The first night of Hanukkah is Thursday, Dec. 7, when communities along the lower Hudson River celebrate the holiday with the lighting of the menorah.
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Here’s where you can celebrate Jewish holidays in your city.
westchester
Bedford: Chabad of Bedford will hold a Hanukkah celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7 on the Bedford Village Green. The event begins at 4 p.m. and features craft activities, live music, and treats like latkes and donuts. The menorah lighting ceremony will take place from 5 p.m., and admission is free. 608 Old Post Road, Bedford
Summers: Chabad of Yorktown and Somers will hold a Hanukkah celebration in front of the historic Elephant Hotel and Somers City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 1 p.m. Free donuts, gelt and other holiday gifts will also be available. 335 US-202, Summers.
Yonkers: Ridge Hill will hold a celebration and light the giant menorah on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- Cross County Shopping Center will light a Chabad of Yonkers menorah near Macy’s on Monday, December 11th at 6pm. The event will include live music, food, dancing and more. 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers.
Mount Kisco: The Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation and Bet Torah Synagogue will hold their annual menorah lighting ceremony at the Mount Kisco Library and City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco.
Yorktown Heights: Shames JCC will host a Northern Westchester Hanukkah Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center. The event will feature live music, crafts and more. 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Room 113.
Tarrytown: Shames JCC will host the Tarrytown Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event will include live music, refreshments, crafts and more. 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown
pound ridge: Chabad of Bedford will hold a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Pound Ridge Village Green from 3 p.m. Admission to the event is free. 77 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge.
Dobbs Ferry: Chabad of Rivertown will host a Fire-on-Ice Hanukkah celebration at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 4 p.m. The giant ice menorah was sculpted by Guinness Book of World Records ice sculptor Rich Daley and will be lit during the event. ceremony. The event will also feature a drone light show, arts and crafts, and delicious treats. Admission is free, but RSVP is recommended. 87 Ogden Park, Dobbs Ferry.
Yorktown: Chabad of Yorktown celebrates Hanukkah with a laser light show. The annual celebration will be held at the Yorktown Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 10, beginning with the laser light show at 3 p.m. and the lighting of the menorah on the DeVito running track at 4 p.m. Free donuts, latkes, and gel drops at the event. 1974, Commerce Street, Yorktown.
rockland
suffer: The village will hold a menorah lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Suffern Village Hall, 61 Washington Avenue, Suffern.
New town: Chabad of Rockland will hold its annual Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting ceremony at the Allison Parris County Courthouse on Monday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Free donuts, gelt and craft menorah kits will be available at the event. 11 New Hempstead Rd., New City