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“Interfaith Families Pre-Chanukah Party.” At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $4-$8. (650) 223-8602 or [email protected].
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“Menorah Lighting at Santana Row.” Addison-Penzak JCC. In front of Hotel Valencia at Santana Row Shopping Center, 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 5:30 p.m. (408) 357-7499.
“Vodkas, Latkes and Style.” Drinks, dinner and home design boutique. At Jonathan Adler store, 2133 Fillmore St., S.F. 6-9 p.m. Free. [email protected].
“Chanukah on Ice.” At Walnut Creek Civic Park Ice Rink, 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. $14-$16. (925) 937-4101.
“Don’t Let the Light Go Out: A World AIDS Day Commemoration.” Presentations and music, menorah lighting. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].
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“Chanukah Party and Public Menorah Lighting.” At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 4 p.m. www.afikomen.org.
“Chanukah Festival.” Food, music and candlelighting. Chabad of Mid-Peninsula. At San Mateo County History Museum, 22 Broadway, Redwood City. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishredwoodcity.com.
“Book Launch with Latkes.” Chanukah party, latkes and book release for “Balancing on the Mechitza: Transgender in Jewish Community.” At Easton Hall, Church Divinity School, 2401 Ridge Road, Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free. [email protected].
“Burlingame Avenue Menorah Lighting.” At Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. 6 p.m. Free. www.chabadnp.com.
Chanukah Celebration. Community-wide event with latkes, candlelighting and vegetarian potluck. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 6-8 p.m. Free. Also “Children and Family” celebration Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. $5. www.kehillasynagogue.org.
Chanukah RitLab. With Major League Dreidel Spinagogue champion. Chocolate-making and fair trade gelt. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6-8 p.m. Free with museum admission. www.thecjm.org.
“Festival of Lights Community Chanukah Party.” Candlelighting, songs, dreidel and Israeli doughnuts. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6 p.m. $8-$13. Also Chanukah for Kids (in Hebrew), Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. (650) 223-8618.
“Mitzvah on the Rocks Chanukah Party.” At Orson, 508 Fourth St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $10. www.mitzvahontherocks.org.
“Chanukah for Adults.” Readings, international Chanukah foods and port wine. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.
“San Ramon Menorah Lighting.” At Whole Foods, 100 Sunset Drive, San Ramon. 7:30 p.m. Free. (925) 937-4101.
“Light it Up Chanukah Party for Young Adults.” Community event for young adults ages 21 and up. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 9 p.m. $10-$15. (650) 223-8656.
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Community-Wide Menorah Lighting. Vegetarian potluck. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.templeisraelalameda.org
“Jewish Gastronomy Meets Haute Cuisine.” Part of the Super 8 Chanukah Festival. At Local: Mission Eatery, 3111 24th St., S.F. 7 p.m. $30-$65. www.jccsf.org/thehub.
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“Community Chanukah Celebration.” Live music by Veretski Pass, Nigunim Chorus, Rivka Amado and Adama. Food, dancing, candlelighting. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $15. www.jcceastbay.org.
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“Community Festival of Lights and Elana Jagoda Concert.” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (510) 559-8140.
“Chanukah Palooza.” Games, food and “Shalom Sesame.”At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 12-4 p.m. (408) 357-7402.
“Community Chanukah Celebration.” Jewish Folk Chorus performance, children’s games, latkes and baked goods. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 St., S.F. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. www.bnaiemunahsf.org.
“Latkepalooza.” Community Chanukah celebration with latkes. Music by Kugelplex. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 1-4 p.m. www.pjcc.org.
“Guilt-Free Gelt: A Fair-Trade Festival of Rights.” Green holiday bazaar, sweat-free fashion show, DJs, snacks and candlelighting. At Women’s Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. 2-5 p.m. $10-$20. [email protected].
“Simchah.” Takeoff on TV show “Glee.” Residents and staff perform the Jewish Home’s annual Chanukah musical revue. At Jewish Home, 302 Silver Ave., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. (415) 469-2248.
“Bill Graham Menorah Day.” At Union Square, S.F. Free. 3 p.m. (415) 753-0910.
“Marriage Equality Chanukah Vigil.” Chanukah lighting and discussions on justice. At Ninth Circuit Court House, Mission and Seventh sts., S.F. 3:30 p.m. (415) 977-7444.
“Grand Menorah Lighting.” Chabad of Contra Costa. At Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. 4 p.m. Free. (925) 937-4101.
“Menorah Lighting.” Ice menorah presented by Chabad of the East Bay. At Bay Street Mall, 5616 Bay St., Emeryville. 4:30 p.m. Free. www.chabadberkeley. org.
“Menorah of Giving.” Menorah made of canned foods. Lighting at King Plaza, Palo Alto City Hall. 4:30 p.m. Free. www.chabadgsb.com.