Updated Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. A drive-through Hanukkah wonderland. Individually wrapped latkes. Socially distanced public menorah lightings. Yes, local Jewish organizations have had to take some precautions this year to ensure safe community gatherings for the Festival of Lights. But nothing will stop the annual lighting of the menorahs. Many of the events in these…
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Holidays
Even Christmas is different for Jews this pandemic year
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Hanukkah
Sharing ‘Menorah Memories’ with J. and Value Culture
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Editorial
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Hanukkah
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Art
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Family Matters
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Bay Area
San Francisco diplomats celebrate AJC, UN Charter and Hanukkah
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Music
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