WJC Hanukkah Guide As the days grow shorter and darker, Hanukkah reminds us that we have the ability to bring light into dark spaces and the tradition that helps it last miraculously even when the shadows return. This Hanukkah, we will once again be offering opportunities to come together, virtually and in-person, to share the light and warmth of community, mitzvot, and holiness. In this guide you will find opportunities for celebration, study, and prayer? all three ways to shine the light of holiness into the darkness. This Hanukkah, may we all experience the glow and warmth of Jewish tradition and values and may we carry that light out into a world so desperately in need of it.
Please take a look at page 19 of our new WJC Voices magazine for congregant Cheryl Vigder Brause's "8 Mindful Nights (and Days) of Hanukkah," where she invites us to join together to explore how we can celebrate a bit differently this year.
Sunday, November 28 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724
Monday, November 29 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724
Thursday, December 2 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724 7:30pm: Thursday Night Torah Hanukkah Edition We will dive back into the early sources out Hanukkah in the Talmud to try to better understand the development of this relatively late addition to our holiday cycle. ZOOM Meeting ID: 907858576
Tuesday, November 30 9:45am: Torah Talk with Rabbi Dalton A deep dive into the weekly Torah portion. ZOOM Meeting ID: 83172526127 6:00pm: Teen Hanukkah Celebration Join WJC Teens and friends for Hanukkah food, activities and fun! 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724
Wednesday, December 1 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724
Friday, December 3 4:00pm: Mincha, Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv www.wjcenter.org/wjclive 6:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner Join us for a community Shabbat Dinner preceding Rhythm and Ruach at 7:30 pm. $18 per adult and $10 per child (max of $60 per family). There will be outdoor and indoor seating options for families. Please RSVP in advance at wjcenter.org.
7:30pm: Rhythm & Ruach Please join us in the outdoor tent? with heaters!? for a moving Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma?ariv service accompanied by musical instruments. WJC Teens will help lead the service with a special focus on Hanukkah.
Saturday December 4 10:45am: Hanukkah Torah for Tots Welcome Shabbat and Hanukkah by singing songs and hearing a special story. 10:45am: Hanukkah Youth Services A Hanukkah/ Shabbat experience for Pre-B'nai Mitzvah age students.
5:30pm: Community Hanukkah Celebration We invite the WJC community to join us as we celebrate the 7th night of Hanukkah together! Following Havdalah and lighting of the Hanukkiyah, we will join together for a dairy dinner followed by a family movie night. All our welcome! $5 per person with a max of $20 per family. Please RSVP in advance at wjcenter.org. Outdoors at WJC (weather permitting). Watch the candle lighting ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724
Sunday December 5 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv ZOOM Meeting ID: 445906724
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Sunday, November 28 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv Monday, November 29 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv Tuesday, November 30 9:45am: Torah Talk with Rabbi Dalton 6:00pm: Teen Hanukkah Celebration 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv
Mask Policy Indoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bima during religious services (including prayer leaders, speakers, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating. In Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods. Vaccination Policy Individuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services, programs, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion. Those who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream.
Wednesday, December 1 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv Thursday December 2nd 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv 7:30pm: Thursday Night Torah Hanukkah edition Friday December 3 4:00pm: Mincha, Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv 6:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner 7:30pm: Rhythm & Ruach Saturday December 4 10:45am: Hanukkah Torah for Tots 10:45am: Hanukkah Youth Services 5:30pm: Community Hanukkah Celebration Sunday December 5 7:00pm: Virtual Community Candle Lighting followed by Ma'ariv