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title: Chanukah Events in Your Neighborhood 2019
description: Celebrate Hannukah in Philadelphia with this roundup of the best events from across the city. Menorah lighting, latkes, family-friendly, and more!
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# [Chanukah Events in Your Neighborhood 2019](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/chanukah-events-in-your-neighborhood-2019)

 Written by [Emma Needleman](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/author/emma-needleman) | Dec 10, 2019 2:54:32 PM

There are so many ways to celebrate Chanukah all over the Greater Philadelphia area! Here’s our roundup of more than 50 local events for the holiday, which will begin at sunset on December 22nd and will continue through sunset on December 30th (the eighth and final candle is lit on December 29th). There’s a lot happening on this list, from outdoor menorah-lightings to cozy indoor arts & crafts, from cocktail parties to carnivals, from potluck dinners to live bands, magicians, sing-a-longs and latke festivals. Take a look — because no matter where in the region you live, something fun is in store nearby.

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**Tribe 12**  
 114 S. 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139  
**Event:** Living Room Theater  
 Tribe 12 is teaming up with Theatre Ariel for an intimate theater experience in a West Philly living room. The performance will be of Jason Odell Williams’ bilingual romantic comedy Handle with Care.  
**Cost:** $15 online, $18 at the door  
**Time:** 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  
**To register:** [click here](https://tribe12.org/event/ariel19/).

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**Main Line Reform Temple**  
 410 Montgomery Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096  
**Event**: Chanukah Pajamica  
 Kick off Chanukah early with a very special Shabbat Family Service! Wear your most festive Chanukah PJs to celebrate!  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $10.30 per family  
**To register**: [click here](http://mlrt.org/chanukah).

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**Congregation Beth El**  
 375 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 19067  
**Event**: Latkes and Vodka Hanukkah Celebration  
 A Hanukkah Celebration Fundraiser for Home Front  
**Time**: 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $50 per person or $118 per person to sponsor  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.bethelyardley.org/latkes--vodka.html).

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**Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun**  
 1001 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, PA 19038  
**Event**: BTBJ Hanukkah Carnival  
**Schedule**: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Preschool, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Religious School, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bingo!  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $10 per child includes activities & lunch  
**To register**: contact [office@btbj.org](mailto:office@btbj.org) or 215.836.5677  
    
    
**Chabad of Delaware County**  
 Home Depot, 700 Reed Road, Broomall, PA 19008  
**Event**: Home Depot Menorah-Building Workshop  
 Hey Kids! Get into the Chanukah spirit with some awesome Menorah building fun! Create your very own Menorah with the help of the friendly staff at Home Depot and enjoy delicious Chanukah treats. RSVP required.  
**Time**: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [rikki@jewishdelco.org](mailto:rikki@jewishdelco.org).  
    
    
**Congregation Brothers of Israel**  
 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, PA 18940  
**Event**: Torah Tots  
 Pre-school interactive program of music, story and crafts, for children with an adult buddy!  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Our Chanukah gift to you – Free!  
**To register:** call the synagogue office at 215.579.2200  
    
    
**Jewish Children’s Folkshul & Adult Community**   
 8000 Cherokee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118  
**Event**: Folkshul’s Chanukah Celebration  
 Community assembly, food, games, crafts and a party!  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $20 per family or $10 per person  
**To register**: contact [Folkshul@folkshul.org](mailto:Folkshul@folkshul.org).  
    
    
**JkidPhily and Camp Ramah in the Poconos**  
 Perelman Jewish Day School, Forman Center Gym, 7601 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027  
**Event**: Chanukah Carnival!  
 Join Camp Ramah, Ramah Day Camp, and JkidPhily for a camp-style Chanukah carnival! We will have different Chanukah-themed stations including Dreidel Spin Art, Giant Jenga & Maccabee Races!  
**Time**: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://jkidphilly.org/event/carnival12-15-19).  
    
    
**Main Line Reform Temple**  
 410 Montgomery Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096  
**Event**: Warm Up To Winter Pre-Chanukah Concert  
 Rock out in this fun for all ages concert from the incredible Ross M. Levy and Chana Rothman!  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://mlrt.org/chanukah).  
    
    
**Perelman Jewish Day School**  
 49 Haverford Road Wynnewood, PA  
**Event**: The Science Behind Chanukah  
 Come join JkidPhilly and Perelman Jewish Day School while we discover the Science Behind Chanukah.  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://www.jkidphilly.org/sciencebehindchanukah2019).  
    
    
**Society Hill Synagogue**  
 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia  
**Event**: Hanukkah Happening & Open House  
 Seeking holiday treats and spiritual nourishment? Join us at Society Hill Synagogue’s Hanukkah Happening & Open House, a signature intergenerational celebration! With dreidel games, face-Painting, Hanukkah Crafts, photos with Mr. Latke, delicious sufganiyot, amazing gluten-free latkes by our “Latke Brigade” and more!  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [office@societyhillsynagogue.org](mailto:office@societyhillsynagogue.org)

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**Congregation Beth Or**  
 239 E. Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002  
**Event**: Music & Menorahs for Young Families  
 Join Congregation Beth Or for our 2nd annual Music & Menorahs program, sponsored by our Early Childhood Center, for young families with children ages pre-school through elementary school. Enjoy a Chanukah-themed song session featuring Roots with Ruark, make a special craft with Camp Harlam, and enjoy a dinner of pizza & soufganiot!  
**Time**: 5:30-6:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $5 per person  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.bethor.org/music-menorahs-young-families).  
    
    
**National Museum Of American Jewish History**  
 101 S Independence Mall East, Philadelphia PA 19106  
**Event**: Young Friends of NMAJH present: Cocktails and Candle Lighting  
 Join the Young Friends of NMAJH for their annual Hanukkah celebration filled with lights, latkes, and libations! Our event, which attracted more than 200 guests last year, will feature a specialty cocktail, wine and beer, and Hanukkah-inspired hors d’oeuvres.  
**Time**: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $35 per person  
**To register**: [click here](https://info.nmajh.org/CalendarEvent.aspx?eventid=612).

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**Kehilat HaNahar, The Little Shul by the River**  
 85 W. Mechanic St., New Hope PA 18938  
**Event**: Chanukat HaTorah  
 Come celebrate Chanukah early as we dedicate our new Torah with scribe and Jewish educator Julie Seltzer who will introduce us to our new Torah and its unique features, will offer hands-on calligraphy as well as a *hagbah* (lifting the Torah) training session. The Little Shul by the River Band will play music for the Festival of Lights, and we will enjoy *sufganiyot* (jelly doughnuts) together!  
**Cost**: Free  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.kehilathanahar.org/event/chanukat-hatorah.html).

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**Congregation Or Shalom**  
 150 West Swedesford Road, Devon, PA 19333  
**Event**: Hanukkah Reading and Family Fun Night  
 Geared towards young families, we will read Hanukkah books, play dreidel, color, and get ready for Hanukkah!  
**Time**: 4:30-6:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [office@orshalom.com](mailto:office@orshalom.com). Walk-ins welcome!

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**Beth Chaim Reform Congregation**  
 389 Conestoga Road, Wayne, PA 19087  
**Event**: Chanukah Shabbat Service and Dinner  
 Join us for our teen-led Chanukah service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Shabbat dinner at 7:30 p.m.  
**Time**: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [administrator@bethchaim.net](mailto:administrator@bethchaim.net) or 610.640.2147  
    
    
**Kesher Israel Congregation**  
 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380  
**Event**: Hanukkah Happening!  
 Pre-Hanukkah Shabbat Celebration featuring the Give & Take Jugglers  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $30 per member family, $36 per non-member family, $16 per person.  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.kesher-israel.org/events/hanukkah-happening/).  
    
    
**Shir Ami**  
 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA 18940  
**Event**: Chanukah Dinner and Shabbat Service at Shir Ami  
 Join us for a Chanukah Shabbat Dinner starting at 6:30pm in Shalom Hall. Chicken, sides and salad will be served. A vegetarian option is always available.  
**Time**: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Dinner $15 per adult; $10 per child (ages 5-12); free under 5  
**To register**: contact [jafriedman@shiramipa.org](mailto:jafriedman@shiramipa.org)  
    
    
**Temple Sholom in Broomall**  
 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008  
**Event**: Hanukkah Preneg & Shabbat Services  
 Sisterhood of Temple Sholom invites you for latkes, *sufganiyot,* and Hanukkah celebrations before services! Shabbat services follow the preneg.  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact the Temple office at 610.356.5165.

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**Beth El of Bucks County**  
 RSVP for event address  
**Event**: Hanukkah Gathering at Weiss-Rank home  
 Let’s eat latkes and *sufganiyot* and celebrate Hanukkah with Congregation Beth El friends. Please join Rabbi Weiss and Rabbi Jonah at their home for a night of sharing and celebration.  
**Time**: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: RSVP by December 15th; contact [barbara@bethelyardley.org](mailto:barbara@bethelyardley.org) or 215.493.1707 x4  
    
    
**Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County and the Western Mainline, Kehillah of Chester County**  
 Historic West Chester Courthouse,10 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380  
**Event**: Chanukah Celebration at the Historic West Chester Courthouse  
 A community Chanukah celebration featuring Grand Menorah lighting, Chanukah music, dreidels, hot cider, hot latkes, doughnuts, dancing, balloon man, 3D Chanukah glasses  
**Time**: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.jewishchestercounty.com/).  
    
    
**Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County and the Western Mainline**   
 The Home Depot,181 S. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406  
**Event**: Chanukah Menorah Building Workshop  
 Get your own worker apron and build your take-home menorah with help from the Home Depot staff!  
**Time**: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free, registration required  
**To register**:[click here.](https://www.jewishchestercounty.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4199151/jewish/Chanukah-Home-Depot-2019.htm)  
    
    
**Chabad Lubavitch of Delaware County, Kehillah of Delaware County, jkidphilly of Delaware County**  
 In front of the Delaware County Courthouse  
 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063  
**Event**: Giant Menorah lighting, arts and crafts, live music, fresh latkes and jelly doughnuts, “great” Chanukkah chocolate gelt drop by the Media Fire Company.  
**Time**: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://www.jewishdelco.org/).  
    
    
**Chabad of the Main Line**  
 625 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066  
**Event**: Chanukah Wonderland  
 Fun for the whole family: candle making, donut decorating, guess the dreidel, 3D Chanukah glasses, hot dog station and more.  
**Time**: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $5 per person. Under age 2 free  
**To register**: [click here](http://www.chabadmainline.org/Chanukah).  
    
    
**Chabad of Penn Wynne and the Kaiserman JCC**  
 @ Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood PA 19096  
**Event**: The Great Big Chanukah Jump  
 Join us in our moonbounce park, decorate your very own Menorah, learn how to make olive oil, nosh on *sufganiyot* and latkes and, of course, light the menorah!  
**Time**: 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $5 per child; adults free  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.chabadpennwynne.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4556506/jewish/The-Great-Big-Chanukah-Jump.htm).  
    
    
**Congregation Beth Israel**  
 542 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063  
**Event**: Congregation Beth Israel Chanukah Celebration  
 Potluck Dinner (bring a dairy or pareve dish to share; latkes will be provided). Games, songs and dancing!  
**Time**: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.bethisraelmedia.org/event/chanukah-celebration-and-dinner.html).  
    
    
**Friends of Rittenhouse Square & B’nai Abraham Chabad**  
 Rittenhouse Square  
 18th and Walnut Streets, Center of Square, Philadelphia, PA  
**Event**: Menorah Lighting in Rittenhouse Square  
 The entire community is invited to attend the annual lighting of the Menorah in the Square in celebration of Chanukah. Live music, doughnuts and dreidels!  
**Cost**: Free  
**Time**: 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.  
**To register**: call 215.238.2100  
**KleinLife**  
 10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116  
**Event**: A Magical Chanukah Party  
 Jewish Sunday Children’s Program invites you to their MAGICAL CHANUKAH PARTY with a fun magic show by Chad Juros, an award-winning entertainer who has performed across the world, as well as on *Good Morning America* and *Penn & Teller: Fool Us*. Children will also enjoy lighting the menorah, singing songs and dancing, and cookies and gifts!  
**Time**: 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $5 per person  
**To register**: contact Victoria Faykin at [vfaykin@kleinlife.org](mailto:vfaykin@kleinlife.org) or 215.698.3194  
    
    
**Kol Tzedek**  
 Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143  
**Event**: Resist & Rejoice! Kol Tzedek’s Annual Hanukkah Party  
 Join us for this celebration of light! There will be latkes, a potluck dinner, a craft fair, candle lighting, blessings, desserts and Klezmer dancing with the KT Simcha Band.  
**Time**: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $5-25 donation; no one turned away.  
**To register**: No registration needed.  
    
    
**Lubavitch of Bucks County**  
 25 N State Street, Newtown PA 18940  
**Event**: Menorah Lighting & Donuts followed by *America’s Got Talent* Semi-Finalist Eric Jones spellbinding illusions!  
**Time**: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $20 per person if you register by December 15th. Family pricing as well!  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.jewishcenter.info/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3443105/jewish/JLA-Registration-Form.htm) or call 215.497.9925  
    
    
**Lubavitch of Montgomery County**  
 Montgomery Mall, 230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA 19454  
**Event**: Chanukah at the Montgomery Mall  
 Menorah lighting, children’s choir, donuts, latkes and crafts  
**Time**: 4:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [info@jewishmc.com](mailto:info@jewishmc.com)  
    
    
**Main Line Reform Temple**  
 410 Montgomery Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096  
**Event**: Community Chanukah Celebration  
 Join our festive Community Chanukah Celebration before lighting the first candle. We’ll have donut decorating, bounce houses, latkes, crafts, and more  
**Time**: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [kkleinman@mlrt.org](mailto:kkleinman@mlrt.org)  
    
    
**National Museum of American Jewish History**  
 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia PA 19106  
**Event**: Sensory Friendly Hanukkah Celebration  
 Enjoy a custom-designed self-guided sensory friendly experience. Experience a modified, sensory-friendly version of the Museum’s Core exhibition and the special exhibition, “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” featuring lowered sounds, a quiet area to use as a cool-down space, sensory friendly backpacks, and more. We’ll also do Chanukah crafts and read Chanukah stories with two therapy dogs! An ASL interpreter will be present. This event is also in partnership with Jewish Learning Venture, JCHAI Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence and JkidPhilly.  
**Time**: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free with exhibition admission  
**To register**: [click here](https://jkidphilly.org/event/wcichanukah2019/?instance_id=13862).  
    
    
**Temple Beth Ami**  
 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115  
**Event**: Temple Beth Ami’s Annual Chanukah Party  
 Temple Beth Ami invites you to attend our Annual Chanukah Party.  
 Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of games, music, food and fun. Please RSVP by December 20th.  
**Time**: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Members $12 per person; Non-members $15 per person; children 12 & younger FREE  
**To register**: contact [templebethami2@gmail.com](mailto:templebethami2@gmail.com) or 215.673.2511

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**Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center**  
 2446 Bristol Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020  
**Event**: Bensalem Chanukah Extravaganza  
 Ready to celebrate Chanukah? This is the place to do it! Come with your families and friends to a Chanukah celebration open to Jews from all backgrounds! Delicious dairy buffet, awesome “Chanukids” craft stations, 6-foot Menorah lighting, raffles and prizes — and MUCH MORE!  
**Time**: 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.  
**Cost**: Adult $13, Child $8, Family $30 (Early bird discount until 12/15)  
**To register**: [click here](http://bensalemoutreach.org/chanukah).  
    
    
**Center City Kehillah**  
 Rittenhouse Square  
**Event:** Celebrate the 2nd night of Chanukah together in on Monday, December 23rd  
 Join friends, neighbors, and representatives from 30+ Jewish organizations for candle lighting, holiday treats, music, raffle prizes, and celebrating with your Jewish community.  
 Please bring gently used winter coats in adult sizes, which will be donated to Broad Street Ministry, organized by Repair the World: Philadelphia.  
**Time:** 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 pm.  
**To Register:** [click here](https://www.facebook.com/events/499566543989504/).  
    
    
**Chabad of Penn Wynne**  
 @Penn Wynne Library  
 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood, PA 19096  
**Event:** Chanukah Storytime at Penn Wynne Library  
 Young and old are invited to join us for Menorah lighting, Chanukah storytime and Chanukah treats!  
**Time:** 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm.  
**To Register: **contact [moshe@chabadpennwynne.org](mailto:moshe@chabadpennwynne.org)  
**The Bucks County Kehillah**  
 Lions Park Gazebo,198 Samuel Cliff Dr, Bristol, PA 19007  
**Event**: Hanukkah by the River  
 Candle lighting, performance and sing-a-long with Sharim v’Sharot Bucks County Jewish choir, *sufganiyot* and fun!  
**Time**: 7:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [buckscounty@kehillah.jewishphilly.org](mailto:buckscounty@kehillah.jewishphilly.org)  
    
    
**Chabad Aston-Southwest Delco**  
 Glen Eagle Square, 477 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342  
**Event**: Chabad Southwest Delco Chanukah celebration & Menorah Lighting  
 Join us for a Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting followed by music and traditional Chanukah foods.  
**Time**: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [rabbiyudigerber@gmail.com](mailto:rabbiyudigerber@gmail.com)or 484.620.4162  
    
    
**Chabad of the Main Line**  
 Suburban Square, 602 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 (across from Sephora)  
**Event**: Menorah Lighting at Suburban Square  
 Join us for Menorah lighting and Parachute Gelt Drop. Enjoy doughnuts and hot drinks!  
**Time**: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://chabadmainline.org/Chanukah).  
    
    
**Chabad of the Main Line**  
 625 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066  
**Event**: Chopped: Latka Edition  
 Teams will face off in the Ultimate Chanukah Cook-Off. Join a team or make your own to create the best gourmet latkas and claim the coveted Latka trophy. Dinner and Blind Whiskey Tasting Competition.  
**Cost**: $18 per person  
**Time**: 7:30 p.m.  
**To register**: [click here](http://chabadmainline.org/Chanukah).  
    
    
**Shaare Shamayim Synagogue**  
 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia PA 19115  
**Event**: Shaare Shamayim’s Grand Chanukah Celebration  
 Help us build a “Mitzvah Menorah” and enjoy latkes, donuts and refreshments. Entertainment by Danny Archer from Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theater. Fun for all!  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [office@shaareshamayim](mailto:office@shaareshamayim) or 215.677.1600  
    
    
**The Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center & Kesher Israel Congregation**  
 226 N. High Street, West Chester PA 19380  
**Event**: An Evening of Jewish Music with the Kesher Israel Congregation Band  
 Join Kesher Israel’s house band for a fun, uplifting experience. The 8-member Kesher Israel Band plays both traditional Jewish melodies and those from contemporary Jewish composers, plus seasonal music such as Hannukah songs. The whole idea is to encourage participation in the form of singing, clapping, and sometimes dancing in the aisles!  
**Time**: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free – but please register so we know how many to expect.  
**To register**: [click here](https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=108507).

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**The Chevra, Grad Network, Repair the World, & Tribe 12**  
 Fringe Arts, 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia 19106  
**Event**: One Crazy Night  
 Chanukahfest, concert, and night of reveling for 20’s & 30’s Young Professionals & Grad Students. “Where the Jews will be on X-mas Eve!”  
**Time**: 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.  
**Cost**: $10 Pre; $20 at the door  
**To register**: [click here](http://www.tfaforms.com/4775942).  
    
    
**Or Hadash**  
 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington PA 19034  
**Event**: Or Hadash Family Chinese Dinner  
 What do we all want to do on December 24th? Eat Chinese food, of course! And celebrate the 3rd night of Hanukkah! BYO-B (beverage – wine, beer, sparkling cider, etc.) BYO-BG (board game – a favorite to share!) BYO-מ (menorah – it’s the 3rd night of Hanukkah after all!). Chinese dinner, dessert and board games.  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $15.00 per adult, $8 per child  
**To register**: contact [office@orhadash.com](mailto:office@orhadash.com)

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**B’nai Abraham Chabad**  
 527 Lombard Street, Philadelphia PA 19147  
**Event**: Latkas and Vodkas  
 An adult social gathering celebrating Chanukah  
**Time**: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $18 per person  
**To register**: [click here](http://www.phillyshul.com/).  
    
    
**National Museum of American Jewish History**  
 101 S Independence Mall E  
**Event**: Being \_\_ at Christmas  
 The Museum is open. The galleries are warm. All we need is you to get the party started. We’ll have live music from returning favorite, the Emmy-Award winning Alex and the Kaleidoscope. We’ll have story time and crafts. And of course, you can bet there will plenty of RBG-themed fun in store at this year’s event.  
**Time**: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](https://info.nmajh.org/CalendarEvent.aspx?eventid=705).

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**Chabad of the Main Line**  
 ACME, 829 Montgomery Ave, Narberth, PA 19072  
**Event**: ACME Chanukah Celebration  
 Join us for Menorah lighting and Chanukah treats.  
**Time**: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://chabadmainline.org/Chanukah).

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**Congregation Beth Or**  
 239 E. Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002  
**Event**: Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Glow Stick Family Shabbat  
 Beth Or is aglow with lights as we celebrate Chanukah. All families are encouraged to bring their menorahs to the Rosenfeld Social Hall before services as we all light the candles together. Then, pick up a glow stick on your way into to a special Family Shabbat service featuring the Jr. Choir. Dance along with RAK-DAN during a Chanukah-themed Oneg following services.  
**Time**: 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: No registration required.  
    
    
**Beth Sholom Congregation**  
 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA  
**Event**: Neshamikah Shabbat Services, Dinner, and Program for all!  
 Please join us for Shabbat Services, Chinese dinner, lighting of the Hannukah candles and fun for children and adults! The program is as follows:  
 5:45 p.m. snacks with olive oil, grape juice and wine tasting; Lego dreidel and menorah contest  
 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat with our in-house Neshama Band  
 7:00 p.m. delicious Chinese dinner  
 7:30 p.m. Rock the Ages with Dende drumming and percussion  
**Time**: 5:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: $15 per person; $12 for ages 5-10; under age 5 free.  
**To register**: [click here](https://www.bethsholomcongregation.org/form/neshamukkahshabbatunder)  
    
    
**Congregation Kol Ami**  
 8201 High School Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027  
**Event**: Glowstick Erev Shabbat Service  
 Special Hanukkah Celebration. Bring along your favorite hanukkiah and candles. Community lighting of hanukkiahs.  
**Time**: 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [execdir@kiolami.info](mailto:execdir@kiolami.info)

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**Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County**  
 385 Pottstown Pike Uwchland PA 19480  
**Event**: Havdalah and Hanukkah  
 Join us for Havdalah and a Hanukkah Party!  
**Time**: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: contact [biccacct@gmail.com](mailto:biccacct@gmail.com) or 610.458.8550  
    
    
**Congregation Or Shalom’s Sisterhood**  
 835 Darby Paoli Rd, Berwyn PA 19312  
**Event**: Congregation Or Shalom Chanukah Dinner and Party  
 Our party begins with Havdalah, followed by light menorahs together, then eating a kosher dinner and then exchange (white elephant) gifts. Please come celebrate with us!  
**Time**: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Adults $20, kids 5-12 $8, ages 4 and under free  
**To register**: contact [office@orshalom.com](mailto:office@orshalom.com) or 610.644.9086  
    
    
**Chabad of Penn Wynne and the Kaiserman JCC**  
 @ Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood PA 19096  
**Event**: Enjoy an evening of laughs and astonishing illusions with South Africa’s #1 illusionist Ilan Smith. Together with a delectable café style dinner, dessert bar, martini bar and more.  
**Time**: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $30 in advance, $35 at the door  
**To register,** [click here](https://www.chabadpennwynne.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4563000/jewish/Magic-and-Martinis.htm)

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**Chabad of the Main Line**  
 GIANT Food Store, Wynnewood Shopping Center,50 E Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096  
**Event**: Chanukah Celebration at GIANT Food Store  
 Join us for Menorah lighting and Chanukah treats!  
**Time**: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  
**Cost**: Free  
**To register**: [click here](http://chabadmainline.org/Chanukah)  
    
    
**Congregation Mikveh Israel/ Mikveh Israel Association**  
 44 North 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106  
**Event**: Hanukkah Celebration at Congregation Mikveh Israel  
 Everyone is invited; fun for children and their parents. Dinner, games, raffles and fun!  
**Time**: 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: Contributions appreciated  
**To register**: contact [info@mikvehisrael.org](mailto:info@mikvehisrael.org) or 215.922.5446  
    
    
**Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue**  
 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 206, Phila, PA 19102  
**Event**: Chanukah Crafting Fun!  
 Join us for Chanukah crafting fun! Paint your own ceramic menorah, decorate a wooden dreidel, sand art and more!  
**Time**: 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.  
**Cost**: $10/child for first two children in family; $5/child for additional children  
**To register**: contact [sigalit.magen@gmail.com](mailto:sigalit.magen@gmail.com)

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