Hanukkah in Queens

Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is from sunset, December 21, to sunset, December 29, this year. There are Hanukkah celebrations happening throughout Queens, and here are a few of the bigger events.

Lighting of Largest Menorah in Queens
The Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council sponsors the largest Hanukkah menorah in the borough. The annual "Light Up The Night - A Spectacular Chanukah Celebration" features live music, dancing, latkes and sufganiyot, and dreidels, chocolate Chanukah gelt, and special entertainment for the kids.

• Menorah Lighting - December 21, 2008, TBD - Chabad of Eastern Queens, 211-05 Union Tpke, Hollis Hills, 718-225-6750x247
• Chanukah Party - December 14
• NEQJCC website, 718-225-6750 x247.

Chanukah Wonderland
"The Miracle of Chanukah" performed by The Small Wonder Puppet Theatre. Candlemaking, Chanukah sand art, holiday necklaces, and more Chanukah crafts. Taste sufganiyot, learn chess from Bruce the Chess Champion, and receive a Chanukah treat from Judah the Maccabee.

• December 25, 2008, 1-4 p.m.
• Puppet show $5, food and craft $1, 6 tickets for $5
• Sponsored by Chabad of Northeast Queens and Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council
• Chabad of Northeast Queens, 212-12 26th Ave, Bayside, NY, 718-279-1457

Chanukah/Shabbat Services and Dinner
Celebration of Shabbat and Chanukah. Shabbat at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary, followed by a catered Italian/American dinner in the ballroom. The Center is handicap-accessible and has a Sabbath elevator with access to all floors.

• 
  December 26, 2008, 5 p.m.
• $25 per person, and reservations required by December 19
• Jewish Center of Oak Hills, 50-35 Cloverdale Blvd, Oakland Gardens (Bayside), NY
• RSVP and info at 718-631-0100

Share the Light - Grand Chanukah Celebration
Concert and volunteer appreciation event featuring the award winning boys choir M-Generations at the Chabad of Rego Park.

• December 28, 6:30 p.m., $20/$22
• JHS Halsey #157, 63-55 102nd St, Forest Hills, NY
• Chabad of Rego Park

Pawfect Chanukah Celebration
Entertainment, prizes, store discounts, latkes, dreidels, and lighting of the Menorah at Atlas Park mall. First 100 attendees receive free Pawfect Chanukah gift bag. 10% of parking proceeds benefits Queens Jewish Community Council.

• December 28, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave, Glendale

Hanukkah Performance at Flushing Town Hall
Louie Miranda, the bilingual singer, songwriter, and family entertainer celebrates Hanukkah with an interactive concert. Miranda performs original and traditional songs and stories from his recording Louie's Jewish Fiesta.

• Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah! - December 28, 11 a.m., $6/$4
• Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, 718-463-7700