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Hanukkah

Hanukkah cards came in from across the country to JBI Library. (Courtesy)
Posted inHanukkah

Kids at two local synagogues create Braille Hanukkah cards 

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Hanukkah is a time of joy, even amid difficult times. JBI Library, a nonprofit organization that provides free texts and resources to blind and disabled Jews, seeks to spread that […]

People cross a street next to police vehicles after a shooting on a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Dec. 14, 2025. (David Gray/AFP via Getty Images)
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At least 15 killed in shooting attack on Chabad Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer December 14, 2025December 14, 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
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

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb December 1, 2025December 10, 2025
Pumpkin fritters with tahini sauce. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Pumpkin fritters for your Thanksgiving and Hanukkah tables

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer November 17, 2025November 18, 2025
One Market Restaurant's annual Latke Festival features nine unconventional "loaded" latkes. (Courtesy)
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Where to find latkes, sufganiyot and more across Bay Area

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb December 5, 2024December 19, 2024

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