Gila Münster, a drag queen based in Toronto, has hosted the event since 2019. Münster is looking forward to this year’s sold-out show, happening in person on Dec. 5 at the Comedy Bar in Toronto, after having to host the show online last year.

“I couldn’t be happier,” Münster said. “Bringing people together in person is going to facilitate a type of connection that we just couldn’t achieve virtually.”

To Münster, this is a sign that Toronto’s queer Jewish community is getting the visibility it deserves.

Though the 8 Gays of Hanukkah will focus more on showcasing queer talent rather than religion, but Münster says the spirit of Hanukkah will be alive nonetheless.