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friday/20

“Rabbi Larry Raphael: Celebrating His Story.” Weekend of events to honor Congregation Sherith Israel rabbi. Storytelling and services followed by oneg. Continues May 21 with morning services, storytelling workshops and lunch, with an evening gala and concert by Danny Maseng. At Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. $18. 7 p.m. $54-$250. www.sherithisrael.org (See story, 3)

sunday/22

Pop-up Jewish Marin with Reboot. Unplug and learn about how to unwind and reconnect with Reboot. Co-presented by Osher Marin JCC and Kesher Marin. At Civic Center Farmers Market, 3501 Civic Drive, San Rafael. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org

WalkWithFC 2016. Walkathon to benefit Friendship Circle programs for special-needs children and teens. Followed by kosher barbecue lunch, family activities, monkey show and photos with the monkeys. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.walkwithfc.com

monday/23

AJC Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner. Honoring legal work of Elizabeth Cabraser. At Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. $300. www.ajcsanfrancisco.org

Helen Diller Family Awards for Excellence in Jewish Education. Honoring 2016 award recipients. Sponsored by S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishfed.org

wednesday/25

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S’mores (and more) on the farm. Celebrate the 33rd day of the journey from Passover to Shavuot with a community Lag B’Omer bonfire at Urban Adamah. Co-sponsored by seven Jewish organizations, the event will include s’mores, chai tea and dancing (inside a tent!) to the music of an 11-piece Balkan party band. Bring a dessert to share and a canned good to donate.

8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. $5-$10. www.urbanadamah.org

San Francisco Jewish Heritage Month. Celebration includes premiere of photo exhibit “A Tapestry of Resilience: Wrestling With Our Jewish Experience.” Catering by Wise Sons Deli and L’Chaim Foods. At San Francisco City Hall. 6 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.jcrc.org/news-events/events/jewish-heritage-month

friday/27

“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 donation for dinner. www.chabadsf.org

sunday/29

Lag B’Omer picnic. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews potluck picnic, games and watermelon toss. Bring a donation for Avalon youth program. At Athan Downs Park, 2975 Montevideo Drive, San Ramon. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishfed.org/community-events

tuesday/31

JCHS Spring Celebration. Jewish Community High School of the Bay’s fundraising gala honors philanthropists Yitz and Hilda Applbaum. Cocktails, dinner and live music. At Hyatt Regency, 5 Embarcadero Center, S.F. 6:30 p.m. $180. www.tinyurl.com/jchs-sc2016