🎉 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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Kids Event: Focaccia Bread Garden + Jewish Thanksgiving Traditions
Our kids will enjoy a fun, hands-on activity that brings together creativity, learning, and gratitude — all in a warm, Jewish atmosphere.
During the event, children will:
✨ Learn about Thanksgiving in a Jewish way — what it means to give thanks, why gratitude is an important Jewish value, and how we express it in daily life.
🍞 Design and bake their own Focaccia Bread Garden, decorating the dough with colorful veggies and herbs to create little edible “artworks.”
🌱 Explore new tastes, textures, and traditions in a playful and friendly environment.
It’s a beautiful opportunity for kids to connect, create, and discover the meaning of gratitude — and take home a delicious creation they made themselves!
We’re excited to see all our little chefs! 🤎🍂
📍 44 Oswald Pl, Staten Island, NY
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
$15 per child
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🌸 Flower Flow & Thanksgiving Inspiration for Ladies 🌸
Join us for a beautiful evening of creativity, connection, and inspiration!
✨ Sunday, November 23 at 5:30 PM
📍 Jewish Russian Learning Center, 44 Oswald Place, Staten Island
Come enjoy a hands-on fresh flower arrangement workshop where you’ll design your own stunning centerpiece — the perfect touch for your Thanksgiving table!
Discover the meaning of Thanksgiving in Jewish tradition, enjoy refreshments and warm company, and enter to win a delightful turkey-shaped challah!
Let’s celebrate gratitude, beauty, and togetherness in a fun and uplifting atmosphere.
RSVP today — space is limited
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✨ Annual Art Café ✨
Saturday, November 29 at 6:30 PM
Join us for a cozy and inspiring evening by the fireplace, where our talented community will gather to share poetry, art, and words of wisdom. With candles flickering on the tables and creative spirits all around, it's a night to relax, discover, and be moved by the power of art and expression.
Come for the warmth, stay for the inspiration—an evening of creativity, reflection, and connection.
Special guest presentation about horoscope in Jewish tradition & its influence on people by Yehudis Khanin & musical presentation by Yakov Khanin - guitar
We look forward to seeing you there!
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You’re Invited to Experience the Kapores Tradition
We are delighted to invite you to join us for a heartfelt observance of the kapores tradition, an ancient practice enriched by Kabbalistic teachings. This gathering offers a wonderful opportunity for reflection and connection as we prepare for the upcoming holy days.
Sunday, September 28, 11:00AM - 8:00 PM
Each participant will have the unique opportunity to perform the prayers with their own live bird, making this experience both personal and meaningful.
Please note that registration is required to ensure a smooth and respectful experience. To reserve your spot, please go to www.jewishrussiancenter.org/kapores Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. Please register to ensure availability.
I truly hope you can join us for this special occasion. Let’s come together to honor our traditions and support one another as a community.
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