--- title: "Lighting Up the Season: Chanukah Events Across Greater Philadelphia" description: Whether you’re looking for festive menorah lightings, family-friendly activities, or to simply dance the night away, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has something for everyone to enjoy this Chanukah. image: https://blog.jewishphilly.org/hubfs/facebook-event-cover-1920x1080%20(6)-2.jpg --- [![Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/hubfs/JewishFederation_May2019/images/logo--color.svg)](https://jewishphilly.org/) - [Philly Stands With Israel](https://go.jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel) - - [Donate to Philly Stands with Israel Fund](https://donate.jewishphilly.org/page/66252/donate/1) - [Community Resources](https://jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel-resources/) - [Emergency Allocations](https://jewishphilly.org/ways-to-give/donate-emergency-response-fund/emergency-allocations/) - - [Advocate](https://jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel-resources/advocate/) - 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As we gather to celebrate this Festival of Lights, we find strength in each other and in the enduring light that guides the Jewish people.   “Chanukah reminds us that even the smallest light can spark hope,” said The Jewish Federation’s Director of Leadership Development and Governance Lori Rubin. “This season, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is proud to help bring our community together — because that is when we shine brightest."   Whether you’re looking for festive menorah lightings, family-friendly activities, or to simply dance the night away, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has something for everyone to enjoy this Chanukah.   **Lansdale Menorah Lighting** Sunday, Dec. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. *Railroad Plaza* Light up the night with an evening of celebration, community and the beautiful glow of Chanukah. All are invited to join Lansdale’s Parks & Recreation, the [Buxmont Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bux-mont/), and other local organizations for their Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Railroad Plaza. This celebration is for all ages and will include a performance by the Horns of Chanukah, donuts, hot chocolate, crafts and more. For questions, email [lansdaleMenorahLighting@gmail.com](mailto:lansdaleMenorahLighting@gmail.com).   **Chanukah at Shady Brook Farm ** Monday, Dec. 15 | 5-6 p.m. *Shady Brook Farm* Gather your family and friends for the 24th annual Chanukah celebration at Shady Brook Farm. Join Congregation Kol Emet, the [Bucks County Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bucks-county/), and other local organizations for an evening of music, crafts, donuts, chocolate gelt, and a candle lighting. To learn more, [click here](https://kolemet.org/calendar/).    **Center City Chanukah Celebration**Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. *Rittenhouse Square Park* Celebrate the fourth night of Chanukah in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love. All ages are invited to join the [Center City Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/center-city/) and local Jewish institutions for an evening of music, prayer, candle lighting and *sufganiyot* (jelly donuts). To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/center-city/center-city-chanukah-celebration/).   One Crazy Night: Chanukah Bash and Concert Thursday, Dec. 18 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Chevra Social Club Join hundreds of young professionals and grad students for the most sensational and inspirational Chanukah party in Philadelphia! The evening, hosted by the Chevra with [NextGen](https://jewishphilly.org/nextgen)and other young professional Jewish organizations in Greater Philadelphia, will be filled with  themed cocktails, sufganiyot, gelt and a menorah lighting. To register, [click here](https://www.chevra.net/events).    **Light Up Wayne Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting** Rescheduled:  Saturday, Dec. 20 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.  *Corner of North Wayne Avenue and Station Road Wayne Train Station* Come Celebrate the Festival of Lights! Join Radnor Township’s Parks & Recreation, [Delaware County Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/delaware-county/), and other local organizations for a festive Chanukah celebration featuring pop-up Chanukah shops, storytelling, live music, a menorah lighting, havdallah, and delicious food. To learn more, [click here](https://www.radnor.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/hanukkah-menorah-lighting).    **Chanukah in the Borough** Sunday, Dec. 21 | 1-3 p.m. State and Hamilton Streets in Doylestown Join Temple Judea of Bucks County, Kehillah Hanahar and the [Bucks County Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bucks-county/) for a Chanukah in the Borough celebration! There will be a fun and interactive celebration with songs, a human menorah, hot chocolate, donuts and treat bags for all of the kids. To learn more, [click here](https://www.templejudea.org/event/hanukkah-in-the-boro.html).    \*\*\* The Kehillot are part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s neighborhood initiative to create vibrant Jewish communities. The group represents various Jewish institutions and agencies in the region, hosts community-wide programs, and connects individuals to Jewish life, each other and direct service organizations. 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