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Hanukkah

The giant menorah in Union Square in San Francisco on the first night of Hanukkah, Dec. 10, 2020. (Photo/Gabriel Greschler)
Posted inHanukkah

Need a flicker of community? Here’s our list of public menorah lightings.

by J. Staff November 19, 2021November 29, 2021
Workers at the site of the excavation in the Lachish Forest. (Photo/JTA-Emil Aladjem-Israel Antiquities Authority)
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Ruins of a Hellenistic fortress show ‘tangible evidence’ of Hanukkah story, Israeli archaeologists say

Shira Hanau by Shira Hanau and JTA November 18, 2021
These colorful Hanukkah candles are among this year's offerings at the Women of Isaiah Gift Shop in Lafayette.
Posted inHanukkah

Don’t get burned! How and where to get Hanukkah candles in the Bay Area

by Liz Harris November 17, 2021November 22, 2021
Pomegranate molasses brisket and potato latkes from “52 Shabbats.” (Photo/Clara Rice)
Posted inHanukkah

Hanukkah preview of ‘52 Shabbats’: brisket, latkes and challah fritters

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer November 12, 2021December 27, 2021
four latkes on a platter, next to small bowls of sour cream and apple sauce
Posted inHanukkah

Want someone else to cook the latkes? These local joints are here to help.

by J. Staff November 10, 2021March 15, 2022
Scholar, blues guitarist and cantorial scion Jeremiah Lockwood's new album is “A Great Miracle: Jeremiah Lockwood’s Guitar Soli Hanukkah Album.”
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Jeremiah Lockwood’s new ‘Great Miracle’ album embraces Hanukkah nostalgia, sans shlock

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky November 5, 2021December 3, 2025
a lit menorah
Posted inColumns

Horoscopes for month of Kislev: Shining the light of truth in an unjust world 

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude November 4, 2021November 3, 2021
A white card reads: "What do you fear is more harmful to Jews in the 2020s? A. The patriarchy. B. The cost of Jewish education. C. Taking the Pew Report seriously. D. Chocolate hummus."
Posted inHanukkah

Test your Jewish cred in new party game Jewish Card Revoked

by Dan Pine November 3, 2021November 10, 2021
Bed, Bath and Beyond quickly pulled a Hanukkah pillow that used a Passover phrase. (Photo/JTA-Alma-Emily Burack)
Posted inHolidays

‘Tis the season for Hanukkah retail fails

Shira Hanau by Shira Hanau and JTA November 1, 2021November 23, 2021
Marilyn Heiss is a regular volunteer in Glide Memorial Church's meal program — which is where she'll be on Christmas.
Posted inHolidays

Even Christmas is different for Jews this pandemic year

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

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