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NinJewGo A Chanukah quest advanture
NinJewGo A Chanukah quest advanture

🥷✨ Chanukah Adventure: NINJewGO — A Modern-Day Maccabee Quest for Light! ✨🥷

Get ready for the most epic Chanukah adventure of the year — inspired by Ninjago and powered by Jewish pride! ⚔️🔥💧🌬🌱

This Chanukah, kids will step into the shoes of Ninja Maccabees — brave heroes who protect the light of Judaism.
Through four elemental mitzvah challenges, children will learn how light defeats darkness and discover the power of their inner Jewish spark. ✨🕯

🎯 Activities & Adventures Include:
🥷 Find clues throughout the space to complete the Quest of the Four Elements
🎎 Meet the Ninja characters as they make a special appearance
⚔️ Complete the quest and earn your very own Ninja Sword!
🥷 Enjoy a live Ninja presentation
🕎 Create your own menorah
🍩 Decorate delicious doughnuts
Crafts & Games: various Chanukah-themed crafts, activities, and challenges
🍩 Donuts & chocolate gelt for all

✨ Bring your family. Bring your energy.
🔥 Become a modern-day Maccabee.
🕎 Discover the light.
🥷 Fight darkness with mitzvos.


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Chanukah On Ice
Chanukah On Ice

Celebrate Chanukah on Ice! 

Please register at this link: www.jewishrussiancenter.org/chanukah-on-ice

SKATE RENTAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! BRING YOUR OWN OR RENT SKATES AT THE PAVILION.

Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 5:45 PM for a magical evening at the Staten Island Skating Pavilion (3080 Arthur Kill Rd) as we celebrate the joyous holiday of Chanukah!

Enjoy skating to lively Jewish music, or simply relax with delicious refreshments, hot cocoa, and festive souvenirs. Don’t miss the special moment when we light the huge menorah! There will be plenty of fun for everyone, with doughnuts, gifts, and much more.

Ticket Prices:

  • Skaters: $20 online, $25 at the
  • Non-Skaters: $5 online, $10 at the door
  • Family Special: $60 for 4 skaters (online only, expires 12/12)
  • Interested in supporting the event? We welcome sponsorship to help keep the costs low and make this event even more memorable for our community.

    Don’t miss out on this festive celebration – we can't wait to skate with you!

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Menorah Lighting
Menorah Lighting

We would love for you to join us on December 17 at 7 PM as we light the giant menorah in front of Gourmet Island Supermarket at 2107 Richmond Rd., Midland Beach. This is a special time for our community to come together, share in the light, and celebrate Jewish pride!

The evening will be full of joy, with:

  • A Grand Menorah Lighting that we can all take part in
  • Delicious Doughnuts to enjoy with friends and family
  • Fun freebies like Light-up Necklaces, Watches, Hats, and more!
  • Hot cocoa to warm you up
  • A special Menorah Gelt Drop
  • Lively music to set the festive mood

Let’s light up the night, celebrate our freedom, and bring a little more light into the world. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make this night one to remember! See you there! ✨

 

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Your Chanukah Party & Menorah Lighting @JRLC.
Your Chanukah Party & Menorah Lighting @JRLC.

🎉 Join Us for the Most Incredible Chanukah Party Ever! 🕎

We’re celebrating the Festival of Lights in style with an unforgettable program for all ages! Here’s what’s in store:

Giant, Beautiful Menorah Lighting!
Come witness the magic of our grand menorah lighting and celebrate the joy of Chanukah!

🍲 Delicious Treats & Warm Drinks:

  • Hot Soups to keep you cozy
  • Glenvein to add a festive touch
  • Mouthwatering Latkes & Doughnuts 🍩
  • Hot Cocoa to keep the warmth flowing

💰 Catch the Gelt Drop!
Don’t miss the chance to catch delicious chocolate gelt as they fall from the sky!

Light-Up Necklaces, Pins, and Other Fun Surprises!
Get into the festive spirit with fun light-up accessories and take home a keepsake from the celebration.

🎭 Special Program & Entertainment!
Enjoy a fantastic lineup of entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy!

🎉 Share the Light & Jewish Pride!
It’s a celebration of community, tradition, and pride. Bring your family, friends, and your best holiday spirit!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🕎 Let the lights shine bright!

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WHO IS KNOCKING ON MY DOOR?! a lecture by Rabbi Dovber Baitman
WHO IS KNOCKING ON MY DOOR?! a lecture by Rabbi Dovber Baitman

WHO IS KNOCKING ON MY DOOR?!
A lecture by Rabbi Dovber Baitman

Join us as we host a world-renowned Ukrainian lecturer whose talks captivate audiences and reveal the profound depths of Torah wisdom. The lecture will be in Russian.

  • A Straw and a Mountain

  • Erudition Is Not Yet Wisdom

  • Sin and the Split Personality

Tuesday, December 2 at 7:45 PM
JRLC
44 Oswald Place, Prince’s Bay

 

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