The Charlotte Jewish News- December 2025- Page 14
Chanukah Events in the Community
Ballantyne Jewish Center
Menorah Lighting at Stonecrest
Monday, Dec. 15 5:30 PM Stonecrest Open to the community
Menorah Lighting in Downtown Waxhaw
Tuesday, Dec. 16 5.30 PM East North Main St. at the Overhead Bridge Open to the community
Sun City Chanukah Party
Thursday, Dec. 18 6 PM Sun City Lodge 2955 Sun City Blvd $ 15 per person
Chabad of Charlotte
Charlotte’ s Biggest Chanukah Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 14 4 PM 5:30 PM – Grand Menorah Lighting Get ready for an unforgettable evening of light, unity, and community spirit as we come together in Symphony Park to light up Charlotte. Feel the energy, the joy, and the pride as hundreds gather to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Enjoy live music, family fun,
and the incredible spirit that makes our community shine bright! Open to the community
Chabad Young Professionals Uptown Charlotte
Drinks + Dreidels 8.0
Thursday, Dec. 18 7 PM Slate( 200 E Bland St, Charlotte) Get ready to celebrate Chanukah with like-minded Young Jewish Professionals in Charlotte. Slate Charlotte will be exclusively ours for the night, so come out to enjoy an open bar, a latke and donut bar, pulled beef and more. Please visit the Chabad Young Professionals Uptown Charlotte website to register: https:// www. theuptownchabad. com /
Charlotte Jewish Preschool, Charlotte Jewish Day School & Jewish Preschool on Sardis
Hockey and Chanukah
Sunday, Dec. 21 4 PM Bojangles Coliseum A menorah lighting ceremony on the ice. Discounted tickets; please scan the following QR Code.
Temple Beth El
Southern Fried Chanukah
Sunday, Dec. 14 4 – 6 PM at TBE Register by Wednesday, Dec. 10. Join us for a cozy afternoon made for families with young children. We’ ll have hands-on holiday activities and signature Southern Fried Chanukah bites— including crispy latkes, Southern-style fried chicken, sweet doughnuts, and Chanukah cookies. And of course, we’ ll light the menorah together on the very first night. Kids can pop in for a puppet show with Miss Debby, show off their favorite Chanukah looks during a“ fashion
show,” and jump into a bubble-filled dance party. We’ ll share dinner and wrap up the evening with our favorite Chanukah songs. Please visit the TBE website to register: www. templebethel. org / chanukah
Miriam’ s Well and Brotherhood Chanukah Dinner & Candle Lighting
Tuesday, Dec. 16 6:30 – 8:30 PM at TBE Register by Thursday, Dec. 11. Chanukah feels brighter when we celebrate together. Join Miriam’ s Well and Brotherhood for an evening that begins with candle lighting and song, led by TBE clergy, and continues with food and fun. Dinner will feature all your favorites, including latkes and sufganiyot. In the spirit of the season, we’ re collecting both new and gently-used winter essentials for Crisis Assistance Ministry. Coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children are all welcome. Dinner is free for Brotherhood and Miriam’ s Well members who bring new winter items to donate. Your gift helps us share the light with our Charlotte neighbors. This gathering is for adults, and babysitting will be available at TBE for $ 18 per child with advance registration. Please visit the TBE website to register: www. templebethel. org / chanukah
SPICE Chanukah Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 17 12 – 2 PM at TBE Register by Sunday, Dec. 14. Celebrate Chanukah with festive music, words from our clergy, and a holiday lunch filled with traditional favorites, including latkes and sufganiyot. Please visit the TBE website to register: www. templebethel. org / chanukah
TBE Jam Sufganiyot Social
Wednesday, Dec. 17 6:30 – 9PM at NoDa Brewing( 150 W 32nd St, Charlotte) Join TBE Jam young adults on the 4th night of Chanukah for sufganiyot( jelly donuts), candle lighting, and good company at Noda Brewing. Chanukah attire is highly encouraged! No registration required.
Chanukah Shabbat Evening Service and Congregational Dinner
Friday, Dec. 19 6:13 – 9:30 PM at TBE Register for dinner by Monday, Dec. 15. Join us for a special Chanukah Shabbat Evening Service at 6:13pm as we light our chanukiyot and welcome the holiday together as a community. After the service, stay for a warm Chanukah dinner. We’ ll enjoy baked chicken, seasonal veggies, plenty of latkes, and donuts. Reservations are required for dinner. Please visit the TBE website to register: www. templebethel. org / chanukah
Temple Israel
Temple Israel’ s Chanukah Celebration
Thursday, Dec. 18 5 PM – 6:30 PM 6 PM – Candle Lighting Open to the Community
Temple Kol Tikvah Lake Norman
1st Night Candle Lighting on the Green
Sunday, Dec. 14 5 PM – 7 PM The Village Green( 118 South Main St, Davidson) Open to the community. Join us for hot chocolate, donuts, vendors, crafts, and more.