HANUKKAH 5786

This Hanukkah, we invite you to give and receive.

  • Chesed v'Tzedek Hanukkah Drive

    Hanukkah is almost here and Beth Sholom's Chesed v’Tzedek Committee is celebrating by gathering toys, blankets and men’s coats for those in need! Items can be brought to the synagogue office now through December 21st. Thank you for being a part of this tzedakah effort!

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  • Makor Or Hanukkah Retreat

    Sunday, December 14, 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

    Join Norman Fischer and R. Dorothy Richman for a day-long soak in Jewish meditation practice on the first night of Hanukkah. Prepare for the holiday in joyous community and sit, sing, walk and learn with an open heart and mind. Candle lighting, included.

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  • Maccabee Mitzvah Day

    Sunday, December 14, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Join us for a community-wide celebration of the first night of Hanukkah!  Join our volunteer effort to rededicate our sacred spaces with opportunities for hands-on beautification, sorting and restoration.

    Volunteer Projects

  • Community Hanukkah Celebration

    Sunday, December 14, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    Then, stay for a festive Hanukkah celebration — with a latke filled dinner, BerKalit a cappella and the lighting of the first candle!*

    *BYO Hannukah menorah for our community lighting 🕎

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About BerKalit

Founded in 2022 at Berklee College of Music, BerKalit’s name cleverly nods to its origins; in Hebrew, 'Kalit' (קליט) means 'catchy,' capturing the spirit of BerKalit's music, while sounding like 'Berklee.' BerKalit are the proud winners of Jewish Star Season 5 and the singers behind ASMAC critically acclaimed arrangement, “Lecha Dodi.”

Alongside facilitating Shabbat services and vocal harmony workshops nationwide, the group is thrilled to have released their debut EP in 2025, featuring a collection of innovative liturgical arrangements. Comprising members from diverse religious backgrounds united by their love for Jewish music, BerKalit aims to bridge the gap between Jewish music and contemporary a cappella, foster community through vocal harmony, and use their voices to uplift the Greater Boston Area and beyond.