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✨ILUMINA: A Night of Latin-Jewish Miracles✨
ABOUT THIS EVENT
✨ILUMINA: A Night of Latin-Jewish Miracles ✨ brings together the glow of Hanukkah lights with the vibrant energy and traditions of Latin-Jews for an unforgettable evening of celebration! This unique gathering blends traditional Janucá (Hanukkah) rituals with Latin-Jewish energía through delicious Mexican cuisine, Latin music, and meaningful moments that honor both our resilience and our joy. We take pride in celebrating all of who we are—that’s why we shine at Ilumina!
• A space for reflection, connection, and joy through Mexican cuisine, Latin music, and shared rituals!
• Spoken word performance by artist, Juan Varela!
• Exploring themes of resilience, freedom, and light!
• Latin-Jewish Janucá activities!
• Welcoming all Latin-Jews, Jewish community members, Latino comunidad, loved ones, and allies in their 20s and 30s!
Come ready to celebrate, connect, and shine your light.
EARLY TICKET PRICING is $18 until December 5th
AFTER DECEMBER 5th PRICING IS $36 – space is limited!
RSVP to save your spot!
📍 Highland Park
🚗 Street parking available, rideshare/carpool encouraged
🍾 Event is 21+ and NON-REFUNDABLE
✨ Drinks & heavy appetizers will be served
Artist Bio:
Born and raised in the salsa popping streets of Cali, Colombia, Juan Varela is an Afro-Colombian poet, equity centered educator, and creative disruptor. He spent more than twelve years in education as a classroom teacher, curriculum designer, and nonprofit leader. He also co owns The Thrift Bus, LLC, a sustainable fashion shop rooted in community and expression. His poetry explores identity, belonging, and healing while inviting others to create boldly and imagine new forms of liberation.
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.
Proud to be in partnership with NuRoots & Jewish Federations of North America Center for Community Belonging.
Organizer + RSVP
Nurturing Latin-Jewish community, leadership and resiliency and celebrating Latin-Jewish multiculturalism.
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The location for this event is private or will be announced later.
