Congregation Etz Chaim's Annual Chanukah Party

About this event

Join us for a holiday celebration featuring a potluck dinner, children’s activities, live klezmer music from The Casco Bay Tummlers, Israeli dancing led by instructor Barbara Merson, the synagogue menorah lighting, a silent auction fundraiser in support of local and global causes, and a sing-a-long with Cantor Strassler.

Admissions Information

Open to the public; Registration by Tues, Dec. 1, is required for both in-person and online participation.

Cost for in-person attendance is $10/person or $25/family (payable at the door via check or cash).

No cost (but donations are appreciated) to hear the singing and music online. (Please register to receive the link to watch.)

What’s Happening:

5–6 p.m. Potluck Dinner

Please bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to share (no meat, please)

Lots of Latkes hot off the stove

Beverages, DESSERTS, and gelt included

5–7:30 p.m.

Silent auction to benefit Seeds of Hope and Doctors Without Borders (see below for details on what to donate for prizes and how)

6–8 p.m. Menorah Lighting, Sing-a-Long, Dancing, Music, & More

Lighting of the synagogue menorah

Sing-along led by Cantor Strassler

Children’s activities

Live klezmer music by The Casco Bay Tummlers

Israeli dancing led by Barbara Merson

Parking and Security

Handicapped Parking: Spots will be available in front of synagogue.

Other Parking: On-street (free) as well as Alfred Street Parking lot located next to the Police Department. Discount code to be sent to registrants prior to the event.

Security will be present.

No backpacks will be allowed in the building.

Silent Auction

Do you have something to donate to Congregation Etz Chaim’s silent auction fundraiser to benefit Seeds of Hope (our local neighborhood center) and Doctors Without Borders? We are accepting donations that celebrate Jewish heritage, traditions, and culture, including Judaica art; Chanukah decorations and tchotchkes; and Jewish-themed jewelry, homemade baked goods, gift baskets, and gift cards.

Contact Leah Macomber (ellemaco@yahoo.com) to arrange the drop-off or pick-up of your items prior to the party.