Events
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BBYO Contra Costa County Shabbat in the Sukkah
After a successful first BBYO event in Contra Costa County, we are thrilled to announce the second event in the area. Join us for an evening of building community, celebrating Sukkot, and enjoying a delicious catered dinner from Hummus Bodega at Shabbat in the Sukkah. BBYO is partnering with the Contra Costa JCC for this
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5787 Erev Simchat Torah Dinner and Dance Party
Join Congregations Beth Sholom and Kol Shofar for our third annual Erev Simchat Torah Dinner & Dance Party! This vibrant celebration honors the completion of our annual Torah reading cycle and launches us into a brand new year of learning and discovery. Get ready to protect what is sacred and remember who we are —
Community Event
Simchat Torah Celebration
On Simchat Torah we celebrate the completion of the yearly Torah cycle. This joyous milestone is marked by dancing with the Torah. This year will be a special celebration as we will be remembering for the victims of the October 7th attacks, the Hebrew date having been Simchat Torah. We cried for them. We prayed
Community Event
Club Kindness
This year, we're putting a special emphasis on hands-on mitzvahs. Kids won't just learn about Jewish values—they'll put them into action! At Club Kindness, we'll brighten someone's day, care for those in need, explore Ahavat Yisrael, show kindness to animals and care for the world around us—discovering along the way just how much good even
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October 7 Community Commemoration
As we mark the third anniversary of October 7, we invite you to join San Francisco's Jewish community on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm in a citywide commemoration honoring those we lost and gather in unity against antisemitism. The program will include testimony from Nova survivor Rom El-Hai, remarks from community leaders, candle lighting
Federation Event
Oct 7 Commemoration and Conversation with Fauda Co-Creator, Avi Issacharoff
Gather in community as we commemorate October 7 and reflect on the importance of telling this story with dignity. As we mark October 7 together, we invite the San Francisco Jewish community to come together for an evening of remembrance and reflection. The program will consist of a Yizkor service led by the Emanu-El clergy,
Community Event
Our Memories, Our Hope, Our Community–An October 7 Memorial Event
You are invited to an evening of remembrance, hope and unity as we come together to mark October 7. Through personal testimony, art and music, we will hear firsthand stories from family member of Kibbutz Nir Oz, an IDF soldier who fought on the front lines in the Gaza envelope and a college student navigating
Community Event
Congregation Beth Sholom: Intro to Judaism
Congregation Beth Sholom 301 14th Ave, San Francisco, CAOur engaging, university-accredited Intro to Judaism course is interactive and encourages questions, discussion, and hands-on learning. No knowledge of Hebrew is required. This Introduction to Judaism class will be taught in three units. For those who are on the path for conversion, please register for the full course — all three units, as this is
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Wornick Jewish Day School: Admissions Info Session and Tour for Prospective Parents
Discover what makes Wornick a place where students are known, challenged, and inspired. Join us for an evening to explore our beautiful campus, meet our dedicated educators, and experience how Wornick nurtures academic excellence, joyful Jewish learning, and the confidence to lead with purpose. Hear firsthand from a current student, parent, and members of the
Community Event
Center for Children and Youth: Sunday Funday
Connect with other SF families with music, play and baby/tot family fun. (0-5 years) (New Parents) (Jewish Parenting) Join Jen Altman of JBN for a fun morning of music, dancing, puppets, friends and snacks in a beautiful play space designed for toddlers.