Benefits & social events

saturday | 8

Anniversary celebration. Honoring Rabbi Steven B. Kaplan for 25 years as the spiritual leader and pianist Frank Sherr for 25 years of accompanying services at Temple Beth Torah. Also recognizing the 40th year of the temple’s founding. Dinner, music and more. At Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 7 p.m. $118. (510) 656-7141.

Israeli folk dancing. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 8 p.m. $10-$12. (415) 292-1200.

sunday | 9

Mother’s Day celebration. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. (510) 549-6950.

monday | 10

“Blue Monday.” Sponsor: Young Adults Division of the S.F.-based federation. At Q Cafe, 529 Alma St., Palo Alto. 6 p.m. $5-$15. (877) YAD-1818.

thursday | 13

“New Israel Fund 25th Anniversary Dinner.” Keynote speaker is Madeleine Albright. At Merchants Exchange, 465 California St., 15th floor, S.F. 6 p.m. (415) 543-5055.

saturday | 15

“May Mahj Madness.” Mah Jongg. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $25-$36. Reservations: [email protected].