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Photos Album of Chanukah Celebrations

Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 2:11 PM

Enjoy the photos of this year's Chanukah!

A great time was had by all at the inaugural ChanukahFest at the Lagoon!

An inspiring Menorah Lighting at Pearland Town Center!

It started with a beautiful concert at the very first ChanukahFest at the Lagoon! in Lago Mar on night 2 and continued with a heartwarming Menorah Lighting at Pearland Town Center mall on night 4, and capped off with a freeze defying Chanukah on the Strand in Saengerfest Park on night 5 - it was truly an awesome and inspiring Chanukah!

Successful Day of Giving - Thank You!!

Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 11:42 AM

Dear Friends,

THANK YOU to each and every person who helped make this year's Day of Giving campaign a great success!

Together, with so many friends and supporters, we have reached, and even surpassed, the campaign goal! Thank you!!

Thank you for partnering with us in providing warm and welcoming Judaism and a bright future for Jewish life, learning and celebration in the Bay Area!

If you have not yet participated, you can still take part in the campaign bonus round!

A very special thank you to our Matchers who helped make this possible:

Ida Diamond
Hedy Sacco
Mardy Schweitzer
Bob Stoll
Ken Terkel
Daniel & Sarah Emunah Wein
Shlomi & Hadassah Wolraich

We wish everyone good health, happiness and prosperity, and look forward to a wonderful year together, celebrating and enjoying vibrant Jewish life, holidays, learning and community.

Rabbi Yitzchok & Malky Schmukler

Directors, Chabad of the Bay Area

Light Menorah & Shabbat Candles

Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 7:12 AM

On Friday, before Shabbat, we first light the Chanukah Candles, followed by the Shabbat Candles at their usual time. As a reminder, candles should not be lit after sunset, once Shabbat has started.

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah!

Everyone is abuzz...! ChanukahFest at the Lagoon!

Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 5:27 PM

Featuring:
LIVE CONCERT! COCKTAIL BAR!
GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING!
... food and much more!

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RSVP for ChanukahFest!
FREE ADMISSION with ADVANCE RESERVATION

Admission includes:
Concert, yummy Chanukah treats, kids crafts, raffle & more! Cocktail Bar & Hot Dogs are a-la-carte.

For admission at the door: $5 adult / $2 child
Reserve in advance for your free admission!

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Contributions, CORPORATE & Private Sponsorships Welcome
Use above link, or contact us at [email protected] or at 281-724-1554

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Google Map to ChanukahFest
At the waterside deck of BLUE LAGOON Bar
12930 Crystal View Blvd, Texas City, TX 77568

Main Bay Area, Pearland & Galveston Menorah Lightings!

Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 1:45 PM

List of Chabad Bay Area
MENORAH LIGHTINGS!

MAIN BAY AREA EVENT
2nd Night of Chanukah | Monday, Dec. 19
ChanukahFest at the Lagoon!
Live Concert - Cocktail Bar - Grand Menorah Lighting - Hot Dogs & Popcorn - Chanukah Treats - Crafts & More!
Doors Open 5:30 pm | Event Starts 6:00 pm
More info & RSVP at special event page
RSVP in advance for Free Admission!

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4th Night of Chanukah | Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm
Pearland Menorah Lighting
At Pearland Town Center Mall - Outdoor Pavilion
Menorah Lighting - Chanukah Treats - Music - Prizes
11200 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584
Optional RSVP / Contribution

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5th Night of Chanukah | Thursday, Dec. 22, 6:30 pm
Chanukah on the Strand
At Saengerfest Park in Galveston
Menorah Lighting - Chanukah Treats - Music - Prizes
2302 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550
Optional RSVP / Contribution

Picture of the Week

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 9:36 PM

Event warm up! Great ambience, wonderful weather, and tasty finger food in store for Kiddush LEVANA w/ Food, Music & Chillin!

Don't miss it - this Saturday night at 7:30 pm!

Saturday Night - Kiddush Levana!

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 5:30 PM

Weather is looking good and atmosphere will be awesome!

Don't miss this exceptional event this Saturday Night!

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Sat. Night, Dec. 3rd
7:30 pm
At Chabad Bay Area

RSVP appreciated but not required
Be a sponsor

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About Kiddush Levana:

Kiddush Levana is an evening of extraordinary blessing for you, your family and the Jewish people!

The very first Mitzvah we were given as a nation, was the Mitzvah to consecrate our calendar months based on the moon's cycle. Kiddush Levana is based on this Mitzvah. Furthermore, our nation is compared to the moon, which at times seems to diminish and wane, only to reveal itself once again in its full glory. Our sages teach that participating in Kiddush Levana brings blessing upon the participant, their family and the entire Jewish nation, helping to bring us closer to the era of 'Geulah' - the foretold and yearned for time of peace and goodness for the entire world.