Hanukkah 2025: How Celebrities Are Celebrating

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Jewish celebrities’ Hanukkah celebrations are shining bright this year.

Alan Bersten, Emma Slater, Nev Schulman, and others have been sharing how they’re celebrating the holiday, which started on the evening of December 14th and continues for eight nights.

The professional dancer from Dancing With the Stars posted a picture of himself, Emma, and their dog Jeff celebrating the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the menorah.

I was so thrilled to see him embrace his Jewish heritage recently! He created a special Hanukkah dance for the holiday special on December 2nd, and it was amazing. The choreography actually showed things like menorahs and dreidels through the movements, and even included steps from the traditional Jewish Horah dance. Hearing Matisyahu’s “Miracle” playing during it all just made it even more special – it was a really beautiful and meaningful moment.

Alan explained that people celebrate holidays uniquely, and growing up Jewish, he rarely saw Hanukkah represented. He shared that their performance tonight was specifically to celebrate the holiday, featuring a move inspired by a spinning top. He hopes a young Jewish viewer will watch and feel a sense of pride and recognition.

Nev wished a happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating, sharing a heartwarming photo with his wife, Laura Perlongo, and their three children: Cleo (9), Beau (6), and Cy (4).

On December 15th, the host of Catfish shared on Instagram that the light of the menorah reminds us that love is strongest when we unite. This message was for their family, and for all families.

Erin Foster, the creator of Nobody Wants This, definitely got into the holiday spirit! On December 15th, she shared a video on Instagram showing her and her husband, Simon Tikhman, celebrating Hanukkah. The video featured a table filled with traditional foods like latkes and challah, a lit menorah, and their happy children clapping along.

Oh my gosh, can you believe it? This Hanukkah is going to be extra special because it’s Selena’s first as a married woman! I’m so happy for her and Benny! Last year was already amazing – he introduced her to Hanukkah with this incredible party on the first night, and it just happened to fall on Christmas Day too! It was a whole celebrity-filled celebration, and I was so jealous I wasn’t there! I’m already dreaming about how they’ll celebrate this year!

For a look at more Hanukkah and holiday celebrations this year, keep reading.

Erin Foster, the creator of Nobody Wants This, definitely got into the holiday spirit! On December 15th, she shared a video on Instagram of her and husband Simon Tikhman celebrating Hanukkah. The video showed a festive spread of latkes and challah, a lit menorah, and their happy children clapping along.

I’m so excited for Selena Gomez! This Hanukkah is extra special because it’s her first as a married woman. Last year was amazing too – her then-fiancé, Benny Blanco, really welcomed her into the Hanukkah tradition with a huge party on the first night, which happened to fall on Christmas Day. It was a star-studded celebration, and I can’t wait to see how they celebrate this year!

For a look at more Hanukkah and holiday celebrations this year, keep reading.

The former Disney Channel star posted a video of herself and husband Benny Blanco decorating their Christmas tree, captioning it, “Our first Christmas as a married couple.”

Mayim Bialik, known for her role on The Big Bang Theory, revealed that her family celebrated the first night of Hanukkah in a grand way, lighting all of their menorahs. She shared a photo with the caption, “We lit them all.”

The professional dancers from Dancing With the Stars offered a peek inside their home as Hanukkah began. They also expressed their sadness about the shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on December 14th, saying they were heartbroken by the senseless tragedy.

Nev Schulman, the host of Catfish, shared a Hanukkah photo with his wife, Laura Perlongo, and their children, Cleo, Beau, and Cy. The photo, taken on the second night of Hanukkah on December 15th, was captioned with a message about the importance of unity and love for all families.

The former Second Gentleman and Vice President marked the first night of Hanukkah, sharing that the candles symbolize strength, optimism, and the importance of finding light even in difficult times.

The creator of the Nobody Wants This web series shared a glimpse of her Hanukkah celebration with her husband and family.

Debra Messing, known for her role in Will & Grace, shared a touching message on the first night of Hanukkah. She posted a photo of her menorah and honored the victims of the Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi Beach, Australia, and at Brown University, wishing their memory to be a blessing.

“The light will always cut through the darkness,” she added. “Be the light.”

Singer Vanessa Carlton celebrated the first night of Hanukkah on December 14th by sharing a photo of her lit menorah. The photo showed the warm glow of the candles reflected in a mirror.

The singer’s kids – Maxwell (known as Maxi), Ace, and Birdie – celebrated the start of the holiday season with a special family photo shared on December 4th.

Jessica shared on Instagram how much she loves Christmas. She wrote that December is always a special time for her children, filled with love, excitement, and happiness. She wishes everyone a month full of blessings and joy.

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2025-12-17 04:17