Celebrate Chanukah with TBE!
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Thursday, January 2, 2025
Find joy, community, and light in our upcoming programs.
Temple Beth El invites everyone—families, teens, adults, and the entire congregation—to come together in celebration of the Festival of Lights. With festive gatherings, meaningful traditions, and opportunities to connect, this season is truly a time to share joy and light with one another. Explore our programs below!
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Southern Fried Chanukah
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 4:00pm
Join us for a joyful evening filled with crafts, games, and festive fun for the whole family. From crispy latkes and savory fried chicken to sweet doughnuts and Chanukah cookies, we’ve got all the holiday favorites to keep your spirits bright. Enjoy a puppet show with Miss Debby, a Chanukah fashion show, and a lively dance and bubble party! We’ll light the menorah together, share in delicious food, and close the evening with heartfelt Chanukah songs. It’s everything you love about the Festival of Lights, Southern-style!
Register by Wednesday, December 18.
LIBERTY Latke Lock-In
Friday, December 13 at 6:00pm-Saturday, December 14 at 9:00am
Spin a dreidel, eat some latkes, and debate the logic of the Chanukah Armadillo with LIBERTY! Dinner, snacks, and a light breakfast will be provided. Teens should bring everything they need for an overnight, including a sleeping bag and pillow for sleeping in the social hall.
Register by Monday, December 9.
TBE Jam Sufganiyot Social: A Young Adult Chanukah Gathering
Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30pm
Join TBE Jam ahead of Chanukah for sufganiyot, candle lighting, and good company at Lenny Boy Brewing (3000 S Tryon St), home of the best “booch” (kombucha) in town. Chanukah attire highly encouraged!
SPICE Chanukah Lunch
Wednesday, December 18 at 12:00pm
Join us for a joyous celebration filled with laughter, love, and all things Chanukah. Indulge in our traditional Chanukah luncheon, featuring crispy latkes, delectable blintzes, sweet sufganiyot, creamy slaw, rich cheesecake, and more!
Register by Sunday, December 15.
Gift Shop Chanukah Open House
Sunday, December 8 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Be the first to explore our dazzling new Chanukah collection! Sip on cocoa, enjoy delicious cookies, and browse our beautiful gifts, holiday décor, and all the essentials for the season. To keep the excitement going all morning, we’ll have door prize drawings every half hour and a free gift-wrapping station for your purchases!
Chanukah Shabbat Evening Service and Dinner
Friday, December 27 at 6:13pm
After our 6:13pm Chanukah Shabbat Evening Service, gather with us for a warm, festive dinner celebrating Chanukah together! Join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration, complete with baked chicken, seasonal veggies, latkes, and doughnuts.
Register for dinner by Monday, December 23.
