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Hanukkah cards came in from across the country to JBI Library. (Courtesy)
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Kids at two local synagogues create Braille Hanukkah cards 

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight December 16, 2025December 17, 2025
Chabad of SF Rabbi Yosef Langer carries a torch with its flame flickering as San Francisco celebrates the first night of Hanukkah at Union Square on Dec. 14. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Security ramps up at Bay Area Hanukkah events in wake of Sydney massacre

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi December 15, 2025December 29, 2025
A purple yam filling replaces traditional raspberry jelly in these doughnuts. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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These ube doughnuts give Hanukkah a Hawaiian vibe

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
WildBerry mini sufganiyot from Johnny Doughnuts. (Instagram/@johnnydoughnuts)
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You asked, we answered: Our favorite places to grab doughnuts for Hanukkah

by J. Staff December 12, 2025December 15, 2025
Outdoor Hanukkah party with glow in dark hula hoops
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UPDATED: Hanukkah celebrations will light up the Bay Area in 2025

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight December 9, 2025December 15, 2025
Latkes with sour cream and shredded beets.
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Where to find Hanukkah foods in the Bay Area, from party trays to doughnuts to latkes

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight December 8, 2025December 10, 2025
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From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination

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State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco (top left) stands on the scaffolding ahead of the Bill Graham Menorah lighting ceremony in 2021. (Courtesy Bill Graham Menorah)
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Chabad of SF lights a torch to celebrate 50 years of the Bill Graham Menorah

by Dan Pine December 4, 2025December 5, 2025
These gluten-free, dairy-free doughnuts are baked, not fried. (Micah Siva)
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Make these gluten-free Hanukkah doughnuts in 30 minutes

Micah Siva by Micah Siva December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
Isaac Zones and Shamati are featured on J.'s Spotify list for Hanukkah. (Courtesy)
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25 songs from local musicians to light up your Hanukkah nights

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb December 1, 2025December 10, 2025

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