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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chabad Berkely: Talk Sassy Reuven IDF Paratrooper: Rescue at Entebbe
Join Chabad Berkeley for Shabbat dinner or lunch with IDF commando Sassy Reuven, commemorating 50 years since the Entebbe hostage rescue. Hear his firsthand account of the historic mission and gather with the community for a meaningful Shabbat experience.
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Sababa Satruday Shabbat
Celebrate Shabbat in the Temple Sinai Family Center on Saturday, October 10th from 9:30am-11:00am! Join us for a family-friendly Shabbat on the Temple Sinai playground! Geared toward children ages 0–5 and their grown-ups, we'll celebrate Shabbat through song, movement, and story. Connect with other families and enjoy a joyful morning outdoors—everyone is welcome! With musical
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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.
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Newborn Playgroup for Babies 0 – 9 Months
Join JBN Director Carol Booth, MA, at the JFCS Playroom in Palo Alto to learn about your baby and get to know other new parents of newborns near you. Connect with your baby through interactive Jewish rituals and everyday play while sharing the joys and oys of being a new parent. Every participant receives a
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2026 FiDF Annual Gala
On October 11th, during Fleet Week, as America honors those who serve, FIDF San Francisco will bring together community members, innovators, and philanthropists, for a historic night celebrating the bond between those who defend freedom and the communities that stand behind them. This year's Bay Area gala will shine a spotlight on Israel's mental health