We are delighted to invite you to celebrate
CHANUKAH - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
2022 / 5783
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Programme
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We're delighted to invite you to
PRE-CHANUKAH YOM LIMMUD SEMINAR
2.30pm Dr. Israel Sandman, British Library
3.15pm Rabbi Eli Brackman, Oxford University Chabad Society
'The Gastor Tanya at the British Library: A textual history of a Jewish 19th century mystical work'
4pm Professor Jean Baumgarten
'The Sefer ha-Minhagim (Venice 1593) by Shimon Guenzburg and its dissemination in the Ashkenazi communities'
Jean Baumgarten, researcher in Paris and at the Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies (OCHJS, University of Oxford), has written articles and books on the Old Yiddish literature, the history of the Jewish book, and the cultural history of the Ashkenazi Jewry during the early modern period.
Sunday, 11 Dec, 2.30pm-5pm
Lunch from 1pm
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ
More speakers to be confirmed.
RSVP for lunch and lecture handouts in advance.
All welcome!
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GRAND 12ft MENORAH LIGHTING on BROAD ST
Join us for the second night of Chanukah lighting of the grand 12ft Menorah on Broad St with
Guest of Honour
The Lord Mayor of Oxford Councillor Delia Sinclair
Entertainment:
Light & Fire Show with Juggling John
Doughnuts * Latkes * Hot chocolate * Klezmer Music by Matthew Faulk
Monday, 19 Dec, 5pm
At Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 (opposite Sheldonian Theatre)
To RSVP, click here or just come along.
Dedicated to the memory of Oxford Jewish community member, the late Oxford City Councillor and Fellow of Balliol College, Dr. Mike Woodin. Kindly supported by Martin Stern and Family.
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The grand Menorah lighting on Broad St will be followed by
CHANUKAH PARTY
Monday, 19 Dec, 5.45pm - 7.30pm
* Falafel bar
* Klezmer music by Matthew Faulk
* Latke cook off - compete in a fun filled Chanukah event to see who can create the best latke
* Dreidel games
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ
Click here to RSVP for Chanukah Party
All are welcome!
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CHANUKAH ON ICE
Please join us for Chanukah on Ice - Chanukah Party & Ice Skating @ Oxford Ice Rink!
Thursday, 22 Dec, Chanukah Party 12.30pm, ice skating 1.30pm-4pm
Cost for ice skating: £11.60. Juniors under 17: £8.20.
Chanukah party - in the party room: £4 per person
At the Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1RX
Click here for booking form.
All are welcome!
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CHANUKAH FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DINNER
Friday, 23 Dec, 7.30pm
At Chabad House, 75 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HR
RSVP: [email protected]
All are welcome!
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Giant Menorah Lighting Every Night of Chanukah
On Broad Street, opposite Sheldonian Theatre
Sunday - Sunday, 18 Dec - 25 Dec, 5pm
Friday, 3pm
Saturday 6pm
Doughnuts served
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Chanukah Menorah and Candles
The Chabad Society has in stock Chanukiot / Menorah and candles. Please email [email protected] or come by the Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St: Mon-Thurs, 12pm-2pm.
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Wishing you a happy Chanukah!