Chanukah

Join CBST for Chanukah! The first night of Chanukah is Thursday, December 7, 2023 / 25 Kislev 5784.

We will be hosting community candle lightings each night of the 8 nights of Chanukah. See below for candle lighting times and more info.

View our Chanukah Songs & Blessings booklet.

Chanukah Programs, Services, and Gatherings

First Night

First Night Candle Lighting
Thursday, December 7, 5:30 p.m.Via Zoom | Hosted by all the CBST Clergy. 

Second Night

Families with Children Kabbalat Shabbat Chanukah Dinner
Friday, December 8, 5:00 p.m. | In-person at CBST, 130 West 30th Street | Register » | Rabbi Werber and Tefillah Leader Rachel Chang will lead a children’s Chanukah service from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and then dinner will be served for our families.

L’Dor Vador Chanukah Gathering
Friday, December 8, 5:00 p.m. | In-Person at Goldie’s Tavern, 135 West 30th Street | Join us for drinks and a nosh before we head over to CBST for Chanukah Services. Let’s celebrate this joyous, light-filled holiday together! Bring your friends! No registration is required. LDVD is a growing CBST community for people in their 40’s and 50’s+. Email LDVD@cbst.org for more info.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service—Shabbat Chanukah with Second Night Candle Lighting
Friday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. | In-person at CBST, 130 West 30th Street and online

Aleinu 20s & 30s Chanukah Festive Oneg 
Friday, December 8, After Services | In-person at CBST, 130 West 30th Street | Register » | Experience the joy of Chanukah and Shabbat together. There will be food, drinks, music, free giveaways, and opportunities to socialize with other young LGBTQ Jews and allies. Make new friends, eat latkes, or maybe even meet your beshert! The night is full of possibilities! We are so excited to see you there. Email aleinu@cbst.org with any questions. 

Third Night

Families with Children Shabbat Chanukah Gathering
Saturday, December 9, 11:30 a.m. | In-person at CBST, 130 West 30th Street | Register » | It’s time for Chanukah! We are opening up our Limmud b’Shabbat Chanukah Program to the entire Families with Children community, so please join us as a family for tefillah led by Rabbi Yael Werber and Tefillah Leader Rachel Chang, along with story-telling, games, and sufganiyot.

Havdalah with Third Night Candle Lighting
Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.Via Zoom | Led by CRRI Aliza Schwartz. 

Fourth Night

Fourth Night Candle Lighting
Sunday, December 10, 7:00 p.m.Via Zoom | Hosted by Aleinu (20s & 30s), led by CRRI Adam Graubart.

Fifth Night

Fifth Night Candle Lighting
Monday, December 11, 5:30 p.m.Via Zoom | Hosted by Mishpachah Monday! Mishpachah begins at the regular time of 5:00 p.m., with candle lighting following at 5:30 p.m.

Sixth Night

Sixth Night Candle Lighting
Tuesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m.Via Zoom | Hosted by Families with Children, led by Jules Rose and CBST Song Leader Rachel Chang.

Seventh Night

Seventh Night Candle Lighting
Wednesday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.Via Zoom | Hosted by The Ark Immigration Clinic.

Eighth Night

Eighth Night Candle Lighting
Thursday, December 14, 5:30 p.m.Via Zoom | Hosted by L’dor Vador (40s & 50s), led by Rabbi Marisa James.