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The People's Hanukkah Party

  • Casolare Ristorante + Bar 2505 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, 20007 United States (map)

Join us for the 3rd Annual People's Hanukkah Party!

Come celebrate the festival of lights, rededicate yourself to building a better world and get your nosh on! This year's event is hosted by Chefs Alex Levin and Ed Scarpone from the Schlow Restaurant Group and The Micah Storefront Project on Monday, December 23 from 6:30-9:30pm at Casolare Ristorante + Bar (inside the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel) for an evening of lights, latkes, and libations. The annual celebration and party features classic, traditional dishes along with some delicious surprises from Tico, The Riggsby, Nama and Alta Strada. Bonnie Benwick, Former Deputy Food Editor, The Washington Post is making her famous apple sauce - critical for our latkes. Our cash bar will be stocked and ready with lots of great drink specials.

DJ Nes Gadol is back with his cool mixes and beats, and the candle lighting ceremony will be at 8pm with distinguished Rabbis and leaders from the community.

Help us to support HIAS by participating in our raffle with amazing prizes like a challah-making class with Chef Alex Levin, a date night dinner for two at The Riggsby, a weekend stay at the Glover Park Hotel with brunch and dinner at Casolare Ristorante + Bar, and two tickets to Signature Theatre. Many more raffle prizes to be announced shortly. The celebration further supports HIAS with a donation made from Casolare Ristorante & Bar and supporting organizations.

*Children twelve years and under may attend the event free of charge, but they must be accompanied by an adult attending the party.

Supporting Organizations:
Gather DC

New Synagogue Project

Temple Sinai

Adas Israel

Temple Micah

REALITY

Tifereth Israel Congregation

Sixth & I

This Hanukkah, we welcome the stranger, we welcome the citizen, we welcome the light. You are welcome, all are welcome!

Earlier Event: December 21
Pop-Up Shabbat
Later Event: January 11
Storefront @ Sixth & I