The year-end "Festival of Lights," Hanukkah, is a joyous time for families, parties and of course, latkes and gift giving. Find out about what's happening in Brooklyn, New York for Hanukkah!
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Brooklyn boasts a large Jewish community — most of whom celebrate Hanukkah in some form or fashion. Several neighborhoods — Crown Heights, Borough Park, and Williamsburg — are home to different sects of Hassidim. In Park Slope, one can find several historic reform congregations. A section of Flatbush, Midwood, is home to a sizable Syrian Jewish and Sephardic community. Russian Jews tend to cluster in Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay. Plus, Brooklyn is home to literally thousands of non-affiliated Jews as well.
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Brooklyn boasts a large Jewish community — most of whom celebrate Hanukkah in some form or fashion. Several neighborhoods — Crown Heights, Borough Park, and Williamsburg — are home to different sects of Hassidim. In Park Slope, one can find several historic reform congregations. A section of Flatbush, Midwood, is home to a sizable Syrian Jewish and Sephardic community. Russian Jews tend to cluster in Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay. Plus, Brooklyn is home to literally thousands of non-affiliated Jews as well.
COMPLETE GUIDE TO HANUKKAH IN BROOKLYN
1. 8 Hanukkah "Do's & Don'ts" for Non-Jews
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5. Menorah Lightings at Grand Army Plaza & Borough Hall
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6. Food: Hanukah LATKES to Write Home About
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Want to buy an excellent donuts for Hanukkah? Or some really good challah or cheese pastries, or yum, ruggelah? Brooklyn boasts some very good old fashioned Jewish bakeries. Find out where.More »8. Fabulous Hanukah Events: Concerts, Kids Events, Huge Latke Festival
Find out where to take the kids for Hanukkah fun!More »9. Where to Shop: Top Markets & Craft Fairs in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's an epicenter of handmade, artisanal goods from hand sewn notebooks, clothes and small batch locavore foods. Get the best locally made items at these local craft fairs.More »10. Where to Shop & Also Help the Needy
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