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Oneg Shabbat with guest speaker Reuven Marko. Board chair of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism will discuss how the movement in Israel is responding to the crisis. Followed by a Q&A and oneg. At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 8 p.m. Free. (925) 376-6892.

“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour followed by Shabbat services and dinner. At S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108, S.F. 5 p.m. Free, dinner $25 suggested donation. www.chabadsf.org.

“BBQ and Barchu Recharge.” Picnic, social hour with martinis, instrument making, drumming session and children’s activities, followed by a musical outdoor Shabbat service. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 5 to 9 p.m. $10-$18. (408) 257-3333.

Israeli-style Shabbat dinner. Services followed by a four-course dinner featuring Israeli cuisine. At Richmond Torah Center Chabad, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 7:15 p.m. $25 suggested donation. www.rtchabad.org.

“Peoplehood Potluck Shabbat.” Inaugural event for Congregation Etz Chayim’s new adult social group. Participants asked to bring a beverage and a fish or vegetarian dish to share. At Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 6 p.m. Free. www.etzchayim.org.

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Beatles sing-along Shabbat. Congregation Etz Chayim hosts its “fifth Friday” Shabbat service with Beatles songs and melodies. Instruments welcome. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.etzchayim.org.