The other Promised Land

If you’re looking to celebrate Israel this weekend and spend some quality time with the family, look no further than San Rafael. A whirlwind experience of the Jewish state awaits at “Israel in Marin,” a free fair at the Osher Marin JCC. Attractions for all ages will include music, arts and crafts, food, film, and the opportunity to meet Hump-free the camel.

9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Free. www.marinjcc.org

saturday/28

Israeli folk dance party. Café Shalom presents monthly dancing and munchies. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399-43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/cafeshalom.

Trivia night. Benefit for emerging synagogue in Poltava, Ukraine. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7 p.m. $20. RSVP to [email protected]. www.betham.org.

sunday/29

“Israel Activism, Leadership by Example.” JCRC benefit honoring chair Lenny Kristal and featuring radio talk-show host John Rothmann, with music by Israeli singer Rivka Amado. At a private home in Berkeley. 3 p.m. $50. www.jcrc.org.

Bay Area Walk Against Genocide. Speeches, advocacy training, three-mile walk around Lake Merritt. At Lake Merritt, Oakland. Event starts 12 p.m., walk starts 2 p.m. http://sfbadc.kintera.org.

tuesday/1

Jewish American heritage celebration. Includes flag raising and proclamation ceremony recognizing Jewish contributions to American culture and the San Jose community. At City Hall Plaza, 200 E. Santa Clara St. 12:30 p.m. Free. www.jvalley.org/jcrc.   

wednesday/2

Celebrating Israel. Featuring guest speaker Akiva Tor, consul general of Israel for the Pacific Northwest, and choral performances. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 7 p.m. Free. www.templesanjose.org.

saturday/5

Yom HaAtzmaut dance for high-schoolers. At Addison Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. $5. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org.

sunday/6

Hillel house opening gala. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and auction to celebrate new facility for Hillel of Davis and Sacramento. At Hillel house, 328 A St., Davis. 4:30 p.m. $125. www.hillelhouse.org.

Contemporary Jewish Museum kids’ day. Stories, art gallery explorations and sing-alongs with Camp Tawonga song leader Isaac Zones. Separate events for preschoolers through teens. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free for children. www.thecjm.org.

thursday/10

Hazon California Ride. Hazon’s third annual environmental bike ride fundraiser from Sonoma County to San Francisco includes two days of riding and a Shabbat retreat. Accommodates a variety of cycling levels. Minimum sponsorship required. Through May 13. www.hazon.org.