Benefits & social events

friday | 4

50th anniversary. Potluck with Rabbi David Ellenson. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7:30 p.m. (650) 493-4661.

saturday | 5

Fourth annual emigre community celebration. Sponsor: S.F.-based Jewish Family and Children’s Services. At Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St., S.F. (415) 449-2936.

Diaspora Dinner IV. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 6:30 p.m. $30.

“Hollywood to Broadway.” Ninth annual joke night. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 5:30 p.m. $60-$70. (707) 253-7305.

saturday | 12

“Europa Europa.” Silent auction, reception, movie. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval, S.F. 7:15 p.m. (415) 664-7373.

sunday | 13

Jewish veteran social event. At 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. (650) 368-0880.