sunday/3
Fundraiser for Jewish education program. Featuring family concert with Jonathan Bayer and kosher barbecue. Benefits scholarship fund for Edah, a K-5 experiential learning program for the East Bay community. At Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 4 p.m. $10-$25. www.eastbayjews.org/pjlibrary/events.html.
“Centennial Cabaret.” Brunch, klezmer band and talk on a century of Jewish celebrities in honor of Hadassah’s 100th anniversary. At Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 10 a.m. $45. www.sharone-hadassah.org.
Hebrew storytelling and arts and crafts. Stories and hat making for children 5 and younger. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 11 a.m. Free. (415) 751-6983.
monday/4
Schmooze. Monthly mingle hosted by the young adults group East Bay Jews. At Thalassa Bar, 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 6 p.m. $10. www.eastbayjews.org/schmooze.
sunday/10
Israel in the Gardens. Annual community festival of Israeli music, dance, film and food. At Yerba Buena Gardens, Howard and Mission streets., S.F. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.jewishfed.org/event/iig2012. (See pull-out supplement, 1b-32b.)
Jewish Youth for Community Action gala. Monologist Josh Kornbluth appears on behalf of the social justice nonprofit for youth. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 5 p.m. $10-$50. www.jyca-justice.org.
Israel in the Gardens after-party. Drinks and mingling for young adults. At the Cellar, 685 Sutter St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free first drink. www.jewishfed.org/event/iig2012.
tuesday/12
Israel China Cultural Festival. Israeli folk dancing with instructor Karina Niederman. 3 p.m. At S.F. Public Library Chinatown branch, 1135 Powell St., S.F. Free.
wednesday/13
Meet and greet at Coconuts Caribbean. Jews’ Next Dor young adult group. At Coconuts Caribbean, 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $10. www.cbdyag.wordpress.com.