friday   |   13

“Yom HaAtzmaut Shabbat.” Discussion of the congregational trip to Israel, screening of “Division and Wholeness.”  Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. www.oaklandsinai.org.

“Trivia Game: Spotlight on Israel.” Musical Shabbat celebration with trivia games and potluck dinner to honor Israel’s birthday. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6 p.m. Free. [email protected].

sunday   |   15

Israel Independence Day Bash. Israeli food, music and dancing. Keynote speaker Michael Gideon Lustig. At Congregation B’nai Israel, 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (707) 642-6526.

“Voices of Israel: Celebrating Israel at 63.” Lectures, workshops, dinner and Israeli music. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 2-9 p.m. $10-$25. www.eastbayjews.org.

sunday   |   22

“Lag B’Omer Picnic and Bonfire.” Hosted by San Francisco Voice for Israel. Aat Codornices Park, 1201 Euclid Ave., S.F.. 4:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP to [email protected]

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