Root for peace
The Israeli Peace Team (which includes former professionals and Israel national team players now in their late 30s and 40s) is on a U.S. tour promoting a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With a roster of Israelis from many cultural backgrounds, not just Jewish, the Israeli squad will play a team of over-40 Marin all-stars. The game is sponsored by the Israeli consulate and the San Francisco–Haifa Sister City Committee.
6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 at Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur. Free. (415) 844-7500.
saturday/1
Israel in the Gardens Pre-Party. Drinks, DJs, dancing, videos and falafel. At Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St., S.F. $5. 9:30 p.m. www.jewishfed.org/event.
Vinyasa, Kevanah and Vino. Yoga and wine night for 20- and 30somethings. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $10-$15. (650) 223-8605.
sunday/2
Israel in the Gardens. S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation’s 13th annual celebration including art, music, films, entertainment and food. At Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St., S.F. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.jewishfed.org/event. (See story, 3)
Benefit for Hadassah. Talk by Victoria Zackheim, author of “For Keeps: Women Tell the Truth About Their Bodies, Growing Older, and Acceptance.” At Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos/Saratoga Road, Los Gatos. 11:30 a.m. $70. RSVP to [email protected]
Philosophers’ Café. Discussion of ethical issues, hosted by Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. At Café Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., Castro Valley. 10:45 a.m. $5 suggested donation. www.trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com.
saturday/8
Mount Tamalpais hike and play. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club trek to see Mountain Play, “The Sound of Music.” Meet 9:30 a.m. at Manzanita parking lot off Highway 101 in Mill Valley. Play tickets must be purchased in advance at www.mountainplay.org. $40. (408) 738-1319.
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.
monday/10
“Blue Monday.” Casual fundraiser to support camps and camp scholarships. Wear your old summer camp T-shirts. S.F./Peninsula Young Adults Division of S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Stock in Trade, 2036 Lombard St., S.F. 6-9 p.m. $10 or $18 donation. (415) 512-6248.
wednesday/13
AJC San Francisco award dinner. Honoring Arthur and Mary Jo Shartsis. At Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $300. RSVP by June 3. www.ajcsanfrancisco.org.