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Friday 8 of 10

One light, many colors

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Friday, December 4, 2026. Candles at 4:26 pm.

First night of Chanukah. Chanukah candles are lit before Shabbat candles.

שבת שלום

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One candle, then two.

Joseph got a coat of many colors and said his dreams out loud. This Friday we light one Chanukah candle at 4:22 pm, then two Shabbat candles at 4:26 pm, and each of us names one hope for the winter.

The promise

Two lightings, on time, each explained first.

  • Chanukah candle at 4:22 pm, Shabbat candles at 4:26 pm
  • Every blessing explained before it is said
  • Your seat is held if work keeps you late
  • All cooking done by 4:10 pm
  • Goodnight at 7:26 pm

Our promises

What you can count on

Written down before the first candle.

  • Candles at 4:26 pm, on the minute
  • 24 seats, RSVP by December 1
  • An answer within 2 days of asking
  • The address goes only to confirmed guests, 48 hours before
  • Every blessing explained before it is said

Bring one hope for the winter.

Friday, December 4. Doors at 3:56 pm. Chag sameach and Shabbat shalom.

שבת שלום

Fridays, October 16 to December 18.

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Candle times from Hebcal for Santa Monica.