Hanukkah 2023: Celebrate around Greater Cincinnati with these events 🕎

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer
Updated ·1 min read

Hanukkah is here.

The Jewish Festival of Lights celebrates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of one day's worth of oil lasting for eight days after Syrian Greeks defiled the Jerusalem Temple before they were defeated by the Maccabees, a group of Jewish soldiers.

Starting today, families across the country will commemorate the eight-day celebration through the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games, and gifts until Friday, Dec. 15.

There will be a few chances to celebrate Hanukkah around Greater Cincinnati this year. Here's what to know.

When is the Fountain Square menorah lighting?

The Chabad Menorah Lighting will occur from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Fountain Square.

Rabbi Sholom Kalmanson lit an 18-foot Hanukkah menorah at Fountain Square in 2019.
Rabbi Sholom Kalmanson lit an 18-foot Hanukkah menorah at Fountain Square in 2019.

Hanukkah events in Greater Cincinnati 2023

Hanukkah at Fountain Square

  • When: Dec. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m.

  • Where: Fountain Square.

  • What: An outdoor menorah lighting with a light show, ice skating, bumper cars, food and more.

  • Learn more at jewishcincinnati.org.

Chanukah in the Chocolate Factory

  • When: Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

  • Where: Deerfield Towne Center. 5625 Deerfield Blvd, Mason.

  • What: This public menorah lighting will include face painting, hot drinks, food and crafts.

  • Learn more at jewishcincinnati.org.

Latke Party at Northern Hills

  • When: Dec. 12 from 5:30-8 p.m.

  • Where: Northern Hills Synagogue. 5714 Fields Ertel Road, Symmes Township.

  • What: Bring your own menorah to light with the community while indulging in games, latkes and sufganiyot.

  • Learn more at jewishcincinnati.org.

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