Chabad, Palisades Village to ‘Spread the Light’ With Pre-Hanukkah Celebration

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Chabad of Pacific Palisades and Palisades Village are partnering together to “spread the light” with a pre-Hanukkah celebration on Thursday, December 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

“Join Chabad [and] Caruso as we celebrate the upcoming holiday of Chanukah as we light up the Palisades,” according to an event flyer. “This will be an evening of light and Jewish pride.”

Festivities will take place outside Bay Theater on Swarthmore Avenue beginning at 5 p.m. The menorah lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.

Throughout the event there will be live music, holiday crafts, treats and more. It is free to attend and open to the entire community.

Those who plan to attend are invited to RSVP to receive a Hanukkah beanie at the event, while supplies last.

Chabad explained that Hanukkah candles are lit in the evenings preceding each of the eight days of Hanukkah, beginning this year Wednesday night, December 25, through January 2, 2025.

Chabad Palisades Jewish Enrichment Club will also be hosting a pre-Hanukkah party for the young ones—inviting JEC members and friends, ages 5 to 12 years old, to celebrate on Tuesday, December 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Children are invited to engage in different activities that “embody the spirit of Chanukah,” according to the website.

“They’ll experience dynamic twists on traditional festivities,” the website read. “One of the highlights of the event will be our special #ShareTheLight activity, where children will craft glowing LED sculptures.”

Chabad Palisades said this year is focused on lighting up the neighborhood “with pride, resilience and unity.”

“This party is all about spreading the light of Chanukah in a bold, fun and unforgettable way,” according to the website.

For more information or to RSVP to either event, visit chabadpalisades.com.