friday/16
“Shabbat Unplugged.” Young Jewish Professionals of Oakland. Kiddush and drinks followed by four-course Shabbat dinner. Address given with RSVP. 7:30 p.m. $18 suggested donation. www.YJPoakland.com/shabbat
sunday/18
“Renew Reutlinger.” Dedication ceremony for Schiff Center for Life and Polse Family Pavilion. Light refreshments and music. At Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 2 p.m. Free, but reservation required. www.rcjl.org/events
monday/19
Guardian of Democracy Dinner. New Israel Fund’s annual gala dinner. Keynote speech by Martin Indyk, former U.S. ambassador to Israel. At Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $360. http://guardianofdemocracy.nif.org
thursday/22
Day of Philanthropy. S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund will honor donors and leaders at annual event. With talks and workshops on various aspects of philanthropy, a tax and estate seminar, a luncheon and speakers. At Four Seasons, 757 Market St., S.F. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices vary. www.tinyurl.com/jcf-day-2016 (See Charitable Giving section, 1b-32b)