opening

“Dirt and Glory: Return of the Golem.” At Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida St., S.F., Dec. 22-25. $10-$30. (415) 522-0786.

ongoing

“The MeshugaNutcracker.” Through Dec. 18. Presented by the National Jewish Theatre Festival. At the Presentation Theatre, University of San Francisco, 2350 Turk Blvd., S.F. $18-$36. (877) 456-4TIX.

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“New Jew Revue.” Standup comedy. At 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8 p.m. $15. (415) 383-9600.

“Holiday Shorts II” featuring “Chanukah is Not the Jewish Christmas.” Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St., S.F.. 8 p.m. Also Dec. 18. $14-$16. (415) 433-7827.