Dec 3, 20242 min read

December Events

Updated: Dec 20, 2024

Hello Jacksonville Jewish Community!

Here's what's happening in December:

December 3rd, 10th, 17th:

Learning at the Kollel with Rabbi Uhr.

December 5th, 12th, and 19th:

Women's learning at the Kollel

December 6th & 7th:

December 8th: http://www.chabadjacksonville.org/irene

December 15th: Sunday for the CKids Chanukah Block Party!

📅 Time: 11:30PM - 1:00PM

📍 Location: First Coast Chabad, 10129 Haley Rd

✅ Register now: https://www.chabadjacksonville.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6026086/jewish/Register.htm

For kids ages 4-11

📞 For more info, call Chanie at 904-910-1052

December 18

🍫 Save the date!! 🍫 Pre Chanukah women’s night out! RSVP at www.chabadjacksonville.org/chocolatemaking

December 18

Email rabbiuhr@jacksonvillekollel.com if you’d be able to sponsor this Lunch and Learn.

December 19 Drawing:

Chanukah Party at the Kollel! Adults only**

December 19 Drawing:

https://torahacademyauctioncatalo.tiiny.site

December 20th - Farbrengen at Chabad

December 21st - Kiddush at Chabad

December 19-21 Shabbos Weekend: A weekend with the Savitzkys

The OU's Steve Savitzky and his wife Genie will be joining us for the Shabbos of December 19-21. The Jacksonville Orthodox community is being honored for our hard efforts in this year's OU Savitzky Relocation Fair! We look forward to celebrating this big win with the entire community.

December 21st

The Community Chanukah Party is next week! Register now to save! Visit https://www.etzchaim.org/chanukah

December 21st - Menorah Contest

December 22nd - Chanukah fun with PJ library

December 23rd - Learn CPR and Save Lives!

Join for a special CPR/AED certification class hosted by Alex Silverstein, a paramedic and retired FBI agent, currently serving as the Community Security Director with the Secure Community Network (SCN).

This hands-on training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform CPR and use an AED in emergencies. The class is free, and participants will receive an official CPR/AED certification upon completion. Sign up.

CHANUKAH EVENTS:

December 15th - Home Depot Menorah Workshop

December 26th - Weekly Ladies Challah Bake: Chanukah Edition

Join us for a special Chanukah edition of our Ladies Weekly Challah Bake! Come together to connect with friends, bake challah, and celebrate the warmth and light of Chanukah. Experience a meaningful evening filled with inspiration, and delicious traditions.

December 26th - Downtown Menorah Lighting

https://www.chabadgreaterdowntown.com/chanukah

December 26th - Glow in the Dark Chanukah Spectacular

RSVP

December 28th - Lights & Latkes

Join for a festive evening featuring delicious latke tasting, refreshing cocktails, and other exciting activities. Enjoy a beautiful Havdalah service, menorah lighting, and a lively Chanukah trivia game!

December 29th

Light Up Jacksonville - Exciting Joint Event Sunday with Chabad of NE Florida

December 30th - Light up the Town Center

Join for the 9th Annual Chanukah Celebration at the heart of the St. Johns Town Center! The event will take place at Park Green (near Maggiano's), and promises fun for all ages! Enjoy exciting crafts, a live DJ, delicious donuts, hot coffee, a free raffle, and glow in the dark accessories. The evening will culminate with a Grand Lighting of the Town Center menorah!