Hanukkah at Mishkon 2025
This year's Hanukkah at Mishkon marks a historic 77 years of bringing light to Main Street in Venice! Join us as we continue Mishkon’s tradition of creating memories and bringing people together in community through services, a community Hanukkah Party, movie night, and more!
Study of Hanukkah, with Rabbi Katzan
Sunday, December 7, 2025 
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hanukkah is one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar, though much of its meaning gets missed by thinking it’s just another winter holiday. Please join Rabbi Katzan for an enriching study of Hanukkah, exploring its significance and meaning for us living in a post-October 7th world.
RSVP for this in-person event at Mishkon here.
Pre-Hanukkah Tot Shabbat
Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:45 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a joyful and interactive pre-Hanukkah Tot Shabbat service with music and storytelling, followed by grape juice and challah on the bimah with Rabbi Katzan, and a kiddush lunch. Tot Shabbats are free, and members and non-members are welcome.
10:45 a.m. Free play
11-12 p.m. Tot Shabbat service
12 p.m. Grape juice and challah on the bimah with Rabbi Katzan
12:15 p.m. Kiddush lunch (bagels, fruit, and more)
Mishkon's Hanukkah Candle-Lighting Party
Sunday, December 14, 2025 
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
You're invited to celebrate with Mishkon’s welcoming community as we share latkes and enjoy award-winning Kosher brisket, vegetarian dinner options, and sufganiyot, with song and ruach at our beautiful synagogue, located a few blocks from the beach. Other activities to look forward to include competing in Jewpardy (Get it? Jewish Jeopardy!), making Hanukkah decorations and cards, and playing bingo and Pin the Candle on the Menorah!
Hanukkah Happy Hour & Young Professional Mingle
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Looking to celebrate Hanukkah and connect with new Jewish friends? Join us for a free festive Young Professionals Mingle! Enjoy wine, beer, and soft drinks alongside munchies and relaxed conversation. The mingle will be hosted at Mishkon Tephilo (206 Main Street Venice, CA). Learn more and RSVP below.
Chinese Food and Movie Night
Thursday, December 25, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Xmas the Jewish way, with Chinese food and a movie! Dinner will begin at 5:15 p.m. with a catered Kosher Chinese meal, paired with schmoozing followed by our feature film. The film will be announced shortly. Suggested donation of $18 per adult to help cover the cost of a catered Kosher Chinese meal with meat and vegetarian options as well as popcorn, drinks and security.
More information coming soon.
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Send us your delicious family recipes or recent favorites! All submitted recipes will be collected in a new blog, The Mishkon Cookbook! Please include all ingredients and instructions, favorite memories or stories related to this recipe, and photos.
A Whole Lot of Latkes
This holiday season, put kindness and generosity into action by participating in the Federation's 20th Annual Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive, running through Monday, December 15.
The process is easy and entirely virtual. Visit
JewishLA.org/ToyDrive2025 to explore the Amazon Wish Lists of our partner organizations and donate directly from there.
This annual tradition reflects who we are as Jewish Los Angeles — people who show up for our neighbors. Your gift won’t simply bring a smile to a child’s face. It will also strengthen the network of care we’ve built alongside our trusted partners that supports families across the city, Jewish and non-Jewish alike.
By participating in the drive, you help us extend our Jewish values of chesed (kindness) and tzedakah (giving) into the broader community, building bridges that foster a more-compassionate Los Angeles for everyone.
Together, let’s spread the light and fill a child’s holiday with joy!
Blessings for Lighting Hanukkah Candles
Get a downloadable printable pdf of the blessings.
BBYO Sings: Hanukkah Blessings
BBYO Sings features BBYO Music Directors Eric Hunker and Happie Hoffman.
Video created by Ori Salzberg.
Carole King
Featured on her "A Holiday Carole" album, released in 2011, Carole King sings
us the blessings with her daughter, Louise Goffin, and grandson.
Matisyahu
Accompanied by an acoustic guitar, Matisyahu sings an
impassioned version of the prayers on Sirius XM.
Jack Black
Jack Black surprises comedians Ethan and Hila Klein on H3 with his
rendition of the first Hanukkah Blessing.
Pink
Shared on Instagram, Pink and her two daughters sing
and light the candles together.
Purchase boxes of Hanukkah candles for $15 each.
Candles can be picked up in person at Mishkon Monday through Friday during business hours.
Mon, November 17 2025 26 Cheshvan 5786
