The annual Community Hanukkah Celebration, co-sponsored by the JCC and the Jewish Federation, will take place at the JCC on Thursday, December 22nd from 5:15 to 7:00 pm.
The evening will begin with the Hanukkah torch walk. Children and teens from the community will lead a procession of lights from the entrance of Temple Israel’s parking lot to the front of the JCC. There will be a brief ceremony with music and recitations. Performances will follow by the JCC Early Childhood Center and Hillel Academy. There will be a showing of the annual community Hanukkah video the JCC’s Auditorium.
The torch walk will take place from 5:15 to 5:30 pm, followed by entertainment from 5:30 to 6:00 pm when the food buffet opens. Tickets for food will be sold; the cost is $8 per person, $6 for seniors and children. Family maximum of $28 and will include homemade potato latkes, applesauce, tuna, rolls, beverages, and desserts.
There will be a special guest appearance by Rowdy, the Rumble Pony’s mascot, who will partake in the games, face painting, and arts and crafts with the kids from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Reservations are greatly appreciated. Please call the JCC office at (607) 724-2417.