Celebrate Chanukah 2022
Celebrate Chanukah With Beth Am 2022 | 5783
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
Chanukah Resources
- Cookbook: A Partnership of Congregations Beth Am & Shirat Ha-Yam
Bring light to your table by exploring this joint Beth Am and Shirat Ha-Yam international digital cookbook! The photos are amazing as are the delicious treats that will tickle your taste buds all through the year. Order yours now! - Watch members of the Poltava Jewish community celebrate Chanukah
- Watch this new Chanukah music video collaboration from Nissim Black and American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic.
- Check out the Beth Am Dayenu Circle's Sustainable Gift Wrapping Tip
- Download this Chanukah Sing-A-Long song sheet, brought to you by the Beth Am Youth Education team.
- Listen to the Chanukah blessings and Chanukah songs on our Chanukah Sing-A-Long page brought to you by Cantor Jaime Shpall.
- Custom & Craft DIY Jewish Holidays & Rituals
- The URJ website is chock full of Chanukah resources, with helpful how-to videos, guides to celebrating, tasty recipes and more. Check them out!
- PJLibrary has put together a bunch of great Chanukah printable activities.
- Check out the Chanukah 101 page on myjewishlearning.com for information on how to light Chanukah candles, play the dreidel game and more!
- Here's a link to a fun Chanukah video brought to you by Shaboom!)
- Watch the Disney Channel's music video from Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs called "Puppy for Hanukkah."
Chanukah Shopping Suggestions
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.
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14 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Silicon Valley Organizing
Sunday, Feb 5th 1:00p to 5:00p
Join Beth Am and area churches for an afternoon of conversation and teaching on the techniques of community organizing! Learn the method and help us build sustainable community power together! -
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FebFebruary 5 , 2023RESCHEDULED: Dayenu Circle Presents Alternative Energy Entrepreneur David Arfin
Sunday, Feb 5th 7:00p to 8:30p
David will be leading a discussion on policies and technology for building a sustainable community from the ground up and will share lessons learned from his participation at the recent Wexner Climate Summit. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2023Self-Compassion: A Workshop Series
Tuesday, Feb 7th 10:00a to 11:30a
Self-compassion provides a compelling set of resources for relationships, work, health and life. Participate to learn how. Taught by Beth Am member Robin Stavisky. -
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FebFebruary 7 , 2023Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Feb 7th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2023Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Tuesday, Feb 7th 7:00p to 8:15p
This class is taught by Lisa Rauchwerger. It’s not too late to start from the beginning! Students will learn to read Hebrew, starting with the Alef Bet. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2023Pregnant Women Get Together
Wednesday, Feb 8th 6:00p to 9:30p
Come together with other expectant mothers. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2023Interfaith Bridges — Fostering Understanding Between Faith Communities
Wednesday, Feb 8th 6:30p to 9:30p
Muslims, Christians and Jews come together in the Interfaith Bridges program, a supportive environment for lively conversation about their faith and life experiences. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2023Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
Beit R'fuah, House of Healing, welcomes all who are coping with mental illness themselves or who provide support for loved ones coping with mental disabilities. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Feb 9th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Talmud Study
Thursday, Feb 9th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.