friday/12
Shabbat dinner with Leah Garrick. Congregation B’nai Emunah celebrates its 65th anniversary, with talk by guest speaker Garrick about growing up in Shanghai. At B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $20. www.bnaiemunahsf.org
saturday/13
“Hanukkah Lights Up the Night.” Fundraiser and Havdallah with live music, star gazing, refreshments and glow-in-the-dark crafts. Proceeds to benefit One Million Lights. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7 to 9 p.m. Free, but donations encouraged. RSVP by Dec. 10 to (408) 257-3333 or www.beth-david.org