Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in New Orleans

8 Hanukkah programs in New Orleans from Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans'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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JNOLA Chanukah Party
Sat, Dec 57:30 – 9:30 PM
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Chanukah @ Riverwalk
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 6:00 PM
A Community Celebration of Chanukah. The lighting of an 11ft Menorah overlooking the Mississippi River. Children's activities. Kosher food. Hot Latkes. Chanukah materials. Music and Entertainment.
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Ugly Sweater Hannukah-raoke & Games Party
Sun, Dec 67:00 – 9:00 PM
Wear your most outrageous Hanukkah-themed sweater, sing your heart out to your favorite tunes while enjoying a variety of games. Registration information coming soon!
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Chanukah Barbecue for Israelis And Hebrew Speakers
Mon, Dec 76:45 – 9:00 PM
Al Ha-esh for Israelis and Hebrew speakers in loving memory of Kotel Sadrusi.
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JCRS Latkes with a Twist
Tue, Dec 86:00 – 9:00 PM
Join JCRS for our 12th annual Latkes with a Twist Hanukkah party! Details about this year's event and our celebrity chef are coming soon.
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Chanukah @ Lakeside
Wed, Dec 95:00 – 7:00 PM
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Annual JCC Chanukah Celebration
Thu, Dec 105:30 – 7:30 PM
Join us for a festive community Chanukah celebration featuring Melvin Funkenstein’s Funkstravaganza, a one-of-a-kind New Orleans funk band made up of an all-star lineup of beloved local artists—including Tony Hall, Ari…
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JP NOLA Chanukah Party
Sat, Dec 127:30 – 9:30 PM
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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 New Orleans?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans's community calendar (8 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.

Questions

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