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Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 2020

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The world's largest Hanukkah menorah will be lit every evening for eight nights on Fifth Ave. at 59th Street, Thurs., Dec. 10 through Thurs., Dec. 17. A slightly smaller one also is being lit nightly in Brooklyn, and several NYC synagogues are live streaming lighting services. The two outdoor menorahs are at their respective Grand Army Plaza locations, at Central Park and … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 2020

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 8, 2020 | Updated December 9, 2020 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Brooklyn · Central Park · Christmas in NYC · Exploring NYC · Festivals · Jewish New York · NYC Free Tagged With: Hanukkah

Best FREE Holiday Light Shows in NYC

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NYC is magical any time of year, especially at the holidays, when there are special FREE holiday light shows to dazzle us and entertain us, including some being live streamed for everybody around the world to enjoy. Here are best FREE holiday light shows in New York City in 2020. Maintain social distancing and dress warmly for the outdoor light shows.  Try to avoid … [Read more...] about Best FREE Holiday Light Shows in NYC

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 24, 2020 | Updated January 6, 2021 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Christmas in NYC · Exploring NYC · Family Fun Tagged With: Brookfield Place· Dyker Heights Christmas Lights· Hanukkah· Hudson Yards· Luminaries· Rockefeller Center· Saks Fifth Avenue· Shops at Columbus Circle

Where to Celebrate Hanukkah in New York City

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Let there be light. Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 22, for eight days, celebrated all over NYC with daily Menorah lighting ceremonies, including the world's largest Menorah, FREE Marvelous Mrs Maisel  giveaways, the annual Chanukah on Ice skating party, and more FREE and family-friendly events. Whether you spell it Hanukkah or Chanukah, it's a festival of … [Read more...] about Where to Celebrate Hanukkah in New York City

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 21, 2019 | Updated December 22, 2019 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Central Park · Christmas in NYC · Festivals · Jewish New York · NYC Free Tagged With: Hanukkah

NYC Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies

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The world's largest Hanukkah menorah will be lit every evening for eight nights on Fifth Avenue at 59th Street, starting Sunday, Dec. 22nd A slightly smaller one also is being lit nightly in Brooklyn, celebrated each evening with live music, latkes, and gifts for children with a live kickoff concert on the first night. Both menorahs are at their respective Grand Army … [Read more...] about NYC Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 12, 2019 | Updated December 21, 2019 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Central Park · Christmas in NYC · Festivals · NYC Free Tagged With: Hanukkah

Best Hanukkah Events for Families

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Let there be light! Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is eight days, from sundown on Sunday, Dec. 2 to sundown on Monday, Dec. 10.  Whether you are lighting a Menorah or waiting for Santa, put these these Hanukkah events on your calendar. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these family-friendly lighting ceremonies, and other celebrations, and the food and music that … [Read more...] about Best Hanukkah Events for Families

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 29, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Christmas in NYC · Entertainment · Family Fun · Jewish New York · NYC Museums Tagged With: Central Park· Hanukkah· Jewish Museum· Museum of Jewish Heritage

Annual Latke Festival at Brooklyn Museum

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The 10th edition of the Latke Festival celebrates the delectable versatility of the potato pancake, on Monday, Dec. 3 at the Brooklyn Museum. Once again it features celebrity chefs guests and also the chance to vote on the “People’s Choice” Best Latke of the various recipes served. The Latke Festival showcases more than two dozen latke creations, from the classic to the … [Read more...] about Annual Latke Festival at Brooklyn Museum

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 28, 2018 | Updated November 28, 2018 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Brooklyn · Splurge Worthy Tagged With: Brooklyn Museum· Hanukkah· Latke Festival

NYC Holiday Guide

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If you are a New Yorker, there's no place like home for the holidays.  If you are a visitor, there's no place like New York City for the holidays. Whichever you are, here's your complete guide to free and cheap holiday displays and destinations to enjoy: Best NYC department store windows Best NYC holiday trees Hanukkah events in December Best NYC holiday … [Read more...] about NYC Holiday Guide

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 16, 2017 | Updated December 19, 2017 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Christmas in NYC · Jewish New York · NYC for Visitors Tagged With: department store windows· Hanukkah· ice skating· where to see Santa

NYC Free & Cheap Weekend Guide Dec. 8-10

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Your weekend begins here, with more than a dozen FREE and cheap things to do, including holiday tree light ceremonies, Hanukkah celebrations, the chance to ride a vintage subway car, and more. The NYCOTC weekend guide is $25 or less so you can take bites out of the Big Apple without eating up your budget, and family-friendly, plus an occasional splurge that's worth the … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Weekend Guide Dec. 8-10

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 8, 2017 | Updated December 8, 2017 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Christmas in NYC · Jewish New York · NYC Cheap Weekend · NYC Free Tagged With: Bryant Park· department store windows· Hanukkah· holiday market· Luminaries· Rockefeller Center

Celebrating Hanukkah 2017 in NYC

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Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is eight days, Tuesday, Dec. 12th to Tuesday, Dec .19th this year, but celebrations start this weekend with several family-friendly events. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these family-friendly lighting ceremonies and other celebrations, and the food and music that goes with them. Everything on our NYC on the Cheap list is free or no … [Read more...] about Celebrating Hanukkah 2017 in NYC

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 6, 2017 | Updated December 6, 2020 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Expired · Jewish New York · NYC Museums Tagged With: 92Y· Central Park· Hanukkah· Jewish Museum· Museum of Jewish Heritage· Museum on Eldridge Street

Best Hanukkah 2017 Events in NYC

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Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is eight days, Tuesday, Dec. 12th to Tuesday, Dec .19th this year. Whether you are lighting a Menorah or waiting for Santa, put these these Hanukkah events on your calendar. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these family-friendly lighting ceremonies, and other celebrations, and the food and music that goes with them. Everything on our … [Read more...] about Best Hanukkah 2017 Events in NYC

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 24, 2017 | Updated November 27, 2020 Filed Under: Expired Tagged With: 92Y· Central Park· Hanukkah· Jewish Museum· Museum of Jewish Heritage

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