Hanukkah 2026
Hanukkah Events in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula
4 Hanukkah programs in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula from United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula's calendar: menorah lightings, latke parties and family celebrations. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4.
Updated daily · last read Oct 12, 2026
Menorah Lighting Celebration (Chabad)
Celebrate Chanukah at our community Menorah Lighting with honored guests, including the President of William & Mary!…
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Hanukkah at City Center
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Hanukkah Soirée (Chabad)
Celebrate Chanukah with friends and neighbors at our Kingsmill soirée on Tuesday, December 8, at 7:00 PM -a festive…
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Hanukkah at New Town
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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 Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula?
This page lists the Hanukkah programs on United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula'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.
Hosting a Hanukkah event in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula?
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