friday/28
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, $25 suggested dinner donation. www.chabadsf.org
sunday/30
Bocce Challenge. Competition for novices and experts alike, with prizes and light refreshments. Proceeds benefit student athletics and scholarship programs of the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California. At Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave., Los Gatos. 2 to 5 p.m. $75 entry fee; $250 per team. Registration required. www.jshofnc.org/bocceball
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Kumzits. The group celebrates its 10th anniversary at a singing and dancing party with Yiddish and Hebrew songs. At Bothwell Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Free. RSVP to (925) 485-1049
American Friends of MDA Red Star Gala. Dinner, entertainment and a ceremony honoring Maurice Kanbar and Lior Tamir. Proceeds to benefit Magen David Adom’s new national blood center. At Hilton Union Square, 333 O’Farrell St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner and program. $180-$360. www.afmda.org/SF-Gala
Israel Innovations Fair. All-day event featuring representatives and exhibits from more than a dozen technology companies, as well as speakers from Ben-Gurion University and the Arava Institute. At David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.israelinnovationsfair.com
Sonoma County Israel Fair. Israel education and celebration event with speakers, exhibits, Israeli food and children’s activities. At Friedman Event Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. (707) 537 2211 or [email protected]
Israeli folk dancing with Allen King. An afternoon of classic Israeli dancing with potluck food and drinks. At Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $10. www.ashkenaz.com
Briones Reservoir-Bear Creek Trail Hike. Eight-mile (four-hour) hike along southern side of Briones Reservoir with Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at Orinda BART station entrance. 10:30 a.m. $1. (925) 228-4213
Sonoma County interfaith gathering. Workshops and group program followed by vegetarian potluck dinner. Programs for kids and child care available. At Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 3 to 8 p.m. Free. (707) 775-4475 or [email protected]
monday/7
Labor Day open house. Kosher BBQ, games, arts and crafts and children’s activities. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. (925) 934-9446 or [email protected]
wednesday/9
Rosh Hashanah Jewish pop-up. Honey and apple tastings, Reboot’s 10Q graffiti wall, “Ask a Rabbi” booth and information about the “hows and whys” of the Jewish New Year. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org
thursday/10
Women’s Philanthropy Friendship Breakfast. Social event catered by Jerusalem Grill & Bar. Child care for ages 2-6 available. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 8:15 a.m. Free, but donations of feminine hygiene products requested for Dignity Drive. www.jvalley.org