sunday/15
B’nai Israel dinner and auction. Annual fundraiser with Mexican cuisine appetizers and dinner, live and silent auctions. At Congregation B’nai Israel, 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 5 p.m. $25. www.bnaisrael.com
“Kehillah Rocks 2016.” Jewish high school celebrates its music program and honors two teachers. 21+ only. At Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. 6:45 to 11 p.m. $125. www.kehillah.org/kehillahrocks
tuesday/17
“Creating Hope: Be the One.” Shalom Bayit 24th anniversary gala with featured speaker Abby Leibman, president and CEO of Mazon. Honoring Sen. Barbara Boxer. Dinner and silent auction. Proceeds benefit domestic violence prevention and response programs. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. $150. www.shalom-bayit.org
wednesday/18
“Israel Out Loud.” Fundraiser honoring Mathilde Albers’ and Jerry Yanowitz’s commitment to Israel. With Israeli American comedian Benji Lovitt. Benefit for East Bay federation’s programs in Israel. Reception at David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley; program at the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 6 p.m. $100. www.jfed.org/israeloutloud (See story, 2)
thursday/19
Muslim-Jewish halaqa and seder. JCRC hosts interfaith celebration with Muslim partners. Halal kosher dinner, community discussion and dramatic re-enactments from the Exodus story. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 6 p.m. $10. www.jcrc.org
friday/20
“Rabbi Larry Raphael: Celebrating His Story.” Weekend of events to honor Congregation Sherith Israel rabbi. Storytelling and services followed by catered oneg. Continues May 21 with morning services, storytelling workshops and lunch, with an evening gala and concert by Danny Maseng. At Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. $18. 7 p.m. $54-$250. www.sherithisrael.org
sunday/22
WalkWithFC 2016. Fundraising walkathon followed by kosher barbecue lunch, family activities and a live monkey show. Proceeds to benefit Friendship Circle programs for special-needs children and teens. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.walkwithfc.com
monday/23
AJC Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner. Honoring the legal work of Elizabeth Cabraser. At Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. $300. www.ajcsanfrancisco.org
Helen Diller Family Awards for Excellence in Jewish Education. Honoring 2016 award recipients. Sponsored by S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishfed.org
wednesday/25
San Francisco Jewish Heritage Month. Celebration featuring the premiere of photo exhibit “A Tapestry of Resilience: Wrestling With Our Jewish Experience.” At San Francisco City Hall. 6 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.jcrc.org/news-events/events/jewish-heritage-month
thursday/26
All fired up. Looking for something different this Lag B’Omer? Impatient for Burning Man? Celebrate an old tradition in a new way at the Oshman Family JCC’s first Burning Mensch. The festival will feature fire performances and sculptures by the Flaming Lotus Girls, archery and survival skills workshops, a “Jewish mystical forest,” a dance party and music by Oneg Shemesh and Shamati, plus food stalls and children’s activities.
5 to 7 p.m. for families and children, 7 to 10:30 p.m. for 21 and older, Thursday, May 26 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org/events/burning-mensch