Big Sonia and Hanukkah Party

Hanukkah Party

The celebration will begin at 12:30 pm with a Shuk (marketplace) where you can shop for handmade crafts, books and other items, and schmoozing. (Please bring cash, only some vendors take plastic.) Meanwhile, there will be a children’s Hanukkah Shuk as well.

The Hanukkah program in the sanctuary will be the showing of the movie about our local Holocaust survivor and heroine, Sonia Warshawski, Big Sonia. The movie is a Hanukkah theme in that Hitler was one of a great succession of demonic despots whom the Jews survived. Antiochus was Hitler’s equivalent, about 2100 years earlier. The Maccabees enabled Jews to survive Antiochus. Sonia survived Hitler.

עם ישראל חי Am Yisrael Khi! The people of Israel live!

We finish the evening with a bring-and-share meal of victory by faith, of latkes & finger foods.

Again, this year: Homemade Donut/Fritter Contest! Make your prize-winning donut/fritter recipe at home and bring them ready to serve. Must be made fresh from scratch. Entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture, aroma, and non-greasy palate. Prize will be awarded for the winning entry.

Party Schedule:

12:30-3:00 pm: The Shuk (marketplace) & Children’s Shuk is open!

2:30-3:00 pm: Donut judging. Kitchen is closed.

3:00-3:15 pm: Hanukkiah lighting!

3:15-4:45 pm: Big Sonia Movie & Children’s Party!

4:45-5:15 pm: Announcement of the winners of the Homemade Donut Contest.

5:15-6:30 pm: Bring and Share meal together: bring latkes (recipe), finger foods, fried chicken. More food suggestions.

6:30 pm: To complete your party experience, everyone share in cleanup to keep our home lovely.