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 19
“Our Queer History” — Congregation Sha’ar Zahav presents its new archive of 49 years of its history. At 290 Dolores St., S.F. Virtual option. 6-7:15 p.m. Free.
Saturday | June 20
Jews of Color Initiative Juneteenth Shabbat — Social hour for Jews of color who are 21 and older at an S.F. restaurant followed by Shabbat service at a local synagogue with drash by Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman. Location provided with registration. 5-9 p.m. Free.
NORTH BAY
Tuesday | June 23
“The Lost Princess” — Rabbi Paul Steinberg of Congregation Kol Shofar presents this talk, subtitled “An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism and Storytelling.” At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Free. 6:30-8 p.m.
Mitzvot and the Path of the Bodhisattva — Rabbinic pastor and psychotherapist Judith Goleman and meditation teacher Basha Hirschfeld discuss Jewish and Buddhist approaches to doing good deeds. Presented by Cotati’s Congregation Ner Shalom. Online. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free.
EAST BAY
Wednesday | June 17
“Sleep With Me” — Workshop in Hebrew subtitled “On Rest and Insomnia in Hebrew Literature.” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Friday | June 19
Shir Joy Pride Shabbat — Join a celebratory service for Pride Month. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 7:30-9 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Wednesday | June 17
“The Human Population and Jewish Genetics” — Scientist Yitzhak Hakim lectures in Hebrew. Presented by the Israeli Cultural Connection at the Oshman Family JCC. At JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8-9:30 p.m. $15.
Thursday | June 18
ENGAJ Happy Hour — Mingle with Jewish young adults while playing arcade games and pinball at Miniboss bar and arcade. Beer and snacks provided. Hosted by Oshman Family JCC. At Miniboss, 52 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 7-9 p.m. $3.