Final countdown
It’s go time! In just a few days, America will go to the polls. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, groups will gather around the Bay Area to bite what’s left of their nails as they watch the votes come in. At the JCC of the East Bay, one such group will gather to watch the election results live, participating in a short discussion facilitated by educator George Porter.
6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 at JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org
sunday/4
“Teen Scene.” Friendship Circle event for teens with special needs and volunteers. At Temple Beth Abraham, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 6 p.m. Free. www.fcberkeley.org.
monday/5
“Mishpacha: An Evening to Celebrate Our Israel Connections.” Talk by Israeli Consul General Andy David, celebration of Taglit-Birthright Israel, presentation from Dror Israel kibbutz and stories of a rescue operation to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP required. (510) 318-6467 or www.jfed.org/mishpacha. (See story, 6)
wednesday/7
“Day of Philanthropy.” Luncheon with keynote address by Middle East diplomat Dennis Ross, philanthropic workshops, reception. At Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., S.F. 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. $75-$255. Afternoon workshops free. Advance registration required. www.jewishfed.org/event/day-philanthropy-2.
saturday/10
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. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CafeShalom.
“Second Saturday.” Night for Jewish young adults with dancing, drink specials and appetizers. At the Cellar, 685 Sutter St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15 includes four drinks. www.cellarsf.com.
sunday/11
Jewish artisans’ fair. Variety of fine arts and crafts for sale. At Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. www.tbeaptos.org.
wednesday/14
Young professionals’ networking. With talk by management consultant Howard Pearlmutter. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 21 and older. www.paloaltojcc.org.
thursday/15
“Jewish Heritage Appreciation Night.” University of San Francisco event with S.F. Chabad Rabbi Yosef Langer, the “Rally Rabbi,” and food from the Old World Food Truck. At University of San Francisco, 235 Golden Gate Ave., S.F. $8. 12 and younger free. (415) 422-3221.