Lighting the Chanukah candles has a beautiful simplicity and warmth, especially during dark and difficult times and as the days get colder. Please join us in celebrating the Festival of Lights and share these opportunities with your family and friends.
See HERE for Chanukah Candle Lighting Guide.
See HERE for important Chanukah safety guidelines.
Chanukah Spiritual Presents from the JCAB Rabbis
Receive an uplifting Chanukah message each day of the holiday.
Click HERE
to join the WhatsApp group.
Volunteers Needed for Kadima Family Chanukah Party
Wednesday, December 10 from 5:45 - 8:15 pm
Wednesday, December 10 from 5:45 - 8:15 pm
Meet, greet, and help make this a fun and fabulous event for single-parent families.
Please contact Laurie at 516-569-6733 ext. 205 or
laurie.brofsky@guraljcc.org
to join.
Build-Give-Get-a-Bear Family Chanukah Chesed Event
Sunday, December 14 @ 3:30 pm
Sunday, December 14 @ 3:30 pm
Come together for crafts, fun, and pizza! Thanks to Rabbi Mordy Prus, JCAB is sharing Chanukah joy with Mitzpe Yericho families by providing gifts for children impacted by extended IDF Reserve duty and gift cards for the mothers working so hard.
Donate HERE,
"Chanukah Presents for Mitzpe Jericho 2025."
Location: JCAB Social Hall
Fire & Ice Outdoor Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 14 @ 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 14 @ 5:00 pm
Witness a block of ice transform into a giant ice Menorah (starting at 3:30 pm) and then join us outside the JCAB as we share the light of Chanukah with the entire Village. Featuring music, latkes, donuts, hot cocoa, entertainment for the kids and Chanukah spirit.
Ramer Family Shiur & Chanukah Party
Thursday, December 18 @ 8:00 pm at JCAB
Thursday, December 18 @ 8:00 pm at JCAB
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the light of Torah along with latkes, donuts, and Chanukah spirit. We all know it! Rabbi Weinstock will discuss "Rock of Ages" (aka Maoz Tzur).
Cholent & Chinese Shabbat Chanukah Oneg
Friday night, December 19 @ 8:00 pm
Friday night, December 19 @ 8:00 pm
It's back again! Enjoy an evening of multicultural cheer and camaraderie with good food, drink, singing and maybe a few surprises. Location: The Weinstocks, 99 Tioga.
Chanukah Chesed
It is a big mitzvah - and an important lesson for our children - to give as well as to receive this Chanukah season.
Join us in sharing the literal and figurative warmth and light of the holiday with our brothers and sisters locally and in Israel.
You can contribute to the
JCAB Benevolent Fund
to support these initiatives.
JCAB Youth Chanukah Visit to the Nautilus
Monday, December 22 @ 1:15 pm
Monday, December 22 @ 1:15 pm
Join Rabbi Saul on the guitar and share some music, driedel, and holiday cheer with the residents of our neighborhood senior residence.
RSVP's are required
JCABYouth@gmail.com
Sisterhood Chanukah Shiur
Monday, December 22 @ 7:00 pm
Monday, December 22 @ 7:00 pm
Dr. Julie Stern Joseph will lead a discussion based on the book "Hostage" by Eli Sharabi and how it relates to Chanukah. (Reading the book is not necessary to attend.) Hosted by Julie Yusupov, 1459 Bay Blvd.
JCAB Chanukah Homes of Light Initiative
Share the warmth of the holiday with friends, co-workers, and neighbors by hosting Chanukah gatherings in homes throughout the Village. All it takes is a Menorah, and you can create a meaningful Chanukah celebration. Invite the people on your block! Invite friends and family! Share the light! Send us photos of your gathering!