Islington Menorah Lighting
Sunday 10 December 2023 17:30-19:00 Islington Green Celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, with the entire community at our annual free event in the heart of Islington: - witness the ceremony of lighting the nine-branch Menorah - sing traditional Chanukah songs - listen to live klezmer - make your own Chanukah craft with Cass Arts - make your own shadow puppets with the Little Angel Theatre - play dreidel - taste delicious latkes, doughnuts, and hot cocoa - meet new and old friends
- raffle prizes from Arsenal, After Noah and Angel Flowers
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: FLASH CHANUKAH DANCE
Click here to learn the dance routine
Security update: We are working closely with Islington Police, CST (Community Security Trust), Islington Council security department and a private security team to ensure a multi-layered safety plan is in place for Sunday's event. We are also working closely with local community and faith groups to ensure everyone is welcome and safe in Islington.
The Islington Menorah Lighting has grown to become the second-biggest public menorah lighting in the UK, bringing together Jewish and non-Jewish members of the community, from Islington and beyond. The Islington Menorah Lighting is supported by Islington Council and hosted by Chabad Islington. This event is free and open to all - please join with your family, friends and neighbours!
Join here, sign up to the raffle and invite friends!
Islington Menorah Lighting recommended by Time Out, The Metro and mentioned in an article in The Times.
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