saturday/1
JFCS Émigré Gala. Annual fundraiser featuring a number of celebrities, including Peta Murgatroyd of “Dancing with the Stars.” At Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $195. www.jfcs.org.
Trivia night. Games, prizes, food. Benefit for sister synagogue in Ukraine. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos. 7 p.m. $20. www.betham.org/poltava.
wednesday/5
Israeli dancing. Monthly dance lessons. At Congregation B’nai Israel, 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 12 p.m. $5 suggested donation. (707) 631-8529.
saturday/8
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/9
Hebrew storytelling. Featuring singing, playing and listening to stories. For young children. At the Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 11 a.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library.
“Celebrating the Jewish Woman.” Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle presents a French-inspired dinner, wine bar and live music. At Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont. 6 p.m. $36-$54; RSVP required. www.jewishoakland.org/celebrate.
wednesday/12
“Behind the Scenes JCRC Gala.” Light-dinner reception, program and dessert. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. $125. www.jcrc.org/behindthescenes2014.htm.