Calendar Benefits & social events Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | August 11, 2011 friday | 12 “Party to Welcome New Rabbi.” Kosher barbecue with live music and Shabbat service to welcome Rabbi Joel Rembaum. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 6 p.m. $7-$18. Free for children under 4. (707) 360-3000. saturday | 13 “Second Saturday Party.” Jewish young adults ages 21-40 shmooze, bartend and dance to the beats of DJ Josh Abrams. At the Cellar, 685 Sutter St. 10 p.m. $15. For information or to bartend, email [email protected]. sunday | 14 “Jews’ Next Dor Pool Party.” Bring munchies, drinks to share and your own towel. In Santa Clara. 1:30 p.m. Free. RVSP to [email protected]. tuesday | 16 “Israeli Dance Demonstration.” Learn dances from Israel with Karina Lambert. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5 p.m. Free. (650) 223-8609. wednesday | 17 “Talkin’ Baseball and Judaism.” Shmooze and baseball banter with KNBR radio’s Marty Lurie. Fundraiser. At Congregation B’nai Israel, 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 7 p.m. $24 donation. (707) 642-6526. friday | 19 “Ahava Spa Party.” End-of-summer party with exfoliations, chair massage, henna, drinks and food. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 5 p.m. $15 and up. (408) 357-7429. “5th Annual Pride Shabbat.“ Includes Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Dana Magat, Cantor Meeka Simerly and clergy from three other South Bay congregations (Shir Hadash, Beth David and Sinai). At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 6:30 p.m. (408) 292-0939. sunday | 21 “Rising Tide Premier Summer Gala.” Republican Jewish Coalition Northern California’s summer gala with food and wine, entertainment and speakers. Kosher meal available upon request. At private residence in Palo Alto. 1 p.m. $40-$50. (310) 478-0752. J. Correspondent Also On J. Bay Area How local Jewish orgs are helping Ukrainian and Afghan refugees find jobs Sports No Yom Kippur dilemma for MLB players this year, but Joc comes close Books Buzzy novel ‘Whalefall’ offers modern spin on Book of Jonah Politics Bibi to face divided, aggrieved American Jewish community in N.Y. Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up