Hanukkah Activities 2020

Let's bring some shimmer and light into our lives this year!

Light the Night
TINW Family DIY Hanukkah Menorah Challenge
Thursday, December 10 - Submissions Due!
Looking to add some light to the cold and dark days of winter?
Keep busy and get crafty at home by designing your own menorah for TINW’s first-ever Hanukkah Menorah Challenge! Get out those glue guns and bolts and let the whole family work together (it's a great way to spend the long Thanksgiving weekend). Or go solo on your own design – it’s up to you! Take part in reviving a wonderful tradition started by our very own Gaye Katz of blessed memory.

Rules:

• Each menorah must have 9 candle holders (one for each night of Hanukkah and a shamash) 
• It must be usable in some way (ie, if you build a menorah out of legos, you need to figure out a way to light it without melting it. The legos themselves don’t count as the candles!) 
• Need inspiration? Check out these photos for ideas--they use everything from hockey pucks to donuts to paintbrushes!  For each entry received, we will make a donation to Light the Night, the fundraising campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Your creativity in making lights will help bring light to those affected by cancer. 
• Please submit a photograph of your entry and its creator(s) so that we can share your design with our entire community. Send all entries to Cantor Fogelman (cantor@tinw.org) by Thursday, December 10th.  

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Hanukkah Greetings Video

TINW is committed to finding ways to bring our community together this Hanukkah season, despite the challenges of social distancing. We're putting together a video montage featuring messages and greetings from TINW families as well as some special guests! We want each of you to take on a starring role. It's easy -- all you need is a few seconds. Sing your favorite Hanukkah song, show off your menorah, or simply record a simple "Happy Hanukkah" message. You can also submit holiday themed pictures (past and present). A wonderful way to connect with one another during the holiday season!

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December Hanukkah Mitzvah Challenge

December 1 - 18

 

Hanukkah means “dedication.” This year let’s demonstrate our dedication to Judaism by fulfilling at least one Jewish value / commandment through the December Hanukkah Mitzvah Challenge.

Hanukkah Mitzvah Challenge Information

Family Hanukkah Candle Lighting & Sing-a-long with PJ Library
Friday, December 11
5:30 PM

Join Cantor Lauren Phillips Fogelman and PJ Library's Parent Connector Lisa, over Zoom as we light the Hanukkah candles, read a book, and sing some holiday songs!  This is a perfect opportunity for families with young children to celebrate together.  Please use this link to RSVP

Hanukkah Zoom "Parties" with Clergy
December 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17
7:00 PM
Sign up with your friends to have a Zoom Hanukkah party with TINW's Clergy (this event is only available to TINW Congregants).  During each night of Hanukkah Rabbi Jaech, Cantor Fogelman or Rabbi Pein will lead a brief candle-lighting ceremony for small groups to celebrate together. Multiple families can join each night to enjoy the holiday together.  Register for a TINW Clergy Hanukkah Party.

Hanukkah Shabbat Service
Friday, December 11
7:00 PM
Second night of Hanukkah Shabbat service will be broadcast over Zoom in addition to the livestream so that we can light the candles together as a congregation. Register to participate via Zoom

TINW Hanukkah Schmooze-By
Sunday, December 13

Hanukkah Baking with the Sisterhood

Join the Sisterhood with your family for a special Hanukkah baking session. Learn to make easy & delicious Sufganiyot Munchkins (jelly donuts). Register here for the Hanukkah Baking Session