Adath Israel Celebrates Hanukkah With an OPEN HOUSE Week of Fun for Families
Adath Israel will celebrate the spirit of Hanukkah with an OPEN HOUSE week of fun for families in the community.
JOIN US FOR A NEW MUSIC SHABBAT – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 7:30 p.m. Learn New Shabbat melodies as we continue to bring vibrancy to our Shabbat worship. Share a fore spice of Hanukkah with melodies shared by the Adath Israel choir joined by Religious school students. There will be an Oneg dessert following the service. All are welcome.
On Sunday, December 18th between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. , we invite all parents and their children from the community ( kindergarten and older) to visit our classes, join our students as they make latkes, learn the skill of the traditional Dreidel game, and enjoy Hanukkah music and crafts. Ask us about open Religious School enrollment.
The first night of Hanukkah, Tuesday, December 20 at 4:45 p.m. We invite all parents and their children in 2nd grade and older to join us for the lighting of the first candle on the outdoor Hanukkiah (menorah) followed by singing and Israeli dancing. We will be joined by members of the Lawrenceville Council.
Friday, December 23 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcoming to our delicious and moving Hanukkah Shabbat Seder! We invite the community to connect with our congregation during this festive celebration. Pre-paid reservations are required. For Details, Contact the Adath office at 609-468-5175, or email Mira Colflesh mcolflesh@adathisraelnj.org.
Hanukkah, the festival of lights, celebrated for 8 nights, has a rich repertoire of text and music focusing on the miraculous and courageous victory of Judah Maccabee and his followers against King Antiochus and the Greek conquerors. Hazzan Art Katlin adds, “Hanukkah also focuses on the rededication of the defiled temple, due to the valiant efforts of the Maccabbees, along with the miracle of the one small vial of oil that remained lit for 8 days. We celebrate their bravery and their pursuit of freedom.
Adath Israel congregation is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism providing religious involvement, cultural and social programming and education for individuals of all ages. Adath is committed to building bridges locally within our own greater Mercer County interfaith community and internationally with the promotion of peace and healing in Israel and throughout the world.
Founded in 1923 in Trenton, the 85 year old congregation re-located to Lawrenceville in 1991. The barrier-free facility is accessible to all. The Congregation was one of the first recipients of the nationally coveted Open Congregation award and in 1996 hosted the New Jersey People with Disabilities conference. In addition to a vibrant award winning religious school and youth organization, Adath Israel boasts active Adult Education, Women’s League, PTO and other dynamic committees. Members are also involved in a number of community projects such as Federation, Jewish and Family Services, Kosher Pantry, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, blood drives and much more to benefit people of all faiths. More information about the congregation can be found on the Web site at www.adathisraenj.org.
