7:30pm – 10pm
PayPal Park, San Jose, 1123 Coleman Ave
Community night at the Quakes vs. Nashville SC match, with discounted tickets and a themed tote for early buyers.
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9:30am – 12pm
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Pop-up shop for early Hanukkah shopping, offering candles, gift boxes and other holiday items.
More about Shir Hadash Women (Early) Hanukkah Pop-Up (opens in a new tab)2pm – 5pm
PayPal Park, San Jose, 1123 Coleman Ave
Bay FC's first Jewish Heritage Night, with a reserved group section for the match against the Portland Thorns.
More about Jewish Heritage Night with Bay FC (opens in a new tab)7pm – 10pm
AMC Saratoga 14, 700 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival screening of Franz, followed by a discussion moderated by Rabbi Rafi.
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5:30pm
Los Gatos, CA
First session of IAC's high-school leadership program, where teens build startup-style projects and pitch them.
More about EITANIM – High School – Los Gatos (opens in a new tab)5:30pm
Los Gatos, CA
First session of IAC's season-long teen program on entrepreneurship, AI tools and pitching ideas, tied to Israeli identity.
More about EITANIM – Middle School – Los Gatos (opens in a new tab)9:30am – 11am
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Messy sensory play with pumpkins for children 0–3 and their grown-ups; bring a pumpkin and spare clothes.
More about Sensory and Art with Pumpkins (opens in a new tab)5pm – 7pm
Loma Brewing Company, 130 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
Networking mixer from JSV's Elevate Leadership Initiative connecting emerging business leaders with community changemakers.
More about The Schmooze (opens in a new tab)6pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
Building Bridges: Understanding Jewish Idenity and Confronting Antisemitism
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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.
More about Roy Dahan: Live Piano Concert (opens in a new tab)12pm – 2pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
A supportive writing workshop. Loss takes many forms – losing a loved one, ending a friendship, or leaving behind a home or homeland.
More about The Language of Grief and Loss (opens in a new tab)10:30am – 12pm
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Discussion of Catherine Ostler's book about three daughters of a French Jewish family painted by Renoir.
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11am – 2pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Screening of the documentary about a family whose relative was taken hostage in Gaza, with a discussion led by Rabbi Magat.
More about Film Showing: Holding Liat (opens in a new tab)4pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
Hands-on classes focusing on general cooking techniques, creative recipes, and plenty of fun in the kitchen. Total of 6 classes!
More about The Junior Jewish Chef (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 8:30pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
Russian-language stand-up comedy evening with Israeli comic and TV host Ilya Axelrod.
More about Илья Аксельрод at APJCC (opens in a new tab)10am – 11:30am
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Toddlers and their grown-ups create laminated Thanksgiving placemats; materials provided.
More about A Place(mat) at the Table: A Thanksgiving Art Day (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Musical Shabbat service honoring Legacy Society members, followed by a fall oneg.
More about L'Dor V'Dor Legacy Society Ruach Shabbat Service with Festive Fall Oneg (opens in a new tab)10am – 1:30pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Sisterhood fair with a sweet and savory bake sale, lunch items and vendor prize drawings.
More about Sisterhood Holiday Fair (opens in a new tab)6pm – 8pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Annual interfaith service of thanks with local faith communities, followed by a pie reception.
More about Interfaith Gathering of Unity and Gratitude (opens in a new tab)7pm – 9pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
Save the date for our annual fundraiser. Check out last year’s event . org ) for sponsorship opportunities. VIP Reception and Dinner from 5-7.
More about Powering Hope: Jewish Silicon Valley Annual Fundraising Event (opens in a new tab)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.
More about An Evening with Eden Golan (opens in a new tab)All day
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.
More about An Evening with Eden Golan – Second Performance (opens in a new tab)10am – 2pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
Join us at the annual community-wide Hanukkah celebration at the Children’s Discovery Museum.
More about Menorahs & Miracles (opens in a new tab)5:30pm – 8:30pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Annual Hanukkah fundraiser with a full holiday dinner and stand-up comedy.
More about Latkes & Laughs (opens in a new tab)5:30pm – 6:30pm
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)6:30pm – 8pm
Loma Brewing Company, 130 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
21+ Hanukkah social right after the downtown candle lighting, with communal tables and fried snacks.
More about Adult After Party @ LOMA BREWERY (opens in a new tab)6:45pm – 8:15pm
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Course session exploring Lilith, witches and demons in Jewish texts from the Bible to modern retellings.
More about Adult Ed: Witches and Female Demonic Figures in Jewish Culture (opens in a new tab)7pm – 9pm
SAP Center, San Jose
Hockey and Hanukkah night: a group outing to the Sharks vs. Kraken game, open to friends and family.
More about Men's Club at Shark Tank 2026 (opens in a new tab)6pm – 9pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Sisterhood Hanukkah potluck with a gift-exchange game; bring a side dish and a wrapped gift.
More about Sisterhood Hannukah Party (opens in a new tab)12pm – 3pm
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Shir Hadash Women's yearly Hanukkah party, held right after the congregational town hall.
More about SHW: Annual Hanukkah Party (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.
More about Chanukah Rock Shabbat Service (opens in a new tab)6pm – 9pm
Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave, San Jose
Christmas Eve Chinese dinner and board games hosted by the Sisterhood; pay at the door.
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