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“Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins”

Up Next: Today, 12:00 pm

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$20

Manchester Community Theatre Players

Saturday, December 9 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Requires registration $20.00

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Frozen Fun for Little Ones: Hanukkah Sing-Along

Today, 10:00 am

Showcase SuperLux, Chestnut Hill

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Free

Saturday, December 9 10:00am - 11:00am

Showcase SuperLux55 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467

Requires registration Free

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The Secrets of Chanukah With Cantor Kate Judd

Today, 10:00 am

partial view of man lighting up candles in menorah on black background with bokeh lights on Hanukkah

Free

B’nai Torah MetroWest

Saturday, December 9 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Requires registration Free

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“Hanukkats” by Talking Hands Theatre

Up Next: Today, 10:30 am

Puppet Showplace Theater, Brookline

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$16

Saturday, December 9 10:30am - 11:30am

Puppet Showplace Theater32 Station StBrookline, MA 02445

Requires registration $16.00

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Roots: Honoring Israel

Today, 4:00 pm

First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge

(Photo: Robert Bye/Unsplash)

Free

Temple Emanuel of Newton

Saturday, December 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm

First Church in Cambridge11 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138

Requires registration Free

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PJ Library Hanukkah Havdalah

Today, 5:00 pm

Temple B'Nai Abraham, Beverly

Free

Lappin Foundation

Saturday, December 9 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Temple B'Nai Abraham200 E Lothrop StBeverly, MA 01915

Requires registration Free

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Festival of Lights

Today, 5:30 pm

Temple Israel, Sharon

(Photo: supercat67/iStock)

Free

Temple Israel of Sharon

Saturday, December 9 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Temple Israel125 Pond StSharon, MA 02067

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Belmont Public Menorah Lighting

Today, 6:00 pm

People's United Bank, Belmont

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Free

Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont

Saturday, December 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm

People's United Bank2 Leonard StBelmont, MA 02478

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Ski Against Antisemitism and Celebrate Hanukkah

Tomorrow, 9:00 am

Mount Wachusett, Princeton

(Photo: oneinchpunch/iStock)

$35

Jookender Community Initiatives, Inc.

Sunday, December 10 9:00am - 7:00pm

Mount Wachusett Princeton, MA 01541

Requires registration $35.00 - $60.00

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Chanukah Party for Families With Young Children

Tomorrow, 10:00 am

Temple Israel, Boston

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Free

The Village for Families with Young Children at Temple Israel of Boston

Sunday, December 10 10:00am - 12:00pm

Temple Israel477 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02215

Requires registration Free

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Rabbi Marc Baker Hanukkah 2023

12/6/2023 Top Pick

Hanukkah and the Resilience of the Jewish Spirit

Hanukkah teaches us that, precisely when it may seem hardest, we can overcome if we remain strong, resolved, and proud of who we are.

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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12/6/2023 Top Pick

Vayishlach: We Need Stories to Counter the Narrative of Endless War

One tool for us to help encourage peace among the children of Abraham is amplifying stories of peace among them.

By Rabbi Josh BreindelFor T'ruah

Two lit Shabbat candles in front of challah

12/5/2023 Top Pick

Shine A Light Shabbat Dinner Guide

This Chanukah, we will come together to observe the inaugural Shine A Light Shabbat on Friday, Dec. 8.

By OneTable and Shine A Light

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11/27/2023 Top Pick

11 Boston Latke Standouts

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

Kane’s Donuts

11/27/2023 Top Pick

11 Boston Sufganiyot Specialists

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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11/26/2023 Top Pick

Boston’s Best Parent-Friendly Hanukkah Celebrations

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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11/21/2023 Top Pick

Preview the MFA’s New Gallery Devoted to Judaica

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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2/28/2023 Top Pick

This Purim, Support Jews Experiencing Food Insecurity

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DIY at Home

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11/6/2023 Top Pick

Quick and Easy Guide to Lighting the Menorah

By JewishBoston

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9/21/2023 Top Pick

Bubbe’s Extra Crispy Potato Kugel

By Adeena SussmanFor JewishBoston

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9/2/2022 Top Pick

A PJ Library Family Guide for Starting the Jewish New Year

“A Time to Grow” has myriad creative ways to connect with the High Holidays, including crafts, step-by-step celebrations, blessings and more!

Mango, Fig and Pistachio Charoset

4/1/2022 Top Pick

Modern Seder Plate With Mango, Fig and Pistachio Charoset

Create your own Passover charcuterie board with a new twist on charoset and these delightful combinations.

By Marjorie DrukerFor JewishBoston

BJEP Birdfeeders

12/29/2021 Top Pick

Tu BiShvat Bird Feeder Craft

By Heather RenetzkyFor Boston-Area Jewish Education Program (BJEP)

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