sunday/18

Feed your mind. It’s not called “Feast of Jewish Learning” for nothing. Come satisfy your appetite for knowledge on topics as wide-ranging as Yiddish dance, the ethics of war and Jewish gender study. Or come hear J. editor Sue Fishkoff share the inside story on the kosher food industry. Each of the four learning sessions throughout the day also features family-friendly activities. Unwind during the last hour with a picnic dinner and Klezmakers concert in the Saal Town Square. 1 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org

Federation open house. Jewish Federation of the East Bay celebrates its move to new office. Ceremony honoring donors, followed by mezuzah hanging, lunch and tours, plus Teen Foundation grant ceremony. 11 a.m. Free. At federation, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. www.jfed.org/may18. (See story, 3)

“Awesome Ruach Day.” Party celebrating completion of new Torah includes live music, dancing, kosher hot dogs and games. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. (415) 388-1818.

friday/23

Hazon Golden Gate ride. Hazon’s fundraising bike ride enters its fifth year. Ride from Point Reyes across the bridge into San Francisco. Four-day event begins with Shabbat at Walker Creek Ranch, 1700 Marshall-Petaluma Road, Petaluma. Registration required. $50 and up. www.hazon.org. (See story, 8)