Chanukah Celebrations
at Temple Emanu-El

Tuesday, December 1 
Wine + Fruit: 6:30 PM | Workshop: 7:00 PM
Cost: $50 for Temple Emanu-El Members | $72 for Non-Members

Join us for a fun evening making your very own Jewish charm necklace. Ariel will bring her collection of colorful Jewish charms and a bead bar with everything from funky beads to beautiful Murano glass. She'll teach us how to put it all together and share a little about the meaning behind Jewish jewelry and wearing our Judaism proudly.

Friday, December 4. Pre-Neg at 5:00 PM followed by Services at 6:00 PM

Join us on Shabbat Chanukah with Congregation Beth Israel as our choirs sing in Harmony for the Holiday. At 5:00 PM, we'll start with a delicious Chanukah Pre-Neg with food and drinks.  At 6:00 PM, services will begin. Don't forget to bring your favorite menorah from home and join us for a special community candle lighting during the pre-neg.

Friday, December 4 after Services

All are invited to join us for a special Chanukah Shabbat dinner after services. We will have all of the classic fried favorites: shnitzel, sufganiyot, latkes, and so much more!

Get ready to race through the Festival of Lights at the second annual Dreidel Dash! With no religious school that day, we encourage everyone to join in this fun, high-energy event celebrating Hanukkah with friends, family, and the community. Enjoy festive music, dreidel-themed swag, and treats at the finish line — plus, costumes are encouraged and all ages and non-members are welcome! Check-in begins at 9 a.m., and the 1.8-mile race (two laps around Tamaques Park) starts at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM

Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and author based out of New York City. His most recent stand up special, “37 & Single” premiered on Netflix in 2023 year to rave reviews and rose to the Top 10 most watched TV in the US and Canada on Netflix. In addition, The New York Times touted “In the crowded field of dating jokes, Jared Freid…distinguishes himself...”. With a strong focus on dating and relationships, Jared’s comedy reflects the ordinary daily thoughts of everyone you know, especially if you know a lot of millennials that are obsessing over dating apps, trying to be real adults, and worrying about their bodies.

Friday, December 4 at 5:30 PM | North Avenue Train Station

Downtown Westfield celebrates the Festival of Lights with a community menorah lighting bringing residents together for a meaningful holiday tradition. This is organized by the Union County Torah Center Chabad.