Hanukkah 5782/2021
Rededicating our ability to celebrate together.
Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, November 28, 2021, and concludes at sundown on Monday, December 6, 2021.
Hanukkah Homecoming
Sunday, December 5 | 4:30 PM
Let's gather and celebrate the final night of Hanukkah as a community for a Hanukkah Homecoming Weekend. Please register here to assure enough doughnuts for all.
- Enjoy the songs and sounds of Kol Sasson
- Light the Agudas Achim hanukkiya
- Savor sufganiyot (doughnuts), a holiday treat
- Meet and greet members of the AAC community
Kol Sasson
Kol Sasson was founded in 1997 as the University of Maryland’s premier Jewish a cappella group. Students from all backgrounds, studies, and cities around the country come together to perform repertoire ranging from English and Israeli pop to traditional Jewish melodies, and more.
Hanukkah in the Hood
Light candles with neighbors near you. Join congregants and friends in kindling Hanukkah lights and gathering in the miracle of being together and the simcha (joy) of Hanukkah.
Space is limited. Please sign up online or call the office, 703-998-6460.
Use this booklet for the Hanukkah candle lighting blessings and some Hanukkah songs and recipes.
Sunday, November 28 | 6:30 PMHow Do You Celebrate Hanukkah Together?
This year we are celebrating our ability to celebrate together. Please send photos of your Hanukkah celebrations with family and friends for our community bulletin board.
Mon, December 6 2021
2 Tevet 5782
Hanukkah Around Town
This year we are celebrating our ability to celebrate together. Please send photos of your Hanukkah celebrations with family and friends.
See how AAC celebrates Hanukkah on our community bulletin board.
Hanukkah Events
Young Families hanukkah sing-a-long
Sunday, December 5 | 10 AM Sing with Hazzan Dienstfrey for half an hour and stay and play at Fairlington Playground as long as you like. Bring blankets to sit on. Meet in the grassy area near the adult exercise equipment off of South Utah Street.
Let us know to expect you on December 5.
Young Families Hanukkah Celebration israeli style
Sunday, December 5 | 3:30 PM We'll snack on sufganiyot (doughnuts), decorate sivivonim (dreidels), and listen to a story. This activity will be indoors.
Masks are required for all attendees ages 2 and up. If you're medically eligible to be vaccinated, proof of vaccination is required.
After this event, join the community celebration--outdoor a cappella concert, community candle lighting and Hanukkah treats.
Please register for this fun Hanukkah event.
Hanukkah Shuk (bazaar) for all children grades K-6
Sunday, December 5 | during Religious School Hours (students only)Religious School students will be able to buy and wrap gifts for friends and family. There also will be a makolet (market) to purchase little snacks.
INOVA alexandria hospital annual Hanukkah celebration
Monday, December 6 | 6 PM
All are invited.
