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saturday | 5
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. Self-guided tours through studios, with some Jewish artists selling Judaica. Also Dec. 12-13. At various locations, Berkeley. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.berkeleyartisans.com.
sunday | 6
Holiday Gift Boutique. Gift vendors, latkes and hot dogs. At Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (510) 656-7141.
Temple Israel Holiday Expo. With local artists and booksellers, reps from Pampered Chef and more. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. [email protected].
Chanukah Bazaar and Crafts Fair. Handmade jewelry and crafts, Judaica, latkes and baked goods. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (415) 664-7373 .
Chanukah Celebration and Latke Party. Religious school performance, food and candlelighting. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. www.tbhrichmond.org.
Chanukah Fair. Sing-alongs, games and crafts, latkes and Chanukah vendors. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 12-2 p.m. $5. www.cbsnapa.org.
“The Festival of Lights: A Community Chanukah Celebration.” Art and book fair, Chanukah food, klezmer music and comedy magicians. At Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael. 12-4 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org.
Chanukah Sing-Along Concert and Fair. Music by singer-songwriter Fran Levi, storytelling, holiday gifts for sale, bouncy house.
At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $4-$14. (510) 549-9447.
monday | 7
Friendship Circle Chanukah Party. Latke lunch, candlelighting, trivia games and musical entertainment. At Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-$12. (707) 528-1476.
tuesday | 8
“Super 8 Hanukkah Festival.” With short films, live music by Girls in Trouble and Charming Hostess, and poetry readings. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7-10 p.m. $10-$15. www.thecjm.org.
friday | 11
Chanukah Party and Mizrahi Shabbat. JIMENA, S.F. Hillel and Israel center event with Moroccan cooking demo, menorah lighting and Chanukah music. At Hillel house, 33 Banbury Drive, S.F.. 7:30p.m. [email protected].
Chanukah Celebration for Young Families. Shabbat dinner and holiday activities for parents and children. At Richmond Torah Center, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 10 a.m. www.rtchabad.org.
saturday | 12
“Latkes and Lights Community Chanukah Party.” Dinner, Havdalah, candlelighting and sing-alongs. At Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. 4:30 p.m. (408) 264-8542.
“Limos and Latkes.” BBYO Chanukah limo treasure hunt for 6th-8th graders. At various locations throughout the Bay Area. 6:30-10:30 p.m. RSVP to (510) 848-0237.
“Latkes and Vodkas.” Live music, spirits, raffle and appetizers. Profits benefit CBS Youth Scholarships. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. 7-11 p.m. $36. (800) 838-3006.
“Holiday Fundraiser and Rock the House Dinner Dance.” Mediterranean food, wine and live music by the Back Pages. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 7 p.m. RSVP to (510) 223-2560.
sunday | 13
“Community Celebration of Light: Making Chanukah Meaningful.” Live music with Elana Jagoda, “kugel kook-off,” latke lunch and menorah lighting led by Holocaust survivors. At JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.jcceastbay.org.
Chanukah Palooza. Festival with games, bounce houses, food, holiday vendors, oil-making, and Guitar Hero tournament. Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 12-4 p.m. Free. (408) 357-7497.
“Judd’s Hill’s Chanukah Hootenanny.” Wine, latke bar and Jewish surf music, benefiting Napa Children’s Health Initiative. At Judd’s Hill winery, 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa. 12-3 p.m. $25. www.juddshill.com.
Latkepalooza! Live music with Ben Brussell’s Klezmania, olive oil and wine tasting, arts and crafts. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 1-4 p.m. www.pjcc.org.
Joel Ben Izzy. Chanukah storytelling event to benefit Easy Does It Emergency Services. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. (510) 845-5513.
Grand Menorah Lighting. Live music, face painting and Chanukah donuts. At Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. 4 p.m. www.jewishcontracosta.com.
Oakland Menorah Lighting. Live music by the Saul Kaye Band, hot drinks and donuts, raffle. At Splash Pad Park, between Grand and Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland. 4 p.m. Free. www.jewishoakland.com.
“Let Us Break Bread Together: A Target Holiday Celebration.” Concert with Kugelplex, Kitka and other religious ensembles. At Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway St., Oakland. 4 p.m. $10-$40. www.oebs.org.
The 7th Annual Chanukah Fundraiser Concert. Live music by Melita and her band, Octopretzel. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 4-6:30 p.m. $50-$55 per family. (415) 346-1720 ext. 27.
Menorah Lighting. Lighting and songs with Rabbi Oren Posrel. At Lyman Park, St. Helena. 6 p.m. (707) 963-9632.
“Let the Light Shine On: A Chanukah Community Celebration.” With live music by Fran Avni, Ljuba Davis and the East Bay Jewish Folk Chorus. At the Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $15. (510) 528-8872.