Hanukkah at CBS

Learn more about all of Beth Shalom's Hanukkah programs below — and remember to spread the light and warmth of Hanukkah by supporting neighbors in need! Here are two ways to make a difference:

• Donate new or like-new items to the Warm Winter Clothing Drive in the CBS lobby (through February)
• Bring non-perishable food items for the CBS Little Pantry. Drop off food items in the CBS lobby, or add them directly to the pantry box, which is located just north of the main CBS building.

Looking for fair trade gelt? Purchase gelt online from Divine Chocolate, a fair trade chocolate company co-owned by cocoa farmers.

Hanukkah for All Ages

Monday,  December 15 - Monday Evening Minyan Nosh & Candlelighting, 7:30-8:00pm

Minyan attendees are invited to enjoy tasty treats and celebrate the holiday together after the evening minyan concludes. 

Wednesday, December 17 - Adult Learning Nosh & Candlelighting, 7:45-8:15pm

Learners, come together to celebrate Hanukkah either after or before your class, with some classic Hanukkah comfort foods to enjoy and a hanukkiah lighting.

Thursday, December 18 - Thursday Connections / Kesher Hanukkah Brunch, 10:30am-12:00pm

Older adults are invited to come together and connect over this tasty Hanukkah-themed brunch. Please register to attend by noon on Wednesday, December 17.

Friday, December 19 - Hanukkah Kabbalat Shabbat & YAD Young Adult Dinner, 5:30-7:30pm

Celebrate the holiday with a special Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a YAD (Young Adult Divison) dinner for adults in their 20s through mid-30s. Young adults, please bring food to share — CBS will provide a basic entree, challah and wine.

Saturday, December 20 - After Lunch Hanukkah Learning with Rabbi Rose, 1:00pm

Join Rabbi Rose for Hanukkah-related learning! The Hanukkah Shabbat morning service will offer extra Torah and liturgy; instead of a dvar, join Rabbi Rose after Kiddush Lunch for learning related to the holiday.

Sunday, December 21 - Donuts & Dreidels: A Young Family Hanukkah Party, 10:00-11:20am

Join other Beth Shalom young families for Hanukkah crafts, dancing, dreidels, and snacks.  Wear your Hanukkah pajamas (if you’ve got them), but also please bring any that you’re no longer using — we’ll have a Hanukkah pajama exchange table where you can unload pairs that are too small and grab ones that’ll fit now.  We’ll also have storytime with children’s book author and publisher (and CBS member) Brianna Caplan Sayres, and she’ll have books available for purchase as well. Questions?  Email youngfamilies@bethshalomseattle.org. Please register to attend by noon on Friday, December 19.

Youth Programs

Saturday, December 6 - USY Hanukkah Party (9th-12th grade), 6:00-8:00pm

Hey 9th–12th graders! You’re invited to a Hanukkah celebration you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s waiting for you: Crispy latkes and yummy donut holes, great music (board member Elliot Goldberg will be DJing!), and a DIY hanukkiah craft. Share in the fun and the traditions of the Festival of Lights. It's going to be an evening full of fun! Cost: $15. *This event will be hosted in a USYer’s home. The address will be provided to those who are registered.* Register to attend. Questions? Contact Joy (youthadvisor@bethshalomseattle.org).

Sunday, December 7 - Kadima Hanukkah Party (6-8th grade), 2:00-4:00pm

Get ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the CBS Social Hall. Make your very own candy menorah, enjoy latkes with a fun toppings bar, and nosh on delicious donuts. Bring your friends and your Hanukkah spirit. It's going to be an afternoon full of fun! Cost: $15. Register to attend. Questions? Ask Joy (youthadvisor@bethshalomseattle.org).

Sunday, December 7 - 2nd-5th Grade Matanot & Chaverim Grade Hanukkah MasterChef, 4:30-6:30pm

All 2nd-5th graders are invited to join Rachel and Shira for a Hanukkah-themed cooking competition. Whether you're an experienced chef or first-time cook, this event is for you! Cost: $12. Dinner not included. Register to attend. Questions? Reach out to Rachel (rachelwachtel@bethshalomseattle.org).