In 2025, Hanukkah will take place from December 14 to December 21, 2025. During this Jewish festival, which celebrates the , families exchange gifts, indulge in traditional pastries, and most importantly, light a new candle on an eight-branch menorah each evening—plus an additional shamash that stands above the rest.
Like every year, the French Loubavitch movement takes the opportunity to organize public lighting of the candlestick, the hanoukia, all over France, and Yvelines is no exception. Several towns in the 78 region will be taking part, and the Jewish community will be able to come together for a wonderful moment of communion. Of course, the event is free of charge, and will take place in the main squares of the various towns.
Hanukkah 2024: where and when are the public lighting ceremonies taking place in Paris and the Île-de-France region?
Like every year, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is accompanied by public lighting of hanukiahs, the traditional eight-branched candlesticks of this winter celebration. Find out when and where the public lighting takes place in Paris and the Île-de-France region for this 2024 edition. [Read more]
Jewish communities will celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, from December 14 to December 22, 2025. But where does this tradition come from, and what does it truly symbolize? Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 14, 2025 to December 18, 2025
Prices
Free
Official website
www.loubavitch.fr
Hanukkah 2024: where and when are the public lighting ceremonies taking place in Paris and the Île-de-France region?
What is Hanukkah celebrating? The history and significance of this Jewish Festival of Lights
