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“Mimouna!” Post-Passover Moroccan celebration with traditional desserts and drinks, henna painting, children’s activities and more. Co-sponsored by JIMENA and Be’chol Lashon. At Magain David Sephardim Congregation, 351 Fourth Ave., S.F. 3 p.m. $10, children free. www.jimena.org/mimouna-3
Remembering the Holocaust. The Avedis Chamber Music Series is presenting a Holocaust tribute concert of four movements. The haunting “I Remember” looks into the mind of Anne Frank (shown at left in school) as expressed through her diary, while the warm and melodious “Quintet” displays the talents of Leo Smit, a Dutch composer who was killed at the Sobibor death camp. Seven musicians will perform.
2 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at Legion of Honor, Florence Gould Theater, Lincoln Park, S.F. $17-$26. www.avedisconcerts.org
For a listing of Yom HaShoah events, see page 39.
“Out of the Shadows: Rediscovering Artists, Musicians and Poets.” Holocaust remembrance event with workshops, reading of the names and screening of Hannah Senesh documentary. Co-sponsored by JFCS Holocaust Center and Lehrhaus Judaica. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Free, but pre-registration encouraged. www.jfcsholocaustcenter.org
“Yom Hashoah V’Hagevurah.” Commemoration of Holocaust and Resistance with keynote speech by survivor Ben Stern. At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 2 p.m. Also May 3 at Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.jfed.org/shoah
“Expressing the Experience of the Holocaust.” Includes presentations of music, art, sculpture, literature and poetry based around the Holocaust. Hosted by JCC Sonoma County. At Friedman Events Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 2 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/jccsoco-hashoah
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“Child Holocaust Survivors: Refugee Experiences.” Child Holocaust refugees share their stories. Singing by Cantor Stephen Guggenheim. Sponsored by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and S.V. Holocaust Survivors Association. At County Government Building, 70 West Hedding St., San Jose. 4 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/sv-hashoah
wednesday/4
Yom HaShoah V’Hagevurah. Focusing on heroes and unforgettable events of the Holocaust. Songs, prayer, readings and guest speaker Andy David, consul general of Israel. Co-sponsored by OFJCC, JCRC, JFCS and local congregations/Jewish day schools. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org/yomhashoah
Congregation Beth Emek Yom HaShoah. Includes lecture by Stanford professor Charlotte Fonrobert about growing up in “the shadow of death” of post-war Germany. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 7:30 p.m. Free. (925) 931-1055
North Peninsula Yom HaShoah. With Holocaust survivor Lenci Farkas. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 7 p.m. Free. (650) 847-1715
Congregation Shomrei Torah Yom HaShoah. Annual observance with candle lighting, choir music, Yiddish revival band Mama Loshn and lecture by sociologist Art Shostak. 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 6:30 p.m. Free. (707) 800-7470.
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“Honoring Survivors in Our Community.” Short service followed by performance of Corey Weinstein’s dramatic memoir with song “Erased: Babi Yar, the SS, and Me.” Sponsored by Southside Jewish Collaborative. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 469-5564.