saturday/27
“Hava Nagila.” Documentary about timeless Jewish song. RSVP requested. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. Doors open 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:15 p.m. Free, refreshments for sale. www.nertamidsf.org
wednesday/8
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival sneak preview. Program director Jay Rosenblatt presents clips from the 2015 festival, a behind-the-scenes look at film selection and a brief history of the SFJFF. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org
thursday/9
“Sayed Kashua: Forever Scared.” Documentary explores the Israeli Arab writer and cultural icon. In Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org