Sun, 10 Dec
|Islington Green
Islington Menorah Lighting
A free celebration for the whole community to mark Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights.
Time & location
10 Dec 2023, 17:30 – 19:00
Islington Green, Upper St, London N1 8DU, UK
Guests
About the event
Celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, with the entire community at our annual event in the heart of Islington:
- witness the ceremony of lighting the nine-branch Menorah
- sing traditional songs
- listen to live klezmer
- make your own candles with the Jewish Museum
- make your own shadow puppets with the Little Angel Theatre
- play dreidel
- taste delicious latkes, doughnuts, and hot cocoa
- meet new and old friends
The Islington Menorah Lighting has grown to become the second-biggest public menorah lighting in the UK, bringing together Jewish and non-Jewish members of the community, from Islington and beyond. The Islington Menorah Lighting is supported by Islington Council and hosted by Chabad Islington. This event is free and open to all - please join with your family, friends and neighbours!