Yeah Christmas may get all the feature articles, but we haven't totally forsaken the Maccabees. Today is the first of eight crazy nights, and here’s a short list of some ways to celebrate Hanukkah/Ḥanukah/Chanukah this weekend including a 'Shabbatakkah' at Bread ETC on Friday and a cheese party at the Intown Jewish Center Saturday. Also a place to pick up your Menorah and candles for all you procrastinators out there.

*** This Friday, Kehilat is organizing a gathering to celebrate the Shabbat and Hanakkuh: Shabbatakkah. The night will begin at 6pm with stories for the littles ones followed by prayers and candle lighting at 7pm. The finale will be a dinner from Bread ETC. Costs 150rmb and for children under 5 costs 50rmb (food included). Reserve your spot by clicking on the link and scanning the QR code on the flyer, there will be limited spot if you'd like to join book sooner rather than later. Chabad is hosting their annual French-eese party to observe the 5th night of Chanakuh. There will be wine, French Cheese, crepes, and games to celebrate the holiday. Night starts at 8pm, free entry but donations are welcome. To RSVP email: intownsjc@chinajewish.org. And for the little ones...the Chabad community will be hosting a kid-friendly party in celebration of Chanukah, on Sunday December 17 from 3-5pm. No entry fee. If you're feeling homesick and just want to eat your Hanukkah feelings, Tock’s is frying up latkes till December 19 for 35rmb. P.S. If you haven’t gotten your Menorah, it’s not too late you can still pick one up at the Kosher Mart at Intown Chabad. They’ve got a Menorah for every budget: silver-plated (150rmb), oil-lamp (150rmb), or an Aluminum one (10rmb). You can also pick up your candles there (15rmb) or oil (20rmb). Mazel!