sunday | 23
“Knishes, Kugel and Cabernet.” Congregation Shir Shalom presents a Jewish winemakers’ tasting and nosh. At Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 First St. West, Sonoma. 1:30 p.m. $150. www.shir-shalom.org.
tuesday | 25
J Street S.F. cocktail benefit. Speakers include Admiral (Ret.) Ami Ayalon, Jeremy Ben-Ami and Janine Zacharia. At City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $150. (510) 734-5545.
Legends of the Maccabiah Gala. Maccabi USA honors athletes and supporters. At Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $250. (215) 561-6900 ext. 119.
wednesday | 26
“JFE Network Fall Mixer.” Jews For Entrepreneurship event for professional networking. At Luna Lounge, Westin Hotel, 675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $15-$20. www.jfenetwork.com.
friday | 28
Potluck Shabbat with Jews’ Next Dor. Bring vegetarian/dairy dish to share. At private residence in Cupertino. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].
sunday | 30
“KlezCalifornia Yiddish Sing-Along.” Led by Achi Ben Shalom, conductor of the East Bay Jewish Folk Chorus. At private home. 2 p.m. (415) 789-7679.
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. In conversation with Michael Krasny of KQED Radio for “Art of Living,” Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay’s fundraising gala. At Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 5:30 p.m. $75-$140. [email protected].