AS ONE, WE SHINE TOGETHER

JCC Community Wide Hanukkah

Get your family ready for Hanukkah at our annual community-wide celebration. Map out your plans for the 8 nights of Hanukkah, create a Hanukkah travel kit for winter break vacations, and connect with your community over crafts, activities, mitzvah projects, and entertainment designed for young families.

Event Details
Monday, Dec 16
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

This event is FREE and open to our community. Food is also available for purchase from Hannah’s Kitchen CAFA B Data. We can’t wait to see you there!

Presented in partnership with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, National Council of Jewish Women, Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, Congregation Shalom, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, and Congregation Sinai.

NEXTGEN HANUKKAH

On Saturday, December 21st, join NextGen MKE for Menorahs & Mixtapes, an unforgettable night with live music, a photo booth to capture the memories, a blast of pure nostalgia, and unbeatable vibes!

Event Details
Saturday, Dec 21
7:30-10 p.m.
The Iron Horse Hotel
500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee

$36/ticket by December 12
$50/ticket starting December 13 and at the door (if space permits)

NextGen events are for individuals ages 22-45, or couples where at least one partner is of NextGen age 

Hanukkah with the Admirals

Light up the night with the Milwaukee Admirals as we celebrate Hanukkah on the ice! Experience the joy of the season while supporting our past, present, and future JCC Wisconsin Delegation Maccabi athletes. A portion of each ticket sold will directly support our JCC Wisconsin Delegation traveling to the 2025 Maccabi Games in Pittsburgh!

Event Details
Monday, Dec 30
7:00 p.m.
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
400 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee

HANUKKAH ON THE HOAN

The Daniel M. Hoan Memorial Bridge will be lit as a menorah each night in partnership with Light The Hoan. We encourage everyone to light their menorahs alongside us each night. 

Candle Lighting Times

December 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Lighting of the Shamash (helper candle) and first candle of the menorah

December 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Lighting of the second candle 

December 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Early lighting for Shabbat and lighting of the third candle

December 28 – 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Lighting of the next four candles

January 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Lighting of the eighth and final candle

Community Candle Lighting

Join the Community for nightly candle lightings in Whitefish Bay outside of Yellow Wood (401 E. Silver Spring Drive). 

Candle Lighting Times
Dec 25 – Jan 1
5:30 PM

Interested in participating? Round up your friends and receive a $100 reimbursement voucher – good for drinks from Stone Creek or food from the Bay! Email Rachel Pressman, Community Programs Director at the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC to sign up.

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL AND GELT DROP

Join Lubavitch of Wisconsin for their epic annual Chanukah party. There will be a new immersive LED Chanukah festival that’s sure to brighten your holiday! RSVP to guarantee your FREE light up Chanukah head hopper. Plus, you’ll receive a warm drink and donut coupon!

Click here to learn more about all Lubavitch of Wisconsin’s Chanukah events.

Double Your Impact in December

From preschools to synagogues, summer camps to senior living, we’re dedicated to protecting and strengthening the Jewish community across Wisconsin. With a +500% increase in security needs since last year, your support is more critical than ever.

Deadline extended! Every new or increased gift made through January 15th will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $1,000 per household). 

Double your impact and help us build a safe, vibrant future As One.