saturday | 6
Berkeley Hadassah Donor Event. Fundraiser with Josh Kornbluth, Red Hot Chachkas, cocktails and kosher dinner. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7-10 p.m. $36. (510) 527-4811.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services Annual Émigré Community Gala. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment. At Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $180-$295. (415) 449-1256.
sunday | 7
Annual Pizza Bingo Night. Benefit for Congregation Rodef Sholom’s youth programs. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 5 p.m. RSVP to [email protected].
friday | 12
Yiddish Cultural Festival. Music classes, lectures and performances. Through Feb. 15. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4141 Alma St., Palo Alto. $10-$20 single event, $100-$180 full program. www.klezcalifornia.org.