Hanukkah 2012 in Brookline

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Brookline with fun events and delicious recipes.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8.    Here is a list of Temples and events in Brookline:   At Temple Ohabei Shalom 1187 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446 Phone: 617-277-6610 Shabbat B'yachad and Community Dinner (Shabbat Together): December 14 starting at 5:45 p.m. Reserve space before December 11 to save on entry price. STOS Chanukah lunch and Yankee Swap: December 12 at 12 p.m.   Temple Beth Zion 1566 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446 December 9, 4-6pm Come …

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Michael & Nomi Burstein

1:21 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012

Folks might enjoy re-reading our column about the holiday from last year: http://brookline.patch.com/articles/not-even-eight-is-enough   more ›

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, November 26

Here are five things going on in and around town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Society is predicting a sunny day with a high near 48.  The evening will cloud over and there is a chance of snow after 4 a.m.. The temperature will drop to about 29. 2. Story Time at Henry Bear’s Park: Come down to Henry Bear's Park, 19 Harvard St, Brookline at 11 a.m. for story time for the kids. 3. Register to Run at Baker School's Spring Spree Fun Run for Kids: A green-themed family friendly fundraiser where the Baker community can shake off Winter and spring into Spring! The Spree will be held at Baker School on April 29th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m..  Registration is at 9 a.m. and costs $15. 4. Hanukkah Event with Chai Kidz: Chai Kids is hosting a Hanukkah Event at Henry Bear’s Park at 11 a.m.  5. Monday …

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First Night of Hanukkah Celebrated in Chestnut Hill

Members of Chabad at Chestnut Hill lit a menorah Tuesday night at the Mall at Chestnut Hill.

The Mall at Chestnut Hill was filled with music and families Tuesday night as members from the Chabad Center at Chestnut Hill celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. The annual event takes place on the lower level of the mall, just outside Bloomingdale's, and includes the lighting of the menorah as well a DJ, food and entertainment. 

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Get Out

Hanukkah Here in Brookline

With Hanukkah starting up tomorrow night, there are a number of events in the Brookline-area to kick off the winter holiday.

Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah officially begins tomorrow night at sundown. For those planning to head out and about, here's the Brookline Patch guide to celebrating the Festival of Lights in and around town.  Staying in? How does your family typically celebrate the holiday? Tell us in the comments, or take a photo and upload it to the gallery using the "Upload a Photo" button on this article.  Editor's Note: Event titles have been posted as they appear in the Events calendar, using the spelling of the holiday as posted by the user. Tomorrow, December 20, 5:15 pm Beacon St & Pleasant St, Brookline, MA,  Free Free  Wednesday, December 21, 5:00 pm Chabad Center At Chestnut Hill, 163 Bellingham Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA, $10 $10 RSVP

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