Community Corner
Celebrating Hanukkah in the Bay Area
Several local organizations and businesses nearby are providing ways for the community to celebrate this holiday.
It is a week before Hanukkah 2011, which falls on Dec. 20 and there are many ways of celebrating both near Campbell throughout the Bay Area.
Patch has compiled a list of nearby events in the upcoming weeks.
Dec. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.—Hicklebee's Bookstore
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The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley is holding an event at the Willow Glen children's bookstore that includes storytime with Hanukkah themes, stories, songs, finger play and holiday crafts. Street parking is available. For more information, call 408-357-7512.
Cost: Free.
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Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.—Oshman Family JCC
The Oshman Family JCC is hosting a Hanukkah Park with entertainment by Joel Nelson Productions.
Festivities include food, drinks, games, Israeli dancing and prizes.
Cost: Free to members, $10 for students and seniors, $40 at the door.
Dec. 20, 5:30pm-6:30pm—Santana Row
The third annual holiday event at Santana Row, presented by the PJ Library will feature the stars of the Retro Dome.
The festivities include music, singing, crafts, Hanukkah treats and children’s activities. The event is presented in collaboration with community synagogues and agencies, including Congregation Beth David, Congregation Sinai, Temple Emanu-El, Yavneh Day School, Sharone Hadassah, the South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center and The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley.
There is free parking in the garages at Santana Row throughout the shopping complex. For more information, call 408-357-7512.
Cost: Free
Dec. 20, 4:00 p.m.—San Francisco Hanukkah Festival
If you're in the mood to get out of town, head over to San Francisco to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with the lighting of the 25-foot tall mahogany Bill Graham Menorah in Union Square.
Festivities include skating in the square, donuts and latkes. Call 415-668-6178 for more information.
Cost: Event is free to attend. Festivities may include additional fees.
Dec. 22—JCC East Bay
This event, cosponsored by JCC East Bay, The Jewish Music Festival, Temple Sinai, Aquarian Minyan, Beyt Tikkun, KlezCalifornia, Urban Adamah, Wilderness Torah includes candle lighting, performances, singing, dancing and traditional Hanukkah food. For more information, call 510-528-8872.
Cost: $15 for adults, children 16 and under free.
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