Gift of Light
Chanukah reminds us that by coming together as a community, we can bring light, warmth, and hope to the world around us. Share that light with your fellow members through the Gift of Light.
We are thrilled to announce the return of Gift of Light!
Spread holiday joy and warmth this Chanukah by gifting your fellow Shaaray Tefila community members with beautiful candles and holiday wishes. Last year, thanks to your generosity, we shared over 475 boxes of Chanukah candles and raised over $20,000 to support the temple! We can do even more this year! All proceeds (after expenses) will go directly to support Temple Shaaray Tefila programs and activities.
Here is how it works:
For your personalized LOGIN link, please refer to the email sent from "sentvia@comsend.com" on November 17.
The first box and message you send is $18.
Each additional box and message is $10.
Each recipient will receive only one box of candles with personalized greetings from each of their senders.
For an additional $36, choose "Reciprocity" to automatically send candles to anyone who sends them to you.
Celebrate our 180th Anniversary with a gift of $10 by adding "Temple Shaaray Tefila's 180th Anniversary " as a recipient.
Pick-Up Tables & Important Dates:
Wednesday, December 3 at 4:00pm: Last chance to order candles.
Thursday, December 4: You will receive an email letting you know you have candles to pick up!
Candle pick-up times at Shaaray Tefila:
Friday, December 5, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday, December 7, 8:45 - 11:45am
Monday, December 8, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Thursday, December 11, 8:30 - 11:30am
Friday, December 12, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Friday, December 19, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday, December 14: You will receive a notification letting you know who sent you candles, just in time for the first night of Chanukah!
Friday, December 19: Thank your friends in person at our Community Candle Lighting and Shabbat Chanukah service.
Volunteer Opportunities:
2025 Packing Parties
Sunday, November 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, December 3, 9:00 - 11:00am
Interested in helping us distribute the gifted candles? E-mail us at giftoflight@tstnyc.org.
If you need your personalized login link or help navigating the ordering system, please contact Andrew Alpert or Reginald Fayton at (212) 535-8008.
Let's make this year's Festival of Lights a memorable one for our Shaaray Tefila community!
