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