Hanukkah Events
Sunday, Nov. 28
10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Chanukah Legos and Lunch
Congregation Torat Emet, at 2375 E. Main St. in Bexley, is hosting the event. RSVP to rabbineuman@toratemet.com.
2 p.m.: Maccabee landing and chocolate dreidel drop
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting a skydiving performance and dropping chocolate from the sky for a Hanukkah celebration at Veterans Field at Eagles Stadium, at 7600 Fodor Road in New Albany. Those interested can register at www.eightnightsoffun.com.
5 p.m.: Chanukah Wonderland
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is then hosting a Hanukkah celebration with latke ice fishing, a snowflake doughnut toss, a menorah snow globe, prizes and more at Drexel Circle in Bexley.
Monday, Nov. 29
7 to 9 p.m.: The Ohio Statehouse Menorah Lighting
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is also hosting a menorah lighting at the Ohio Statehouse at 7 p.m., followed by a Chanuka party inside the Statehouse from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Statehouse Museum gallery.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
7 p.m.: Cteen Chanukah Glow Out Party
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting a party for teens featuring laser tag, doughnuts, a laser beam menorah, latkes and more. Those interested can RSVP at www.eightnightsoffun.com.
7 p.m.: Menorah lighting at Polaris Fashion Place
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting the lighting and will offer doughnuts, dreidels and apple cider.
Wednesday, Dec. 1 7 p.m.: Chanukah Latk-tail Party
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting a party with latkes, cocktails, hor d’ouerves and a burger bar at the at the Bexley Premier Restaurant, at 2525 E. Main Street in Bexley. Those interested can RSVP at www.eightnightsoffun.com.
Thursday, Dec. 2
7 p.m.: Menorah Lighting at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting the lighting and will offer doughnuts, dreidels and apple cider.
Friday, Dec. 3 4:30 p.m.: Friday Night of Lights
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center, 6220 E. Dublin Granville Road in New Albany, is hosting a Columbus Chanukah family dinner with a grand Menorah lighting followed by three-course meal. RSVP at www.eightnightsoffun.com.
6:30 p.m.: Consecration and Chanukah Party
Temple Beth Shalom, at 5089 Johnstown Road in New Albany, is hosting the event in its parking lot. It will feature a menorah lighting, balloon twister, magician, brisket and latke dinner, doughnuts, s’mores, a dreidel tournament and more. Those interested should RSVP to Rsvp@tbsohio.org by Nov. 30.
Saturday, Dec. 4
6:15 to 7:30 p.m.: Chanukah Under The Stars
Tifereth Israel is hosting a musical Havdalah and concert in its parking lot, at 1354 East Broad St.in Columbus. It will feature Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and the synagogue’s rabbis, Hillel Skolnik and Alex Braver. Attendees should bring their own chanukiyah to light and the synagogue will offer s’mores, telescopes and hot chocolate.
7:30 p.m.: Menorah lighting at Easton Town Square
The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting the lighting and will offer doughnuts, raffles, prizes and apple cider.
Sunday, Dec. 5
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Chanukah Brunch and Bingo
Congregation Ahavas Sholom is hosting an event for families led by its teens. There will be prizes and prices are: $40 for a family; $10 for adults; $7 for kids ages 4 to 13. RSVP at www.ahavas-sholom.org. The synagogue is at 2568 East Broad St. in Columbus.
5 p.m.: Menorah Lighting at Nationwide arena
As the Columbus Blue Jackets face the San Jose Sharks, join hosts The Lori Schottenstein Chabad center in Sky Terrace seating for a menorah lighting, a full kosher meal with drinks and a Chanukah Blue Jackets souvenir. To get a ticket, RSVP at bluejackets.com/jewish. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the puck drop at 6 p.m.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Communitywide Chanukah Party
The Columbus Community Kollel, at 2513 E. Main St. in Columbus, is hosting the event, which will feature music, dancing, food and words of inspiration. To RSVP email info@thekollel.org