saturday/14
Israeli folk dance party. Café Shalom presents monthly dancing and munchies. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. [email protected].
sunday/15
Silicon Valley Widow/Widowers and Singles holiday party. Annual potluck dinner. Bring vegetarian dishes only. At private residence in San Jose. 12 p.m. Free. (408) 266-6126.
thursday/19
Celebrating Cuba. Learn about the JCCSF’s upcoming trip to Cuba with food, music and a short documentary. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP required at [email protected].
tuesday/24
“What Do Jewish People in Napa Do on Christmas Eve?” Annual fundraiser for Congregation Beth Shalom includes dinner at a Chinese food restaurant, dessert and a movie at Century Napa Valley. Dessert at a private residence. Begins at 5 p.m. $65. (707) 255-6677.
wednesday/25
“Family Fun and Music.” Party for young children and their parents. Featuring live music by Alison Faith Levy and her Big Time Tot Rock band, games and refreshments. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. Free. www.jccsf.org.
“It’s a Jewish Christmas, San Francisco!” Annual holiday party with Chinese food, live DJs and strip dreidel. Hosted by local travel writer Stuart Schuffman, better known as Broke-Ass Stuart. At Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd St., S.F. 5 p.m. to midnight. $5-$10. www.makeoutroom.com/events.