Chanukah Celebration: Homemade Gelt & Games

During Emanu-El's Chanukah Celebration, head upstairs to the Jewish Experience Lab and make some homemade gelt! We'll also have games to play and dreidels to spin.

Chanukah Celebration Shuk + Light of Giving

Celebrate, gather, and support local artisans at Emanu-El’s first annual Chanukah Shuk!

Join us for a festive afternoon as we mark the Festival of Lights together. This joyful, intergenerational celebration brings families, friends, and congregants of all ages together to honor Chanukah through creativity, connection, and giving.

Enjoy live music, delicious treats, and the opportunity to shop local and support Bay Area artisans and businesses. Browse handmade Judaica, discover unique holiday gifts, and experience the warmth, light, and community spirit of Chanukah—all under one roof.

Sing along to Chanukah favorites with our musical scholar-in-residence, Berkaleet, and take part in hands-on craft projects for all ages—including special creative activities just for kids.

Celebrate the season, spread the light, and be part of this joyful new Emanu-El tradition!

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