Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Milwaukee

4 Hanukkah programs in Milwaukee from Milwaukee Jewish Federation's calendar: menorah lightings, latke parties and family celebrations. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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Community-Wide Hanukkah Party
Sun, Dec 61:00 – 2:30 PMHarry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) @ 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd., Whit
Free and Open to the Community!
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Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop - Lubavitch of WI
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 7:00 PM
Check back for all of the exciting things coming this year!!
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Community Volunteer Mission to Israel
Mon, Dec 7
If you've ever wished there was an adult version of Birthright, this is it! Milwaukee Jewish Federation's Israel Center is proud to partner with Taglit-Birthright Israel to offer a meaningful volunteer journey for…
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MJDS Chanukah Concert
Fri, Dec 118:45 – 9:45 AM
More details to come
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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 Milwaukee?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Milwaukee Jewish Federation's community calendar (4 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.

Community-Wide Hanukkah Party

Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop - Lubavitch of WI

Community Volunteer Mission to Israel

MJDS Chanukah Concert

Questions

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