Jews on Christmas
The Bay Area is offering many lively options for those who wish to spend Christmas Day Jewishly (see listings right). One wholesome choice is Saul’s Deli’s annual klezmer, dancing and latke party, which usually spills out onto the sidewalk.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25 at Saul’s Delicatessen, 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Free. www.saulsdeli.com
saturday/22
Chanukah with Kugelplex. Klezmer band performs with the Shtetl Makers. At the Makeout Room, 3225 22nd St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $8 cover. www.makeoutroom.com/events.
sunday/6
Dueling Jewish a cappella groups. The Shabbatones of the University of Pennsylvania and Shir Appeal of Tufts University perform. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 2 p.m. $10; 13 and younger free. www.pjcc.org. Also 7 p.m. performance by Shir Appeal at Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. $5-$10. [email protected].