PJ Library’s Hanukkah Hub – Virtual Event
Ongoing
PJ Library is a fantastic free resource that helps to educate families all across the country throughout the year on Jewish traditions and cultural celebrations. This Hanukkah season, they’ve put together a fantastic website filled with virtually everything you need to know about Hanukkah 2024 and how to have a kid-friendly celebration!
There’s this fun page of free printables, the ultimate list of Hanukkah books for kids, and a ton of kid-friendly audio stories and Hanukkah-themed podcasts.
Click here for a short video on how to make Hanukkah-inspired fried plantains from Cuban-Jewish Chef Jennifer Stempel!
Plus, any family may sign up each of their children for a free subscription of age-appropriate books about Jewish holidays, values, traditions, and themes which get sent to your home each month.
Free.
Don’t Forget to Write
Sara Goodman Confino
In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She’s Up to No Good.
Author Virtual, Participants in Person
Discussion led by Dana Susson, Esq.
JCC Members & community free
When: Tuesday, December 17, 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: 1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
949.435.3400
Hanukkah Celebration at Pretend City – Irvine
Spin the dreidel and light the Menorah! Pretend City is celebrating Hanukkah again this season. Let your little ones learn about this holiday through fun activities, music, traditions, games, and art! There will be special Hanukkah themed event on this day with Rabbi Sender.
Included with Museum Admission. $19.95 per person. Seniors $17.99. Military & Family $16.95. Members and children up to 12 months old are free.
When: Thursday, December 26
Where: 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Hanukkah On The Pier – San Clemente
Celebrate Hanukkah at the beach with this outdoor menorah lighting. Highlights include free Hanukkah head-boppers, giant bubbles, the Dreidel Man, music, donuts, latkes, dreidels, gelt, and more. This year’s celebration includes the Kindness Menorah which you are invited to help cover in messages of love and peace.
Free.
When: Sunday, December 29 at 4:00 pm
Where: San Clemente, CA 92672