saturday/28
The Omer Project. On numbered San Francisco avenues corresponding to days of the Omer. At corner of 36th and Judah. 9:30 p.m. Free. Also June 4 at corner of 43rd and Fulton. Also June 7 at Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval at 46th. Free. www.omerproject.com
“Shabbaton: Rest, Reflection & Connection.” Yom HaAtzmaut event with Israeli-style lunch, walk on beach, meditation, Israeli music sing-alongs and presentation on Israeli cinema. Southside Jewish Collaborative event. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 10:30 a.m.to 8:30 p.m. Free. www.be-sf.org/sf-shabbaton
sunday/29
Lag B’Omer picnic. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews potluck picnic, games and watermelon toss. Bring a dish to share and a donation (game or hygiene supplies) 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
thursday/9
“Preparing for Revelation.” Rabbi Shefa Gold, one of the Forward’s 33 most inspiring rabbis of 2015, leads an evening of Hebrew chant. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $20-$30. www.chochmat.org