Celebrate Chanukah 2021

Chanukah, which means “dedication,” is the festival that commemorates the purification and rededication of the Temple following the defilement caused by the Greeks during their occupation of that holy place. Today, the holiday reminds Jews to rededicate themselves to stand against forces that would destroy Judaism, and to keep alive the flame of Jewish religion, culture and peoplehood so that it may be passed on to the next generation. Below you will find a schedule of Beth Am Chanukah celebrations as well as Chanukah resources and Chanukah shopping suggestions.

Chanukah 2021 | 5782
Sunday, November 28 — Sunday, December 5

Sunday, November 14

• 11:30 PM | Beth Am Campus*: Youth Ed Chanukah Kit Pick Up (Grades PreK-5)

Friday, November 26

• 10:00 AM | Zoom: Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen Chanukah Goodies Order Deadline (pickup on Monday, November 29)

Sunday, November 28: 1st Night ♦

• 5:00 PM | Facebook Live: Celebrate Chanukah With the Reform Movement

Tuesday, November 30: 3rd Night ♦♦♦

• 8:30 AM | Social Hall* or Zoom: Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast

Wednesday, December 1: 4th Night ♦♦♦♦

• 6:30 PM | Beit Kehillah*: Wednesday Teen Night: Chanukah Style
• 7:30 PM | Zoom: Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh: Tevet

Friday, December 3: 6th Night ♦♦♦♦♦♦

• 6:15 PM | Sanctuary*: Erev Shabbat Chanukah Service — Have your own chanukiyah ready to light during the service!

Saturday, December 4: 7th Night ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

• 3:30 PM | Beit Kehillah Patio*: Chanukah Family Celebration

Sunday, December 5: 8th Night ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

•  9:00 AM | Beth Am Campus*: 6th & 7th Grade Chanukah Immersives
• 10:30 AM | Jewish Baby Network Presents a Chanukah Party of Lights
• 12:45 PM | Social Hall*: BATY (9th-12th Grades) & Madrichim Teen Chanukah

*Vaccinations are required (please bring proof each time) for all those eligible, and masks are required (for everyone over 2) indoors and outdoors.

Consider doing your Chanukah shopping through one of our merchant partners. Beth Am will receive a percentage of your purchases!

• ModernTribe: Beth Am receives a portion of purchases made using the Beth Am link. Get free shipping on orders over $75. And always easy returns. ModernTribe is contemporary Judaica that fits your lifestyle.
   
• Kepler's Books: We also enjoy a partnership with Kepler's Books, which will donate a portion of your purchase back to Beth Am each time you shop — as long as you enter Kepler's site using the Beth Am link. You may also generate a contribution to Beth Am when you shop at the Kepler's Books store in Menlo Park by mentioning Beth Am at the register.