friday | 13
“Magical Moment Fundraiser.” Benefit for Oshman Family JCC’s senior programming. Entertainment by Opera San Jose, food and lecture on Odessa. Michaels at Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. $45. (650) 223-8692.
“Community and Family Shabbat Dinner.” Kabbalat Shabbat with transliterated discussions, dinner, guest speaker and children’s program. At Congregation Chevra Thilim, 751 25th Ave., S.F. 6:30p.m. $20. www.sfshul.org.
sunday | 15
Russian-American Fair. Russian foods, vodka tasting, art exhibits and live entertainment. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission, $3-$5 for concerts. www.paloaltojcc.org.
tuesday | 17
Oakland A’s Jewish Heritage Night. 7:05 p.m. $26. Free parking. Must purchase through A’s or Jewish group to get souvenir yarmulke. www.oaklandathletics.com/jewish.
thursday | 19
“Siyyum Celebration for the Women’s Talmud Program.” Third annual. Completion of study for Talmud students. Discussions and light refreshments. At Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Free. 7:30 p.m. (510) 292-0175.
sunday | 22
“Temple Open House and Mitzvah Faire.” Tours, group activities, games and lunch. At Beth Chaim Congregation, 1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (925) 736-7146.
“Jewish Heritage Festival.” Live music by Jewish surf band Meshugga Beach Party, dancing, cultural exhibits and food. At west steps of the State Capitol, Sacramento. 1-6 p.m. Free. [email protected].