Tidewater’s Jewish community offers plenty of ways to observe and celebrate Hanukkah in 2025. In fact, opportunities for children, teens, young adults, older adults, and families to celebrate throughout the eight nights abound in Tidewater. Get a hanukkiah ready, along with the 44 candles to illuminate this holiday of lights.
Brith Sholom
Hanukkah Brunch
Experience the warmth of Hanukkah with a brunch event full of food, piano music, and celebration.
Sunday, December 14
10 am – 3 pm
Contact LeeAnn Mallory, brith.sholom1@gmail.com.
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Chabad Lubavitch of Tidewater
C Teen Latke Wars
Sunday, December 7
5 – 7 pm
$10
RSVP: chabadoftidewater.com/cteenrsvp
Chanukah Extravaganza – Community GIANT Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 16
4:30 – 6 pm
Mt. Trashmore
Contact Rashi Brashevitzky, rashibrashi@me.com.
Grand Menorah Car Parade
Tuesday, December 16
5:30-6:30 pm
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Congregation Beth El
First Night of Hanukkah Family Celebration
Enjoy a festive dinner including latkes and sufganiyot, with Hannukah related activities for children.
Sunday, December 14
5 – 7 pm
$8/adult, $5/child, $20/family
RSVP: Ada@bethelnorfolk.com
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NEXT GEN 757
Hanukkah Party
Hanukkah party for the young adults in Jewish Tidewater
Saturday, December 30
7:30 – 11:30 pm
Contact Sierra Lautman at SLautman@UJFT.org.
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Ohef Sholom Temple
Wiggles & Giggles Chanukah Celebration
A playful Hanukkah celebration just for the littlest learners (ages 0–4) and their grown-ups. Enjoy music, movement, story time, sensory play, and simple Hanukkah crafts designed for curious hands and wiggly bodies. A perfect way to introduce the joy of the holiday through song, light, and fun community time.
Sunday, December 7
10 am
RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/ohefsholom/wigglesgiggles.
Chanukah Shabbat B’Yachad
Celebrate Hanukkah with a joyful Shabbat evening and a community dinner. Enjoy a buffet meal, live music, bingo, dreidel games, cookie decorating, and table trivia throughout the night. All ages are welcome. Bring family, friends, and a Hanukkiah for group candle lighting.
Friday, December 19
5:30 pm Preneg
6 pm Shabbat Service
6:45 pm Chanukah dinner and party
$30/person ages 13+, $18/person ages 8-12, $10/person ages 3-7, free ages 0-2
RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/ohefsholom/shabbatbyachad
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Temple Lev Tikvah
Friday, December 19
7:30 pm