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JCC candlelighting. With holiday foods and music. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 4:30 p.m. Through Dec. 27. www.jccsf.org.
Union Square menorah lighting. Candlelighting with Chabad Rabbi Yosef Langer. At Union Square, S.F. 5 p.m. Free. Through Dec. 27; check for times. www.chabadsf.org.
Walnut Creek candlelighting. Menorah lighting with doughnuts, live music and face painting. Chabad of Contra Costa hosts. At Broadway Plaza, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. 5 p.m. Free. Through Dec. 27; check for times. www.jewishcontracosta.com.
Corte Madera candlelighting. With singing and games. At Nordstrom, in the Village shopping center, 1618 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera. 5:30 p.m. Free. Through Dec. 27; check for times. www.villageatcortemadera.com/events.
St. Helena menorah lighting. Electric menorah lighting. At Lyman Park, 1460 Main St., St. Helena. 6 p.m. Through Dec. 27; check for times. Free. [email protected].
“Hanukkah Popup: Brisket and Latkes.” Traditional fare, spiced wine and live music. At Local 123 café, 2049 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 1 p.m. $18. RSVP to [email protected].
Latke truck. Saul’s Deli will feature a latke and sufganiyot truck Dec. 23 to 26, plus a klezmer jam with local musicians on Dec. 25. At Saul’s Deli, 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.saulsdeli.com.
Chanukah potluck. Jews’ Next Dor hosts. Bring a vegetarian/dairy dish to share. At private residence, Cupertino. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].
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LGBT Chanukah Latke and Vodka party. Music, candlelighting, drinks and nosh. Sponsored by Nehirim, S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, Keshet, Congregation Sha’ar Zahav and Tikva Records. At Queens Nails art space, 3191 Mission St., S.F. 6 p.m. www.nehirim.org.
“Chanukah on Ice.” Skating with Judah Maccabee and the Dancing Dreidel, a giant ice menorah and make-your-own beeswax candles. Chabad of Berkeley and Chabad of Oakland and Piedmont host. At Sharks Ice skating center, 519 18th St., Oakland. $12-$15. 7 p.m. www.chabadberkeley.org.
“Chanukah on the Farm.” Music, dance and kosher organic Chinese food. Bring your own eating utensils. At Urban Adamah Farm, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $10-$22 plus a canned food item. www.urbanadamah.org.
Chanukah party. Chinese food, doughnuts and live music. Proceeded by half-hour “Creating New Holidays” class with Rabbi Avi Lebowitz. At Jewish Study Network, 3626 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. www.jsn.info.
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“Hanukah Happening.” Family activities, food, movies and entertainment and candlelighting. Candles provided. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.jccsf.org.
Chanukah at Amba. Free sufganiyot for kids and communal candlelighting at Israeli kosher vegetarian restaurant. At Amba, 6464 Moraga Ave., Oakland. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.ambafalafel.com.
“Shop and Shmooze.” Live reggae music by Queen Makedah and children’s concert by Octopreztel, kosher Chinese food and latkes for sale, menorah lighting at 4:30 p.m. At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.afikomen.com.
Bill Graham Menorah Day. Arts and crafts, Jewish music and a dreidel house. At Union Square, S.F. 3 p.m. Free. www.chabadsf.org.
Children’s Chanukah party. Pizza, big-screen movie, menorah lighting and songs. Ages 4-12. At Richmond Torah Center Chabad, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 4:30 p.m. $5 per child, parents free. www.rtchabad.org.
“It’s a Jewish Christmas.” Chinese food and dancing. At the Makeout Room, 3225 22nd St., S.F. 5 p.m. $10. RSVP for discount to [email protected].
Oakland menorah lighting. Chabad of Oakland and Piedmont presents a lighting with treats, music and crafts. At Splash Pad Park, Oakland. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishoakland.com.
“Chanukah on Ice.” Menorah lighting, treats and ice skating to Jewish music. At Walnut Creek Civic Park Ice Rink, 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. $14-$16. www.jewishcontracosta.com.
monday | 26
San Ramon candlelighting. At Whole Foods, 100 Sunset Drive, San Ramon. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishcontracosta.com.
tuesday | 27
Chanukah party. Dinner and music. At Richmond Torah Center Chabad, 423 10th Ave., S.F. $12-$24. 6:30 p.m. (415) 386-8123.