HanuCon

10/16/2026

🎉 THE SECRET IS OUT! 🎉

You know her. You love her. And you definitely know her as the unforgettable Susie Greene from HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm! 😂

We are THRILLED to announce that SUSIE ESSMAN is coming to Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools!

Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and celebration of the people who make our mishpacha so special! Whether you're part of our congregation, schools, or camps, you're part of our shared future. Come celebrate with us!

📅 Thursday, April 8, 2027
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools

✨ Chizuk & Schools Presents 2027 promises to be a night to remember!

Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities, ticket information, and more exciting details! 📣📢chizukpresents.com

10/07/2026

💥 Sometimes even superheroes have to change course.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel HanuCon 2026, scheduled for November 22.

⚡ We’re incredibly grateful to our vendors, guests, partners, committee, and everyone who was excited to join us.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Chizuk Amuno community. 💙

09/10/2026

🚨 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

📚 ✍️ 🦸 Arie Kaplan is coming to HanuCon 2026!

We’re thrilled to welcome USA Today bestselling author, comic book writer, screenwriter, and pop-culture historian Arie Kaplan to HanuCon on Sunday, November 22!

Arie is the author of the Hanukkah-themed graphic novel The Day I Became a Potato Pancake — a PJ Library selection for Fall 2026 and recipient of the Grinspoon Jewish Story Award.

Comic fans may also know Arie as the author of From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books, an acclaimed exploration of the incredible Jewish history behind the comic book industry. His writing credits span some of pop culture’s biggest names, including Star Wars, MAD Magazine, Archie, Looney Tunes, Batman, The Simpsons, LEGO Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and more!

And yes, Swifties — he’s also the bestselling author of 96 Facts About Taylor Swift. 🎤✨

A Baltimore native, Arie is coming home for HanuCon — and we can’t wait to welcome him!

🗓️ Sunday, November 22, 2026
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools

🎟️ Tickets and more HanuCon guest announcements coming soon!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Stay tuned for tickets going on sale! We can’t wait to welcome Justin!

08/18/2026

Something BIG is coming to HanuCon 2026… 👀

Our first guest reveal might have you feeling a little nostalgic for Saturday morning cartoons, city stoops, football-shaped heads, and one unforgettable group of neighborhood kids… 📺✨

🎙️ GUEST REVEAL COMING SOON!

Think you know who it is? Drop your guess below! 👇

08/09/2026

🦸‍♂️✨ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 & 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒! ✨

Want to be part of HanuCon 2026?

HanuCon is BACK for Year 2 — bringing together comics, collectibles, pop culture, artists, creators, Jewish culture, fandom, family fun & so much more, all under one roof! 🎨📚✡💥

We’re looking for an exciting mix of vendors, artists, creators, collectors, organizations, and exhibitors to join us for an unforgettable day.

📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools

👉 Interested in joining us? Submit a vendor inquiry here: tinyurl.com/HanuConVendor26

𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘊𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦.

05/18/2026

🚨📣 THIS JUST IN… HanuCon 2026 has officially moved! 📣🚨

The fandom-fueled fun is landing on:
💥 Sunday, November 22, 2026 💥

Get ready for cosplay, collectibles, special guests, fandom fun, and an epic community experience unlike anything else around.

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: 11.22.26
👀 More details dropping soon… Stay tuned!

05/10/2026

HanuCon Wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to All the Super Moms!

For every mom who saves the day, powers the family, and does it all with heart, you’re the real superheroes.
Happy Mother’s Day from HanuCon! 🦸‍♀️🦹‍♀️

02/03/2026

Join us for our new signature fundraiser — Chizuk & Schools Presents: A Night of Laughs with Richard Kind—an evening designed to celebrate and support everything we care so deeply about: Goldsmith Early Childhood Center, Rosenbloom Religious School, Krieger Schechter Day School, CA Camps, and Ch...