So much happens in our community every day that it can be hard to sift through all of the events. We’re highlighting a few here, in every corner of the Jewish Bay Area, to get you started. You can find many more in J.’s online calendar. If you have a community event you’d like to share, go to J.’s “submit a calendar event” page.
San Francisco
Wednesday | May 20
“The Dialogue of Memories” — Opera based on the real-life story about the son of a Holocaust survivor who grapples with meaning in his mother’s trauma and finds guidance from survivor Elie Wiesel. At Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $38-$71.
Thursday | May 28
Inside LGBTQ Life in Israel — Members of Israel Queer Youth, an education and community-focused group, speak on the culture and lives of LGBTQ+ youth in the country today. Light dinner provided. At Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolore St., S.F. Virtual option. 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
North Bay
Friday | June 5
Pride Shabbat — Congregation Rodef Sholom’s celebration with family program, potluck dinner and piano bar singalong. Wear colorful attire and bring nondairy side dish to share. At 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Virtual option. 5 p.m. Free.
Sunday | June 14
“Exploring Your Grandmothering Experience” — Guided conversations about joys and challenges of grandmotherhood. Hosted by Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 1-5 p.m. $45.
East Bay
Tuesday | May 26
Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration — ”Eleanor the Great” film screening and discussion, kid activities, food workshops, local authors panel and antisemitism workshop. Presented by Jewish Coalition of Berkeley. At Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St., Berkeley. 1-6:30 p.m. Free.
Sunday | May 31
Soom Foods and Berkeley Supper Club — Communal pescatarian multi-course dinner focused on all forms of sesame seeds. At Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. 5-9 p.m. $60-$120, sliding scale.
Peninsula/South Bay
Thursday | May 21
“Shavuot Together: An Evening of Learning & Celebration” — Learn the history of Jewish peoplehood. Plus dairy treats. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 5:45-10 p.m. Free.
Friday | June 5
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend — Rabbi Seth Kunin of Curtin University in Australia visits Congregation Beth David for services, talks on Crypto-Jews and more. At 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. Through June 6. Price varies by event and membership.