friday/22

“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour followed by Shabbat services and dinner. 5 p.m. Free, dinner $45. Also May 25 morning services followed by lunch. 9:45 a.m. Lunch $45 suggested. At S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108, S.F. www.chabadsf.org.

 

ongoing

on stage

 

American Conservatory Theater

415 Geary St., S.F.

“Underneath the Lintel.” The play by Glen Berger, based on the legend of the Wandering Jew, stars Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn as a librarian who goes on a quest to find out who returned a book more than 100 years overdue. Through Nov. 23. $20-$140. www.act-sf.org.

 

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

2025 Addison St., Berkeley

“The Pianist of Willesden Lane.” Mona Golabek stars as her mother who escaped Austria prior to World War II. Through Jan. 5. $29-$79. www.berkeleyrep.org.

 

City Lights Theater Co.

529 Second St., San Jose

“Coney Island Christmas.” Donald Margulies’ comedy about a Jewish girl cast as Jesus in her school’s Christmas pageant. Through Dec. 22. $17-$30. www.cltc.org.

 

jewish calendar

Nov. 22, 2013
Kislev 19, 5774
Light candles at 4:37 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:36 p.m.

Hanukkah, first night
Nov. 27, 2013
Kislev 24, 5774
Light candles at nightfall

Nov. 29, 2013
Kislev 26, 5774
Light candles at 4:34 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:34 p.m.

 

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