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. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5:30 p.m. $180. www.campnewman.org/theres-no-place-like-camp
sunday/25
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. At Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, 450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. 2 p.m. Prices vary. www.hausner.com/lchaim
tuesday/27
“Hearts and Hands Together.” Annual dinner to benefit the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. $250. www.jewishhealingcenter.org
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.comjewishfed-philanthropy-2015 (See story, 8b)
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 p.m. $5-$12. www.thejgsi.org/bay-area-legal-professional-mixer
sunday/1
Jewish Study Network Banquet. Annual fundraising celebration, honoring Maury Alcheck for his dedication to Jewish education. At Sofitel Hotel, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City. 6 p.m. $250. www.jsn.info