saturday/2
Making it count. Participants in San Francisco’s Omer Project are gathering on numbered street corners for the counting of the Omer again this year. This 49-day period leading up to the giving of the Torah on Shavuot is an opportunity to reflect on and improve aspects of one’s character. The spiritual exercise continues through May 21.
9 p.m. Saturday, May 2 on 29th Avenue at Fulton Street; also 9 p.m. Saturday, May 9 on 36th Avenue at Judah Street. Free. For additional dates, see full listings at www.omerproject.com.
sunday/3
“Israel in our Hearts 2015.” Family-style celebration of Israel’s birthday with arts and crafts, Mediterranean-style lunch, live music and Jewish Community Federation presentation of “Israel in Our Hearts” awards. At Playfield Lawn, San Francisco Zoo. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5-$10 includes lunch; free for ages 3 and younger. www.jewishfed.org/news/events/israel-our-hearts (See story, 6)
Berkeley Hadassah Walk. Fundraising walk along the San Francisco Bay Trail. Proceeds benefit Hadassah’s hospitals in Jerusalem and its U.S. programs. Meet at Point Isabel at the corner of Rydin Road and Central Avenue, Richmond. 10 a.m. $25, $36 per family. [email protected]
“13 Candles, Kehillah’s Bar Mitzvah Year.” Fundraiser celebrating Kehillah Jewish High School’s 13th year, honoring former and current educators, staff and students from the Palo Alto school. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 3 to 5:30 p.m. $100. www.kehillah.org/13Candles
Emperor Norton Day. Memorial in honor of the beloved 19th-century San Francisco personality. Includes the showing of a documentary about Emperor Norton by S.F. historian Peter Moylan, refreshments and an Emperor Norton Hat Contest. At Home of Peace Cemetery, 1299 El Camino Real, Colma. 2 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.emanuel-sf.org
tuesday/5
ORT reception with French speaker. ORT France student discusses current status of Jews in her country. Sponsored by Marin chapter of ORT America. At a private home in Greenbrae. 6 p.m. Free, but RSVP required. (415) 748-0309
thursday/7
JVS Strictly Business 2015 Awards Luncheon. Fundraising event celebrates JVS’ work with the community and honors Employees of the Year. At Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $75. www.jvs.org (See story, 7)
saturday/9
Café Shalom. Monthly Israeli folk dancing event. Dance requests and children welcome. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $5-$8. [email protected] or Facebook page
thursday/14
“Steppin’ Out: A Platinum Night of Thrills.” JCCSF Showcase 2015 fundraiser features the hits of Michael Jackson. Proceeds benefit the center’s programs and services. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. $350. www.jccsf.org/give/showcase