Hanukkah celebrated across the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation campus

On the eighth night of Hanukkah, BBYO Youngstown teens came together to light the menorah, retell the story of Hanukkah, sing along to favorite Hanukkah songs, and cook and enjoy delicious latkes. Students in the J All Day program watched the Hanukkah “Rugrats” special, played JCC members enjoyed a free Hanukkah celebration with latkes and donuts while playing Hanukkah Bingo. dreidel, learned about Hanukah, and enjoyed latkes. As part of the Better Together Intergenerational Program, Akiva Academy students and Levy Gardens Assisted Living tenants celebrated Hanukkah with pizza and donuts followed by a hands-on clay workshop. Our Gang’s Hanukkah party included dinner, crafts, and games as well as lighting the menorah and saying the prayers together. Each member received a gift card. Levy Gardens Assisted Living tenants enjoyed a Hanukkah party in the MultiPurpose Room of the JCC. Students in the Early Learning Center at the JCC celebrated Hanukkah with a spirit week. They also enjoyed sufganiyot and latkes, lit the menorah, and sang songs. Adult Day Services clients enjoyed a Hanukkah party that included playing dreidel. Early Learning Center students shared cards and kindness stickers with Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation residents. Residents of Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation enjoyed a klezmer band and latkes and sufganiyot. Youngstown Area Jewish Federation staff enjoyed a party with lots of food, a photo booth, and more.