Chanukah is the festival which celebrates the restoration of Jewish religious and political independence in the land of Israel about 2,200 years ago. During this holiday, we commemorate the triumph of our ancestors over the Greek forces that occupied Israel. This year Chanukah begins at sunset on Thursday, December 7. Chanukah Brunch Bash! Sunday, December 10 After the CBI Annual Meeting at 11:00am (open to all CBI members). join us at 11:30am for our congregational Chanukah celebration. Brunch