Omri Casspi in February 2011 photo-ap/rich pedroncelli

Casspi’s return

When the Sacramento Kings drafted Omri Casspi in the first round in 2009 and he became the first Israeli-born NBA player, the Northern California Jewish community had much to kvell over. Unfortunately, the Kings traded Casspi to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, and although Casspi hasn’t quite filled LeBron James’ shoes as the Cavs’ small forward (he’s averaging  just under five points a game this season), he’s still in the league. His team will play the Kings on Jan. 14, Jewish Heritage Night, and Casspi will do a Q&A before the game. Mosaic Law Congregation Rabbi Reuven Taff will sing the national anthem.

7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at Arco Arena, Sacramento. $11-$44. www.kingsticketsave.com/celebrateisrael

saturday/12

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. [email protected]

“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/13

“Spa for the Soul.” Spa day celebrating Jewish women, with keynote talk by Miriam Lipskier, director of the Chabad Student Center at Emory University. At Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont. 6 p.m. $36. Advance registration required at www.jewishoakland.org/celebrate.

monday/14

“Blue Monday.” Evening for young adults presented by the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Eve Lounge, 575 Howard St., S.F. 6 p.m. $10. www.jewishfed.org.

thursday/17

Silicon Valley Widow and Widowers Group. Meeting plus tai chi exercise program. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 1 p.m. Free. (408) 252-2323 or (408) 866-535.

friday/18

Senior Shabbat lunch. With entertainment. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 12 p.m. $5-$7.50. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org.

monday/21

Mitzvah Day. Projects address issues of poverty, hunger, homelessness, the environment. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 a.m. www.paloaltojcc.org. Also in Berkeley through JCC East Bay with the Watershed Project. 9 a.m. RSVP for location to www.jcceastbay.org.

wednesday/23

Golden State Warriors basketball game. Young adults event. Sponsored by East Bay Jews, CalGrads, East Bay Minyan and Moishe House. At Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 7:30 p.m. $28. www.eastbayjews.org/warriors/index.html.