🕎 LightFest 2025 — An Uplifting Chanukah Experience
Wednesday, December 17 • Zappa Jerusalem

THIS YEAR - Habaita Yerushalayim, invites you to one of Jerusalem’s most inspiring Chanukah nights of the year.

LightFest 2025 features an unforgettable musical lineup:

✨ NURIEL • Shlepping Nachas • Jalle Band (ג’עלה)
Opening: Avi Friedler & Akiva Nachman

The evening features communal menorah lighting, uplifting messages, support for our soldiers, local art, photo magnets, and a warm, electric atmosphere that fosters community connection.

🎟️ Tickets: https://web.vibez.io/events/LightFest2025 
🏷️ Jerusalem Residents: Enjoy a ₪60 Yerushalmi discount! Apply it here 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4p7kar4 

This Tuesday night, light up your love life with the biggest singles event of the season! Over 3000 Jews will be joining from across the globe.

We'll ask you questions about your age, location, and more and then introduce you to people who match what you're looking for in a partner, all in 1 hour.

It's free, quick and fun. We've made 100s of marriages from these events!

Tuesday, Dec 16th | 3rd night of Chanukah | Online

Register now at: https://datenight.ai/jlmscoop

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Chanukah Extravaganza (Details here) - The Jerusalem Comedy Scene is proud to be teaming up to create this year’s Chanukah Extravaganza! 8 of your favorite comedians (one for each night) and special musical guest, Wonderland, take the stage for one amazing party at The Terminal @ First Station.

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