🕎 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  

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The Winter Dreams (Details here) -  Enjoy this magical after-dark festival at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. With giant light sculptures, immersive light-and-water installations, and 3-D light games woven into nature, it’s truly a sight to see. Add in kosher food stalls with seasonal treats, and it’s a perfect winter night activity.

Yitzhak Shamir Film Screening (Tickets here) - This film-and-panel event is a screening of the documentary Shamir, His Way — a deep dive into the life and legacy of Yitzhak Shamir — followed by a candid Q&A with his son Yair Shamir and long-time associate Herzl Makov. Deep dive into his powerful story of history, leadership, and intrigue, and then get behind-the-scenes context from people who knew him. 

Jodi Samuels’ Famous Cooking Class (Details here) - Learn how to make a Shabbat meal in 1 hour at this hands-on cooking workshop. Expect dinner and wine, a social vibe full of young professionals and Israelis, and a chance to walk away with skills to make your shabbat meals in 60 min or less. 

OU NEXTGEN Pre‑Chanuka Paint Night & Shiur (Register here) - Join other single and married women in their 20s-40s at the OU hub for this chill, cozy-meets-meaningful evening where you get to paint your own Chanukah-themed canvas and hear a shiur from Rabbi Uri Pilichowski — diving into the “behind-the-scenes” look at the miracles of the past two years.  

OU ATID Pre‑Chanukah Paint Night & Shiur (Sign up here) - Enjoy an evening with other single women in their 20s and set the mood for Chanukah.Paint your own festive, holiday-themed canvas and hear a thoughtful shiur called “Chanukah and Beyond” from a Rabbi Dani Abell.

Bogrim B’Aretz Scent & Soul (Tickets here) - What could be better than mixing your own lip gloss and signature perfume, all while enjoying a fresh salad bar and friendly vibes with other Bogrot? Enjoy a creative evening with friends and come home with some good glam.

Seven C’s (Info here) - Get ready for a chill concert in the garden! Seven C’s will be playing live tunes at a lovely community garden, perfect for hanging out with friends or family while you soak up some great vibes.  

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