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Chanukah lights

At Union Square chanukiah lighting Sunday in San Francisco, Perry Farrell of the rock band Jane's Addiction helped Chabad's Rabbi Yosef Langer light the torch.

Amos Oz will speak Jan. 8 at S.F.'s Herbst

Israeli novelist Amos Oz will speak at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.

Oz won the International Frankfurt Peace Prize in 1992. He has written more than 18 books, including "Don't Call It Night" and "A Perfect Peace."

For tickets, which are $16, call City Box Office at (415) 392-4400.

Bereavement group will start on Jan. 6

A 10-week bereavement group workshop dealing with loss of parents will begin Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Jewish Family and Children's Services, 1600 Scott St., S.F.

Cost is $125. For time and other information, call Maggie Weadick at (415) 561-1251.