friday/19
“Shabbat Unplugged.” Kiddush and happy hour for local young Jewish professionals, followed by a four-course Shabbat dinner. In Oakland; location given with RSVP. 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. dinner. Free, but RSVP required. [email protected]
saturday/20
‘Holy Discord!’ Feast on it. No dinner-table ruckus, this year’s Feast of Jewish Learning tackles the perennial “Art of Jewish Dispute,” which can indeed be an act of holiness, according to the talmudists. Feed mind and spirit at a smorgasbord of offerings, including Jewish texts, culture, music and more. Presented by Jewish LearningWorks and South Peninsula Area Rabbis & Executives.
7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. Free. www.betham.org/feast2016
sunday/21
“Celebrate the Jewish Woman: An Evening of Friendship and Inspiration.” Chabad Jewish Women’s Circle event with dinner, musical performance by Linda Michelle Schnitzer and talk by Devorie Kreiman. Advance registration required. At Piedmont Veterans Hall, 401 Highland Ave. 6 p.m. $36. www.jewishoakland.org/celebrate
San Francisco Hillel fundraiser. Luncheon honoring Jewish community leader Diane Marcus. At Lake Merced Golf Club, 2300 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City. 11:30 a.m. $30-$54. www.sfhillel.org
thursday/25
“Dinner with Diplomats.” American Jewish Committee event celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties between Germany and Israel, with Israeli Consul General Andy David and German Consul General Stefan Schlueter. San Francisco address provided with registration. 6:30 p.m. $36. www.ajcsanfrancisco.org
friday/26
“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour. At San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108. 6 p.m. drinks and live music; 8 p.m. Shabbat service and dinner. Free, $25 suggested dinner donation. www.chabadsf.org
saturday/27
Lake Elizabeth hike. Looping trail hike with Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Optional dinner follows. At Central Park/Lake Elizabeth, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 2:30 p.m. $1. (408) 817-5686
Fammy Awards Gala. Annual JFCS event with cocktails, dinner, live music and a silent auction. Proceeds to benefit JFCS community programs. At the Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $400. www.jfcs.org