Benefits & social events

saturday/14

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/22

“Schmooze and Brews.” Jewish cultural festival with live music, food, beer, art, entertainment. At Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.tbeaptos.org.

thursday/26

“Mitzvot & Merlot.” Young Jewish professionals party with snacks and drinks. 21 and older. At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.tinyurl.com/mitzvotmerlot.