42 | DECEMBER 22 • 2022

faces&places

Chanu-Con! — A Community-Wide Chanukah
Festival recently held its seventh annual gathering,
bringing families and individuals to Congregation
Beth Shalom in Oak Park for a wonderful afternoon
of fun, gifts and togetherness as Chanukah
approached.
With more than 400 people in attendance, from
sponsors and vendors to raffle prize contributors,
musicians, volunteers and community members,
the event wouldn’t have been possible without the
community at large.
The atmosphere was made lively through fantastic
music performed by the Cass Quartet, Kidz
Klez and the Waterstone Duo at different times
throughout the afternoon.
Children’s activities from the bounce house to face
painting, a yoga session, slime-making, Chanukah
Bingo, King David Network radio, Reboot and
Yachad Religious School were hits among the
younger crowd.
Vendors sold a wide range of items, from jewelry
and books to art prints, crochet items, pottery,
skincare products, scarves, Judaica items and so
much more. The Lunch Box was on site selling food
and drink, and Safrai Gallery of Jerusalem art pieces
were showcased and remain available for sale. The
50/50 and tin-can raffles were well-supported by
local businesses and those who attended.

MARK ZACKS

Fun at
Chanu-Con!

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Children enjoyed
learning yoga poses. A multitude of items were available
for sale. Dan Barth stands with art from the Safrai Gallery
of Jerusalem. People enjoyed shopping for treasures.
While shopping, attendees listened to live music.

DAVID RODGERS
DAVID RODGERS
MARK ZACKS
MARK ZACKS