Throughout the eight days of Chanukah (with the exception of the Jewish Sabbath), Jewish.tv—the multimedia portal of Chabad.org—will broadcast major Chanukah events and celebrations around the world so viewers can celebrate the holiday with people around the globe during this Hakhel year, when it is especially customary for groups to join together for Torah study and the performance of good deeds.
The Jewish.tv Chanukah broadcast page will be updated throughout the week of Chanukah.
Sunday, December 6 - 1st Night of Chanukah
Paris, Jerusalem, New York
Live satellite link-up of menorah-lightings in three major cities on three continents. This French program, to be filled with music and song, is based out of Paris, and will hook up with menorah-lightings in Jerusalem, Israel and Brooklyn, New York.
The broadcast begins at 2:15 p.m. EST (8:15 p.m. in Paris) on Sunday, December 6.
Chanukah live from Paris, Jerusalem and New York can be viewed here.
Washington, D.C.
Live broadcast of the lighting ceremony of the national Chanukah menorah located on the Ellipse at the White House in Washington, D.C. Featuring the United States Marine Band and “The Three Cantors.”
The broadcast will begin at 4 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 6.
The national menorah-lighting can be viewed here.
Monday, December 7 - 2nd Night of Chanukah
South Broward, Fla.
The 36th Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival in the special Hakhel year of unity features a full concert, including the popular Chassidic singer Avraham Fried.
The broadcast will begin at 7:30 p.m EST on Monday, Dec. 7.
The Grand South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival can be viewed here.
Calgary, Canada
Rabbis and dignitaries from around Canada will be gathering for the 27th annual public menorah-lighting and Chanukah celebration in Calgary.
The broadcast will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7.
The Calgary community menorah-lighting can be viewed here.
Wednesday, December 9 - 4th Night of Chanukah
U.S. Military Bases Around the World
Join U.S. service members in this first live video conference of menorah-lightings on U.S. military bases around the world.
The broadcast will begin on Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. EST.
U.S. Armed Services Worldwide Chanukah Celebration can be viewed here.
Visit here to learn more about what to expect at public menorah-lightings.
For Chanukah information—including locating public menorah-lightings—inspiration, recipes, events for the whole family and more, visit the Chabad.org Chanukah 2015 page here.
