Chanukah Candle Lighting at the Kotel (Every night of Chanukah) - What better place to light Chanukah candles than at the Kotel? Head over to the place where it all began for nightly lighting! Learn more here.

Chanukah Candle Lighting at the First Station with Chabad of Baka (December 29 concert, but lighting every night!) - Join the Chabad of Baka for Chanukah candle lighting throughout the entire week. But on Dec 29, there will be a special concert with the Solomon Brothers. You don’t want to miss this! Get more info here.

The Hasmonean Conference (December 29 at 3pm DAY 4) - The Israel Antiquities Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage, invites you to take part in a conference that connects us to the glorious past of the Hasmonean era. Come and learn about ancient Israel through lectures, archaeological discoveries and extraordinary finds, in a special conference that is all about history and research discoveries. Check out the schedule and register here! 

Lightfest 2024 (December 29 at 7:00pm NIGHT 5) - They say Chanukah is the time for us to share our holy light with the world, and what better way to do that than by celebrating the joy of the holiday together with soul stirring music? Join NURIEL, Shlepping Nachas, the G-NOME Project and more special guests for a Chanukah concert to remember! Click here for info and tickets.

Shuk Olim: Chanukah Edition (December 29 at 5:00-9:00pm NIGHT 5) -  Come support your favorite Oleh owned businesses in the classic Shuk Olim we all know and love - this time with a Chanukah twist! Get your shop on. 

Hanukkah Mix (December 29 at 8pm NIGHT 5) - Get your Chanukah party on with other young Olim in JLM! Candle lighting, Sufganiyot, and dancing galore. Sign up here!

Chanukah Party with Michlelet Emunah (December 30 at 10:00-11:30am for kids, and again from 6:30pm for women, DAY 4/NIGHT 5) - Need ideas for entertaining your children over Chanukah vacation? Students at the Theatre degree at Michelet Emunah are putting on a morning of chanukah-themed creativity! Looking to keep yourself busy that night? Join them for a concert and communal candle lighting. Register here!

Bogrim Ba’Aretz Chanukah Scavenger Hunt (December 30 at 7:30 NIGHT 6) - Join your Bnei Akiva buddies for a scavenger hunt around the shuk. Meet at Berman’s bakery for a night full of scavenging an surprises! Get more info here.

African Dance Chanuka Party (December 30 at 8:00pm NIGHT 6) - Come let lose with the women of Jerusalem to the coolest Afro-beats. Grab a drink, and get on the dance floor! Chayalot, Miluim wives + girlfriends, and security personnel dance half-off. Get your tickets here.

BaBayit Chanukah Party (December 30 at 8:00pm NIGHT 6) - There’s no party like a BaBayit Party, and when some sufganiyot, latkes, and music are thrown into the mix, you know it’s gonna be a good time. Register here. 

Chanukah Speed Dating Mega Event (December 30 at 9:00pm NIGHT 6) - Celebrate night 6 with the potential for up to 7 speed dates! Join this virtual event for a chance to meet you basheret and experience a Chanukah match. Sign up for a slot here. 

Kulanu Chanukah Party (December 31 at 6:30pm NIGHT 7) - Are you an active single in your 50s-60s? Celebrate Chanukah with a communal candle lighting, good food, and geshmak Torah. Check it out! 

Chanukah Party and Maor Youth Prize Ceremony at NBN (January 1 2:30pm DAY 7/NIGHT 8) -  Enjoy Chanukah treats and celebrations with the Olim community, and partake in recognizing the incredible young Olim who have contributed to Israeli society in their special ways! Register here. 

The Rhythm of Life (January 2 at 11:30am DAY 8) - Music and rhythm are a huge part of our day-to-day lives. Embark on an experiential journey with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to discover how you can embrace the rhythm. Get more info here.  

Jewish Women’s Art Exhibition (January 2 at 6:30pm) - Appreciate the beautiful art created by Jewish Women - the exhibit is for both men and women! Details here.

A Swift Affair (January 2 at 7pm) - Swiftie? Join Bedroom Records for a night of Taylor themed Karaoke, Cocktails, and Dancing! Get your friendship bracelets ready. 

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