Exterior of the Weitzman Museum. Photo credit: Barry Halkin/Halkin Photography
Sunday, December 14

Lansdale Menorah Lighting
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia invites the community to come to the lighting of a community menorah. Event runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more by contacting [email protected].

Thursday, December 18

New Golden Age Town Hall
The Jewish Community Relations Council is partnering with Culture Changing Christians to bring Black and Jewish communities together at a town hall. Event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Learn more by contacting [email protected].

Thursday, December 18

Movie & Lunch: CHANUKAH on Rye
Shir Ami’s Center for Adult Life is having a movie and lunch event during the week of Chanukah along with some games of dreidel. Event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at https://www.shirami.org/form/HanukkahonRye.html.

Saturday, December 20

Cirque Du Chanukah
The Kaiserman JCC presents a “Cirque du Chanukah” show that incorporates music, acrobats, trampolines, juggling and more. Event runs from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. Learn more at https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/chanukah2025/.

Sunday, December 21

Gift Of Giving Store
Mercaz Philly is having teens volunteer to help families at a shelter during the holidays by making crafts, entertaining children, or cooking and serving lunch. Event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more at https://forms.gle/pUioZc3TGBorZmLM8.

Sunday, December 21

CHANUKAH in the Borough
Temple Judea is partnering with Kehillah Hanahar Congregation for a Chanukah celebration that includes crafts for kids, a DJ, hot chocolate, jelly doughnuts and more. Event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn more at https://forms.gle/pUioZc3TGBorZmLM8.

Wednesday, December 24

Annual Chinese Dinner
The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting their annual Chinese dinner catered by the Cherry Grill. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more by contacting [email protected].

Thursday, December 25

Being _ at Christmas!
The Weitzman National Museum for American Jewish History presents its annual Dec. 25 of family fun, with all galleries open amid activities like face painting and a scavenger hunt for kids. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at https://theweitzman.org/events/being___at-christmas-2025/.