She is a board member of many organizations including: State of Israel Bonds, Jewish National Fund, Hebrew University, United Jewish Appeal, Weizmann Institute, Brandeis University Women's Committee, Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu-El, S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation, Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, Judah L. Magnes Museum and Jewish Museum San Francisco.

Weeklong seminar focuses on women

An eight-day seminar on "Women Building Our Future" will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Chabad House of San Francisco, 2950 Anza St.

Sessions will include meditation, creative writing, Hebrew calligraphy, tambourine playing and communal food preparation.

The seminar will conclude with a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Joe's Cafe, 468 Bush St., fourth floor, S.F.

Tuition is $200. For information, call (415) 387-5668.

Gay, lesbian dinner set for fourth Fridays

The Gay and Lesbian Chavurah-Outreach program of Congregation Beth Sholom plans Shabbat dinners the fourth Friday of each month starting at 6 p.m. at the synagogue, 1301 Clement St., S.F.

Cost is $12 per person with reservations required. For information, call Kenny Altman at (415) 379-9783.

Bereavement group will begin Monday

An eight-week support group for those who have lost a partner or spouse will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at S.F.-based Jewish Family and Children's Services, 1600 Scott St., S.F.

Cost is $100. For information, call Maggie Weadick at (415) 561-1251.

Nonstop Israel flights offered all summer

El Al Israel Airlines has adjusted its summer schedule to offer nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv Monday through Thursday and Saturday evenings for a total of five weekly flights. The summer offer lasts through Sept. 5.

El Al passengers departing San Francisco can fly for free to and from Los Angeles on certain airlines to connect to any El Al flight to Israel. All first- and business-class passengers departing Los Angeles on El Al also will receive a special incentive until Sept. 1 — free membership in the Loyal Traveler Club.

All El Al flights are now smoke-free. For information and tickets, call your travel agent or El Al Israel Airlines at (800) 223-6700 or visit El Al's Internet site at www.elal.com