Eight Ways to Celebrate Chanukah in Austin
One for each night of the Festival of Lights
By Saskia Henn, 5:00PM, Thu. Dec. 19, 2019
With the holidays around the corner, we've compiled a list of some of Austin's must-see stops. Perfect for the chosen person in your life, or just someone who likes to party like the chosen people.
1) Menorah Lighting at the Capitol
Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress
Dec. 22, 3:30pm
2) Chanukah Concert at the Alamo
Barrel O' Fun, 1911 Aldrich
Dec. 25, 7-10pm
3) Mosaic Annual Chanukah Party Potluck at Sheldon and Miriam’s House
12301 Deer Track
Dec. 29, 5:30-7:30pm
4) Get Lit – Chanukah-themed pop-up bar
Kitty Cohen's, 2211 Webberville
Through Dec. 30
5) Hit the City’s Jewish Delis
You don’t need to make the trek to Krakow, or even to New York City, to find yourself a juicy pastrami on rye or a bagel. Austin is buzzing with underrated Jewish establishments such as Biderman’s Deli, Rosen’s Bagels, and Fricano’s Deli. The eight days of Chanukah are a fitting opportunity to order all the latkes and matzo balls you can handle. Make sure to stop by the Kosher Store at H-E-B to sample more of the city’s authentic delicatessen and find ingredients for all your holiday favorites.![](/binary/c51b/resized_Eight_Crazy_Nights_Marathon.jpg)
6) Eight Crazy Nights Marathon
Dec. 22-31
Austin’s athletes pay homage to the holiday with a virtual run featuring a 5K, 10K and full marathon. Whether you are jogging outside, at the gym, or on your treadmill, participants are encouraged to try for 1K a day, for a total of 8K by the end of the race, commemorating the eight nights of flickering flames. Additional perks include the fact that your medal will be sent directly to your house and you can now plow through your holiday feasts guilt-free thanks to Eight Crazy Nights keeping you (literally) on your toes. There is a $20 entry fee, and 15% of every payment benefits the Human Rights Initiative, a North Texas foundation providing services to refugees and immigrants who have experienced human rights abuse.7) Congregation Tiferet Israel’s Annual Chanukah Party
Temple Beth Shalom Social Hall, 7300 Hart
Dec. 23, 5-7pm
8) Chanukah Storytime at BookPeople
BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar
Dec. 26, 10:30-11am
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