Chanukah began this year with the horrific attack on Chabad of Bondi Beach.

It shook us all but darkness will NOT win.

We CELEBRATED Chanukah! We responded with MORE light.

Close to 1,000 people participated in our 10 Chanukah events this year!

Despite it being one of the coldest nights of the year, our community gathered to celebrate with Chanukah treats, uplifting words of inspiration, and lively music that warmed the heart.

In a moving moment, the Jewish torch was passed by members of the Hewlett community, from Holocaust survivors to young children - symbolizing the unbroken chain of Jewish light, faith, and continuity.

On Monday, we gathered for the lighting of the Golden Hewlett Grand Menorah, a truly beautiful celebration.
The food and activities were hosted inside Lighthouse MMA, but the Menorah lighting itself took place outdoors, creating an unforgettable moment of inspiration, warmth, and pure Jewish joy

Our Sunday and Tuesday Jewish Kids Club of Hewlett took the stage with Chanukah songs and dances, joyfully demonstrating all they’ve learned.
Watching their excitement and Jewish pride was truly heart-warming

For the first time, we were able to celebrate a full sit‑down Chanukah party in the new building. We enjoyed a delicious dairy meal along with fun interactive trivia games that brought everyone together in laughter and connection. there was a very moving menorah lighting ceremony

Our annual Chanukah on Ice, sponsored by Rosenberg & Rodriguez, was celebrated by so many Hewlett families.
The event featured both indoor and outdoor activities, highlighted by an exciting Menorah lighting right on the ice.
Delicious Chanukah refreshments made it an amazing and memorable night for everyone who joined.

This Chanukah, we visited many homes in our community, bringing music, joy, and celebration wherever we went.
Every evening became a mini Chanukah party, especially brightening the lives of our elders and filling their homes with warmth, joy,  and the light of the holiday.

One of the most meaningful moments of this unforgettable Chanukah was the “passing of the Jewish torch.”
Children, parents, and seniors, each representing a different part of our beloved Chabad family, were honored to pass the torch that lit the Menorah.
It was a beautiful expression of our unbroken chain, linking generations through light, pride, and Jewish continuity.

Friday night began with a joyful dinner filled with laughter, delicious food, and warm community spirit.

Saturday morning brought hundreds together for uplifting services, singing Hallel in unison, meaningful Torah readings, and special birthday blessings, the entire building radiated with powerful light and joy.

The celebration continued with an incredible, cozy Chanukah Shabbat lunch that no one wanted to leave, full of connection, inspiration, and festive energy.

What an incredible way to conclude an AMAZING Chanukah. Over 35 under 30s joined us for a beautiful Party for our Young Jewish Professionals of Hewlett at our new building!
Thank you Dylan Mirvis FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH!

The lighting of the Hewlett Grand Menorah every single night  with real fire - and its beautiful LED branches, thanks to Amir Karadi, lit up our community and the hearts of so many.
Its glow was especially meaningful this year, when darkness tried to overcome us, reminding us once again that even a small light can push away so much darkness.