B’tzalel Recycled Chanukkiyot Workshop Illuminated the Light

Participants across generations gathered on Sunday, November 8 at Art Makers Outpost for a unique B’tzalel Arts & Music Festival workshop with Valerie Kahan, transforming recycled and repurposed materials into unique, handmade chanukkiyot. Inspired by the upcoming holiday’s message of bringing light into the darkness, participants explored how everyday objects could be reimagined as beautiful and meaningful ritual objects.

Through hands-on creativity and collaboration, everyone had the opportunity to connect with the deeper meaning of Chanukah while celebrating sustainability, artistic expression, and community. The workshop was a wonderful reminder that even the simplest materials—and the smallest acts of creativity—can bring more light into the world.