Sinai Lights (Chanukah First Night Festival)
Sunday, December 14, 2025 • 24 Kislev 5786
3:00 PM - 8:00 PMTemple Sinai 13875 Brimhurst Dr🛡️ Security provided by the Houston Police Department
🪪 ID Check and Wristbands required for entry & Cash Bar access
📄 Non-members will receive a brief follow-up form to complete registration
🏌️♀️ 9-Hole Mini-Golf (by Portable Putters!)
Immersive experience collecting a candle at each hole—take home a full set for the 8 nights of Chanukah!
🍩 “Never Have I Ever: Sufganiyot Edition” & Trivia Contest
Mini jelly donuts courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts - sure to be filled with community laughs
🎯 Dreidel-palooza
Spin your way into Chanukah glory—novice or pro, young or young at heart, let it spin!
🧒 Kids’ Rooms with Games & Crafts
Take-home activities and supervised fun across multiple rooms.
🥡 Chinese Food Buffet & Salad Bar & Latkes (opens at 4:30)
🍕 Plus pizza from Fuzzy’s Pizza in Katy for the kids!
🕯️ Communal Menorah Lighting (starts at 6:00)
Join us in the sanctuary for candlelight, glow sticks, and family sing-along-songs.
🌲 Tree of Light
$25 buys a mystery envelope valued at $40+ from local businesses.
🎁 Raffles & Hand-Crafted Baskets
Win themed baskets for Chanukah, winter, or kids hand-made by temple members.
🎶 Learn about Chanukah and Judaism through ritual objects
Facilitated by a Temple Sinai member Matthew Osterman who is also a Rabbinical Student
🧠 Adult Learning Session – “The Lighter Side of Chanukah”
Facilitated by Temple Sinai member Dr. Michael Brandt
🧘♀️ Chill Lounge Space – When anyone needs a breather.
🍷 Cash Bar (Beer & Wine)
Staffed by TABC-certified bartenders with safety top of mind
🛍️ Gift Shop Open for last-minute holiday shopping!
This event is a collaboration of Temple Sinai’s many arms: Membership, Ritual, Caring, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, PTO, TeSTY Youth Group, and an incredible team of dedicated volunteers.
We’re building a festival that brings the light of Chanukah into West Houston through community, learning, and joyous fun. This is intended to be a free-flow event so come when you can and stay as long as you want!
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Sat, December 13 2025
23 Kislev 5786
Sinai Lights
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Today's Calendar
| Shabbat Mevarchim |
| TeSTY Lock-In : 12:00am |
| Torah Study : 9:00am |
| Shabbat Morning Service : 10:30am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 12 TeSTY Lock-In Friday, Dec 12 6:00pm |
Dec 14 Worship Committee Sunday, Dec 14 1:30pm |
Dec 14 Sinai Lights (Chanukah First Night Festival) Sunday, Dec 14 3:00pm |
Dec 16 Temple Board Meeting Tuesday, Dec 16 7:00pm |
Dec 19 Shabbat Service Friday, Dec 19 7:30pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayeshev
Shabbat Mevarchim
| Shabbat, Dec 13 |
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13875 Brimhurst Drive Houston, Texas 77077
(281) 496-5950

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