Chanukah events abound in the OC. Here are all of the listings from December 1 to the end of the holiday. Have a happy Chanukah!
Wednesday, December 1, to Wednesday, December 8
5:30 p.m.
Public candle lighting in the parking lot
Temple Judea
24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
All are welcome
6 p.m.
Temple Beth Sholom
Chanukiah lighting at Orange Plaza every night of Chanukah
(714) 628-4600
Wednesday, December 1
5 p.m.
Chanukah Celebration at The District with Chabad of North Irvine
For information, call (714) 734-3989 or visit www.chabadivine.org/north or rabbielly@chabadirvine.org
Public Menorah Lighting & Celebration – Mission Viejo at the 4 Corners (La Paz and Chrisanta), featuring music, face painting, dreidel-cookie decorating, latkes, and raffle.
Chabad of Mission Viejo
(949) 770-1270 or www.ChabadofMV.com
6 p.m.
Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
Chabad of Laguna Niguel
Grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in the Park
with the Mayor of Laguna Niguel and City Dignitaries
Free
Live entertainment, hot food for purchase
(949) 831-8475
6 p.m.
Temple Beth Tikvah
1600 N. Acacia Avenue, Fullerton
Candlelighting with Hebrew School
Junior Choir Chanukah Dinner
(714) 871-3535
Thursday, December 2
7 p.m.
Atid Hadassah
Temple Bat Yahm
1011 Camelback, Newport Beach
The Lessons of Chanukah: Separation of Church and State
Rabbi Rayna Gevurtz and Stephanie Campbell,
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State
Contact: Gail Reisman at (949) 673-4041 or gailreisman@hotmail.com
Latkes & Vodka with Temple Beth El Sisters
Time and Location TBA
For more information, contact: (949) 362-3999 or www.tbesoc.org
7 p.m.
Shir Ha-Ma’a lot, 3652 Michelson Dr., Irvine
Chanukah Sensation
Light the candles, learn about Chanukah from an adult perspective, and enjoy jelly donuts and coffee. All adult learners are welcome.
No fee
RSVP: (949) 857-2226 or www.shmtemple.org
7 p.m.
Chabad of Laguna Beach, 30804 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach
“LIGHTEN UP”- Chanukah Lighting Ceremony and Comedy night at Chabad starring Patrick Hanifin, direct from the Improv and Comedy store in Hollywood
For information, call (949) 499-0770 or visit www.chabadoflaguna.com or rabbi@chabadoflaguna.com
Friday, December 3
4:30 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat/ Menorah Lighting
Young Israel of Orange County
(949) 300-8899
5-8p.m.
Temple Beth El of South Orange County, 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo
Chanukah Goes Synaplex, honoring those in the community who embrace their Judaism and Jewish values in their daily lives
Games and food: 5-6 p.m.; service: 6-7 p.m.; 7-8 p.m.: oneg
For more information, contact: (949) 362-3999 or www.tbesoc.org
5:40 p.m.
Temple Bat Yahm Chanukah Dinner Party with Dale Schatz All Star Band
1011 Camelback, Newport Beach
Chanukiah lighting (bring your own) at 5:40 p.m.; Service at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.
Adults -$24, children 6-10 -$12, under 5 – no charge.
Reservations due by December 1; (949) 644-1999
6 p.m.
Temple Beth Sholom, 2625 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana
Dedication ceremony for the Chanukiah donated by the family of Eric and Gaylin Goodman, Sisterhood-sponsored Chanukah dinner, and family Chanukah service
For reservations, call (714) 628-4600
Shabbat and Chanukah Community Dinner catered by K-Kosher catering
$25/adult, $15/child before 11/29: $30/adult, $20/child after 11/29
Chabad of Mission Viejo, 24041 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo
(949) 770-1270 or www.ChabadofMV.com
Shir Ha-Ma’a lot, 3652 Michelson Dr., Irvine
Congregational Chanukah Dinner and Shabbat Service
Bring your family’s Chanukiah and join us for a dinner of brisket, latkes, and jelly donuts…
$19/adults; $14/ children
RSVP: (949) 857-2226 or www.shmtemple.org
Singles’ pot luck dinner to celebrate Shabbat and the third night of Chanukah
Temple Isaiah, 2401 Irvine Avenue (corner of Santa Isabel), Newport Beach
Bring vegetarian or dairy dish and menorah and candles
Contact Felicia Wiseman at (949) 760-0660 about what to bring. Shabbat services with the congregation will follow at 8 p.m. For further information, contact Peter Small at (949) 583-1905 or historyalive5@hotmail.com.
6:30 p.m.
Chanukah Shabbat Service
Chabad of North Irvine, 6 Yankee, Irvine
(714) 734-3989, www.chabadivine.org/north, rabbielly@chabadirvine.org
Temple Beth Emet, 1770 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim
Hanukkah Service and Dinner
(714) 772-4720
7 p.m.
Surf City Synagogue
Chanukah Rock Shabbat
Huntington Beach Central Library
(714) 596-2220
Temple Beth Tikvah
1600 N. Acacia Avenue, Fullerton
Wine & Cheese Reception/
Chanukah Family Service
(714) 871-3535
7:30 p.m.
Chanukah Family Friday Night Dinner
Chabad of Irvine, 5010 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine
(949) 786-5000, www.chabadirvine.org, rabbi@chabadirvine.org
Saturday, December 4
10 a.m.
Chanukah Shabbat Service
Chabad of North Irvine, 6 Yankee, Irvine
(714) 734-3989, www.chabadivine.org/north, rabbielly@chabadirvine.org
4:15 p.m.
Shabbat Mincha/Havdalah Service and Menorah Lighting
Young Israel of Orange County
(949) 300-8899
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Public celebration including entertainment; Sufganiot (jelly donuts), latkes, and applesauce
Temple Judea
24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
Reservations required: (949) 830-0470
7 p.m.
Josh Nelson and Friends Concert
Community Havdallah and Hanukkah Candle Lighting followed by the concert
Friends and family invited
Dessert served
$10/adults $5 youth (2-12yrs)
Congregation B’nai Israel
2111 Bryan Ave, Tustin
(714) 730-9693, cbi18@cbi18.org.
7:30 p.m.
Community Chanukah Party and Candle Lighting
Games, food, music, and fun for all ages
Beth Jacob Congregation
3900 Michelson, Irvine
Contact: Carol Koenigsberg, (949) 651-1000, carolk@cox.net
Temple Beth Ohr
15721 Rosecrans Ave, La Mirada
“Celebrating Chanukah with the Three Cotlers”
Temple Beth Ohr’s cantorial soloist, Kyle Cotler, his father, Cantor Doug Cotler (Grammy Award-winning composer), and brother Noah Cotler, teacher at the Southern California Piano Conservatory
$36 ($50 at the door); children under 10, free.
Tickets may be purchased by sending a request for seats and a self-addressed, STAMPED envelope to, Temple Beth Ohr, P.O. Box 357, La Mirada CA, 90638 or e-mail LesBraunstein@verizon.net for more information.
Sunday, December 5
2 p.m.
Chabad of Laguna Beach Surfboard Menorah Lighting and Gala Family Festival at Laguna Main Beach, featuring live music and dancing, variety show with Eddy and Veronica: juggling, stilt walking, magic, and more…latkes, gelt, face painting, balloon art
(949) 499-0770, www.chabadoflaguna.com, rabbi@chabadoflaguna.com.
Chanukah family program — all families welcome
Temple Judea
24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
For reservations, please call Barbara Fleischer at (949) 858-1221
3 p.m.
Menorah Lighting at Fashion Island, Newport Beach, with Chabad Jewish Center of Newport Beach
Chanukah concert by the renowned las Judeos Locos! Come light the huge menorah with local dignitaries.
Chanukah entertainment, gifts and treats for the children. Face painting and much more. Bring an unwrapped gift for distribution to less fortunate children.
www.JewishNewport.com, (949) 721- 9800
Chanukah Celebration at the Irvine Spectrum with Chabad of Irvine
(949) 786-5000, www.chabadirvine.org, rabbi@chabadirvine.org
5:30 p.m.
Orange County Society for Humanistic Judaism
Candle lighting service, dinner and the singing of favorite songs
Dinner choice: brisket, lamb, salmon, or vegetarian.
Laguna Woods Village, Clubhouse 7
Non-members $25
Call Nancy at (949) 455-1649 or Rosalie at (949) 422-3895
7 p.m.
Third Annual Chanukah Party: Food & Comedian
Young Israel of Orange County
(949) 300-8899
Monday, December 6
6 p.m.
SCORT Chanukah Party at a private home
Latke dinner/dessert, silent auction, raffle
Bring a small Hanukkah gift along to donate toward silent auction
$15
RSVP to Lois Weiss at (949) 888-2611
Tuesday, December 7
11 a.m.
Temple Beth Tikvah
1600 N. Acacia Avenue, Fullerton
Caring Community Chanukah Lunch
(714) 871-3535
Wednesday, December 8
6 p.m.
Temple Beth Tikvah
1600 N. Acacia Avenue, Fullerton
Candlelighting with Hebrew School/
Junior Choir Chanukah Dinner
(714) 871-3535
Saturday, December 11
9 a.m.
Temple Beth Tikvah
1600 N. Acacia Avenue, Fullerton
Religious School Post-Chanukah Party
(714) 871-3535
