Hanukkah has begun. See where you can find celebrations in the Lower Hudson Valley

Alexandra Rivera, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
Updated ·5 min read

The first night of Hanukkah is Thursday, December 7 and communities across the Lower Hudson Valley are honoring the holiday with menorah lightings.

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Here's where you can celebrate the Jewish holiday in your town.

Westchester

Westchester: Westchester's county-wide celebration "Shine a Light" will be held at the Westchester County Center on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. County officials will be joined by the Westchester Jewish Council and the UJA-Federation for a menorah lighting and remarks against antisemitism. A reception will follow. Registration is required for the event. 198 Central Ave., White Plains.

Bedford: The Chabad of Bedford is hosting its Hanukkah celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7. at the Bedford Village Green. The event starts at 4 p.m. with craft activities, live music and treats like latkes and doughnuts. The menorah lighting will take place at 5 p.m. Admission to the event is free. 608 Old Post Road, Bedford

Somers: The Chabad of Yorktown and Somers will host its Hanukkah celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 5:15 p.m. in front of the historic Elephant Hotel and Somers Town Hall. The menorah lighting is at 6 p.m. Free donuts, gelt and other holiday gifts will be available. 335 US-202, Somers.

Yonkers: Ridge Hill will light its giant menorah on Thursday, Dec. 7 with a celebration from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Live music, an LED fire show and a firetruck gelt drop will be part of the event, along with arts and crafts and tasty treats. 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers

  • The Chabad of Yonkers is hosting its Grand Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. A hot buffet lunch will be provided, along with live music, dreidels and kids crafts. After the party, there will be a menorah lighting at 4:15 p.m. in Untermeyer Park. To RSVP, call (914) 963-8888 or email rabbi@jewishyonkers.com. 600 N. Broadway, Yonkers.

  • The Cross County Shopping Center will light its menorah with the Chabad of Yonkers on Monday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. near Macy's. The event will include live music, food and dancing. 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers.

  • The Boyce Thompson Center is hosting a menorah lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. followed by a menorah car parade. Menorah's will be mounted on cars and driven throughout the city to "bring the light and joy of Hanukkah to Yonkers." Call (914) 963-8888 to reserve a menorah for your car. The parade will end at Nahmias et Fils distillery with refreshments.

  • Mayor Mike Spano will host a city menorah lighting at Yonkers City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be included at the event.

Mount Kisco: The Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation and the Bet Torah synagogue will host its annual menorah lighting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Kisco Library and Town Hall. 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco.

Yorktown Heights: The Shames JCC is hosting its Northern Westchester Hannukah celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center. The event will include live music and crafts. 1974 Commerce Street, Room 113, Yorktown.

Tarrytown: The Shames JCC is hosting its Tarrytown menorah lighting celebration on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event will include live music, snacks and crafts. 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown

Pound Ridge: The Chabad of Bedford is hosting its Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, Dec. 10. at the Pound Ridge Village Green at 3 p.m. Admission to the event is free. 77 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge.

Dobbs Ferry: The Chabad of the Rivertowns will host its Fire on Ice Hanukkah celebration at the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. A giant ice menorah will be sculpted by Guinness Book world record ice sculpter Rich Daly, which will be lit during the ceremony. The event will also feature a drone light show, arts and crafts and tasty treats. Admission is free but RSVP is recommended. 87 Ogden Park, Dobbs Ferry.

Yorktown: The Chabad of Yorktown is celebrating Hanukkah with a laser light show. The annual celebration will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Yorktown Community Center starting at 3 p.m. with the laser light show and followed by the menorah lighting at the Devito running track at 4 p.m. The event will include a free donuts, latkes and a gelt drop. 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown.

Rockland

Suffern: The village will host its menorah lighting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Suffern Village Hall at 6 p.m. 61 Washington Ave., Suffern

Nyack: The Chabad of the Nyacks and Montefiore Nyack Hospital will host a menorah lighting in the hospital's main lobby at 3:30 p.m. 160 N. Midland Ave., Nyack.

  • The Chabad of the Nyacks will host their annual menorah lighting on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at Hezekiah Easter Veterans Memorial Park. There will be a firetruck gelt drop, live music and tasty treats. Main Street and Cedar Street, Nyack.

Piermont: The Chabad of the Nyacks is hosting the village's annual menorah lighting at Piermont Village Hall on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:15 p.m. The event will include Hannukah treats and live music. 478 Piermont Ave., Piermont.

New City: The Chabad of Rockland is hosting their annual Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting on Monday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Allison-Parris County Office Building. Free donuts, gelt and craft menorah kits will be available at the event. 11 New Hempstead Rd., New City

Pearl River: The Chabad of Nyacks will host a menorah lighting at Braunsdorf Park on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6:15 p.m. The event will include refreshments and live music.

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