3:30pm
Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Dr, Oakland
Israeli author Maya Savir discusses her book on what Israelis and Palestinians might learn from reconciliation efforts in South Africa and Rwanda.
More about Faith Trio Book Event – “On Reconciliation” (opens in a new tab)7pm – 9pm
Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont
First session of a seven-week, in-person course with Rabbi SAM Luckey on Jewish practice and life; open to all, with registration for the full series required.
More about Essentials of Judaism (opens in a new tab)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.
More about ‘Dreidels, Dancing and Donuts’ – Tot Pre-Hanukkah Party (opens in a new tab)6pm – 7:30pm
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)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)