Hanukkah celebrations during COVID-19 pandemic For Gabi Winestock, Hanukkah is her favourite time of year.She typically hosts her family and wants to keep the spirit up this year by hosting a virtual meal and game night.“Honestly we have all of the feelings at my house right now,” Winestock said.“We’re so happy to still be together, even through the computer screen, but we’re so disappointed, Hanukkah is so much fun.” Coronavirus: Jewish leaders outraged Hanukkah gatherings banned, Christmas ones OK For anyone else looking to get creative, Rabbi Matthew Leibl of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, suggested putting together Hanukkah gift bags and dropping them off to loved ones.Although it might different, Leibl said it’s important to remember.