Northeast Ohio has a rich history of Jewish culture and the area hosts many events to celebrate the "Festival of Lights": Hanukkah. Find out about events near you. (updated for 2008) If anyone has an event to add, please send me an email
The Music of Hanukkah
What: Hear the Cleveland Orchestra play traditional Hanukkah music.
Where: Reinberger Chamber Hall, Severance Hall, University Circle
Time: 10am
Cost: $7; call 216 231-1111 for tickets.
Grog Shop Hanukkah Bash
What: Enjoy traditional Sephardic music with a modern touch by Deleon and Sway Machinery.
Where: The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland Hts.
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies
The Music of Hanukkah
What: Hear the Cleveland Orchestra play traditional Hanukkah music.
Where: Reinberger Chamber Hall, Severance Hall, University Circle
Time: 1230pm
Cost: $7; call 216 231-1111 for tickets.
Chanukah Concert
What: Enjoy traditional Chanukah songs performed by HaZamir Cleveland
Where: Town Square, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst
Time: 4pm
Cost: free
Kids Chanukah Party
What: Enjoy an afternoon of storys, games, crafts, and chocolate coins.
Where: Joseph Beth Booksellers, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst
Time: a2pm - 4pm
Cost: free
Belt El Hannukah Party and Pancake Breakfast
What: Celebrate Hannukah with lakes and fellowship.
Where: Beth El Synagogue, 3246 Desota Ave., Cleveland Hts.
Time: 10am - noon
Cost: free
Blue Lunch Matzoh Ball and Holiday Latke Party
What: Enjoy the music of "Blue Lunch" while noshing on Latkes and other traditional Hannukah food.
Where: Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $12; call 216 383-1124 for ticket information.
Third Annual Chinese Food and Movie Day
What: Dress like a Maccabbe, make your own candles, trade Hanukkah gelt, and sing traditional Yiddish folk songs as well as enjoy Chinese food and movies.
Where: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Rd., Beachwood
Time: 12noon - 4pm
Cost: free with museum admission.
(Last updated 12-19-08)
