At sundown on Thursday, December 10, Hanukkah will begin as we light the first candle on our menorahs. Although we will not be able to gather together with family and friends like we have done in years past, our celebration does not need to be diminished. Our homes can still be filled with the smells of latkes and sufganiyot. May the candles from our collective menorah's bring more light into the world this holiday.

To help you prepare for the holiday, we have collected some great resources for you in this email so you can add a little something different this year to your celebrations.

On behalf of the Jewish Federation's Board of Governors and Staff, I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Hanukkah.

Jason Moss
Executive Director
CELEBRATE HANUKKAH A LITTLE BIT EARLY
WITH THE COMMUNITY!
HANUKKAH DATES
Thursday, December 10 (Sundown) - Friday, December 18 (Sundown)
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE HANUKKAH!
8 Crazy Nights
December 10 - December 17
Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center
Go BIG while you stay safe this Hanukkah! We have created 8 nights' worth of fun and community celebration that are open to all ages. For more information visit pjtc.net
Outdoor Menorah Lighting and Menorah Car Parade at Ontario Town Square
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 pm
Chabad of the Inland Empire
For more details visit www.chabadinlandempire.com
Family Hanukkah Celebration
Friday, December 11, 6:00 pm
Temple Beth David
Join Rabbi Lachtman and Cantor Orly for our family Hanukkah celebration. For more info and to join visit templebd.com
Hanukkah Celebration & Shabbat Service
Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm
Temple Ami Shalom
Come join Rabbi Ralph and Cantor Mike in celebrating Hanukkah on Zoom. To join email templeamishalom@gmail.com
Celebrate Hanukkah & Shabbat Friday
Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm
Temple Sinai of Glendale
with Rabbi Rick, Cantor Alyssa. Have your favorite hanukkiyah and three candles ready for a community lighting. Click here for Zoom link.
Virtual Hanukkah Celebration
Saturday, December 12, 5:00 pm
Temple Beth Israel of Pomona
Join us with your own menorah on Zoom or via facebook.com/tbipomona at 5 pm. For more information visit tbipomona.org
Chanukah together at home
Monday, December 14, 6:00 pm
presented by Chabad of Pasadena
Join us for candle lighting, games, songs and community. For more info and to reserve a Chanukah box visit chabadpasadena.com
Outdoor Menorah Lighting at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Monday, December 14, 6:30 pm
Chabad of the Inland Empire
For more details visit www.chabadinlandempire.com
Car Menorah Parade
Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 pm
Chabad of Pasadena
Join us as we bring the spirit of Chanukah to the streets of Pasadena. For more information visit chabadpasadena.com/menorahparade
Beyond the Light
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 pm
Chabad of the Inland Empire
Featuring eight different presentations conveying inspiration through words, music, art, and more. For more information visit www.chabadinlandempire.com
8th Night Community Candle lighting
Thursday, December 17, 7pm
Temple Sinai of Glendale
Make the final night of Hanukkah special by joining us. Have your hanukkiyah and candles ready to light up the TSG Zoom screen! Click here for Zoom link.
HANUKKAH RESOURCES
One of the most beloved Jewish holidays, full of light and joy and family celebration
The holiday we celebrate today is
a rabbinic creation
Lesser-known facts about the
Festival of Lights.
NEW WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS
RECIPES
The ever-popular potato latke heads the list of traditional, oily Hanukkah treats. Including 16 latke recipes you may have never thought of.
On Hanukkah, we traditionally serve holiday dishes cooked in oil to commemorate the miracle of a single vial of oil lasting eight days. But oil as the Hanukkah food of choice was not always so.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Hanukkah Music
Hanukkah is upon-us-kah! In recent years, the Festival of Lights has become an occasion that’s celebrated with a wealth of Jewish a cappella songs, including some so infectious that they are pretty much guaranteed to get stuck in your head all year long.