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SUMMARY:2026 FiDF Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION: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 crisis and the soldiers who are still fighting long after the battlefield. Our event will be held at a historic venue\, celebrating a once in a lifetime event. \nOur Gala theme will be the staggering psychological toll on soldiers since October 7th and the programs we are developing and leading to support the soldiers. \nDetails to follow
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/2026-fidf-annual-gala/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Newborn Playgroup for Babies 0 – 9 Months
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConnect 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 complimentary baby bag full of gifts for you and your baby. Question: Carol@650-688-3080 / Carol@jewishbabynetwork.org\nWHERE\nJFCS Playroom\, Palo Alto\n200 Channing Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/newborn-playgroup-for-babies-0-9-months/
LOCATION:JFCS\, 200 Channing Ave.\, Palo Alto\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Center for Children and Youth: Sunday Funday
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other SF families with music\, play and baby/tot family fun. (0-5 years) (New Parents) (Jewish Parenting) \nJoin Jen Altman of JBN for a fun morning of music\, dancing\, puppets\, friends and snacks in a beautiful play space designed for toddlers.
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/center-for-children-and-youth-sunday-funday/
LOCATION:Center for Children and Youth/Parents Place\, 1710 Scott Street\, San Francisco\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T093000
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SUMMARY:Sababa Satruday Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shabbat in the Temple Sinai Family Center on Saturday\, October 10th from 9:30am-11:00am!\nJoin 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!\nWith musical guest Veronica Freidkes.\nLet us know you are coming by registering here https://www.oaklandsinai.org/event/sababa-saturday-shabbat.html
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/sababa-satruday-shabbat/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai\, 2808 Summit St\, Oakland\, CA\, 94609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T190000
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SUMMARY:Chabad Berkely: Talk Sassy Reuven IDF Paratrooper: Rescue at Entebbe
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/chabad-berkeley-oct9event/
LOCATION:Chabad House Berkeley\, 1710 University Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Wornick Jewish Day School: Admissions Info Session and Tour for Prospective Parents
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHear firsthand from a current student\, parent\, and members of the Wornick team as they share what a Wornick education looks like in action\, from engaging classroom experiences and meaningful relationships to the values-based education that prepares students to thrive in high school\, college\, and beyond.
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/wornick-jewish-day-school-admissions-info-session-and-tour-for-prospective-parents/
LOCATION:Wornick Jewish Day School\, 800 Foster City Blvd\, Foster City\, CA\, 94404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School":MAILTO:development@wornickjds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T193000
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SUMMARY:Our Memories\, Our Hope\, Our Community–An October 7 Memorial Event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to an evening of remembrance\, hope and unity as we come together to mark October 7. \nThrough 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 questions of identity on campus. \nA traveling exhibition by ANU – Museum of the Jewish People will be on display in the lobby. The exhibition explores the response of Israeli culture to the events of October 7. It features works of art and a documentary installation\, accompanied by a playlist of Israeli music that reflects the soundtrack of this period. The exhibition will be on display the lobby from October 1 through October 22. \nTogether\, we will honor the memories of those we lost\, lift up the voices of our community and look toward a future filled with hope.
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/our-memories-our-hope-our-community-an-october-7-memorial-event/
LOCATION:Oshman Family JCC\, 3921 Fabian Way\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:October 7 Community Commemoration
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe program will include testimony from Nova survivor Rom El-Hai\, remarks from community leaders\, candle lighting in memory of the deceased\, and memorial prayers.  \nThis commemoration is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest\, Jewish Federation Bay Area\, the Chosen Foundation\, and the Russian-Speaking Jewish Community of the SF Bay Area.  \nGovernment-issued ID required for entry. Location and parking details will be sent the night before. 
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/october-7-community-commemoration/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T153000
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SUMMARY:Club Kindness
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAt 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 little hands can do. \nAnd we’ll still bake\, build\, create\, taste and celebrate our way through the Jewish year\, experiencing holidays and traditions in ways kids can see\, touch and do. \nJudaism comes to life\, one mitzvah at a time!
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/club-kindness/
LOCATION:Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma\, 205 Keller Street #101\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T190000
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Simchat Torah we celebrate the completion of the yearly Torah cycle. \nThis joyous milestone is marked by dancing with the Torah. \nThis 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 for them. And now we will dance for them. \nDelicious buffet dinner with singing\, dancing\, joy and L’chaim \nSaturday\, October 3\, 7:00 pm
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/simchat-torah-celebration/
LOCATION:Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma\, 205 Keller Street #101\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T183000
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SUMMARY:5787 Erev Simchat Torah Dinner and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Congregations Beth Sholom and Kol Shofar for our third annual Erev Simchat Torah Dinner & Dance Party! \nThis 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 — Shamor v’Zachor — together as a community\, as we bring our Torah scrolls to the dance floor! \nWhat to expect: \nSpirited dancing with our Torah scrolls\nLive music featuring the incredible Jonathan Bayer and the Adar Brass Band\nDelicious food to fuel the festivities\nCommunity singing that will lift your spirits\nCelebration of Jewish tradition and Torah joy\nThis special event is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Congregation Kol Shofar. \n6:30 p.m. Dinner\nImmediately followed by Torah Dancing festivities \nWhen: Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\nWhere: Eva Gunther Plaza / Koret Hall \nAll are welcome for the Simchat Torah celebrations. Pre-registration and payment is required for dinner for all attendees \nAdults $18 per person\, children up to age 13 are free.
URL:https://jewishfed.org/event/5787-erev-simchat-torah-dinner-and-dance-party/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Sholom\, 301 14th Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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