Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Central New Jersey

3 Hanukkah programs in Central New Jersey from Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey's calendar: menorah lightings, latke parties and family celebrations. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4.

Updated daily · last read Oct 20, 2026

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JCC Middlesex Chanukah Luncheon
Thu, Dec 311:30 AM – 2:00 PMJewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820
Celebrate Chanukah with the JCC of Middlesex County at a festive holiday luncheon filled with warmth, tradition…
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Families
Chanukah Family Service
Fri, Dec 46:30 – 8:00 PMTemple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
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Edison Township Menorah Lighting
Wed, Dec 95:30 – 7:30 PMJCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820
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Questions

When is Hanukkah 2026?

Hanukkah 2026 (also spelled Chanukah) begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, lasts eight nights, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12.

Where can I find Hanukkah events in Central New Jersey?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey's community calendar (3 right now), read daily. The Federation's calendar also lists programs from local synagogues, JCCs and schools.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

JCC Middlesex Chanukah Luncheon

Chanukah Family Service

Edison Township Menorah Lighting

Questions

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