So much happens in our community every day that it can be hard to sift through all the events. Each week we will highlight a few of them, in every corner of the Jewish Bay Area, to get you started. You can find many more in J.’s online calendar. If you have a community event you’d like to share, go to J.’s “submit a calendar event” page.
SAN FRANCISCO
Wednesday | January 28
Bob-Waksberg Binge — Screening of one episode each of Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s animated TV shows. Presented by SF Sketchfest: The San Francisco Comedy Festival. At Great Star Theater, 636 Jackson St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $38 and up.
Sunday | February 1
“Trees, Time, and Tu Bishvat” — Artist tour and talk with Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg, plus viewing of “DendroJudaeology: A Timeline of the Jewish People,” the artists’ reclaimed wood sculpture. At di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 1150 25th St., S.F. 1-3 p.m. Free.
NORTH BAY
Friday | January 30
“Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million” Shabbat — Storytelling, prayers, dinner and music to mark publication of local author David Shlachter’s book of photographs and interviews with 100 Israelis showing the country’s diversity. 4:30-8 p.m. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. $42-$63 per family.
EAST BAY
Thursday | January 29
“The Beginning of Possibility” — Rabbi Adina Allen and artist Naomie Kremer explore art and text and lead a workshop at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. Presented by the Magnes and Ayin Press. At 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 5:30-7 p.m. $5-$25.
Sunday | February 1
“Soul of a Nation” — Film about Israeli political history, written and directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz. Presented by East Bay International Jewish Film Festival and Congregation B’nai Shalom. At B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Thursday | January 29
Jewish Nightlife: Hebrew Poetry, Kabbalah, and Coffee — A historical journey through Jewish culture blending storytelling and live music by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. Also Jan. 31 at Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $40.
Sunday | February 1
The Sunday Spread — J. and ENGAJ invite young adults to a Tu Bishvat-themed, social afternoon of crafting collages and zines. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 1-3 p.m. Free.