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Open to all, community events will include candle lightings, mitzvah opportunities, delicious Hanukkah treats and more. **Miracle of Lights: Hanukkah Laser Show** Saturday, December 17 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. *Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Road* Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a laser light show! Join Old York Road Kehillah for an evening of wonder for people of all ages. Enjoy snacks and a laser show, presented by Wondergy. Following the program, families are invited to a camp fair. While this event is sold out, community members can join the waitlist by [clicking here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/old-york-road/miracle-of-lights/).   **Hanukkah Celebration at Horsham Center for Jewish Life** Sunday, December 18 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. *Horsham Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454* Help spread the light of Hanukkah with the Buxmont Kehillah and residents at Horsham Center for Jewish Life. Welcome in the first night with a meaningful candle lighting. All ages are invited to enjoy singing, stories and Hanukkah goodie bags. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bux-mont/hanukkah/).   Hanukkah Lighting on Boathouse Row Sunday, December 18 | 4:30 p.m. *Virtual* Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a special holiday lighting. Virtually join the Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, Mayor Jim Kenney, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell and other city officials for songs and prayers as Boathouse Row is illuminated in blue and white. To register, [click here](https://secure.ngpvan.com/g5zOIwwxW0mk2dR69DhfWA2).   **Community Hanukkah Celebration** Monday, December 19 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067* Celebrate the second night of Hanukkah with the Bucks County Kehillah! All are welcome to enjoy crafts, candle lighting, music and donuts. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bucks-county/hanukkah/).   **Hanukkah at the Train Station** Monday, December 19 | 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. *Circle at Narberth Train Station, 1 Station Circle, Narberth, PA* Come gather with friends for some blessings, songs, sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and Hanukkah celebrations. Join the Lower Merion Kehillah for candle lighting with community members and train goers. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/lower-merion/).   **Shine a Light on Antisemitism** Monday, December 19 | 7:00 p.m. *Gladwyne Presbyterian Church 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, PA 19035* The Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council invites the community to join an important interfaith conversation to listen, learn and discuss the rising antisemitism in America. Led by Jewish and other faith leaders, the program will include a menorah lighting, self-reflection and thoughts on action. To register, email [info@pathways4peace.org](mailto:info@pathways4peace.org).   **Hanukkah Candle Lighting** Tuesday, December 20 | 5:00 p.m. *Rittenhouse Square Park, 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia* Show your Hanukkah love in the hub of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Perfect for the whole family, make the third night of Hanukkah one for the holiday memory books by joining the Center City Kehillah for a joyous and meaningful candle lighting in Rittenhouse Square Park. Afterward, young professionals are invited to join NextGen and other Jewish groups for drinks at Misconduct. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/center-city/hanukkah/).   **Community Hanukkah Celebration** Wednesday, December 21 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. *House of Kosher, 9806 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115* Welcome in the fourth night of Hanukkah with the Northeast Kehillah! Bring family and friends for an evening of candle lighting, live music by Ken Ulansey, latkes and donuts – and, of course, schmoozing and all of the Hanukkah fun. Nosh will be provided by House of Kosher. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/northeast-hanukkah/).   **One Crazy Night: Hanukkah Fest** Thursday, December 22, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. *World Cafe Live* NextGen is partnering with The Chevra and other local Jewish young professional groups for one of the largest Hanukkah Fests in Philadelphia! The night will include live music, sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and candle lighting. To register, [click here](https://info.jewishphilly.org/e3t/Ctc/T+113/cDZ4C04/VVzDg879TlqxW2J3knL6w4Y45W6tdK5Q4T09rMN1PJbvD3q3pBV1-WJV7CgWSbW93z6v79d-B-VW1C_4bX8nhZkqW80fJ2C4kDl0ZW2FSHMy6X1whvV54Nnb6tZdC-W5HdmXj8N5s7hW4y5dq88XD1W2W1Z9D206CWWRcW7qY7JP1W0hDcW5pknt07Nn_pcW4SBz2V8pTb0-W6QkS0N2XlpcqW5PQ14b5F6K4JW2w6D5p4gpNz3N8xPCvfGFXkTW8HPcG62krQyYW3gkcyV3kwjChW1p8p_m1hZfL3W2hVGfv1MM5DXW79PprP8l8ynPW1m_lRV5LmcRqW37q8yY6Cwg0mW6rMY_l3kH3d_W4QPZWc8bZKGHW7mP_C83RxWkjVwXZK24wrmssW4pHhGD1-tqmxW2czZz-1mCz0-W4qsKh33HwvNdW3f0sFc1l_rsf27z1).   \*\*\* **Want to get involved in Jewish life within your community? 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