Contra Costa Midrasha and Midrasha in Berkeley will hold their annual fundraisers for the teen programs on March 14.

The Contra Costa program is from

2 to 5 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. Admission is $38-$48 and includes live music, appetizers and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at www.ccmidrasha.com or by phone at (925) 944-4701.

Berkeley Midrasha will have its fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. Local author Frances Dinkelspiel will speak on her book “Towers of Gold.”  Dinner and wine are included. Tickets are $90. To purchase, call (510) 843-4667.

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