Tu B’Av
Open your heart. Tu B’Av is an ancient matchmaking holiday, revived in recent years as a celebration of love and friendship.
Today, Tu B’Av is an opportunity to bring more love into our self-awareness, our simple interactions with others, and our significant relationships. The world can use as much love as we can give. At the JCCSF, one of our core values is re-ut, friendship. We delight in the many ways to express love in our relationships and in our community.
Tu B’Av begins at sunset, August 8 // Observed August 9, 2025
Schedule
December 2025
Jewish Life
Hanukkah Maker's Market
Date
Sunday, December 7
Time
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop for unique handmade crafts, artisanal foods, and one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists, makers and chefs.
Jewish Life
Infused Oils Workshop with Naomi Stein
Date
Sunday, December 7
Time
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Light up the season with hands-on healing. Blend herbs, craft infused oils, and celebrate Hanukkah through creativity, ...
Arts & Ideas
Latkes Shmatkes: Enjoy Some Hanukkah Humor
Date
Wednesday, December 10
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Get your holiday groove on in comedic style. Laugh along to a bevy of hilarious ditties and seasonal favorites.
Arts & Ideas
Glowing Hanukkah Pop-Up at Ghirardelli Square
Date
Sunday, December 14
Time
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Experience the magic of Hanukkah at Ghirardelli Square with crafts, vibrant music, delicious hot donuts, and the menorah ...
Jewish Life
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Date
Monday, December 15
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Light the community hanukkiyah with us in the atrium and enjoy live music, crafts and fried treats.
Jewish Life
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Date
Tuesday, December 16
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Light the community hanukkiyah with us in the atrium and enjoy live music, crafts and fried treats.
Jewish Life
Sound Journey: Awaken the Light
Date
Tuesday, December 16
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate Hanukkah with a restorative sound bath inspired by the festival of lights. Release, restore and realign as ...
Jewish Life
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Date
Wednesday, December 17
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Light the community hanukkiyah with us in the atrium and enjoy live music, crafts and fried treats.
Arts & Ideas
60+ Holiday Luncheon: Rejoice in the Light
Date
Thursday, December 18
Time
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
At this festive Hanukkah celebration, we’re ramping up that special light within each of us to shine brightly as we ...
Arts & Ideas
Songs of Light & Joy
Date
Thursday, December 18
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate the winter season with beautiful songs presented by the Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco. The chorus will ...
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