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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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

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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.
 
 
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.

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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.

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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. 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 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.
 
 
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
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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 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 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
 
 
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
 
 
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.
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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
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
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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.
 
 
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 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.

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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.
 
 
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

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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.
 
 
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.

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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.

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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
 
 
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

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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 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 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

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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
 
 
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 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