sunday/4

“Menorahs and Miracles.” Family celebration with holiday foods, arts and crafts and Hanukkah storytelling. Co-sponsored by Addison-Penzak JCC. At Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 12 to 4 p.m. $12-$13. www.apjcc.org

Hanukkah Faire. Gift bazaar featuring food, art and clothing made by local artisans. With activities for children and music by Jon Frank Jazz Group. At Beth Israel Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. www.bij.org

friday/9

“Poetry from the Sources.” Reading by poet Jake Marmer following a post-Shabbat potluck dinner. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. reading. Free. www.tinyurl.com/cbj-poetry

saturday/10

“Chanukah Art & Light.” Holiday art-making followed by Hanukkah songs and stories in outdoor sculpture garden. Hosted by Makor Marin. At O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 10 a.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.makormarin.org

sunday/11

“Latkepalooza.” Family-oriented celebration with singing, a gift bazaar, crafts for kids, wine tasting and live music by Shamati. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 1 p.m. Free. www.pjcc.org

Hanukkah Art and Service Fair. Latkes, live music and gifts for purchase. Learn about importance of community service. Co-sponsored by Camp Tawonga, Netivot Shalom, Be’chol Lashon, Kevah and Jewish Gateways. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 3 to 5:30 p.m. $12, $6 under-12. www.jcceastbay.org

Hanukkah Celebration and Arts & Crafts Fair. Local jewelry, art and gift items, homemade latkes, baked goods, children’s activities and Jewish Folk Chorus sings. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. www.be-sf.org

Festival of Lights. Family-oriented Hanukkah party with live music, food, arts and crafts, shopping and open access to pool. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org/fol

wednesday/14

“FLAME: A Keshet LGBTQ Hanukkah Revue.” Pre-Hanukkah party featuring drag, comedy and musical performances by LGBTQ Jewish artists. At Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 7 p.m. $10-$15. www.keshetonline.org

 

jewish calendar

Dec. 2, 2016 / Kislev 2, 5777

Light candles at 4:33 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 5:34 p.m.

Dec. 9, 2016 / Kislev 9, 5777

Light candles at 4:33 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 5:34 p.m.

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