkah services and celebration
Friday, December 27, 6 pm
Temple Emanuel
Musical Shabbat/Hanukkah services with the combined Congregation Beth Chaverim and Temple Emanuel Choir. Stay for latkes, jelly donuts, laughter, and fun. Free.
RSVP by Dec. 20 at 757-428-2591.
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Congregation Beth El
Celebrate Hanukkah
Friday, December 27, 5:30 pm
Congregation Beth El
Services, dinner, and lighting the menorah (provided by Beth El or bring your own)
$10/adult, $5/children under 13, $30/family.
RSVP by December 20: 757-625-7821.
Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
A Celebration of Lights
Sunday, December 29, 2 – 3:30 pm
Jewish Museum & Cultural Center, Portsmouth
Crafts, spin the dreidel, light a menorah, hot chocolate, snacks.
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins screening.
RSVP: jmccportsmouth@gmail.com or 757-391-9266
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Jewish Virginia Beach
Jewish rapper Ari Lesser
Thursday, December 26, 6 pm
24th Street Park
Chanukkah and Ice
Monday, December 30, 5:30 pm
Town Center
Special Hanukkah gifts for every child, donuts and latkes, and arts and crafts.
$9.50/person includes skates.
VB Menorah Parade, Spreading the light of Hanukkah
Wednesday, January 1, 4 pm
Meet at 3400 Holly Road, Virginia Beach
Receive an LED menorah. Stops at Trader Joe’s and Town Center for menorah lighting, Hanukkah gifts and donuts.
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Kehillat Bet Hamidrash/ Kempsville Conservative Synagogue (KBH)
Indoor and Outdoor Menorah Lighting
Monday, December 30, 5:30 pm
KBH
Light dinner, latkes, and Hanukkah music.
Ohef Sholom Temple
Drinks & Dreidels
Tuesday, December 17, 6 – 8:30 pm
Ohef Sholom Temple
Latkes and vodka, improv show, and trivia competition.
For adults, with babysitting available.
$25/person
RSVP: ohefsholom.org
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Temple Lev Tikvah
Friday, December 27, 7:30 pm
Temple Lev Tikvah
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Temple Israel
Candle lighting service on the last night of Hanukkah during Zoom minyan.
Thursday, January 2
Call for Zoom information: 757-489-4550.
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The Norfolk Kollel Family Chanukah Celebration
Wednesday, January 1, 6 pm
B’nai Israel Congregation
$8 per person, $40 per family.
Information: Norfolkkollel.com.