What’s a Jew to do? The Jewish Christmas tradition of going out for Chinese food and a movie is off the table this year. But Jews are nothing if not resilient, and in the Bay Area they’re figuring out how to spend the red-and-green holiday the best way they can, from watching comedy to taking family walks to serving free meals.
“While Santa is going to all the Christian girls’ and boys’ houses, helped by Hanukkah Harry, of course, I am going to be waiting by the pager, sleeping with the pager, waiting for any calls that come in,” said hospital chaplain Rabbi Jeremy Sher, who will be spending the night of the 24th and morning of the 25th on call at a San Francisco hospital.
What can we be grateful for? Chanukah Hop Houston lights up dark time
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Max, 6, and Charlotte, 2, Davis excitedly tend to yard decorations. Their family is participating in a driving tour of decorated homes called the Chanukah Hop Houston.Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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The Davis family is one of eight to sign up for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s inaugural event.Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Six-year-old Max Davis watches an inflatable menorah fill with air as the sun goes down Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Houston. The family put up Hanukkah decorations in their front yard for the first time this year. They are participating in a driving tour of decorated homes called the Chanukah Hop Houston.Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less