Hanukkah 5786/2025
December 14 – December 22
Hanukkah invites us to hold on to hope, return to repair and rededicate ourselves to resistance and resilience. This winter, inspired by the wisdom and tools of our ancestors, we are proud to shine a light on all the brave ways we show up for Tikkun – standing up for justice, dignity and peace for all.
Hanukkah means “dedication” — we’re invited to ignite eight nights with our dedication to the values and dreams that we cherish most. Each night becomes another sacred opportunity to replace despair with repair, to connect, shine, and dance with the gifts of darkness and light, woven together.
Starting on December 14, 2025, join Lab/Shul to light up these holiday nights in person or online, and co-create your own dedicated ceremonial candle-lighting celebration with our DIY Everybody-Friendly + God-optional blessings for every age and heart.
RETURN TO REPAIR. REKINDLE HOPE. RAISE UP PEACE.
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We came. We lit. We Hanukkah-ed.
Grateful beyond words for our extraordinary community who showed up to laugh, spin, cry, pray, and kindle light together throughout this Festival of Lights.
As we close out the 8th day, we look ahead to all that’s unfolding in 2026—rooted in ritual, connection, hope, re:love and possibility.
Wishing you a sweet and luminous final day of Hanukkah. ✨
#LabShul #Hanukkah5786
Scenes from last night’s Hanukkah Party & Community Candlelighting with @nefeshmountain at @brooklynbowl…
If you want in on tonight’s lighting experience with @labshul , join our Sabbath Queen ritual with our signature SPIN after party.
Register to join us 🔗: https://www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-dec/
#labshul #hanukkah #hanukkah5786 #nefeshmountain #sabbathqueen
Rabbi @amichailaulavie invites us to a meditative gaze into the candles of the Hanukkiah’s candles. We invite you - on tonight’s Sabbath Hanukkah - to set your sacred intention.
🕎 If you want to light in community with us, join SABBATH QUEEN tonight - in NYC or online - for a mix of spiritual and festive Hanukkah ritual, complete with the SPIN after party. 🕎
📲: www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-dec/
#labshul #hanukkah5786
This Hanukkah, we are dedic8ing each night to hope, repair, and curiosity, drawing on our ancestral tools of spiritual resilience and resistance. Even in a broken world, we choose to illuminate.
We ask ourselves: How can I tell the real, imperfect stories in my histories and hold the discomfort?
Spark hope, repair & curiosity with us tonight:
👑 Sabbath Queen + Hanukkah Celebration🕎
▪️Happy Hour @ 6pm EST
▪️Ritual @ 7pm EST
▪️Community Feast @ 8:30pm EST
➕SPIN: A Hanukkah Celebration, Lab/Shul Style
(Stay tuned for more party details)
Join us for our monthly Sabbath ritual of live musical liturgy with poetic and contemplative offerings. And on this night 🕎 the sixth night of Hanukkah 🕎 and join us during Sabbath Queen!
Live in NYC and Live online with our global community, join us for Ritual Winter Magic!
December’s program will be led by R. @amichailaulavie @shirakline @naomiless1 @bshatteredbfree and special guests @marzeus_prime & Martin Shamoonpour.
🔗 register through CALENDAR link in our bio or visit www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-dec
#labshul #hanukkah #hanukkah5786 #nyc #jewishcommunity
When you work at @labshul , there is no other option than to shine and spread light! Here’s a little glimpse into our in-office Hanukkah illumination 🕎
Being together is the how we best lift up our ancestral tools of spiritual resilience, resistance and celebration ✨ Thank you Lab/Shul team for being … you! 🙏
Join us tomorrow for our community Hanukkah Sabbath Queen! All guests must register & bring ID.
📲 www.labshul.org/hanukkah-5786-2025/
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