friday/14
“The Matchmaker.” Israeli coming-of-age story about a teenage Israeli boy in Haifa in 1968 who gets a job working for a matchmaker. At Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F., and Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Check listings at www.landmarktheatres.com.
tuesday/25
“Fievel Mousekewitz and Kung Pao Tofu.” Chinese food and screening of “An American Tail,” about a Russian family immigrating to American freedom. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 1 p.m. $15-$20. RSVP by Dec. 20 to [email protected]. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org.
thursday/27
“Freilach.” Jewish music and cultural radio show for the Russian River area. KGGV 95.1 FM. 8 p.m. Stream at www.kggv.blogspot.com.