Hanukkah 2023: Where to celebrate in South Florida | UPDATED

Lois K. Solomon, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
·2 min read

Happy Hanukkah! The Jewish holiday began Dec. 7 and lasts eight days. You can celebrate at home or join one of the many public celebrations planned in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Check out these events and decide whether you’re in the mood for a community menorah lighting, car parade, live music or latke- and jelly donut-eating festival.

All events are free unless otherwise noted. Keep checking back as we will continue to update this roundup.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

BOCA RATON

Grand Menorah Lighting celebration (hosted by PJ Library, with crafts, latkes, donuts and activities for all ages)

  • WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13

  • WHERE: Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Zinman Hall, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd.

  • INFORMATION: jewishboca.org/chanukah23 (registration required)

Annual Chanukah Concert featuring Alex Clare (honoring Alan Dershowitz with Defender of Israel Award)

  • WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13

  • WHERE: Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway

  • INFORMATION: chabadbocabeaches.com

WEST PALM BEACH

Chanukah with Downtown Jewish and Palm Beach Synagogue (includes menorah lighting, music, crafts and treats)

DELRAY BEACH

Menorah Parade for Israel

  • WHEN: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11

  • WHERE: Start at The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar, 5283 W. Atlantic Ave., then meet 5:30 p.m. at Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road, for a festival with menorah lighting, DJ, latkes, hot dogs and crafts.

  • INFORMATION: DelrayJewish.org

BROWARD COUNTY

DAVIE

Chabad of West Davie Chanukah Parade (with menorah lighting)

  • WHEN: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12

  • WHERE: Meet at Oakhill Equestrian Park, 3100 SW 130th Ave., to get menorah attached to your car. Parade is expected to last 45 minutes and end at Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, for the 5:30 p.m. menorah lighting and celebration.

  • INFORMATION: chabadofwestdavie.com (parade spots limited, so RSVP required)

HOLLYWOOD

Chabad of South Broward presents 44th Chanukah Festival — “A Night of Solidarity & Unity”

  • WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12

  • WHERE: Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way

  • COST: $34-$256

  • INFORMATION: chanukahfestival.com

LAUDERHILL

Unity Lauderhill City Hall Menorah Lighting (with pizza and donuts)

  • WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13

  • WHERE: Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd

  • INFORMATION: 954-687-2523 (Synagogue of Inverrary – Chabad; RSVP required for pizza); lauderhill-fl.gov