How suburban Jewish congregations are celebrating Hanukkah this year Northbrook-based Jewish Community Center of Chicago is selling a Hoppy Hanukkah Brew Box with eight craft beers. Courtesy of JCC Chicago Rabbi Mendel Shemtov is the co-director of Chabad Jewish Center of Elgin. Events at the Northbrook-based Jewish Community Center of Chicago will include a video presentation of famed National Geographic photographer Udi Goren walking the Israel National Trail. Courtesy of JCC Chicago
Updated 12/11/2020 9:38 AM
With the coronavirus pandemic hampering holiday traditions and religious celebrations, faith communities are getting creative to bring together a socially distanced flock.
Beginning this week, several suburban Jewish congregations will observe Hanukkah virtually amid COVID-19 restrictions, with drive-in menorah lightings and concerts, and gift baskets sent to families and seniors isolated from their communities.