Chanukah at BNJC, from wizardry workshops to special menus: a magic wand trailing sparks over doughnuts, potion bottles, lanterns, churros and a lit menorah.

Eight nights of light

Chanukah at BNJC

The first candle goes into the window on Friday 4 December. A magic warm-up on 29 November, six gatherings across the eight nights, and twelve nights of specials at Yofi. Everything on at the Hub, in one place.

Chanukah reading

The story of the oil that refused to run out, and recipes for doughnuts and latkes to try at home.

All Chanukah reading

What’s on for Chanukah

Book a place, RSVP for the free evenings, and make a night of it with a table at Yofi before or after.

  • Poster for The Magic of Lights: a pre-Chanukah wizardry workshop for all the family, Sunday 29 November, 3pm to 5pm, with a lit menorah, potion bottles, doughnuts and churros.

    The Magic of Lights: a pre-Chanukah wizardry workshop

    Potions, wands, lanterns and doughnuts: a pre-Chanukah wizardry workshop for ages 5 to 15, with something for the whole family. Sunday 29 November, 15:00 to 17:00.

    • Price: £14 a child 5+, £9 an adult, £7 under 5, £42 a family of four
    • Booking open
    Action: Book
  • Yofi poster: 12 nights of Chanukah specials, 1 to 12 December 2026, with sticky honey wings, loaded beef latkes, beef and mushroom ragù doughnuts, chocolate churros and raspberry jam doughnuts.

    Chanukah at Yofi: twelve nights of specials

    From 1 to 12 December, Yofi serves Chanukah specials: savoury ragù doughnuts, loaded beef latkes, sticky honey wings, churros and jam doughnuts.

    • Where: Yofi
    • Price: Dishes from £6
    • Booking open
    Action: Book
  • Poster for the Shoresh Shabbat Dinner on Friday 4 December, the first night of Chanukah, with challah, Shabbat candles and a menorah.

    Shoresh Shabbat Dinner: the first night of Chanukah

    Friday night dinner at Yofi for Shoresh Nursery families, on the first night of Chanukah. Friday 4 December, from 17:00. A three-course meal: adults £35, children…

    • Where: Yofi
    • Price: Adults £35 · age 2+ £20 · under 2s free
    • Booking open
    Action: Book
  • Poster for Partners in Light, Sunday 6 December 2026, the third night of Chanukah: an evening of gratitude for those who keep the community safe, with a lit menorah and doughnuts.

    Partners in Light: honouring the people who keep the community safe

    Light the menorah and say thank you to CST, Sussex Police, the fire and ambulance services and the Council. Sunday 6 December, 18:00 to 20:00. Free,…

    • Price: Free
    • Registration needed
    Action: Register
  • Poster for the BNJC and University Jewish Chaplaincy JSOC Open House at Chanukah, Monday 7 December from 7:30pm, with doughnuts, popcorn and a lit menorah.

    JSOC Open House: Chanukah special

    The last JSOC Open House of term, Chanukah style: latkes, doughnuts, games and comfy corners for students. Monday 7 December, from 19:30. Free, RSVP.

    • Price: Free
    • Registration needed
    Action: Register
  • Youth Club Chanukah Takeover (Years 5–13)

    Youth Club Chanukah Takeover (Years 5–13)

    Youth Club trades the usual Tuesday for a Chanukah party for all youth: latkes, doughnuts and friends. Years 5 to 13 (ages 9 to 18), Tuesday…

    • Price: Free
    • Registration needed
    Action: Register
  • Poster for Light Up The Night Together, the communal celebration and menorah lighting on the seventh night of Chanukah, Thursday 10 December 2026, with doughnuts and latkes.

    Light Up the Night Together: communal Chanukah menorah lighting

    The whole community lights the menorah on the seventh night of Chanukah, with doughnuts, latkes and music. Thursday 10 December, 18:00 to 19:30. Free, RSVP.

    • Price: Free
    • Registration needed
    Action: Register

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