The Jewish Museum's Online Guide to Hanukkah 2010Share

The Jewish Museum holds the most significant collection of Jewish ceremonial works in the Western Hemisphere, including the world's largest collection of Hanukkah lamps.

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A Hanukkah Project: Daniel Libeskind’s Line of Fire
November 21, 2010 – January 30, 2011
A bold and dramatic installation featuring 40 Hanukkah lamps from the Museum’s renowned collection. more >
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Installation: Seven Artists Inspired by Hanukkah
November 21, 2010 – January 30, 2011
Featuring works by Alice Aycock, Lynn Godley, Matthew McCaslin, Eleanor Antin, Mike Mandel, Larry Rivers and Marc Alan Jacobs. more >

Gallery Talks: Lamps Illuminated
Mondays, November 22 to January 24 at 1:00pm
Museum curators tell the stories behind Hanukkah lamps on view in A Hanukkah Project: Daniel Libeskind’s Line of Fire. Each 20 minute talk focuses on a different lamp. more >

Special Offer
Thursday, December 2 - Thursday, December 9
$8 admission for the 8 days of Hanukkah,
Saturday is free. more >

In Conversation: Daniel Libeskind and Joan Rosenbaum
Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 pm
Internationally celebrated architect Daniel Libeskind joins Joan Rosenbaum, Director of The Jewish Museum to discuss how his work embodies Jewish sensibilities. Tickets required. more >

Special Offer
Saturday, December 4, 11:00am
Free jelly donuts from 11:00am while supplies last!

Hanukkah Family Day
Sunday, December 5, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Hanukkah lamps made from found objects and decorate dreidels; see a puppet performance by Talking Hands Theater; and listen to holiday tunes by The Macaroons. more >

Concert: The Klezmatics
Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 pm
Celebrate Hanukkah with a special concert by The Klezmatics. Globally renowned world music superstars, they are the only klezmer band to win a Grammy Award. Ticketes required. more >

Educator Resource
Learn about Hanukkah with our thematic online curriculum guide developed to supplement classroom learning.

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Family Feature
Take a closer look at one of the Museum's lamps, light a digital menorah, and create your own Hanukkah Lamp Sculpture.

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Create A Hanukkah Lamp Sculpture >

Read the Blog
Musings on contemporary artists use of industrial materials, DIY attitudes, and repurposing ritual objects for other uses.

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Give the Gift of a Hanukkah Membership
Now through December 31, 2010.
$15 off Individual (was $75 now $60)
$10 off Dual (was $120 now $110)
$35 off Family (was $135 now $100)
$10 off Senior Individual (was $55, now $45)
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Family Hanukkah Party
Tuesday, December 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
This annual fundraiser will delight grandparents, parents, and children up to age 10. Includes arts & crafts, magic with Lyn Dillies, performances by Applause NYC and more. Tickets required. [$150 adult & $75 child]
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NEW: DesignEditionJM
Modern ceremonial art selections -- from commissions to reproductions. Featuring works by Richard Meier, Dror Benshetrit, Jonathan Adler and others.

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Hanukkah Products
Everything you need to make your holiday a sensation -- menorahs, dreidels, candles, books, toys and more.

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Catalogues and Books >
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