Celebrate Chanukah 2022

Chanukah, also known as "The Festival of Lights", 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 bring light into the darkest corners of our world, and to remain proud of their Jewish heritage. Come celebrate Chanukah with Congregation Beth Am. Below you will find a schedule of Beth Am Chanukah celebrations as well as Chanukah resources and Chanukah shopping suggestions.

Chanukah 2022 | 5783
Sunday, December 18 — Monday, December 26

Monday, November 28:

• 7:30 PM | Zoom: Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Kislev: The Women of Chanukah — Our Forgotten Heroines — Learn about the heroic women whose bravery and heroism saved the day for the Jewish people, and explore the art that was inspired by their stories.

Sunday, December 11:

• 3:30 PM | Beth Am Campus: Tot Event With Jewish Baby Network: Festival of Lights Party — Join Jewish Baby Network's Carol Booth and our friends at Beth Am for a community menorah candle lighting.

Wednesday, December 14:

• 4:00 PM | Beit Kehillah Patio: Practicing Gratitude During the Season of Lights: A Pursue Justice Postcarding Chanukah Party

Friday, December 16:

• 11:00 AM | Beth Am Parking Lot: Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen Chanukah Goodies — ORDER DEADLINE is Friday, December 16, 9:00 AM for PICKUP on Sunday, December 18, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Sunday, December 18: 1st Night ♦

• 5:00 PM | Social Hall: The Orchard Chanukah Party — Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the Orchard!
• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting

Monday, December 19: 2nd Night ♦♦

• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting

Tuesday, December 20: 3rd Night ♦♦♦

• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting

Wednesday, December 21: 4th Night ♦♦♦♦

• 12:00 PM | Zoom: Philosophy Minyan — This month's topic is Lighten Up! The Third Annual Philosophy of Humor Chanukah Edition
• 5:00 PM | Social Hall: Beth Am Junior Youth Chanukah Party — Get ready to party with your BAJY friends (6th-8th grades)
• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting

Thursday, December 22: 5th Night ♦♦♦♦♦

• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting
• CANCELLED — 6:30 PM | Beit Kehillah: Beth Am Temple Youth Chanukah Celebration — Join your BATY friends (9th-12th grades) for a night of self-care, laughter and light.

Friday, December 23: 6th Night ♦♦♦♦♦♦

• 4:00 PM | Social Hall Patio: Family Chanukah Extravaganza
• 6:15 PM | Sanctuary: Erev Shabbat Chanukah Service — Have your own chanukiyah ready to light during the service!

Saturday, December 24: 7th Night ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting

Sunday, December 25: 8th Night ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

• 6:00 PM | Zoom: Chanukah Virtual Candlelighting

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.