4pm – 4:40pm
Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Free outdoor family concert with children's performer Andy Z, featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and puppets.
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7:30pm – 9pm
Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto
A Friday evening service revisiting the familiar melodies that long defined Etz Chayim's Shabbat worship. No signup needed.
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7:30pm – 9pm
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Season-opening chamber concert with the Escher String Quartet playing Haydn, Shostakovich and Brahms, followed by a dessert reception with the artists.
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PJCC Boardroom, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Afternoon performance by award-winning banjoist Jack Convery, mixing traditional jazz, ragtime and stories.
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7pm – 9:30pm
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Band’s legendary farewell concert, Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz captures an unforgettable night at Bill Graham’s Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, creating one of cinema’s…
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6:30pm
AMC 14, 700 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose
Documentary on Woody Guthrie's Jewish connections, especially his bond with his mother-in-law, Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt.
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8pm – 9:30pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
Israeli pianist and singer-songwriter Roy Dahan plays original songs from his four albums in a one-night concert.
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All day
Athletic Playground, 4770 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville
A playful contact-dance session for families that uses games and guided movement to practice trust, balance and respect. No experience needed.
More about KAVOD: Contact Dance for Families (opens in a new tab)10am – 11:30am
Etz Chayim, Palo Alto 4161 Alma St. Palo Alto CA 94306
Get to know other Peninsula families with little ones and celebrate with music and play. (0-5 years) (New Parents) (Jewish Parenting).
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7pm – 8:15pm
Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA
First of two sessions introducing the melodies and patterns of Torah chanting; open to all, no Hebrew needed.
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7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto
Virginia-based Trio Sefardi performs traditional Sephardic songs from the Balkans, Turkey and North Africa, including repertoire learned from Flory Jagoda.
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6:30pm – 8pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A behind-the-scenes look at the sanctuary's historic organ, then a private concert with champagne and bites.
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Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto
A pop-up band builds a Shabbat service from Halloween-themed songs, linking spooky folklore to Jewish texts and prayer themes.
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PJCC Boardroom, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Join Mollie and the Sweet Shop Boys for a heartfelt musical tribute to one of America’s most beloved artists.
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JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
A concert of new songs and Yiddish versions of Cohen, Dylan, Waits and others by two longtime klezmer collaborators.
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JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Cross borders of language, music, and tradition with Daniel Kahn in a hands-on exploration of translation, adaptation, and the possibilities of modern Yiddish song.
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6pm – 9:30pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Social Hall)
A Havdalah-opened cabaret evening celebrating Jewish composers and lyricists from Gershwin and Bernstein to Sondheim and Hamlisch. $25; RSVP by Nov. 5.
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JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Film premiere, live piano and conversation with Mona Golabek about her mother's Kindertransport escape.
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JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Rock historian Richie Unterberger presents and discusses rare film clips of the 1960s band Cream.
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6:30pm – 8:45pm
Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette
A one-night concert with Cantors Leigh Korn and Chanin Becker, the adult volunteer choir and the Mizmor Band, marking the congregation's 75 years through Jewish music and stories.
More about Cantors' Concert 2026: Our Story, Our Song (opens in a new tab)5:30pm – 9pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Social Hall)
A Global Shabbat service with African rhythms marking the Beta Israel holiday of Sigd and Jewish communities across Africa. Free with RSVP.
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7pm – 8pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Musical Shabbat service honoring Legacy Society members, followed by a fall oneg.
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2pm – 4:30pm
Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Hebrew-language play with music about Tel Aviv's bohemian Café Kasit, back after ten years for one weekend. Shows Sat Nov 14 at 2pm and 7pm, Sun Nov 15 at 7pm.
More about כסית בתל אביב (Kasit in Tel Aviv) (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9pm
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
An hour of Latin jazz from the Roger Glenn ensemble, followed by a meet-the-artist dessert reception.
More about Up Close Concerts: Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble (opens in a new tab)10:30am – 12pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Social Hall)
A relaxed Israeli folk dance session led by instructor Donna Frankel. RSVP requested.
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11am – 5pm
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
A day of art, readings, dance, film and music by LABA Bay Area fellows responding to Jewish texts on the theme of names, plus text study.
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2pm
JCHS Performing Arts Theater, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco
JCHS students and faculty stage the Lloyd Webber and Rice musical. This is the Sunday matinee; evening shows follow Nov 16-18 at 7 pm.
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Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Annual interfaith service of thanks with local faith communities, followed by a pie reception.
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Temple Isaiah (Social Hall), 945 Risa Road, Lafayette
An adults-only, Western-themed Hanukkah party with rabbi-led line dancing, BBQ and latkes, drinks and games; registration closes November 9.
More about Women of Isaiah Hanukkah Hoedown (opens in a new tab)1pm – 2pm
Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall (Bldg F), Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
One-hour concert by Orquesta Típica Tarareando tracing Argentine tango from its golden age to today, with coffee afterward.
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JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Be part of this festive musical event with our special guests, accordionist Jim Rebhan and soprano Barbara Hollinger. It’s a great way to embrace the holiday spirit.
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10:30am – 12pm
Lake Temescal, between the Temescal North Parking Lot and the lake, Oakland
An outdoor pre-Hanukkah gathering for young children with Jewish Baby Network: decorating dreidels, learning the blessings and singing holiday songs.
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7pm – 9pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
Performance and conversation with Israeli singer Eden Golan; currently sold out with a waitlist.
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Venue to be announced
Jewish Silicon Valley added a second show with Israeli singer Eden Golan after the first sold out. Time and venue to be announced.
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JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Light the community hanukkiyah with us every weekday of Hanukkah. Enjoy live music, crafts and fried treats.
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Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont
A musical Kabbalat Shabbat marking the first night of Hanukkah with communal candle lighting, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner.
More about Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 1st Night Hanukah and Potluck Dinner (opens in a new tab)7:15pm – 9pm
Newman Hall, Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A post-service Chanukah Shabbat dinner with music and dancing; tickets required.
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Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA
Chanukah festival for all ages with dinner, a chorus performance and a children's program. Tickets $15 adults, $11 kids.
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Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Social Hall)
Havdalah and second-night Hanukkah candle lighting with a choral sing-along and latkes. Free; RSVP requested.
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10am – 11am
The Reading Bug, 785 Laurel St, San Carlos
Hanukkah-themed activities with Wornick teachers and music by Isaac Zones for 3–5 year olds and their families, co-sponsored by PJCC and PJ Library.
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5pm – 7pm
Burlingame Avenue at Park Road, Burlingame
A public Chanukah celebration around an ice menorah, with a 6 PM lighting, gelt drop, live music, crafts, latkes and doughnuts.
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Los Gatos Town Plaza Park, montebello way
Public Hanukkah candle lighting in downtown Los Gatos with live klezmer music and community honorees.
More about Hanukkah on Main: Community Candle Lighting (opens in a new tab)5:45pm – 9pm
Kehilla Community Synagogue Social Hall, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont
An all-ages Hanukkah evening with Jews on Ohlone Land: candle lighting, latkes, mezuzah-making from local acacia wood and a klezmer dance party.
More about Hanukkah In Huchiun with Multi-Access Candle Lighting (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9:30pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Sanctuary)
On the seventh night of Hanukkah, cellist Rebecca Roudman's ensemble mixes klezmer with jazz, blues, folk and hip-hop. Tickets $25.
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6:30pm – 8pm
Sanctuary, Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit Street, Oakland
A Hanukkah Shabbat evening service that rededicates the sanctuary, with music from the adult choir. Also livestreamed.
More about Erev Shabbat Hanukkah Service With Rededication Of Sanctuary Featuring Adult Choir (opens in a new tab)4pm – 5pm
Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
The Jewish a cappella group The Maccabeats return for a Hanukkah concert of harmonies and humor (an evening show follows at 6:30).
More about The Maccabeats Afternoon Show (opens in a new tab)1pm – 2pm
Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall (Bldg F), Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Clarinet, bass and accordion trio plays an hour of klezmer classics and eclectic tunes, with coffee and snacks after.
More about Klezmer and Friends | Music in the Afternoon (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Sanctuary, Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit Street, Oakland
Pianist Catherine Kautsky plays music of classical Vienna and works by composers exiled or killed in the Holocaust, with images and commentary.
More about Vienna and the Anschluss: Intersections of Music, Politics, and Judaism (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Hanukkah-themed Shabbat service with the Rock Shabbat Band, rabbi and cantor.
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