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 listings are in person and…
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Holidays
Music
Israel Philharmonic to stream Hans Zimmer Hanukkah event
The Israel Philharmonic Foundation is streaming a pre-Hanukkah concert event featuring music by and an interview with Hans Zimmer, one of Hollywood’s most…
Recipe
Fritter away Hanukkah with this fried mac and cheese
These mac and cheese balls combine two Hanukkah traditions — fried foods and dairy foods — for a fun holiday appetizer or snack. Give them a kick by using…
Film
JFI marks 40th anniversary with 8 nights of films for Hanukkah
The Jewish Film Institute, the S.F.-based entity that wasn’t able to present its annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival this past summer due to the…
Religion
Through crises past and present, Judaism teaches us to be thankful
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving during a pandemic? The medical, financial, social and emotional challenges, coupled with the stresses we are…
Organic Epicure
Let pros do the Hanukkah cooking — so you don't have to
As has been true for every Jewish holiday since the start of the pandemic, Hanukkah will look different this year. To help maintain some holiday…
Opinion
We need Thanksgiving more than ever this year
Americans are in desperate need of some common ground. That’s why, this year, Thanksgiving isn’t coming a day too soon. No matter our political views, our…
Parenting
Parenting through this pandemic Thanksgiving
There will be four people at my Thanksgiving table: my husband, my two children and me. They’re the same people I sit down to dinner with every night. And…
Recipe
Learn about Sigd with the flavors of Ethiopia
The holiday of Sigd originated with the Beta Israel, the Jews of Ethiopia, and has been recognized as a state holiday for all Israelis since 2008. This…