Festival of lights: Your guide to 2021 Hanukkah events in Greater Columbus

Danae King, The Columbus Dispatch
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Rabbi Levi Andrusier lights a menorah at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on December 18, 2014. This event marked the first time the Jewish holiday was celebrated at the zoo, according to Becca Nitzberg , outreach director for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus.
Rabbi Levi Andrusier lights a menorah at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on December 18, 2014. This event marked the first time the Jewish holiday was celebrated at the zoo, according to Becca Nitzberg , outreach director for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus.

There are several local public Hanukkah events during the eight-day holiday, which begins on Sunday evening this year.

Here's a listing of the Columbus events:

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Chanukah Legos and Lunch

Congregation Torat Emet, at 2375 E. Main St. in Bexley, is hosting the event. RSVP to rabbineuman@toratemet.com.

2 p.m.: Maccabee landing and chocolate dreidel drop

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting a skydiving performance and dropping chocolate from the sky for a Hanukkah celebration at Veterans Field at Eagles Stadium, at 7600 Fodor Road in New Albany. Those interested can register at www.eightnightsoffun.com.

5 p.m.: Chanukah Wonderland

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is then hosting a Hanukkah celebration with latke ice fishing, a snowflake doughnut toss, a menorah snow globe, prizes and more at Drexel Circle in Bexley.

Monday, Nov. 29, 2021

7 to 9 p.m.: Ohio Statehouse Menorah Lighting

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is also hosting a menorah lighting at the Ohio Statehouse at 7 p.m., followed by a Chanuka party inside the Statehouse from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Statehouse Museum gallery.

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021

7 p.m.: CTeen Chanukah Glow Out Party

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting a party for teens featuring laser tag, doughnuts, a laser beam menorah, latkes and more. Those interested can RSVP at www.eightnightsoffun.com.

7 p.m.: Menorah lighting at Polaris Fashion Place

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting the lighting and will offer doughnuts, dreidels and apple cider.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021

7 p.m.: Chanukah Latk-Tail Party

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting a party with latkes, cocktails, hors d'ouerves and a burger bar at the at the Bexley Premier Restaurant, at 2525 E. Main Street in Bexley. Those interested can RSVP at www.eightnightsoffun.com.

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021

7 p.m.: Menorah Lighting at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting the lighting and will offer doughnuts, dreidels and apple cider.

Friday, Dec. 3, 2020

4:30 p.m.: Friday Night of Lights

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center, 6220 E. Dublin Granville Road in New Albany, is hosting a Columbus Chanukah family dinner with a grand Menorah lighting followed by three-course meal. RSVP at www.eightnightsoffun.com.

6:30 p.m.: Consecration and Chanukah Party

Temple Beth Shalom, at 5089 Johnstown Road in New Albany, is hosting the event in its parking lot. It will feature a menorah lighting, balloon twister, magician, brisket and latke dinner, doughnuts, s'mores, a dreidel tournament and more. Those interested should RSVP to RSVP@tbsohio.org by Nov. 30.

Saturday, Dec. 4

6:15 to 7:30 p.m.: Chanukah Under The Stars

Tifereth Israel is hosting a musical Havdalah and concert in its parking lot, at 1354 East Broad St.in Columbus. It will feature Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and the synagogue's rabbis, Hillel Skolnik and Alex Braver. Attendees should bring their own Chanukkiah to light and the synagogue will offer s’mores, telescopes and hot chocolate.

7:30 p.m.: Menorah lighting at Easton Town Square

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany is hosting the lighting and will offer doughnuts, raffles, prizes and apple cider.

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Chanukah Brunch and Bingo

Congregation Ahavas Sholom is hosting an event for families led by its teens. There will be prizes and prices are: $40 for a family; $10 for adults; $7 for kids ages 4 to 13. RSVP at www.ahavas-sholom.org. The synagogue is at 2568 East Broad St. in Columbus.

5 p.m.: Menorah Lighting at Nationwide Arena

As the Columbus Blue Jackets face the San Jose Sharks, join hosts The Lori Schottenstein Chabad center in Sky Terrace seating for a menorah lighting, a full kosher meal with drinks and a Chanukah Blue Jackets souvenir. To get a ticket, RSVP at bluejackets.com/jewish. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the puck drop at 6 p.m.

5 to 7 p.m. Hanukkah Party at Congregation Agudas Achim

Join Agudas Achim, at 2767 E. Broad St., for a Hanukkah party.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Communitywide Chanukah Party

The Columbus Community Kollel, at 2513 E. Main St. in Columbus, is hosting the event, which will feature music, dancing, food and words of inspiration. To RSVP email info@thekollel.org

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