friday/24
Limmud Bay Area 2016. Two-day grassroots Jewish learning event with 80 seminars on a range of topics and Camp Limmud for children under 14. At Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park. Through June 26. Prices vary. www.limmudbayarea.org
sunday/26
Miracle in Entebbe 40-year anniversary. Former IDF paratrooper Sassy Reuven recounts his role in Israeli rescue of hostages from hijacked airliner in July 1976. At Chabad of the Mid-Peninsula, Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. 7 p.m. $15-$18. www.chabadmidpen.com. Also June 27 at Chabad Jewish Center of Novato, 7430 Redwood Blvd. 7 p.m. $15-$18. www.jewishnovato.com. Also June 28 at Chabad of Solano County, 730 E. Main St., Vacaville. 7 p.m. $10-$15. www.jewishsolano.com