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Celebrating Hanukkah

With Rebecca Gordon, Director of Education at Gesher L’Torah
2026-12-13 15:00:00 2026-12-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Hanukkah Sharon Forks Library - Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Sunday, December 13
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-12-13 15:00:00 2026-12-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Hanukkah Sharon Forks Library - Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Sharon Forks Library

Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Join Rebecca Gordon, Director of Education at Congregation Gesher L’Torah, for an engaging look into the origins, history, and modern observance of Hanukkah. Discover the historical context behind the eight-day Festival of Lights, explore meaningful customs and traditions, and learn how this winter holiday has evolved across global Jewish communities over time.

This program is for adults only. No registration is required.

Event image credit: Drazen Zigic from Getty Images via Canva.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPES: | Guest Lecture | Education | Culture |

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