saturday/17
Temple Israel gala. Alameda synagogue celebrates its 95th anniversary with cocktails, dinner, dancing and live music. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road. 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner. $125-$150. www.templeisraelalameda.org
San Francisco Bay Trail Hike. Paved six-mile hike from Point Isabel to the Richmond Marina with Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet by the Sit and Stay Café at Point Isabel Dog Park, 1 Isabel St., Richmond. 2 p.m. $1. (408) 817-5686
sunday/18
“A Wider Brunch.” Event celebrating five years of the LGBT organization A Wider Bridge and honoring community leaders Anita Friedman and Rabbi Doug Kahn. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 12 p.m. $125. www.awiderbridge.org/awiderbrunch
“Alight: Your Story.” Celebration of Jewish storytelling featuring a performance by the Jewish Circle Theatre. Proceeds to benefit the Alight Community Campaign and Jewish Federation of the East Bay. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. jfed.org/alightyourstory
Hazon Farm to Table Food Festival. Chefs, food experts and foodies from the Bay Area gather for a day of eating, learning about and celebrating the intersection of food, sustainability and Jewish life. At Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. www.hazon.org/calendar/farm-to-table-food-fest
wednesday/21
Combatants for Peace fundraiser. Evening with Uri Ben-Assa, director of nonprofit that fosters dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis, and co-founder Sulaiman Khatib. 7 p.m. Free. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Also Oct. 22 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/c4peace
thursday/22
“Do the Twist.” An evening of socializing and challah-making. Gluten-free option available. Sponsored by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. $36-$54. www.jvalley.org/calendar/do-the-twist
Mega Challah Bake. Pre-Shabbat event for Jewish women and girls ages 11 and up. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 7 p.m. $20-$25. RSVP required. www.chabadsf.org
NIF Guardian of Democracy Dinner. Fundraiser with keynote speech by Israeli member of Knesset Merav Michaeli. At Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., S.F. 6 p.m. Prices vary. http://guardianofdemocracy.nif.org
The Great Big Challah Bake. Part of Jewish Study Network’s International Shabbos Project. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.jsn.info/theshabbosproject2015.html
saturday/24
APJCC Gala. Fundraiser for Addison-Penzak JCC’s community programs, with dinner and dancing. Cocktail attire. At APJCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6 p.m. $160. www.apjcc.org
“There’s No Place Like Camp!” Gala honoring Daryl Messinger and Jim Heeger for their work with URJ Camp Newman, including live music, cocktails, dinner, raffle and more. Proceeds to benefit the camp’s capital campaign. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5:30 p.m. $180. www.campnewman.org/theres-no-place-like-camp
sunday/25
“Hearts and Hands Together.” Annual dinner to benefit the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center and its programs. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. $250. www.jewishhealingcenter.org
Gideon Hausner L’Chaim Fall Benefit and Silver Anniversary Celebration. Jewish day school marks its 25th year with keynote speaker Deborah Lipstadt of Emory University and an award presentation. Proceeds to benefit annual fund. At Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, 450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. 2 p.m. Prices vary. www.hausner.com/lchaim
thursday/29
Day of Philanthropy 2015. Daylong event of seminars and workshops on how to maximize philanthropic efforts and practice responsible giving. Luncheon and keynote speech by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman. At Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., S.F. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices vary. www.tinyurl.com/jewishfed-philanthropy-2015
Bay Area legal professional mixer. Jewish Law Students Association networking event for students and alumni of area law schools, with kosher refreshments. At U.C. Hastings Skyroom, 100 McAllister St., S.F. 7 to 9 p.m. $5-$12. www.thejgsi.org/bay-area-legal-professional-mixer