Chanukah 2026 · New York, NY
Chanukah events in New York
Chanukah 2026 begins on the evening of Friday, December 4, 2026, and ends on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The last candles are lit on Friday, December 11.
Coming up
Tuesday, November 10
- 2:00 pmWomen of Emanu-El: Volunteer to Create Chanukah Cards for JBITemple Emanu-ElBring light to the visually impaired as we celebrate of the Festival of Lights. We will create dimensional Chanukah cards for people who…
Friday, November 13
- 7:00 pmShiur: The Numerology of Transcendence: The Maharal on HanukkahCongregation Orach ChaimWhat is the significance of Hanukkah's eight days? For the Maharal of Prague, numbers are not merely quantities but expressions of the…
Monday, November 30
- 7:00 pmLight in the Darkness—A Hanukkah Bereavement GroupB’nai Jeshurun · Remote Access OnlyAs Hanukkah approaches, we remember loved ones who we will miss during our holiday gatherings this year. With that in mind, we invite you…
Wednesday, December 2
- 8:00 pmPre-Chanukah ShiurCongregation Orach Chaim · Social Hall
Friday, December 4
- 9:00 am8 Magical Nights of Chanukah: Streicker’s Trip to Israel DepartsTemple Emanu-ElLight all eight nights of Chanukah candles across Israel, from Old Jaffa to the Western Wall and the Golan Heights.
- 5:30 pmLikrat Shabbat: Hanukkah PartyB’nai Jeshurun · Community HouseKick off Shabbat—and the first night of Hanukkah—with some Friday night learning, music, food and community building. This event is for BJ…
- 6:15 pmCongregational School Hanukkah ShabbatPark Avenue Synagogue · 87th StreetCongregational School students will share Hanukkah songs and lead Shabbat prayers from the bimah, followed by a Hanukkah Shabbat dinner.
- 7:30 pmCommunity Oneg: HanukkahB’nai Jeshurun · Middle RoomCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy delicious nosh and drinks, with a little extra…
Saturday, December 5
- 7:00 pmAdult Chanukah PartyProspect Heights Shul · Rikud Movement StudioCelebrate the second night of Chanukah with the PHS community at our adults-only Chanukah party! Join us for drinks, music, and plenty of…
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