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
Friday | June 12
Pride Shabbat Service — Celebrate Pride with Congregation Emanu-El. At 2 Lake St. Virtual option. 6 p.m. Free.
Sunday | June 14
Pride Family Festival — JCCSF’s Pride event features a kid-friendly drag show, hands-on crafts and activities. Say hello to J. at our table. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.
NORTH BAY
Friday | June 5
Pride Shabbat — Congregation Rodef Sholom marks Pride with a 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
Saturday | June 6
“Strength in Community” — Comedian W. Kamau Bell performs at a benefit for Kehilla Community Synagogue. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided. At First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Virtual option. 6-10 p.m. $35-$108.
Pride Shabbat Morning Service — Congregation Beth El celebrates Pride. At 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. Virtual option. 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Wednesday | June 10
“From Anxiety to Action” — Rabbi Laura Bellows of Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action presents a talk subtitled “Jewish Wisdom & Storytelling for a Climate-Changing World.” At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
Tuesday | June 16
Sack Lunch Making — Join Jewish, Christian and Muslim volunteers to make lunches for poor and unhoused neighbors. Presented by Abrahamic Alliance International and Jewish Silicon Valley. At Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, 48A Race St., San Jose. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.