This year, the first day of Hanukkah starts on December 7, 2023, and continues through December 15, 2023. This wonderful eight-night holiday is being celebrated all around Los Angeles. We’ve collected some incredible Menorah lighting ceremonies for you to attend all around the city and beyond!
1. Fashion Island
Celebrate Hanukkah at Fashion Island with an evening of festive singing, menorah lighting, and holiday traditions along with the Chabad Jewish Center. Full details here!
📅When: December 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
📍Location: Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA
2. Runway Playa Vista
This year, the Playa Vista Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at RUNWAY is in a wonderful collaboration with Rabbi Zachary Zysman of LMU. Full details here!
📅When: December 7, 2023 at 6 — 7:00 p.m.
📍Location: Runway Playa Vista, 12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista, CA
3. Beverly Gardens Park
Join the city of Beverly Hills in lighting the large menorah at Beverly Gardens Park! Come join the community and learn more about this special event here.
📅When: December 7, 2023 at 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.
📍Location: Santa Monica Boulevard between North Cañon Drive and North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
4. Two Rodeo – Beverly Hills
Join Two Rodeo for their annual Hanukkah celebration and Menorah lighting. Expect live music, food, and much more. Details here!
📅When: December 7, 2023 at 8 to 9:30 p.m.
📍Location: Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
5. The Commons at Calabasas
This festive event at The Commons will include live musical entertainment, activities for kids, fireworks, traditional Chanukah refreshments and special remarks by city officials followed by blessings from the Rabbi. Details here!
📅When: December 12, 2023 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍Location: The Commons at Calabasas, 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, CA
6. Manhattan Village
Expect fun for the whole family. There will be music, games and activities, latkes and donuts, and a giant menorah lighting. Details here!
📅When: December 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
📍Location: Manhattan Village, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
7. Santa Monica
Happening every 8 nights, join local synagogues and the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Lighting the menorah will begin shortly after sundown each evening. This year, the final day will take place at the ice rink. Shalom! Get the full details here!
📅When: December 7 through December 14, 2023
📍Location: 1400 block of Third Street Promenade (located between Santa Monica Blvd and Broadway)