Hanukkah is just 2 weeks away! We hope you will participate in TBA’s Hanukkah celebrations. We have opportunities to gather in person or online along with drive-by and pick-up activities for you to do at home. We wish you warmth and light, today and everyday.
Hanukkah Shabbat Service
12/3
On Friday, December 3 at 6:15 p.m. we invite you to join us for a festive community-wide Hanukkah Shabbat Service in the sanctuary and online followed by Hanukkah dinner. At the service, you will enjoy the beautiful voices of our multi-generational choir. Repertoire will include TBA's favorite Hanukkah tunes.
Order Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner
In-Person or Take-Out
12/3
We are happy to be offering dinner both in the social hall following services and for take-out. Dinner, catered by The Soup Factory/Rotisserie, includes chicken, vegetables, macaroni and cheese, salad, and of course latkes! Dinner in the social hall will be served family-style at your table. Click here to RSVP by 5 p.m. December 1 for in-person dinner.

If you can't stay for dinner but also don't feel like cooking, click here to RSVP by 5 p.m. December 1 to order a takeout dinner. Detailed information regarding pick-up times and more is included on the form.
Join the Hanukkah Choir
Singers aged 12 and up are welcome to join. As a reminder, all participants must be vaccinated and will be masked while indoors. Singers who want to participate need to attend a minimum of 2 rehearsals. If you missed the first rehearsal last week, there are still two remaining on November 17 at 7:15 p.m. and December 1 at 6:15 p.m. Repertoire will include TBA's favorite Hanukkah tunes. For questions or to RSVP please email Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman. 
It's All About the Light
11/28 - 12/5
Back by popular demand! We are once again lighting up the front of TBA's exterior with Hanukkah lights and decorations. Be sure to stop by to check them out. November 28 - December 5 daily after sunset.

In addition, we invite you to join us on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. for a short but sweet candle lighting service. We will recite the Hanukkah blessings and Rabbi Stern will light our giant hanukkiyah. Weather permitting we will be outdoors for this gathering. This is an in-person only event.
Donut Decorating Kits
Order by 11/23
Open to the Entire Congregation
We are excited to announce the return of our Hanukkah Donut Decorating Contest! Order your Hanukkah donut kit here by Tuesday, November 23. The kits are from Dunkin Donuts and come in two sizes/prices ($10 small contains 4 donuts and $15 large contains 9 donuts). Each kit comes with sprinkles and icing for decorating. Kits will be available for pick up from the Temple on Monday, November 29, time(s) TBD. If your child wishes to enter their donuts into our contest, please email pictures to Myriam or Eileen by 12/1. Entries will be posted on TBA's social media sites where votes will be tallied. The winner will be announced during the Hanukkah Shabbat service on Friday, December 3. Donuts are available to order for school and non-school families alike! Please note: the decorating contest is open to students only.
Women of TBA Hanukkah Party
12/16
We are excited to host the Women of TBA Hanukkah party at Beth Avodah this year at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 16. This event is always a lively evening for the Women of TBA! We'll provide dessert and drinks, you only need to bring a gift valued at approximately $25 to participate in the gift swap. All participants will remain masked except while seated and actively eating or drinking. Click here to RSVP by 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 14.
Hanukkah Mitzvah Collection
Over the next several weeks and months, we will be getting more involved in the cause of youth and young adult homelessness in the Boston area. Stay tuned for more information about our holiday season collection which will kick off at Hanukkah and run through the month of December.

If you are looking to get involved in an ongoing volunteer project, please sign up to support the Newton Community Freedge through TBA's efforts - or stop by the freedge on your own to bring much needed items!
Covid Policy
As a reminder, in order to participate in indoor activities at Temple Beth Avodah you must be fully vaccinated (ages 12 and up) and wear a mask indoors at all times. At this time we highly recommend that children ages 5-11 begin the vaccination process. Thank you for keeping our community safe!
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