Whether it’s a rollicking
musical production, an afternoon of D.I.Y. dreidels or latke lovin’—we’ve
rounded up over 20 events to enhance your Hanukkah this year. And with eight
nights to celebrate, we bet you and yours can find more than one that inspires! —
Until Sunday, January 29
An Artist Remembers: Hanukkah Lamps Selected
by Maurice Sendak At The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street
11am-5:45pm (4pm Fridays)
Iconic children’s author
and illustrator Maurice Sendak (of Where
The Wild Things Are) selected his favorite menorahs from The Jewish Museum
archives for this special exhibit honoring Hanukkah. Check out this remarkable
collection of Hanukkah lamps before it’s too late!
Wednesday, December 14
The
Jewish Museum’s Family Hanukkah Benefit Party
1109 Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street
5:30-7:30pm
Gear up for the Festival
of Lights at the Jewish Museum’s family Hanukkah party, with performances by
Applause NYC, balloon twisting from The Mad Hatters and live music from The
Maccabeats.
Saturday, December 17-Sunday, December 18
The
Flying Latke At The Flea Theater
41
White Street
11am
What happens when a UFO
traps a family in their home with nothing to eat but potato pancakes? Find out
when the Flea Theater presents their production of Arthur Yorinks’ The Flying Latke.
Let’s
Celebrate Hanukkah At The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145
Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
2:30pm
To learn about fascinating Hanukkah traditions, including why the holiday is
celebrated for eight nights, head over to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. While
you’re there, don’t forget to make a Hanukkah-themed craft.
Sunday, December 18
Free
Chanukah Celebration At The JCC
334
Amsterdam Avenue
10-11:30am
For a fun-filled morning,
head over to the Jewish Community Center for Chanukah cookie decorating,
dreidel games, a reading by author Leslie Kimmelman, live music from Little
Maestros and much more.
Festival
Of Lights Collage At CMOM
212
West 83rd Street
10am and 1pm
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan invites kids under the age of 4 to create a shiny candle collage
using sparkling glitter and metallic paper. Oo la la!
Poppy
Seed Players: Latkes & Applesauce
At Merkin Concert Hall
129
West 67th Street
11am
Latkes & Applesauce is guaranteed to be the Poppy Seed Player’s most
hilarious holiday production to date. With a Hanukkah version of A Christmas Carol and a skit parodying
“American Idol,” this show will leave the whole family in stiches.
Chanukah
Extravaganza At The Kings Bay Y
3495
Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn
11am-2pm
Brooklyn’s Kings Bay Y will host their Chanukah
Extravaganza on Sunday. All ages are welcome to participate in menorah
lightings, Chanukah arts & crafts and more.
My
Yiddishe Chanukah: A Musical Feast For New York
200
Vesey Street
12pm
The World Financial Center’s Winter Garden is the place to be to hear klezmer
music performed by the National Yiddish Theatre and featuring Joanne Borts,
Daniella Rabbani and Avi Fox-Rosen.
Hanukkah
Family Day At The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street
12-4pm
Children ages 3 and up
will delight in making their own menorahs and decorating dreidels while jamming
to the sounds of Ben Rudnick and Friends.
A
Hanukkah Celebration With Louie Miranda
137-35 Northern Boulevard,
Queens
2pm
Flushing Town Center will be filled with the music of
singer/storyteller Louie Miranda when he puts on an interactive Hanukkah
concert. Prior to the show, audience members will have the opportunity to
create their own Star of David!
Hanukkah
Shofar Oilve Oil Workshop At CMOM
212
West 83rd Street
2, 3, and 4pm
Head over to the
Children’s Museum of Manhattan for this workshop where you can make your own olive oil with a hand
press. Kids ages 5 and older will learn why oil played an important role in the
Hanukkah miracle.
Chanukah
Fever with Mama Doni At The 92nd Street Y
1395
Lexington Avenue
3pm
Get in the Chanukah spirit
the Mama Doni Band! Kids will love dancing to songs like “Chanukah Fever,” “The
Funky Gold Menorah” and “La Vida Dreidel.”
Pre-Chanukah
Family Concert At Congregation Ramath Orah
550
West 110th Street
3pm
Don Puglisi and the
Congregation Ramath Orah All-Star Band will headline CRO’s pre-Chanukah
concert. Families will be treated to American and UK hits as well as Chanukah classics.
Tuesday, December 20
Chanukah
On Ice At Trump Wollman Rink In Central Park
Central Park South (at 59th Street) and Sixth Avenue
6-9pm
In honor of the first
night of Chanukah, Trump Wollman Rink will light a six-foot-tall ice menorah!
Skaters will also enjoy a performance by The Maccabeats and complimentary
kosher food.
Wednesday, December 21
ShirLaLa
Chanukah Concert At The 14th Street Y
344
East 14th Street
6-6:45pm
Join singer Shira Klein at
the 14th
Street Y
for a concert celebrating the mighty Macabees of the Chanukah story. Plus, get
your spin on during the human dreidel contest.
Friday, December 23
Hanukkah
Dinner With Karina And Rebecca At The 92nd Street Y
1395
Lexington Avenue
6pm
Celebrate the Sabbath and
Hanukkah with a family dinner featuring Karina Zilberman and the Y’s Jewish
Family Life Program Coordinator, Rebecca Singer.
Sunday, December 25
I
Lift My Lamp: A Statue-esque Hanukkah At The
Museum Of Jewish Heritage
36
Battery Place
11am-3:30pm
Learn about the life of
Emma Lazarus and the creation of the Statue of Liberty this Hanukkah, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, which will screen films such as An American Tail and Ghostbusters II.
The
Macaroons In Concert At The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street
11am, 1pm and 3pm
The Macaroons will take
the stage at the Jewish Museum for three special Hanukkah performances!
Children ages 5 and up will enjoy hits like “Hurry Up and Light the Candle,”
“Mezuzah” and “Billy Bagel.”
Klez
For Kids Family Concert At The Museum At Eldridge Street
12
Eldridge Street
1pm
This Hanukkah, take the family
to a klezmer music concert. Clarinetist Greg Wall and his band Klezmerfest,
will introduce kids to the Yiddish music of the Eastern European Jewry at the
Museum at Eldridge
Street.
An audience-enacted shtetl wedding will conclude the afternoon’s entertainment.
Community
Chanukah Party At The West End Synagogue
190
Amsterdam Avenue
2-5pm
The West End Synagogue’s
Community Chanukah Party will feature Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Michelle
Citrin as well as food and arts and crafts.
Chanukah
Party At The Astoria Center Of Israel
27-35 Crescent Street, Queens
3 pm
Get your fill of latkes,
Chanukah gelt (chocolate coins) and jelly doughnuts when you attend the Astoria
Center of Israel’s annual Chanukah party.
