Chanukah
Calendar
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Dec 19 - Dec 26, 2022
Dec 25, 2022
Christmas
Dec
1 2022
Agudas: Issues in Jewish Law & Ethics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar
Class is both in-person or on zoom. Every Thursday evening, except Thanksgiving (11/24)…
Dec
2 2022
JFSA/JCRC: Share the Light of Shabbat
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Help our community dispel the darkness of antisemitism by sharing the light of Shabbat in your home with your non-Jew…
Dec
5 2022
JCC: Author Speaker Series: A Conversation with J.G. Schwartz
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Barshop Jewish Community Center
Come and listen to J.G Schwartz discuss the intrigue, adventure and mishap that takes place in her newest novel!
Vis…
Dec
6 2022
Dec
6 2022
SAJSS: Support Group for Family Caregivers
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Sandra Wadiche
13409 NW Military Highway
Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78231
This group is for anyone, not just older adults, who cares for a loved one,
Dec
6 2022
JFSA: HMMSA Book Club
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join the Holocaust Memorial Museum for a discussion of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington.
Dec
6 2022
Agudas: Exploring Judaism
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
TX
For those interested in conversion AND for those wanting to explore and learn the basics for Judaism!
Always been cur…
Dec
6 2022
Congregation Shalom: Hands on Hanukkah Workshop
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
This hands on workshop will address such questions as: Is there a "right" way to light the Hanukkah candles? Why do w…
Dec
6 2022
Dec
7 2022
Agudas: Jewish Philosophy
8:25AM - 9:10AM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
This class will take place every Wednesday morning following Morning Minyan in person …
Dec
7 2022
Chabad: My G-d - JLI Course
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Virtual
TX
My G‑d: Defining the Divine
Nothing is off-limits as this refreshingly open course asks 25 piercing questions about…
Dec
7 2022
Congregation Shalom: Beginner Hebrew
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Zoom
San Antonio, TX
This class will focus on Hebrew reading (decoding) and assumes no prior experience with Hebrew. By the end of 12 week…
Dec
7 2022
Congregation Shalom: Digging Deeper: An Introduction to Judaism, Part 2
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Zoom
This class follows Intro to Judaism, Part 1, where the basics were taught- the "whats," and will explore the "whys" b…
Dec
7 2022
JCC: Board of Directors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Campus of the Jewish Community
12500 NW Military Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78231
JCC Board Meeting
Dec
8 2022
JCC: Cooking with Bubby
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Isabel Resendez
12500 NW Military Hwy.
San Antonio, TX 78231
Chanukah would not be the same without Sufganiyot on the table. Come and enjoy time together with friends and learn h…
Dec
8 2022
Agudas: Issues in Jewish Law & Ethics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar
Class is both in-person or on zoom. Every Thursday evening, except Thanksgiving (11/24)…
Dec
10 2022
Agudas: Hands on Hanukkah and Havdalah at Whole Foods
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Whole Foods at the Vineyard
18403 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
Family fun at Whole Foods on Blanco. Let's prepare for Hanukkah! Make cute gifts and decorations for the holidays and…
Dec
11 2022
TBE Sisterhood: Hannukah Sip and Shop
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Temple Beth-El
211 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
TBD
Dec
11 2022
TBE: Sunday Scholars Series with Rachel Stern
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Temple Beth-El
211 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
Temple Beth-El promotes life-long learning and therefore offers learning opportunities at every stage of life. in add…
Dec
11 2022
SAJSS: LIFE & LEGACY & End of Year Celebration
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Please come celebrate 2022 with SAJSS!
Dec
12 2022
NCJW: Chanukah Program
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Renee Leon Sabel
1207 Thrush Ridge
San Antonio, TX 78248-1769
Chanukah program
Dec
13 2022
SAJSS: Grief Support Group
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Sandra Wadiche
13409 NW Military Highway
Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78231
This group is for anyone dealing with a loss of any kind.
Dec
13 2022
Agudas: Exploring Judaism
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
TX
For those interested in conversion AND for those wanting to explore and learn the basics for Judaism!
Always been cur…
Dec
13 2022
Chabad: TENTalks
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning
14535 Blanco Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78216
Back by popular demand, TENTalks Chanukah: Jewish Ideas Worth Doing will feature a series of ten live TED-style power…
Dec
13 2022
JFSA: Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community
12500 NW Military Hwy.
San Antonio, TX 78231
JFSA: Board Meeting
Dec
14 2022
Jewish National Fund: USA Breakfast for Israel
7:30AM - 9:00AM
AZ
Jewish National Fund-USA invites you to join us in-person for our annual Breakfast for Israel. Learn about our critic…
Dec
14 2022
Agudas: Jewish Philosophy
8:25AM - 9:10AM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
This class will take place every Wednesday morning following Morning Minyan in person …
Dec
14 2022
Chabad: My G-d - JLI Course
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Virtual
TX
My G‑d: Defining the Divine
Nothing is off-limits as this refreshingly open course asks 25 piercing questions about…
Dec
14 2022
SAJSS: Game On!
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Adante Club House
2731 Cembalo Blvd.
CLUB HOUSE
San Antonio, TX 78230
All community members 60+ are invited to celebrate Hannukah and play board games and card games with their friends!
Dec
14 2022
JCC: Hands on Chanukah
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Barshop JCC
Celebrate Chanukah at the JCC with fun for the whole family! We are excited to present a special showing of "The Chan…
Dec
14 2022
Congregation Shalom: Beginner Hebrew
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Zoom
San Antonio, TX
This class will focus on Hebrew reading (decoding) and assumes no prior experience with Hebrew. By the end of 12 week…
Dec
14 2022
Dec
14 2022
Congregation Shalom: Digging Deeper: An Introduction to Judaism, Part 2
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Zoom
This class follows Intro to Judaism, Part 1, where the basics were taught- the "whats," and will explore the "whys" b…
Dec
15 2022
JFSA: PJ Library Community Hanukah Event
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Estancia Del Norte
37 NE Loop 410 at McCullough
San Antonio, TX 78216
PJ Library Hanukkah event for the family
Dec
15 2022
HFLA-SA: Executive Committee Meeting
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Kendra Barnes
Zoom Meeting
TX
Monthly HFLA-SA Executive Commitee Zoom Meeting
Dec
15 2022
Agudas: Book Club Havurah
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Enjoy reading & contributing to insightful discussions? We'd love for you to join our Havurah Book Group!
If you are…
Dec
15 2022
Agudas: Issues in Jewish Law & Ethics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar
Class is both in-person or on zoom. Every Thursday evening, except Thanksgiving (11/24)…
Dec
18 2022
Chabad: Chanukah on the River
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Arneson River Theater
418 Villita St
San Antonio, TX 78205
4:00 p.m. 9 ft. Menorah Lighting
Maccabeats Live in Concert!
Dec
19 2022
Chabad Boerne: Fredericksburg Chanukah Celebration
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Market Platz, Oktoberfest Halle
100 Main St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Join us for the annual Chanukah celebration in Fredericksburg. We will kindle a 9ft Menorah followed by music and ref…
Dec
19 2022
JFSA: PJ Library Hanukkah event at Sea World
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Sea World San Antonio
10500 Sea World Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
Sea World and PJ Library will host a Hanukkah event - families can come early before menorah lighting and explore the…
Dec
20 2022
SAJSS: Support Group for Family Caregivers
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Sandra Wadiche
13409 NW Military Highway
Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78231
This group is for anyone, not just older adults, who cares for a loved one,
Dec
20 2022
Agudas: Donuts & Dreidels
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Shipley Do-Nuts
1218 B itters Rd #101
San Antonio, TX 78216
Free family-friendly event at Shipley Donuts on Bitters near Blanco. Bring your favorite menorah and join us for Hanu…
Dec
20 2022
Agudas: Exploring Judaism
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
TX
For those interested in conversion AND for those wanting to explore and learn the basics for Judaism!
Always been cur…
Dec
20 2022
Chabad La Cantera: Gala
8:00PM - 11:55PM
This will be the annual Chabad La Cantera gala event. More details to come.
Dec
20 2022
TASA: Board Meeting
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
TASA Board Meeting via Zoom, each 3rd Tuesday of the month (unless specified)
Dec
21 2022
Agudas: Jewish Philosophy
8:25AM - 9:10AM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
This class will take place every Wednesday morning following Morning Minyan in person …
Dec
21 2022
Agudas: Hanukkah Hullabaloo
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Join us for a fried chicken dinner with latkes, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), and lots of fun! Family Fun for all ages! …
Dec
21 2022
Chabad of Boerne: Chanukah Celebration
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Boerne Main Plaza
100 N. Main St
Boerne, TX 78006
Join the annual Boerne Chanukah celebration in the heart of downtown.
Join us we kindle a 9ft Menorah celebrating th…
Dec
21 2022
Agudas: Annual Congregational Meeting
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Please join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting.
Dec
21 2022
Congregation Shalom: Beginner Hebrew
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Zoom
San Antonio, TX
This class will focus on Hebrew reading (decoding) and assumes no prior experience with Hebrew. By the end of 12 week…
Dec
21 2022
Agudas: Latkes & Libations
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Please join us for Latkes & Libations. Adults only.
Dec
21 2022
Congregation Shalom: Digging Deeper: An Introduction to Judaism, Part 2
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Zoom
This class follows Intro to Judaism, Part 1, where the basics were taught- the "whats," and will explore the "whys" b…
Dec
22 2022
Chabad of Boerne: Chanukah Celebration in Kerrville
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Louise Hays Park - Centennial Pavilion
202 Thompson Dr
Kerrville, TX 78028
Join us as we light the Menorah in Kerrville, Texas at the Louise Hays Park < Centennial Pavilion. Lighting of a 9ft Menorah, Chanukah delicacies, joy, and Jewish pride. Event is free!
Dec
22 2022
JFSA: YAD Hanukkah Happy Hour
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Enstancia del Norte
Join members of the Young Adult Division for a Hanukkah Happy Hour!
Dec
22 2022
HFLA-SA: Board of Directors Meeting
6:40PM - 8:00PM
TX
HFLA-SA Monthly Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom
Dec
22 2022
Agudas: Issues in Jewish Law & Ethics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar
Class is both in-person or on zoom. Every Thursday evening, except Thanksgiving (11/24)…
Dec
23 2022
Agudas: Hanukkah Shabbat Potluck
6:00PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Family Friendly Dinner – Immediately following Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 6:00pm.
Bring a dairy or parve…
Dec
23 2022
Congregation Shalom: Hanukkah Celebration and Potluck Dinner
6:45PM - 8:30PM
House of Prayer Lutheran Church
10226 Ironside
San Antonio, TX 78230
Latkes cooked fresh on-site, Hanukkah candle lighting, festive Hanukkah sing-down, food, games, dreidels, gelt, and m…
Dec
25 2022
STRONGER TOGETHER: Chanukah Event at the Zoo
4:30PM - 6:30PM
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N. St Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78212
Private animal ambassadors experience
Candle Lighting
Chinese Dinner $10per plate in advance and $12 per plate day of
Dec
26 2022
Agudas: Executive Committee Meeting
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78248
Congregation Agudas Achim
Executive Committee Meeting
Dec
27 2022
Agudas: Exploring Judaism
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
TX
For those interested in conversion AND for those wanting to explore and learn the basics for Judaism!
Always been cur…
Dec
28 2022
Agudas: Jewish Philosophy
8:25AM - 9:10AM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
This class will take place every Wednesday morning following Morning Minyan in person …
Dec
28 2022
Congregation Shalom: Beginner Hebrew
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Zoom
San Antonio, TX
This class will focus on Hebrew reading (decoding) and assumes no prior experience with Hebrew. By the end of 12 week…
Dec
29 2022
Agudas: Issues in Jewish Law & Ethics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar
Class is both in-person or on zoom. Every Thursday evening, except Thanksgiving (11/24)…