friday/26
“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/28
Having a ball for a good cause. The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California, set to induct its 10th class in October, will be holding its third annual Bocce Challenge at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos. Entry fees cover soft drinks and appetizers, and will help raise money for student scholarships and youth athletic activities.
1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave., Los Gatos. $75 for individuals, $250 for teams of four. www.tinyurl.com/JSHFbocce-2016
Jewish Food Festival. Carmel’s 29th annual celebration of traditional Jewish food, with corned beef, blintzes, chopped liver, matzah ball soup, dessert and more. Plus artisans, raffle, live music and Jewish wedding re-enactment. At Congregation Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Park and take free shuttle from Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. www.carmelbethisrael.org
tuesday/30
S.F. Giants Jewish Heritage Night. Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Entertainment and Jewish food at pregame party 5-7 p.m. on Terry Francois Blvd (no longer in Seals Plaza due to capacity restraints). Special ticket includes souvenir Jewish-themed Giants hat. At AT&T Park, S.F. 7:15 p.m. Prices vary. www.tinyurl.com/GiantsJHN-2016
save the date
Jewish Community Federation Day of Philanthropy
Sept. 22, Four Seasons Hotel, S.F.
“The Dybbuk” opera, West Coast premiere
Sept. 24, Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto
jewish calendar
Aug. 26, 2016 / Av 22, 5776
Light candles at 7:29 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:26 p.m.
Sept. 2, 2016 / Av 29, 5776
Light candles at 7:18 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:36 p.m.