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Services with guest speaker. Asher Naim, retired Israel ambassador to Ethiopia. At Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 8 p.m. (650) 366-8481.
saturday | 14
“Sabbath Morning Soul Journey.” Chazzan Richard Kaplan, leads an alternative to the traditional service. At Temple Beth Abraham, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 9 a.m. (510) 832-0936.
Family Shabbat. Bring your own lunch for services focusing on Queen Esther. Sponsor: Kol Hadash. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. 12 p.m. (510) 233-6880.
saturday | 21
“My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer for Many Peoples.” National Council on Community and Justice conference. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 10 a.m. (408) 358-1751.
Tot Shabbat. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 10:30 a.m. (408) 358-1751.
Service and Havdallah. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 4 p.m. (408) 358-1751.
sunday | 22
Women’s Shacharit service. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 9 a.m. (415) 664-7373.