19th of Kislev, 5776
Shalom!

Welcome to the Hanukkah edition of the JFAR e-newsletter.

This is your resource for Hanukkah parties throughout the state.

From eating latkes to enjoying live music, there's no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Hanukkah in Arkansas.  

If you have news or information you'd like to submit for the regular edition of our e-newsletter, please let us know .

Sincerely,

Marianne Tettlebaum
Director
[email protected]

Ati'Day Yisroel Early Childhood Center
3700 N Rodney Parham Road | Little Rock
501 221-1614


Chabad of NW Arkansas
5402 W. Redbud Street | Rogers
479 464-7999  


Congregation Agudath Achim
7901 W 5th St | Little Rock
501 225-1683 


Jewish Federation of Arkansas is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the above event.
Congregation B'nai Israel
3700 N Rodney Parham Road | Little Rock 
501 225-9700



Seniors Chanukah Luncheon
Tuesday, December 8th, 11:30 am
Sponsored by the Vogel Caring and Sharing Fund.
Please RSVP to Liz in the Temple office.


All-Music Shabbat in the Rock (Chanukah edition)
Friday, December 11th, 6:15 pm
followed by:
Chanukah Dinner including Latkes
Suggested donation:
$12 Adults, $7 Children (under 13); $3 Surcharge at the door
Click here to RSVP.
Congregation Etz Chaim
Bentonville
479 464-8001 


Click here to RSVP for the Pot Latke above.


Daily Menorah Lighting
Light the menorah, dance the hora, and sing every night of Hanukkah!
December 6th-14th, 6:30 pm 
Lawrence Plaza just off the Bentonville Square 
 
Congregation House of Israel
300 Quapaw | Hot Springs
501 623-5821  

Chanukah Party and Latke Dinner
Sunday, December 6th, 5:00-7:00 pm
Congregation House of Israel.

There will be a play by the Hebrew School. 

Bring a side dish or desert.  

$5.00 per adult.  Kids free. 

RSVP to Temple Sisterhood
c/o Ruth Sedler
152 Blue Heron Dr.
Hot Springs 71913.

LGBTQA Chavurah
Little Rock
 
LGBTQ+A Chanukkah Party
Sunday, December 13th, 6:00 pm
Home of Russ & Amanda Webb-Parish

Full details coming soon!
Expect latkes and other Chanukkah treats,
great company, and a lot of fun!

RSVP is open now and early RSVPs are greatly appreciated. Email Ari at [email protected] to RSVP.

Lubavitch of Arkansas Center for Jewish Life
11905 Fairview Road | Little Rock
501 217-0053 


Temple Anshe Emeth
Services at the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church
717 West 23rd | Pine Bluff, AR 
 

Chanukah Services and Festive Dinner 
Friday, December 11th, 6:00 pm

Rabbi Gene Levy will lead services, read a selection from Maccabees, and discuss "Home-Made Miracles"
Noah Levine of the Jewish Community Legacy Project will read Torah

Guests are welcome and should let Rabbi Levy know that they are coming.

Temple Israel
Oak and Madison | Jonesboro

Hanukkah Services and Potluck 
Sunday, December 6th, 5:00 pm

Call Andrea Levy for more information:  505 903-9293
Temple Shalom
699 N Sang Avenue | Fayetteville
479 973-2702 
 


Happy Hanukkah!

The Board and Staff of the Jewish Federation of Arkansas wish you a happy, bright, and light-filled Hanukkah.
Join us this Friday!
 
Jewish Federation of Arkansas invites you to:
 
Brown Bag Lunch with
Ron Bernstein of the 
Israel Movement
for Progressive Judaism

Friday, December 4th, 12:00 pm
Congregation B'nai Israel Library 
 
Ron Bernstein will discuss his work with Kibbutz Yahel as well as with the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.  Click here for more information on Ron, who also served as a Shaliach for Jewish National Fund.

Ron will also speak that evening at Congregation B'nai Israel's UPB-Sinai Edition Shabbat Service (6:15 pm) 

Quick Links
Learn about the work of the Jewish Federations of North America:
Jewish Federation of Arkansas |  [email protected] | (501) 663-3571