We are delighted to invite you to celebrate
CHANUKAH - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS @ OXFORD CHABAD
2023 / 5784
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Programme
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PRE-CHANUKAH YOM LIMMUD SEMINAR IN JEWISH STUDIES
Sunday, 3 December, 2-5pm
Rabbi Eli Brackman (OU Chabad Society) - 'The basic of mitzvah of Chanukah: A study in the manuscript of the Talmud at the Bodleian Library (Opp. Add. fol. 23)'
Dr. Ros Abramsky (Oxford) - 'The four dimensions of heaven'
Ari Deller (Oxford) - 'Assessing arguments for G‑d's existence'
Elan Traum (Oxford) - 'Jewish responses to others attempted to assimilate us'
Giovanna Truong (MSt Yiddish studies, Oxford) - 'Chanukah in Yiddish literature'
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BQ
All welcome!
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FIRST NIGHT OF CHANUKAH GIANT MENORAH LIGHTING ON BROAD ST
Thursday, 7 Dec, 5pm
Broad St
All welcome!
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CHANUKAH FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DINNER
Friday, 8 Dec, 7.30pm
At Chabad House, 75 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HR
RSVP: click here.
All are 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
Entertainment:
Light & Fire Show with Juggling John
Doughnuts * Latkes * Hot chocolate
Klezmer Music by Matthew Faulk
Sunday, 10 Dec, 5pm
At Broad Street, Oxford, OX1
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
Sunday, 10 Dec, 5.45pm - 7.30pm
* Latke bar, including pull beef latkes
* Klezmer music by Matthew Faulk
* Dreidel games
At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ
All are welcome!
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CHANUKAH ON ICE
Please join us for Chanukah on Ice - Chanukah Party & Ice Skating @ Oxford Ice Rink!
Monday, 11 Dec, Chanukah Party 4.30pm, ice skating 6pm-7.15pm
Non skaters £4 (click here for payment link). Adult skaters £13.50 (click here for payment link), Child skaters (under 17) £11.10 (click here for payment link) .
Skate aids £5.20 (booked separately)
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 Alumni and Friends Cocktail Party in London
Celebrating the 7th Night of Chanukah
Sushi * Cheese * Wine * Latkes
Wednesday, 13 December, 6pm-8pm
At the home of Oxford Alumnus Alex and Emma Telford
7 Randolph Avenue, Westminster, London, W9 1BH
RSVP: [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you!
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Giant Menorah Lighting Every Night of Chanukah
On Broad Street
Thursday - Thursday, 7 Dec - 14 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.
Contact: [email protected] / 07772 079 940
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Wishing you a happy Chanukah!