FAQ
Chanukah Telethon: Questions & answers
When is the Chanukah Telethon?
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, from 7 to 10 PM Eastern.
What channel is the Telethon on?
It airs live on Altice News 12+ and JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service: Optimum 138 and Fios 798, in New York, Long Island, the 5 Boros, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida.
Can I watch online?
Yes. The show streams live on the Telethon site, on Facebook Live and on YouTube.
Who hosts the Telethon?
Rabbi Anchelle Perl, with co-hosts Jay Oliver and Jonathan Kroll, Esq. On stage: Soul Farm Rock, the Kosher Mexican Mariachi, the Dancing Rabbis, and Rabbi Perl Debates Himself: Latke vs. Hamantaschen.
How do I donate?
Donate online, by phone at (516) 739-3636, or by check payable to NCFJE Chabad of Mineola Telethon, mailed to Rabbi Anchelle Perl, NCFJE Chabad of Mineola, 261 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. NCFJE Chabad of Mineola is a 501(c)(3), and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID (EIN): 42-3479828.
Do donors get a gift?
Yes. There is a thank-you gift at every level from $50 to $1800+, or you can give any amount.
Where does the money go?
Every program of NCFJE Chabad of Mineola runs on what the Telethon raises, among them Crisis Intervention Rehabilitation, Toys for Hospitalized Children, Senior Visitation, The Friendship Circle and the Good Deed Awards for Teenagers. See all the programs.
Light up lives. Together!
Watch on Sunday, Dec. 6, and give what you can.