Looking for a weekend getaway with a Jewish twist? Head down to San Luis Obispo for the Central Coast Jewish Heritage Festival on May 16–17. It's a two-day celebration of Jewish life, culture, and community. Opening Night features a reception and screening of TOVAH. The free Sunday festival includes live music, cultural exhibits, food, and

Honoring Sabina & Roman Polnar for their community leadership and dedication to Hebrew Free Loan Mentalist Dinner & Dessert Bar Music with the Martini Kings

The Dialogue of Memories Music of Remembrance Opera Commission - World Premiere Music by Tom Cipullo Libretto by Howard Reich with Tom Cipullo The son of an aging Holocaust survivor searches for meaning in his mother’s battle with the ghosts of her past. He finds enlightenment from an unexpected source: Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. With

Join our community at Congregation Beth Sholom for learning, candle lighting, songs, and nosh at this annual celebration in partnership with our friends at Sherith Israel, Emanu-El, Ner Tamid, Sha'ar Zahav, Am Tikvah, Brandeis School of San Francisco and the JCCSF! Please register whether you are coming for part or all of the evening. 5:30–7:00

Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,337 years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious dairy buffet including cheesecakes, a spectacular ice cream spread with delicious toppings, lasagna, NY blintzes, eggplant parmesan, and more! Bring the whole family to hear the Ten Commandments LIVE! Fun Children’s Program Dedicated in honor

Join us for a four-course dinner tracing the most iconic biblical food moments, from the first forbidden bite to the promise of milk and honey. Each dish is a contemporary interpretation of scripture, rooted in text, commentary, and taste. Text & interpretation: Rabbi Jhos Singer Culinary vision: Chef Aliza Grayevsky Somekh

Join the JCC for a lecture and discussion with A Land for All co-chair Yael Berda. A Land for All is a joint Israeli-Palestinian initiative rooted in the lived reality of the land. Together, they have dared to imagine a different future and have crafted a shared vision grounded in dignity, equality, and belonging. Yael

Curious about Honeymoon Israel’s new Argentina trip? Join the In Person Info Session in SF to learn about this new opportunity to travel with purpose, connect with other couples from your city, and experience Jewish life in Buenos Aires. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the trip, hear what makes Argentina special, and learn how

Please join us for the 2026 Guardian of Democracy Gala. When we gather on Sunday, May 31, we will be standing alongside activists fighting for a different reality in Israel—for a future defined by peace rather than war, and partnership rather than hate. The event will begin with refreshments at 3:30 PM, followed by the