The Leviathan in the Room

The Leviathan in the Room: A Storytelling Event featuring Chanukah Tales You've Never Heard

On the darkest night of the year, the Winter Solstice, we will gather for a candlelit evening of storytelling, laughter, song, and ritual. You are invited to share lesser-known Chanukah tales — be it personal stories (a la The Moth), parables from midrash, or re-interpreted classics — shared through any kind of creative expression: song, narrative, poem, dramatization, dance. See below for some creative prompts and inspiration.

And because no one can listen to stories on an empty stomach, we will share food in the style of la merenda, a potluck dinner from the Sephardic tradition served on the last night of Chanukah.

Themes to explore, stories to investigate:

- Bravery, miracles, religious freedom, rededication
- A story from you or your family’s lived experience of Chanukah
- Check out this resource of Chanukah and solstice stories for inspiration from Nefesh Tikkun Organizer Sasha Perry

Please bring a vegetarian dish or dessert to share.

This experience is part of Infinite Light, NuRoots' citywide Hanukkah festival, December 14–22. Discover more at nuroots.org/infinitelight.

Please note photography will take place at this event and let us know if you have any questions.

Date: Sunday, December 21 (the Eighth Night)

Time: 7pm

Location: The Rooftop Terrace at St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026

Suggested Contribution: $12-18 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)

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